Water Filtration

Crystal Quest shower filters are one of the most popular brands, while being one of the most inexpensive. Needless to say, you can find chlorine removing shower filters that cost a whole lot less but unfortunately they don’t the same job. We did some research and some comp-shopping for you. Here’s what we learned.

First, you should know that scientific research has confirmed that chlorine removing shower filters are better for your health. You may already know that showering in filtered water is better for you skin and hair, but according to Rutgers University, “we take in about the same amount of harmful chemicals from showering as we do from drinking water.”

Some experts say that we take in more, because not only are the chemicals absorbed through our skin, but they are vaporized in the shower, so we inhale them, too. Chlorine vapors, for example, trigger asthma attacks. The swimming pool industry has known it for years.

Researchers believe that showering in chlorinated water is a factor in several types of cancer, including rectal and breast cancer. There are over 2000 chemicals in tap water that are classified as possible, probable or known carcinogens (cancer causing agents). That fact was brought to our attention by Ralph Nader and Consumer’s Digest.

Crytal Quest shower filters are effective, unlike some models which simply do not have enough filter media to perform well or as claimed. You probably know that you cannot always believe the sales pitches. Many manufacturers make exaggerated claims about their chlorine removing shower filters.

You should make sure that you are dealing with a reputable company and that they have documentation to support their claims. Chlorine removing shower filters are relatively new and the industry is largely unregulated. If you’re not sure, don’t buy it.

An Ezine article

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