Water Filtration

Wellness shower filters are among the leading brands of chlorine removing shower filters. They are also one of the most expensive. There is no question that they have created a good product, but other companies can do the same job for less. Why pay more?

Often we think that a more expensive product must be better in some way, but when it comes to chlorine removing shower filters, that is not the case. We compared the technology behind Wellness shower filters to that used by another less expensive brands. Here’s what we found.

The Wellness shower filters company claims that their filters last two or three times longer than other brands, up to 24 months. But, independent comparisons indicated that the cartridge must be replaced every year at a cost of $189.00.

It’s true that other chlorine removing shower filters must be replaced every three to six months, but the annual cost is less, starting as low as $84.00 per year. That’s a hundred dollar difference.

One of the reasons for the extra expense, according to the Wellness shower filters company website, is the use of rare igneous stones to “enhance” the mineral content of the water and stabilize the pH balance. There is a less expensive option.

One of the more reasonably priced chlorine removing shower filters uses granular copper and zinc to reduce chlorine and “enhance” the pH balance. They also use carbon, derived from coconut shell, to reduce additional chemicals.

Copper and zinc are not rare stones, but they work just as well and coconut shells are a renewable resource. If Wellness shower filters continue to use the “rare” stones, they may be out of business, since the stones cannot last forever, particularly if they are really “rare”.

Reliability is one of the things that you have to be concerned about when you are shopping for chlorine removing shower filters or water filters for other areas of the home. All of these systems need replacement cartridges on a regular basis in order to continue to be effective. The cartridges are not interchangeable, so if a company goes out of business, you are left with a non-functioning product. In this case, you would just have a regular shower head.

The design of Wellness shower filters is a problem for some people. The system reduces the flow rate or water pressure. If you enjoy a pulsating shower, you may want to choose one of the other chlorine removing shower filters on the market.

There is no doubt that chemical and chlorine removing shower filters are practically a necessity for good health and beauty. In a matter of days, you will notice that your skin is softer and looks younger. After the first shower, you will notice that your hair looks and feels better. After a few weeks of not inhaling dangerous chlorine and chemical vapors, you will probably start to feel better all over.

Any filter is better than no filter at all, but you really don’t have to pay the higher price in order to get the best shower filters. Wellness shower filters are good, but probably not worth the added expense.

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