The regular water that comes out of bathroom faucets and shower heads has a few impurities in it. While for the most part there is little danger associated with this, many people have concerns and look for ways to improve the water quality in their home. Shower filters are a way of doing this and these are designed to remove impurities from water in the bathroom, allowing homeowners to have a healthier showering experience.
Shower head filters are typically all-in-one bathroom fixtures that comprise a shower head with an internal filter to remove impurities and provide cleaner water to shower in. The filter will typically include materials, such as granulated, copper or zinc. These work to remove a variety of contaminants from the water, and this can include chlorine, hydrogen sulfide, heavy metals, and the minerals that cause hard water. The benefit of this is healthier water in which to shower and this is something most people will appreciate.
An added advantage is that the scale and debris that typically accumulates in a shower as a result of hard water will be reduced, and this helps to make a shower enclosure easier to keep hygienic and clean. Typically the shower head will come with removable filters, such that they can be regularly replaced to keep the shower working well.
Shower water filters are similar in style to a shower head filter, although rather than the filter being incorporated into the shower head it can come as a separate fixture. Typically the shower head and filter will come supplied together in a matching style to provide a coordinated look. As the filter can be larger in this style, this can help to make it more effective as a greater volume of filtering material can be used. The larger size can also mean it will last longer and need to be replaced less often. The filters will typically remove impurities such as chlorine, chloramines and synthetic chemicals, and can also help to balance the pH of the water. This adds up to cleaner and healthier water for a shower making it an option to consider for a bathroom.
Filtered shower heads typically combine a shower head and filter in a single unit, and can come in fixed or hand held styles. The one thing to note about this is that the additional weight of the filter can make the hand held option a little wieldy to use, and this may not be suitable for everyone. The filters can typically remove well in excess of 99% of the chlorine in the water, and depending on the filtering medium can also remove a range of other common water impurities. Those using it will generally gain benefits in terms of healthier hair due to the reduction in chlorine and overall the filtered shower head will produce healthier water to shower in. For those with concerns about regular faucet water it can therefore be a useful fixture to install in their bathroom.
Chlorine is typically used in water treatment plants as a means of chemically disinfecting water. However, while it has benefits in treating the water, chlorine itself can be detrimental to health in sufficient quantities. The amount remaining in water following treatment is small, although it can add up over time. In a shower the chlorine in water can be absorbed into the hair and skin, as well as inhaled into the lungs through the steam.
Chlorine shower filters provide a way of greatly reducing the amount of chlorine in shower water, and this has health benefits for anyone that uses them. While some shower heads come with internal chlorine filters, others have a separate filter attachment, which sits behind the shower head and treats the water before it is released. Some filters are designed specifically to remove chlorine, although others can also remove other contaminants such as chloramines. Checking the manufacturer’s literature before purchasing will show the details of exactly what the filter is designed to remove.
Shower head water filters typically come in a couple of different styles. There are smaller filters designed to fit inside the shower head itself and these can provide a compact look, which is not unlike a regular shower head. The alternative to this is to have a shower water filter that is separate from the shower head, and these are usually larger in size. This can make them more effective, although can reduce the finished look of an enclosure in terms of appearance. In either case the filters are designed to remove a variety of water impurities and will typically be replaceable, such that they can be removed and replaced as required to maintain the effectiveness of the filter. Checking the information about a shower water filter will provide the details of the impurities it is designed to remove and it is sensible to do this before buying.
Having a healthy home is something that most people aim for and using shower filters in the bathroom is a way of helping with this. These simple fixtures provide cleaner water to shower in and for those that have concerns about the impact of contaminants in the water on their family, the filters can be a smart addition to a home.
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