A shower water filter offers users countless benefits. It will not only improve the quality of the shower water, thereby improving the overall shower experience, it will also considerably decrease the health risks associated with chlorine and other water contaminants, while improving the quality of your skin, hair, and the air you breathe in your home.
Showering is part of most people’s daily routine. For many it is not just a means of cleaning, it is also a relaxing and rejuvenating experience. With the invisible chemicals and residues that are present in household water however, the process could be doing damage to one’s body that may become apparent only when it is too late to find a solution. The most harmful water additive, that is virtually unavoidable in most situations without installing a showerhead water filter, is chlorine.
The documented health risks associated with chlorine, a standard disinfectant additive in tap water, are numerous and frightening. Chlorine reportedly elevates individuals’ risks of contracting various cancers. It is also associated with heart conditions and serious respiratory illnesses. When water is heated and creates a steamy enclosed environment, as in a shower, the body is more susceptible to harmful chlorine fumes as they are vaporized into the air and subsequently inhaled and absorbed by individuals’ bodies. Additional negative effects of chlorine on the body can include dry and itchy skin, resulting in skin irritations such as eczema, damaged hair, and dry scalp, and eye irritation.
Shower water filters are designed to remove chlorine, as well as residual minerals that contribute to hard water, from the shower water. Results of installing a water filter for shower use specifically will include a more comfortable and clean shower that releases fewer chemical fumes into the atmosphere, as well as into sensitive lungs and offended noses, while a hard water shower filter eliminates those mineral deposits on shower walls, and on the skin, that are so hard to make completely disappear. The softer water that results will rinse of dirt and soap far more thoroughly than unfiltered shower water.
Water filters designed specifically for the shower are often available in numerous different designs and models, so that the showerhead does not have to be unsightly. Likely, there are models available to suit the décor of virtually every bathroom. Also, consider additional options that will frequently be made available in combination with filtering systems, and may include massaging features with different water pressure settings to suit individual shower preferences. Finally, consider looking for water saving showerheads that also filter. Water saving showerheads will often feature an additional adjustor on the head itself that controls the amount of water that flows out at any given time. The result not only saves water and does a good turn for the environment, but also will ultimately cut down the monthly water bill costs.
Considering all of these factors will help determine the best shower water filter for you and your family’s needs. Bear in mind that a shower water filter is even more important to protect growing children from the negative effects of chlorine and other water additives.