Want to Learn the Truth About Shower Head Filters?
Take a moment to read this—it could save you a lot of money and frustration!

Understanding Shower Head Filters

Our KDF shower water filter contains the most effective media for removing chlorine in high-temperature shower water: patented KDF 55 copper-zinc alloy. Unlike carbon filters, which become less effective in hot water, KDF media actually becomes more effective at higher temperatures, such as in a hot shower. This ensures superior chlorine removal and a better shower experience. Plus, it lasts a full year, compared to the typical six-month lifespan of most other shower filters.

Beware of Multi-Stage Filters

Be cautious of shower filters boasting multiple stages, like those with 12 stages. While they may include KDF 55 media, it’s heavily diluted with other substances. With only 1/12th the amount of KDF 55 media compared to our filter, their effectiveness in filtering chlorine is significantly reduced, likely lasting just one month. These multi-stage filters often lack transparency, not listing all components or their functions and they may not effectively filter chlorine or other contaminants. This clever marketing might attract buyers, but their product doesn’t necessarily provide better results.

The Superiority of 100% KDF 55 Media

Using 100% KDF 55 media in a shower filter is the best way to remove chlorine. KDF 55 media is NSF International Certified and complies with California’s Health and Safety Code Section 166875 (AB1953) and Vermont Act 193. For more information, visit the KDF Fluid Treatment website’s Products section. (Note: KDF 55 media is capable of filtering more than chlorine, but only when a very large volume is used, much larger than what would fit inside a shower filter.)

Softening vs. Filtering

Be wary of misleading claims from sellers stating their filters “soften” water. Softening water requires the removal of calcium and magnesium, which shower filters cannot do. Only a water softener, like our portable ShowerStick, can achieve this. The ShowerStick uses resin beads that are regenerated (“cleaned”) with salt during the ion exchange process, effectively removing hard water minerals.

For Best Results: Soften and Filter

If you have skin conditions like psoriasis or eczema, or suffer from dry skin and hair, softening the water is essential. The best results come from both softening and filtering. If your water contains chlorine, we recommend using our KDF filter in conjunction with the ShowerStick softener, allowing water to flow through the filter first. This setup protects the softening resin in the ShowerStick from chlorine to ensure it has a long lifespan and it maximizes benefits for your skin and hair.

Save Money and Reduce Frustration

By understanding the differences and capabilities of shower filters and softeners, you can make an informed decision that will save you money and prevent frustration. Invest in a solution that truly benefits your skin and hair health: the combination of our 100% KDF 55 media filter and the ShowerStick softener.