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December 30, 2009
A shower filter is a small filter that fits before your shower head, removing chlorine and other chemicals from your water, for softer skin and better health. A typical shower filter contains thousands of granules off activated charcoal, which absorb chlorine, solvents, and other volatile chemicals from the water passing over them, while a more expensive unit might contain additional filter media, such as a copper/zinc mixture, to adjust the pH, soften the water, or remove a wider range of chemicals.
While a shower filter removes hundreds of chemicals, the chemical found in by far the largest quantities in most water is chlorine. Chlorine is added to keep the water sterile, preventing bacteria and algae growth, which is overall a good thing – but it has drawbacks, including being unhealthy, and is bad for your skin. Shower filters can also adjust the pH to a neutral 7-8, as too high or too low of a pH (that’s alkaline or acidic – neither is good) is also bad for your skin. The softness of the water, along with the pH, also affects how soap works and how well it lathers. Our favorite has been the Aquasana AQ-4100 shower filter. It is reasonably priced and works great.
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