Why water filters? Well, it seems that almost everyone in todays world is searching for better ways to help improve health. Whether this be more fitness, diets and keeping better hydrated. However, when it comes to the water that you drink, are you really confident that it is lead-free, healthy, clean water? Can you really count on the water that comes out of your tap faucet to be pure and contaminant free?
If the answer is no, then it’s time to think about getting a water filter. This is a better option than buying lots of plastic bottles. So it’s more sustainable, environmentally friendly and also means that you avoid some toxic plastic chemicals like BPA.
When you decide to start using water filters you may be overwhelmed by the sheer amount of filters available. This is why buying a water filter is not as easy as you may think. There are lots of things to consider. Lots of different types of filters (e.g filter jugs, faucet, shower, whole house filter etc) and methods (e.g reverse osmosis, activated charcoal etc).
You also need to bear in mind that a lot of the cheap water filters you find online are scams. Especially the no brand domestic filters you find on places like Amazon and eBay that come from China. The articles in this section will help you avoid making the most common dumb mistakes when it comes to buying water filters and tell you which ones are actually worth the money.
A common practice worldwide in public and city water systems is the addition of chlorine to drinking water. In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates chlorine levels to ensure drinking water is safe to drink by effectively disinfecting it and killing bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. While this agency has been successful…
How to Clean Your Hot Tub Super Fast Before you start making your own homemade bath tub filter cleaner, it’s a good idea to get familiar with cleaning a hot tub from start to finish. Cleaning a Jacuzzi style hot tub is not the same as cleaning a regular hot tub. It’s a little more…
Here is Why You Should NOT Invest In ZeroWater This article was originally a glowing review of this product but has since been updated to reflect that I no longer recommend ZeroWater. Having personally used ZeroWater for over 1 year (and changed the cartridge as instructed), I encountered the following problems: The cartridge and therefore…
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Whether you’re embarking on a weekend camping trip or a month-long tour of National Parks across the American Southwest, having reliable access to clean, safe drinking water is essential for any RV excursion. While modern campers and recreational vehicles make it possible to enjoy outdoor recreation in remote locations far from home, it’s imperative that…
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To get the most out of your whole house filter, you need the best whole house water filter cartridge. Water filter cartridges are by far the most important aspect of any water filter because the cartridge is what actually cleans your water. The whole filter device is simply a way to house the cartridge. Therefore,…