Shower filters: softer-feeling hair and skin, starting today
Cut the chlorine at your shower head. Installs in 2 minutes, no tools.
Filter chlorine and impurities right at your shower head. Installs in minutes, with refill cartridges delivered every 6 months.
- 2-minute install
- Refills every 6 months
- 30-day returns
Questions before you buy?
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You're probably on this page because:
- Your hair feels like straw no matter what conditioner you buy
- Your skin feels itchy and tight after every shower
- Your shower smells like a pool
It's usually the chlorine. A shower filter fixes it in 2 minutes.
What chlorine and hard water do in the shower
Dry, frizzy hair. Chlorine strips moisture.
Tight, itchy skin. Especially in winter.
Clogged shower head. Buildup blocks the spray.
Sound like your shower? Start here.
Your shower, by the numbers
- Over 40% of people think their water affects their skin and hair.
- 18 months: how fast hard water clogged low-flow shower heads in testing.
Sources: Leaf Home consumer water survey; Battelle study via WWD.
Our shower filters
H2O-SF002 shower filter: $179.99. [Add photo, 3 benefits and any other models.]
What a shower filter can and can't do
- Can: cut chlorine and that pool smell
- Can: make hair and skin feel softer
- Can't: fully remove hard water minerals
Want soft water everywhere? Get a whole-house system. Want pure drinking water? Add under-sink reverse osmosis.
See whole-house systems See reverse osmosis
Install in 3 steps
- Unscrew your old shower head
- Screw on the filter
- Turn on the water. Done.
Never forget a refill
Subscribe once. New cartridges show up every 6 months.
What happens after you order
- 1
Your order ships [confirm timing]
- 2
A rep calls to say thanks and make sure it arrived
- 3
Got questions about your water? They'll help. No pressure.
- 4
Refills every 6 months if you subscribe
Our take
How to pick a shower filter that actually lasts
We make whole-house systems with our own manufacturers and wholesale to water companies, and the same standards go into our store products.
Shower filters have a hard job: hot water, high flow and a tiny cartridge. That's why cheap ones stop working within weeks, and why most people never know.
Three things we look for: The right media for your water. If your city uses chloramine, like Tampa, Miami, Dallas or Houston, look for vitamin C or a chloramine-rated blend. Plain carbon struggles in hot water. Cartridge life you can count on. Look for a stated gallon rating or time frame, not "long-lasting." A housing that won't leak or crack. Cheap plastic housings warp from heat over time.
Shower filter or whole-house? If you rent, or just want better showers today, start with the shower filter. If you own your home and also see spots, scale or chlorine taste at the sink, a whole-house system fixes every tap at once, and the shower filter becomes optional.
Shower filters from a 20-year water company
We make whole-house systems for homes and other water companies. Our shower filters use the same quality standards.
- 20+ years in water
- Our own patents
- We supply other water companies
- [Thousands] of systems sold
- Licensed installers
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Questions people ask
Do shower filters really work?
For chlorine, yes. A good shower filter cuts the chlorine and pool smell, which is what dries out a lot of people's skin and hair.
Do shower filters help with hard water?
A little. They reduce some buildup, but they can't fully remove hardness. For that, you need a whole-house softener.
How often should I change my shower filter?
About every 6 months for most homes. Subscribe and the new cartridge shows up on time.
Does a shower filter remove fluoride?
Generally no. Fluoride takes reverse osmosis, which is for drinking water.
Will a shower filter lower my water pressure?
It shouldn't noticeably. If pressure drops over time, it's usually time for a new cartridge.
Will it fit my shower?
It fits standard shower arms. [Confirm fittings.]
Are shower filters worth it?
If chlorine dries out your skin or hair, yes. It's one of the cheapest upgrades for your daily routine.
Will it help my dry skin and hair?
Many people notice skin and hair feel softer within a week, because there's less chlorine. Results vary.
Can I return it?
Yes, within 30 days. [Confirm store return terms.]