Chlorine and your
Shower & Bath
"Volatile organics can evaporate from water in a
shower or bath."
from: Is Your Water Safe to Drink? Consumer
Reports Books
"A long,
hot shower can be dangerous. The toxic chemicals are
inhaled in high concentrations."
from: Bottom Line; Dr. John Andelman, PhD.
"Water is
chlorinated to kill microorganisms, but the Chlorine
also kills the healthy probiotic bacteria in the
intestines."
from: Restoring Your Digestive Health;
Jordan S. Rubin, N.MD., PhD.
"Avoiding contact
with chlorinated water is of the utmost importance.
This includes bathing water and drinking water.
Chlorine kills bacteria, friendly and
unfriendly, in the intestines. it can be absorbed
through the skin. I recommend installing a
shower filter to remove Chlorine."
from: Patient, Heal Thyself; Jordan S.
Rubin, N.MD., PhD.
What is the Effect of
Chlorine in the Shower?
Chlorine is a toxic gas which attacks living cells.
It was used during World War I as a chemical warfare
agent. It is used today as a additive to
drinking water to kill harmful micro-organisms.
While this can be an important health benefit,
Chlorine itself is far from beneficial: it attacks
organic material, such as the skin and skin oils,
which dries out the skin and hair. Because
Chlorine vaporizes along with the hot water, it is
inhaled into the lungs. It is also absorbed into the
skin. According to some experts, 5 times more
Chlorine enters the body through the skin during a
shower than enters through drinking 8 glasses of
chlorinated tap water!
What are the Benefits of Using the Premium
Shower Filter?
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Removing
chlorine from showering water reduces the presence of skin rashes and
the appearance of wrinkles.
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Moister,
smoother skin- less itching, requires less
moisturizer
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healthier
hair- less brittle, fewer split ends, deeper,
longer lasting color
for dyed or highlighted hair
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Eliminates
chlorine odor from skin and hair
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Prevents
breathing Chlorine gas or its absorption into
skin
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Stops burning
around the eyes of Chlorine-sensitive people
How Long Before I Notice Results?
How
Does the Premium Shower Filter Work?
A patented mixture of zinc and copper called
KDF-55, plus crystal Quartz, converts
Chlorine into Zinc Chloride. Zinc is
considered to be helpful in alleviating
dandruff and is used in anti-dandruff
shampoos. KDF stands up to hot water and is
very effective in filtering out Chlorine,
odors and dirt particles. KDF possesses
strong bacteriostatic character, inhibiting
the growth of bacteria, fungus, algae and
mildew. The Premium Shower Filter contains
16 oz. of KDF and 2 oz. of crystal Quartz
for enhanced performance.
How Long will the Premium Shower
Filter Last?
On average, the filter will last about
one year. Initially, the filter
will remove 98% of the Chlorine. Over
time, the removal percentage declines until
it is at about 87% after one year.
Accordingly, we recommend annual cartridge
replacement.
Premium Shower Filter- Installation
and Operation:
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Unscrew and remove the existing shower
head from the shower arm (1/2 in. pipe).
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To minimize water drips, wrap the
included Teflon tape around the shower
arm and the filter (optional).
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Screw the Premium Shower Filter onto the
shower arm and screw the shower head
onto the Shower Filter. Hand Tighten
Only- over tightening can crack the
filter housing.
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The Premium Shower Filter is now ready
for use. Simply turn on the water as
usual. The very first time the Shower
Filter is used, the water may take a
minute or so to flow through.
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Whenever the Premium Shower Filter is
opened to replace the cartridge, the
o-rings there to keep the filter from
leaking should be properly seated in
their channels, and rubbed with
petroleum jelly to keep them supple.
Petroleum jelly can also be used on the
threads of the housing.
WARRANTY
The Premium Shower Filter housing is
warranted for 1 year from date of purchase
for defects or cracks. The filter cartridge
is warranted for one year from any
manufacturing malfunction. The useful life
of the filter cartridge varies depending on
water conditions and usage and therefore
cannot be under warranty for usage.
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