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Home Water Filters
Home water filters are one good way to improve the quality of the water you use. Consuming clean water is better for your health than unclean water. Bathing in clean water keeps your skin from absorbing pollutants, improving your health. And even washing clothes in clean water gives you better results than doing laundry in polluted water. There are lots of home water filter options to consider.
Have you checked out the home water filters section at your local home improvement store? If you have, you know there are many different kinds of home water filter systems for you to choose from. It's overwhelming and frustrating finding the right one for your home and your needs. Before you even visit the store, you need to research different home water filter options so that you can determine which one fits your needs and wants.
What kinds of pollutants are found in water? Lead, chlorine, and even pathogens can be found in the water that comes into your home. Water treatment plants remove most of the pollutants from the water before it comes into your home, but there is still a possibility of pollutants being in your water. Older homes often have lead water pipes, meaning there is lead in the water. Another pollutant often added to your water at the treatment plant is chlorine, the key ingredient of bleach. It's one of several chemicals used in keeping water clean as it travels through the maze of distribution pipes on the way to your home and office. Pathogens are another problem in some water systems. These pollutants can cause severe health problems so it is important to choose a home water filter for your home.
Here are the main types of home water filters that you can choose from for your home.
* Under the Sink Filters
These filters are installed under the sink to filter the water from your tap. They last slightly longer than a tap filter or a pitcher filter, filtering more water before you need to change the filter.
* Tap filters
This type of home water filter is connected to your water tap. It can be attached to any tap in the house -- kitchen, bath, laundry and even wet bar -- making your drinking water clean for consumption.
* Pitcher filters
These filters are used in a pitcher to help purify water that you drink. Water fills a reservoir and drips through the filter into the pitcher that you pour from. You can find these filters under the brand names like Pur, Brita, or Culligan. A pitcher filter may be a bit cumbersome to use for cooking water, making a tap or under the sink filter a better all-around filter for your drinking water.
* Whole House Filters
This kind of water filter is installed at the source of the water coming into the home. These filters don't remove any lead you may be in your pipes. This is a good home water filter to use in conjunction with other filters, especially if you have lead pipes you are concerned about. Skin absorbs many chemicals. Since whole house filters remove chemicals from the water, your skin is protected from chemical showers and baths.
Each of these home water filters is a good option for your home. The whole house water filter is good to remove the pollutants from all the water that you use, from washing clothes to bathing, but it may not a good choice for water that you drink or cook with. You may also need an under the sink, tap, or pitcher filter to use for your drinking or cooking water. Evaluate your needs and desires to determine which one is best for you.
Each of these home water filter systems will need replacement filters. This is important to help make the filtering as efficient and thorough as possible. If your home water filter is dirty or clogged, it not only won't filter the water but also it may encourage bacterial growth, a worse problem than the one you are trying to fix.
By learning more about home water filters and their proper use, you can buy the best filter for your needs. What a great way to help make the water cleaner and therefor you healthier.
