Best Shower Filters of 2025 (Unbiased, Data-Driven Review)

[@waterfilterguru]

What shower water filter should we test next? Let us know below! ⬇

[@BE4TNUT]

ProOne! Was bummed it wasn’t in this as you’ve covered their water filters in other videos.

[@x.Jay.Bird.x]

@@BE4TNUT Me too! I was so hoping it would appear on their list once I saw the video pop up in my feed. :(

[@jonathanjuarez9047]

Can you please test Afina.

[@maz.6525]

I am not from the USA. I recently came across your videos. I bought an Aqualine for myself and fam members, after looking into many filters. I was so hard to choose. I am not sure if it’s available in the USA. But could you please look into to it. I bought especially because it removes pfas as well. There is a test report of the lab. This is the info on the system: The Aqualine filtration process Purifying water with an Aqualine water filter involves an advanced 5-step process that not only filters water, but also mineralizes, vitalizes and possibly alkalizes it. Here's how it works: Ceramic filter: In the first stage, water flows through a ceramic filter with a fineness of 0.2 microns. This filter removes bacteria and impurities such as undissolved calcium and magnesium particles. Multi-step filter: Next, the water passes through a multi-step filter consisting of several layers, including silver-impregnated activated carbon, zeolite pellets, silica combo pellets and illite combo pellets. This filter removes chlorine, heavy metals and other contaminants while softening the water and eliminating bacteria. Alkalizing (optional): In the alkaline version, the filtered water comes into contact with a pH ring filled with magnetite, tourmaline, alkaline and magnesium beads. This ring raises the pH level of the water, making it slightly alkaline and lowering the oxidation-reduction potential (ORP), giving an antioxidant effect. Mineralizing: During the filtration process, some minerals are removed. Therefore, in the fourth step Elvan mineral stones are used to add essential minerals such as calcium and magnesium back to the water. These stones add minerals, which are also found in natural spring water. Vitalizing: In the final stage, the water is vitalized by magnets that move the water into a vortex, similar to how water moves in nature. This process improves the structure of the water molecules and neutralizes any electromagnetic pollution. I paid about 250 euro and I use it for cooking and drinking (2 persons and a dog). Yearly spend is €82 and every 3 y the stones needs to be replaced. There about €30. Excuse me for the long reply.

[@waterfilterguru]

@@maz.6525 Hi thanks for the request. I've not heard of this system, so I assume it's not sold in North America. It doesnt sound like its a reverse osmosis system, so I'm not sure why it's advertised to 'remineralize' and 'vitalize' if the treatment process is not removing minerals in the first place. Also be wary of claims about 'structured water' from my research it's all a bunch of BS companies use to try to sell products. Check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKnYe6Woq52snNU

[@jorgens7358]

No way! Never thought I'd live to see the day when we got independent lab tests of shower filters.

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for watching! 🙏🤙

[@TropTrevTv]

Exactly wtf lol

[@brboykin]

What a time to be alive

[@chadrickbasedman987]

love it. nature is healing!

[@joegonzales4749]

Well the sad fact is he is sponsored by Weddle which he says is #1. So this is a bit shady.

[@johnnyhp.2601]

Finalllllyyy been really waiting for someone to do this

[@waterfilterguru]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@latviangypsy]

This is a bit of a tangent, but I don't know anyone else who would understand what I'm talking about other than you, haha. I bought an RV water softener and hooked it up to my shower. It completely removed hard water and made my skin very soft, but the resin consists of divinylbenzene and polystyrene, which are carcinogenic. I posted in a toxicology Reddit forum and they said it's only dangerous if heated. . . . Water is hot, and creates vapors. Online it says "dangerous if inhaled; avoid contact with skin." I'm sure this is only considered in large quantities, but every water softener contains these two toxic chemicals and showering every day, sometimes twice a day would seem like enough exposure for this to cause issues. How is this not studied? I let my water softener sit for a couple days and when I went to pour it out, the water was completely dyed yellow -- the same color as the resin beads. I've noticed my skin was always slick when showering with this water and people mention it's because the water is mineral-free, so it's soft -- but is there any way to test these water softeners, or rather, just the resin beads that every water softener contains, for toxic chemicals leeching into our water from the resin beads? We have test strips for hardness, but are there test strips or testing for divinylbenzene and polystyrene? By the way, love your videos!!

[@waterfilterguru]

Great question! You need a lab to test a sample of the water. Tap Score geni.us/ESjnv is my go to testing service, but I'm not sure if any of their tests analyze for these specific contaminants. You raise a very interesting point about the resin beads being exposed to hot water. A typical point of entry water softener is installed upstream (before) the hot water heater - so the resin is not being exposed to hot water. But in your case (and also the case of the Shower Stick we tested for this video) the resin is _is being exposed to hot water_ Here are a few resources I found about ion exchange resin exposure to hot water : www.resintech.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Somelikeithot-1-1.pdf www.watertechnologies.com/handbook/chapter-08-ion-exchange I couldn't find anything about the increased risk of exposure to carcinogenic chemicals from ion exchange resin due to heat, but these articles do mention thermal degradation of the media, yet they only discuss the loss of efficacy.

[@mnimocina]

Underrated comment

[@Libraco]

Great comment/question. Have you tested or found any info on the softeners?

[@greenmachine816]

​@waterfilterguru please look into this for us the masses

[@felipequiroz1329]

Thank you so much for this comment! Your hypothesis is so spot on, I think we should have studies on this now that people use shower filters so much. (You should send a pitch about this to uni researchers, I’m sure plenty of people would be interested and it would actually prove to be pretty controversial) I was about to buy a shower filter for myself, but I do love hot showers and I’m considering it might prove to be counterproductive. I’ll be keeping filters just for my fridge at the moment until I have enough money to filter the main pipe 😂

[@CReid-iy9gq]

I’m now replacing my Waterdrop pitcher to Clearly Filtered because of you. I had no idea Waterdrop wasn’t doing what it claims for all the years I’ve been using it to filter 🤢. Now I’m getting the Weddel Duo to replace my Jolie shower filter. Thanks for doing all this work to help us out - instant subscribe!

[@waterfilterguru]

You're welcome, I'm glad you found the channel. Thanks for watching! Please share with anyone else who might find the data helpful 🙏

[@matthewwright3938]

I know there’s pros and cons of water hardness and other chemicals and chlorine. But I wanted to have healthier hair and skin would I go with the well dell duo since it removes chemicals? Or would I go for a shower stick? Or is is possible to use both together?

[@waterfilterguru]

That depends on your water's parameters. In our testing, the Weddell Duo geni.us/GDjF6Ct was the only shower filter capable of removing disinfection byproducts (THMs) which pose a risk of dermal and inhalation exposure in the shower. No other shower filter was capable of doing this. I'd recommend checking the hardness of your water before purchasing the Shower Stick - it might not be necessary, depending on how hard your water is. You can use cheap hardness test strips like these geni.us/ijpd to get an idea of how hard your water is. You could also reach out to your water utility and request this info.

[@shreeji90]

I wanna know this too!!

[@aliciakristen2263]

How do we ask for this kind of testing? Our well test did not include things like lead.

[@waterfilterguru]

@@aliciakristen2263 As a well owner, it is your responsibility to conduct water testing so there won't be a consumer confidence report for you like there is with municipal water. This is the best lab test kit for well water I've found, which tests for the most analytes geni.us/0jTTs7k

[@fiddlesticks6146]

I wish you could test more shower filters, so far nothing is ticking all the boxes, and we need to show these companies that we’re on to them and their fake claims so they can pick up their act

[@waterfilterguru]

Any you are specifically interested in seeing tested?

[@destinypope7787]

@@waterfiltergurupristinehydro

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[@DeiLoSoul]

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[@matthewrudisill1409]

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[@matthewsiegel6432]

Thank you so much for doing this. I live in the disaster zone of Hurricane Helene in Asheville, NC and we now have water with outrageous levels of THM's. We have spent about $1000 on water tests and wish I had found this earlier.

[@waterfilterguru]

Glad I could help, and I'm so sorry to hear about the water situation in your area. Hopefully this can make a difference for your family.

[@SerhiiYanenko]

We also bought the AquaDay filter, and I think it's no different from the expensive brands that cost over $30! My wife is thrilled!

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for your comment, I'll have to add this one to my list to look into and possibly test in my next project

[@planwithjesus6657]

Please make video about the best bathroom sink filters. I have been using filter baby but not sure if that is actually doing anything!

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for the request! Good idea for a project

[@Bobi816]

Thank you for this, I’ve been asking other KZbinrs for years if they could do this 🙏🏻

[@waterfilterguru]

You're welcome, thanks for watching, liking and sharing with others who might find it useful! 🙏

[@aaronmannofficial]

I’ve been pretty happy with my Aquabliss! Nice to see some testing results because I had no idea… I initially got a shower filter because I was dealing with eye irritation and skin rashes from showering in the LA area… helped!

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for watching and sharing your experience!

[@backwardslongjump]

Genuine question; will doubling up on the Weddell and the Shower Stick do anything? I want to get rid of contaminates and water hardness

[@Genesisa-hq8oz]

What if i combine two water filters, the Shower stick for water hardness and then the Weddell duo for dysinfection byproducts. The shower filter has to go below and then the weddell duo just before reaching the shower head because the shower stick weights too much!! h

[@waterfilterguru]

The reason the filter should be installed first is to protect the cation exchange resin in the shower stick that is damaged/ degraded by the chlorine disinfectant residual. That's why its filtered first. I'm not sure the Weddell Duo would be able to hold the weight of the shower stick once it's full of water - I've not tried but it's on my list to do, as I've received my comments asking about this. An easier solution might be to use a portable water softener like those designed for RVs, like these geni.us/ntxW3 - it would have to sit on the ground outside the shower, but the weight is no longer an issue. These would be easier to maintain as well. I'll be making a video about that as well!

[@chartreuse1356]

I was thinking the same thing

[@greenmachine816]

​@@waterfiltergurulink to video?

[@tiffanychambers9783]

Thank you!! It’s so hard to find helpful data on these filters to make an informed decision before purchasing.

[@waterfilterguru]

I'm glad this video was helpful!

[@makayla400]

Which should I choose if my main and really only concern is water hardness. I primarily want to filter out hard water (calcium/mineral/etc.).

[@waterfilterguru]

If you own your home, a point of entry water softener like this bit.ly/3xUMjJ1 is the best method of treatment. If you rent, the only point of use shower filter capable of reducing hard water in our testing was the shower stick. That said, its massive, ugly and difficult to maintain. An easier solution might be to use a portable water softener like those designed for RVs, like these geni.us/ntxW3 - I've got it on my to-do list to make a video about this process!

[@asddsa1754]

Can you please test the Pro One ProMax shower filter system? I remember i read that they did meet some NSF certifications. The AQUAYOUTH carbon shower filters also claimed NSF certifcations for clearing chlorine and lead.

[@waterfilterguru]

Did these brands actually claim they had certifications? Or did they claim they were *tested to NSF/ANSI standards? Third party testing _is not the same_ has achieving official certification. I often see brand's using deceptive language like this to market their products. I made a video explaining all about deceptive sales tactics to look out for, check it out here kzbin.info/www/bejne/poCyp5uep76fptk Anyway, I appreciate your request. I'll make sure to add both of these to my list to look into for the next time I test shower filters

[@eusaboston]

Wouldn’t lead only be bad if ingested ? It doesn’t absorb into the skin

[@waterfilterguru]

@@eusaboston Correct, the primary route of exposure to lead in water is through ingestion. Lead is not absorbed through the skin

[@aspira341]

Hi, thank you for the video!! Having a channel dedicated to this is rare but so incredibly useful. Also, i wanted to ask your opinion on the best fikter for dandruff, dry scalp and itching.

[@waterfilterguru]

Hey thanks for watching and for your comment! I'm glad you like the videos I know both chlorine and water hardness can irritate existing skin issues. While most shower filters will remove chlorine, very few are able to address water hardness despite many manufacturer claims. The only point of use shower filter capable of reducing hard water in our testing was the shower stick. That said, its expensive, made of PVC plastic, massive & ugly and difficult to maintain. Neither was it sufficient for addressing more concerning disinfection byproducts. An easier solution might be to use a portable water softener like those designed for RVs, like these geni.us/ntxW3 - I've got it on my to-do list to make a video about this process! This could more likely be combined with the Weddell geni.us/GDjF6Ct for better contaminant reduction as well.

[@aspira341]

@waterfilterguru thanks for replying:) I'm not able buy any overly expensive softeners at the moment. Though I was thinking about buying the wedell duo for chlorine and dbp filtration. Do you think these two factors will make a significant impact on skin condition?

[@waterfilterguru]

@ I get it. The portable softeners I mentioned are cheaper than the shower stick, and have a higher capacity (can soften more water) as well. Starting with the Weddell geni.us/GDjF6Ct to remove the chlorine and disinfection byproducts is a good idea. See if you get improvement. If not, the next step would be to address water hardness.

[@azu852]

Amazing I found this video , thank you for sharing your findings. You are doing great work

[@waterfilterguru]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for the feedback. The best way you can support my work is by sharing with others who might also find it helpful! 🙏

[@mtejovardhan]

what if i use both wedell duo and shower stick? that would address both issue?

[@Sleepyshould]

interested in this as well!

[@waterfilterguru]

Many folks have asked about this! I have it on my list to test out. My concern is that the Weddell wouldn't be able to support the weight of the shower stick, as it would be installed first on the shower arm. An easier solution might be to use a portable water softener like those designed for RVs, like these geni.us/ntxW3 - I've got it on my to-do list to make a video about this process as well

[@da5idnz]

Thanks. As someone from down under, it would have bee cool to see the Well Verti filter tested.

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for watching and for your request. I'll look into it

[@СергейЯненко-б5ч]

I was also scrolling through Amazon, trying to figure out the difference between all these filters. It seems unrealistic to fit 20 stages into such a small cartridge and have them actually work effectively! In my opinion, for these decorative filters, it's important to have enough activated carbon, KDF-55, and calcium sulfite. Everything else feels like marketing that doesn’t really impact the filter's performance for its intended purpose. So yeah, I ended up choosing the AquaDay shower filter! We bought it about two years ago and replace it every six months.

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for watching and also sharing your experience!

[@kbb8844]

What would be the best device for water softening in the shower?

[@waterfilterguru]

If you own your home, a point of entry water softener like this bit.ly/3xUMjJ1 is the best method of treatment. If you rent, the only point of use shower filter capable of reducing hard water in our testing was the shower stick. That said, its massive, ugly and difficult to maintain. Neither was it sufficient for addressing more concerning disinfection byproducts. An easier solution might be to use a portable water softener like those designed for RVs, like these geni.us/ntxW3 - I've got it on my to-do list to make a video about this process! This could more likely be combined with the Weddell geni.us/GDjF6Ct for better contaminant reduction as well.

[@matthewwright3938]

For skin care as well wants the best sink filter to wash your face?

[@waterfilterguru]

I've not tested any bathroom sink specific filters yet. That said, you could use a direct connect under-sink filter like Clearly Filtered geni.us/ijlrI6 which performed well in our testing,. It eliminated chlorine and disinfection byproducts, and actually reduced hardness by 68% Check out the data here kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4DWZKyKpql_has

[@Rageven]

even tho u havent tested them, which one of the 2 u would've choose? BRITA TAP V and WATERDROP WD-FC-06 ?

[@waterfilterguru]

Hard to say without knowing what contaminants are in the water that need to be addressed.

[@anadventfollower1181]

Holy crap, I was thinking about this weeks ago. Thank you for making a video about it.

[@waterfilterguru]

You're welcome! Please like and share with others who might find it helpful 🙏

[@Mkings2]

Great video this was the best shower filter test review ive seen i just subscribe

[@waterfilterguru]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching and your feedback!

[@ParanoidCitizens]

Soo with the duo not decreasing hardness. Will it still help with hair and skin. What effects will the hardness have on people.

[@waterfilterguru]

Depends on what the cause of the hair and skin irritation are. If its primarily caused by chlorine, the the Duo will be sufficient. If it's caused by a combination of chlorine and hardness, or just hardness, then it will not be helpful. The best way to treat water hardness is with a whole house water softener system waterfilterguru.com/best-water-softener-reviews/

[@alexisgonzalez8048]

I noticed the springwell at the end. Off topic but how do you resolve the bacteria issue? I know uv sterilizers exist but I would assume that bacteria would still grow afterwards. Like is showering with this water okay? For drinking, I assume installing an ro system would solve the bacteria issue.

[@waterfilterguru]

Anytime the residual disinfectant (typically chlorine) is removed an environment is created where bacteria can grow. That doesn't necessarily mean pathogens will immediately be present -

[@TheMatrazyyy]

I bought AquaDay and happy, $20 for filter on amz

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for sharing. Did you test it to verify what exactly it's removing from the water? Care to share the data if so?

[@cameronsterls7983]

Can you use the shower stick in combination with another water filter? As I have hard water but I also want a good filter.

[@waterfilterguru]

I keep getting this question! My concern is the Weddell won't be able to support the weight of the shower stick when it's full of water. I'm going to test and follow up

[@cameronsterls7983]

@ I would be so interested to see the results of the test! Thanks

[@linuxshawty]

these filtration results look really concerning, it almost seems some of these would make my shower experience worse with many doing little for contaminants or hardness. is that assessment correct?

[@waterfilterguru]

Not necessarily worse, but most of these won't do anything to make it safer in terms of health risk from disinfection byproducts (THMs) - except the Weddell filter geni.us/GDjF6Ct which did completely eliminate DBPs. Only the shower stick was able to address hardness. They did all eliminate chlorine, except Aquabliss that only reduced it by 75%, which should make for a better shower experience as chlorine can cause skin and hair irritation.

[@mr.feathers8697]

Whats the best option for renters that does both hardwater and pollutants?

[@waterfilterguru]

Unfortunately there isn't such a product that I've found can do both. The Weddell Duo geni.us/GDjF6Ct is hands down the best for contaminants that pose a greater health risk of dermal and inhalation exposure (disinfection byproducts, DBPs). The shower stick was the only point of use shower filter capable of addressing hardness, but it was unable to reduce DBPs

[@taylortisaac]

Looks like none do hard water.

[@waterfilterguru]

The only point of use shower filter capable of reducing hard water in our testing was the shower stick. But it was not able to successfully reduce the more concerning disinfection byproducts. Another solution for renters might be to use a portable water softener like those designed for RVs, like these geni.us/ntxW3 - I'll be making a video about that soon!

[@believer7217]

Crystal Quest shower filters are affordable, wonder how well they actually work. We have one.

[@waterfilterguru]

I'll add it to our list for next time we test shower filters

[@eldel2643]

Thank you for this detailed experiment. You took this to another level. I am grateful.

[@waterfilterguru]

Glad to hear it, thanks for watching!

[@AbdulazizAlIsmaili]

Thanks you for the amazing video, keep up the good work. I discovered your channel by chance and watched many of your videos. I really hope you make a video for water bottle filter, ranking them and testing if they remove microplastics. Because sometimes you're far from your house and you need fresh filtered water to drink.

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for the request! I do have a project like this on my list

[@Robidizzle]

This is amazing. Thank you for sharing! So do you think it would be possible to attach both a Weddell Duo and a WaterStick? Would that effectively address water hardness and filtration?

[@waterfilterguru]

My concern is that the Weddell wouldn't be able to handle the weight of the shower stick, as it would be attached to the shower arm first An easier solution might be to use a portable water softener like those designed for RVs, like these geni.us/ntxW3 - I've got it on my to-do list to make a video about this process!

[@shindukess]

I use the Pro One shower filter. I'd like to see how it ranks.

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for the request, I've got it on the list for the next time we test shower filters

[@matthewsiegel6432]

Have you ever tested the dermoia shower filter?

[@waterfilterguru]

I have not tested that one yet

[@saturn1127]

So should I put both a shower sick and weddle duo in my shower for best results? Or is doubleing up filters not a good idea?

[@waterfilterguru]

I've not tested compatibility yet, my concern is that the Weddell wouldn't be able to support the weight of the Shower Stick when it's full of water (as the Weddell would be installed first to the shower arm). I have this on my to-do to test and report back on. An easier solution might be to use a portable water softener like those designed for RVs, like these geni.us/ntxW3 - I've got it on my to-do list to make a video about this process too

[@Holy_Hobo]

Would've loved to see Waterchef on this list, seems like the one of the best ones out there and is what I use

[@waterfilterguru]

I'll note this down for next time we test shower filters! Out of curiosity, what makes it seem like the best out there, in your opinion?

[@Holy_Hobo]

@@waterfilterguru brand has been around for a while and generally trusted, American company, has certifications and performance sheets, doesn't make false claims and admits when certifications would not apply to them, consistent pricing, advanced technology, safe materials, etc.

[@erincoulter9468]

Thank you! Do you know if anyone has found ANY shower filter that does all 3 or at least comes close?

[@waterfilterguru]

No, there is no shower filter I'm aware of that is capable of softening hard water, and reducing both chlorine and its disinfection byproducts. If you own your home, a point of entry water softener like this bit.ly/3xUMjJ1 is the best method of treatment. If you rent, the only point of use shower filter capable of reducing hard water in our testing was the shower stick. That said, its massive, ugly and difficult to maintain. Neither was it sufficient for addressing more concerning disinfection byproducts. An easier solution might be to use a portable water softener like those designed for RVs, like these geni.us/ntxW3 - I've got it on my to-do list to make a video about this process!

[@DiegoMS]

I've recently been made aware of the hardness level of my water, but its not feasible for me to get a whole house water softener. Wished there was an actual low scale filter which addressed the hardness. Kind of disappointed seeing none of these achieve that.

[@waterfilterguru]

If you rent, the only point of use shower filter capable of reducing hard water in our testing was the shower stick. That said, its massive, ugly and difficult to maintain. Neither was it sufficient for addressing more concerning disinfection byproducts. An easier solution might be to use a portable water softener like those designed for RVs, like these geni.us/ntxW3 - I've got it on my to-do list to make a video about this process! This could more likely be combined with the Weddell geni.us/GDjF6Ct for better contaminant reduction as well.

[@bfeizhang]

Many shower filters overstate their ability to treat hard water, which isn’t ideal. The best way to address shower water issues is by combining a shower filter with a portable water softener. You can DIY this setup or look for similar products.

[@waterfilterguru]

By overstate you mean blatantly lie - so many of these manufacturers either directly or indirectly claim in their marketing that their shower filter is capable of treating hard water. Love your idea of using a portable water softener. I'll make a video to show folks how to use these portable/ RV water softeners to soften shower water!

[@kenishahammond3935]

I just purchased the Jolie showerhead not too long ago and I really would want something that can get rid of water hardness as well as disinfected products and chlorine, and to find out that it only reduced chlorine is just sad,and I think I might be returning it. Thank you so much for this thorough and in-depth video.

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for watching and sharing your comment, sorry to hear you ended up with a filter that's not capable of addressing your needs. For point of use treatment for hard water in the shower, an easier solution might be to use a portable water softener like those designed for RVs, like these geni.us/ntxW3 - I've got it on my to-do list to make a video about this process! This could be combined with the Weddell Duo geni.us/GDjF6Ct to address both chlorine and disinfection byproducts _and_ hardness in your shower water

[@kenishahammond3935]

@ Thank you so much. Since I live in an apartment, what shower filter do you recommend that filter out hard water, chlorine and disinfectants?

[@goantonio98]

@@kenishahammond3935would like to know this as well!!^^

[@goantonio98]

Also live in apartment

[@goantonio98]

How about Berkey Shower Filter with Jolie combo?

[@davedfran6082]

So does this mean the shower stick is the best one for hard well water?

[@waterfilterguru]

If you own your home, a point of entry water softener like this bit.ly/3xUMjJ1 is the best method of treatment for hard well water. If you rent, the only point of use shower filter capable of reducing hard water in our testing was the shower stick. That said, its massive, ugly and difficult to maintain. An easier solution might be to use a portable water softener like those designed for RVs, like these geni.us/ntxW3 - I've got it on my to-do list to make a video about this process!

[@michelleosborne1431]

We bought a Sprite and sad to say it did nothing for the chlorine. I used not only a water test strip but our zero water pitcher tester. It tested the same as the water coming out of the tub faucet. The zero water had both at 211 ppm plus it smelled like bleach. Hopefully one of the others will do better.

[@waterfilterguru]

Keep in mind, a TDS reading alone doesn't tell you much about water quality. Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3nZlYyNjc6JsKs Your smell test and test strips are a better indicator if chlorine was still present post-filtration. Many of the Sprite shower filters are actually certified for chlorine reduction, so this tells me you may have received a defective product. Did you try reaching out to the company to request a replacement under warranty?

[@SomeWiseGuy]

Any recommendations for high pressure Shower Heads?

[@waterfilterguru]

Nearly all of the products I tested have a max flow rate of 2.5 GPM. The Weddell geni.us/GDjF6Ct can filter up to 2.8 GPM

[@ganxi3554]

PLEASE test the Philips and the Tappwater shower filter

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for the request, I'll add it to my list to look into!

[@Liv-oc3ed]

@@waterfilterguru Double please!! Test the Philips AWP1775 - pretty please. Also the Sprite HF-CM / HHC Shower Hose Filter 🤞

[@waterfilterguru]

@@Liv-oc3ed Thanks for your requests!

[@G2G-Chris]

@@waterfilterguru please add the new AquaTru Shower Filter

[@azeelfawiz6991]

Does the weddel duo not solve the water hardness issue like it solves the dysinfevting byproducts and chlorine

[@waterfilterguru]

No, it does not address water hardness. The only point of use shower filter capable of reducing hard water in our testing was the shower stick. That said, its massive, ugly and difficult to maintain. Neither was it sufficient for addressing more concerning disinfection byproducts. An easier solution might be to use a portable water softener like those designed for RVs, like these geni.us/ntxW3 - I've got it on my to-do list to make a video about this process! This could be combined with the Weddell

[@kristiantorres1080]

If I want to reduce hair loss, which one should I prioritize between the Weddell duo (reduces disinfection byproducts) or the shower stick (gets rid of the water hardness) Thank you!

[@waterfilterguru]

Good question. I'd recommend asking your doctor what their recommendation is to reduce hair loss. You may need a combination of systems to treat both hardness as well as the disinfection chemical and byproducts.

[@carlossonaram1533]

Thanks so much for this review but can you please test aqua home group I started using it but can’t find any good reviews anywhere?

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for your request, I'll see about including it in a project in the future

[@JermaineATL]

I heard recharging the shower stick was an issue. Did you have any comments regarding that?

[@waterfilterguru]

Yes, it's a cumbersome, manual process you can read about it here watersticks.com/watersticks-regeneration-instructions/ How often you'll need to regenerate depends on your water hardness

[@JermaineATL]

@@waterfilterguru Thanks for the link. Also do you think the best two step combo would be combining the shower stick and weddell duo?

[@waterfilterguru]

Others have also asked, and it's on my to-do list to test. My concern is that the Weddell wouldn't be able to support the weight of the shower stick, as it would need to be installed first on the shower arm. An easier solution might be to use a portable water softener like those designed for RVs, like these geni.us/ntxW3 - I'll best testing this out also and reporting back on feasibility.

[@Rageven]

Hey is a video for these types of tests coming soon for tap water filters like the BRITA TAP V and WATERDROP WD-FC-06 ?

[@waterfilterguru]

Yes I will be testing a number of faucet filters in a future project!

[@foxxrider250r]

Wow !! So much information, excellently presented sir

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for the feedback and for watching, I appreciate you!

[@christinaiwan4087]

Are there any shower filters that are proven to reduce the water hardness??

[@waterfilterguru]

If you rent, the only point of use shower filter capable of reducing hard water in our testing was the shower stick. That said, its massive, ugly and difficult to maintain. Neither was it sufficient for addressing more concerning disinfection byproducts. An easier solution might be to use a portable water softener like those designed for RVs, like these geni.us/ntxW3 - I've got it on my to-do list to make a video about this process!

[@YolkedTech]

Do you think the Weddell would also do well in Thailand?

[@waterfilterguru]

Honestly, no idea. I've never been to Thailand nor investigated tap water quality in Thailand, so I can't say. Is tap water treated in Thailand?

[@annakiyadecoteauw9305]

Do you have any recommendations of filters for those with body acne? I live in New York so I have no idea what’s in the water supply and I’ve gone to tons of dermatologists, switched around my diet, nothing is working. I suspect it’s my shower water 😢

[@waterfilterguru]

It's hard for me to say what, if anything, in your specific water may be causing body acne. Water hardness and chlorine are typically the top culprits that cause skin irritation, however. The Weddell Duo geni.us/GDjF6Ct is the best for chlorine, as it also addresses disinfection byproducts. The only point of use shower filter capable of reducing hard water in our testing was the shower stick. That said, its massive, ugly and difficult to maintain. Neither was it sufficient for addressing more concerning disinfection byproducts. An easier solution might be to use a portable water softener like those designed for RVs, like these geni.us/ntxW3 - I've got it on my to-do list to make a video about this process!

[@gregburley4886]

Check your vitamin a levels and try to limit ultra processed foods and drinks

[@annakiyadecoteauw9305]

@@gregburley4886 thank you. I’m 3 months strong off fast food. But I’m trying to eat nutrient dense foods

[@fahdamaa]

My house relies mainly on well water so my only complaint is hard water. Is there any filter specifically for that ?

[@waterfilterguru]

If you own your home, a point of entry water softener like this bit.ly/3xUMjJ1 is the best method of treatment. If you rent, the only point of use shower filter capable of reducing hard water in our testing was the shower stick. That said, its massive, ugly and difficult to maintain. An easier solution might be to use a portable water softener like those designed for RVs, like these geni.us/ntxW3 - I'll be making a video about that soon

[@olando0925j]

Thank you for your testes and reviews of these products. Really appreciated 👏🏾

[@waterfilterguru]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching

[@erlendse]

Just for curiosity sake: What would it take to get a 10 in each category? Is the thread tape you used needed, or did they all have a gasket inside? If you use a shower head with shutoff valve (on hose), would water spray out of the filter in all directions? I did see some hints of leaking in the video. Test repeatability wise, it seems like the best strategy is to fill up a huge pressure/storage tank (those used for wells with pump) with water and use it for the full test.

[@waterfilterguru]

You can read all about how we test and score water filters based on data here waterfilterguru.com/how-we-test-water-filters/ Some have a gasket, some need thread tape. The leaking you saw happened with one where we used thread tape when we shouldn't have. Removed the tape, no more leak 👍

[@amarilles]

Have you tested the Hammerhead KDF 55 Shower Filter? Amazing work, by the way! It's sweet how you reply to comments, as well.

[@waterfilterguru]

I've not tested that one out yet. If it only uses KDF media, you could expect it to perform like many of the others I tested in this project that also use KDF. It wouldn't be sufficient for disinfection byproducts or hardness

[@amarilles]

@waterfilterguru You're appreciated, thank you!

[@waterfilterguru]

@@amarilles You're welcome

[@danielrapinchuk5586]

Informative vid! Could you do a video like this for camping water filters/purifiers? Would love to see independent lab work done on those filters to see how well they do. Keep up the great videos.

[@waterfilterguru]

I've already got it on my to-do list! Thanks for watching and for your feedback, I really appreciate it

[@Edwardsmolyuk]

GREAT VIDEO!!!!

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks!!

[@marissacortes1231]

What about a water filter for the tub spout? Is there any you recommend?

[@waterfilterguru]

I haven't tested any tub filters yet

[@jitcaadelin1423]

Can the the first filter and the last be combined a softer water with less chemicals?

[@waterfilterguru]

It's on my to do list to test and see if the Weddell can be combined and used with the shower stick. My concern is that Weddell won't be able to support the weight of the other when it's full of water, it's massive. Stay tuned though!

[@lmr8277]

How did the Weddell do in terms of lead?

[@waterfilterguru]

It completely removed lead. Check out the full results here kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6eqn2Sepqt2nq8

[@omairacaycho1389]

Omg thank you so much!!! Really thank you :)

[@waterfilterguru]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching and sharing!

[@anorak865]

I live in Texas in a rural area where I'm a bit concerned about the water quality in my shower as well as my sinks, thinking about getting the Sprite or Aqua Bliss filter for my shower cause of my budget or I could save up for the Weddell Duo. Which would you recommend?

[@waterfilterguru]

Do you get your water from a private well? When was the last time it was tested? Are there any water treatment systems currently in place to treat the well water? Most shower filters are intended for use with treated city water to remove chlorine.

[@anorak865]

@ I don’t think it comes from a private well, I live in an apartment complex so I’m not sure. Also not sure about when it was last tested or about any water treatment plans

[@xEternalDropShots]

what about the afina shower filter? did you test that brand it's pretty popular

[@waterfilterguru]

We've not tested that one yet, it was not included in this project

[@Telomher99]

What filters can get rid of fluoride as well?

[@waterfilterguru]

Shower filters? None that I tested. That said, the primary route of exposure to fluoride is through ingestion, so by not drinking your shower water you'll avoid most risk

[@nathanbreakfast7424]

@@waterfilterguru Didn't you say in the video that you inhale the water vapor?

[@Evenaardez]

If you do another shower filter video could you test the filter baby diamond. It claims to filter chloramine, I would be amazed if it actually did. To my knowledge I don’t think there are any third party tests if theirs.

[@waterfilterguru]

I've got it on my list, thanks for your request!

[@Evenaardez]

@@waterfilterguru thank you!

[@LadyAbstract]

Does hot water make a difference? Can you do a test with hot water next since that's how alot of us shower and im wondering if results change in those conditions

[@waterfilterguru]

Our testing process for this project is explained starting at 2:02

[@rachaelb5465]

Great info, Have you tested the Well verti shower filter?

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for watching, glad it was helpful! We've not yet tested that one

[@shellic5166]

Oh man...I was excited about the shower stick with the hard water...then I learned about the disinfectant by products....I never knew about this. What a disappointment that there isn't something to address it all....will tou be doing more testing on others? I don't know of any qny others. But hoping you do...I need one soon. Thanks for doing this!

[@waterfilterguru]

I will be testing more shower filters at some point, but not ETA on that project yet. If you own your home, a point of entry water softener like this bit.ly/3xUMjJ1 is the best method of treatment. If you rent, the only point of use shower filter capable of reducing hard water in our testing was the shower stick. That said, its massive, ugly and difficult to maintain. Neither was it sufficient for addressing more concerning disinfection byproducts. An easier solution might be to use a portable water softener like those designed for RVs, like these geni.us/ntxW3 - I've got it on my to-do list to make a video about this process! This could more likely be combined with the Weddell geni.us/GDjF6Ct for better contaminant reduction as well.

[@Jduchsnqkwiryrysbab]

So does Wendell duo reduce fluoride?

[@waterfilterguru]

No, there are no shower filters I'm aware of capable of reducing fluoride. That said, the primary route of exposure to fluoride in water is through ingestion.

[@a_bunDANCE]

good video. fyi ur Get a 10% off coupon here link doesn't work

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for the heads up - can you try now and let me know if it's fixed? From what I can see it should be working, its this link waterfilterguru.ck.page/25c041b71b

[@JoeDavis-h4g]

Wait…so what do you do for water hardness?? How do all the hard water filters not filter the water hardness?

[@waterfilterguru]

There is no such a thing as a 'hard water filter' - the best way to address hardness is with a cation exchange water softener. Folks in rental situations probably can't install a whole house water softener, so you could use a portable softener like these intended for use in RVs geni.us/ntxW3 I'll be making a video on how exactly to hook one up to soften your shower water only. It's of course recommended to also use a water filter to address contaminants that pose greater health risk, like disinfection byproducts. The Weddell Duo geni.us/GDjF6Ct was the only one capable in my testing

[@perfectlyjennivy6370]

Thank you so much for your videos, they are extremely helpful! I am also looking for a bath filter. They have these bath balls that you hang on the faucet, and I want to know if any of them are actually good. One brand in particular would be the tubo. I have a bathtub that is separate from the shower so I couldn’t use the filtered shower water to fill it up.

[@waterfilterguru]

Glad to hear it was helpful! I've not tested any of the bath ball filters yet, so unfortunately I don't have any firsthand data for you as of now

[@molla-p9m]

hi there! thank you for such an informative video!! I was about to get the AquaBliss, thankfully your video was up! Wanted to know if the set up would be compatible with shower heads in Melbourne, Australia?

[@waterfilterguru]

Honestly, I'm not sure if the threads on shower arms are the same in Australia as they are in the US (where I'm based and conducted this testing)

[@justinstenstromofficial]

Great video. Curious, do you have a post/page with all the tested variables for each filter? In particular I'd love to see the heavy metal reduction for these filters which you don't really mention. Thanks.

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for the comment! You can find all the data from our testing here waterfilterguru.com/best-shower-water-filter-reviews/ I've also added this link to the description

[@justinstenstromofficial]

@@waterfilterguru Thanks but I don't see any info on the heavy metals anywhere on that page. Do you not have the info on metals like Copper, Lead, Arsencic, Mercury, etc.? I thought you might've tested the before and after on these, no?

[@kkaner181]

Thank you so much for this!!!

[@waterfilterguru]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching

[@Andog]

Thank you for sharing this video! I’ve always wondered how well my shower head filter was actually doing in regards to the company’s claims.

[@waterfilterguru]

I'm glad you found it helpful, thanks for watching!

[@sum_bum37]

I’m interested in seeing travel water filters tested! 🙏🏼 Like the grayl bottle

[@waterfilterguru]

I've got a portable water filters project on my to-do list!

[@muah688]

What about the kholer aquifer water filter? That is what I currently have

[@waterfilterguru]

I have not tested that one yet. I can add it to the list to look into and consider next time we test more shower filters

[@Ice918]

So what shower filter would you recommend? Because it seem like these ones don’t do too well besides the last one maybe??

[@waterfilterguru]

The Weddell Duo geni.us/GDjF6Ct was the only filter capable of completely eliminating the most concerning disinfection byproducts. It's what I'd recommend for safer shower water. That said, it did not address water hardness. Though hardness doesn't pose much of a health risk, it can irritate skin and hair. The only point of use shower filter capable of reducing hard water in our testing was the shower stick. That said, its massive, ugly and difficult to maintain. Neither was it sufficient for addressing more concerning disinfection byproducts. An easier solution might be to use a portable water softener like those designed for RVs, like these geni.us/ntxW3 - I've got it on my to-do list to make a video about this process! This could be combined with the Weddell filter too

[@Ice918]

@ thanks for the reply! I’m gonna watch your video about systems for the whole house. I just imagine it’s going to be on the expensive side and I was looking for something that I could do right away to improve my shower/water quality.

[@beckyreithmayr5281]

Which is the best for PFAS?

[@waterfilterguru]

The Weddell Duo geni.us/GDjF6Ct

[@magnivore1603]

Just purchased the Eskiin last week, wish this video had came out before I did! Does anyone have info on it, I don’t see it on this list!?

[@waterfilterguru]

We do not have data on that one

[@magnivore1603]

@@waterfilterguru thank you for the quick response! One more question if you would be so kind. I just came across your account literally less than an hour ago and have been deep diving into your videos to better educate myself on water safety as I have just recently begun my journey to living a more health conscious lifestyle. If I purchase the Tap Score testing kit can I send you the results so you can guide me as to what products I should purchase for my safety needs? Products such as: countertop filters, sink filters, shower heads, water bottles, pitchers, etc.? Any and all information you could provide would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

[@waterfilterguru]

@@magnivore1603 Yes! I offer consulting services to do just that. I analyze your lab report and build a customized treatment plan with recommended treatment options for your specific situation, based on your needs. Learn more here waterfilterguru.com/consulting/

[@naamaa6483]

Love the video. I’m not sure if you heard of the company, but Organic Jaguar has a 22 stage shower filter that they claim, eliminates chlorine, heavy metals, microplastics, etc. Now, I tried to find any test results from them, but I haven’t found anything that suggests that their filters do the job. It would be nice if you could test out their filter and see how it compares to the ones mentioned in the video.

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for watching, glad to hear you liked it. I've not heard of that company, but claims of a "22 stage filter" are a big red flag. Brands market their products with XYZ number of filtration stages, relying on the general public's lack of industry knowledge to sell their products. More 'stages' does not make a filter better, and there can't be more than 3 or 4 actual treatment methods taking place in a single inline shower filter.

[@nathanazen4935]

Could you check the waterbliss SF500 filter? I wonder if they addressed the issues from the SF100.

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for the request. I'll see about including it next time I test more shower filters

[@robynvillagrana3962]

What about the Kohler Aquifer?

[@waterfilterguru]

I've not investigated or tested that one yet

[@otsantiago]

Awesome video and research! Whats your opinion on multiple stage shower filters that include KDF55? I'm looking at a brand called Organic Jaguar but I'm guessing it's probably no different than brands like AquaBliss.

[@waterfilterguru]

KDF is great for chlorine reduction even at higher temperatures, which is why it's so popular and commonly used in shower filters. It's unable to address disinfection byproducts, however.

[@chrisjanaes]

Can you test the Dermoia shower filter and filters for sink faucets? That would be soooo useful! Thank youuu for making this vid!

[@waterfilterguru]

Thanks for watching and for your comment and request! I'll add this to the list to look into

[@rooftopdad3622]

Bummer it seems only that big bulky filter removes hardness. Was hoping Jolie scored better on hardness removal

[@waterfilterguru]

Correct. If you own your home, a point of entry water softener like this bit.ly/3xUMjJ1 is the best method of treatment. If you rent, the only point of use shower filter capable of reducing hard water in our testing was the shower stick. That said, its massive, ugly and bulky like you said, and difficult to maintain. Neither was it sufficient for addressing more concerning disinfection byproducts. An easier solution might be to use a portable water softener like those designed for RVs, like these geni.us/ntxW3 - I've got it on my to-do list to make a video about this process!

[@Darin-i5n]

Have you tested the Culligan Shower filter? And any good shower filters for hard Iron well water? Seems they all suck with iron removal.

[@waterfilterguru]

I've not tested the Culligan shower filter. Any of the KDF filters should be able to address the iron issue. Hardness is a completely different issue. If you own your home, a point of entry water softener like this bit.ly/3xUMjJ1 is the best method of treatment. If you rent, the only point of use shower filter capable of reducing hard water in our testing was the shower stick. That said, its massive, ugly and difficult to maintain. Neither was it sufficient for addressing more concerning disinfection byproducts. An easier solution might be to use a portable water softener like those designed for RVs, like these geni.us/ntxW3 - I've got it on my to-do list to make a video about this process!

[@ParanoidCitizens]

What of if I mixed the weddell duo with the shower stick .. would that be a perfect set up?

[@waterfilterguru]

Theoretically... I didn't test if the Weddell would be sturdy enough to support the weight of the Shower Stick, which gets super heavy when full of water.

[@GrubZ76]

Cool video, thanks for sharing! What are your thoughts on hooking up a few different filters together? Tap into different strengths of different filters? Probably would weaken the water pressure a lot.

[@waterfilterguru]

Good idea, this could work but we didn't test it for this project. In addition to impact to water pressure, you'd also have to verify if the filter installed in the middle could physically support the weight of the subsequent filter when its full of water.

[@SvnnyMoney]

Also, maybe shouldve tried AquaBliss's SF500 model instead. It's only $2 more than the SF100

[@waterfilterguru]

I had more requests for the SF100 model, which is why it was selected. Perhaps I'll include that one in my next round of testing. Though I'm not very confident we'd see any better performance

[@haileymh]

thank you so much for this video!

[@waterfilterguru]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching!

[@beautyswithinu8829]

Im.so glad I searched for the best water filter reviews I need knew for contaminates sounds like Wedell one for Me❤❤❤❤thank you for testing

[@waterfilterguru]

Glad you found the video helpful, thanks for your feedback and comment!

[@janer805]

@@waterfilterguru Same here! Thank you so much

[@waterfilterguru]

@@janer805 You're welcome! Thanks for watching, I'm glad it was helpful