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New Page 1A 2007 independent review tested the top 8 shower filter brands under real world conditions. Tests include before and after total residual chlorine (a combination of free chlorine & chloramine) levels using a digital chlorine meter to measure the results. The shower filters are tested for their ability to remove both free and combined chlorine in an actual residential shower unit. This review puts to the test various manufacturer's claims, as to the effectiveness of their chlorine shower filters. Vitashower shower filter ranks the Number One best shower filter on the market. Here's the summary (prices as of 2007): | Brand | Model Number | Filter Media Technology | Claimed Chlorine Reduction | Observed Chlorine Reduction* | Filter Unit Cost
(US) | 1 st Year Estimated Total Cost
(US) | | Vitashower | SF-1 | Ascorbic Acid/Vitamin C | 100% | 99% | $49 | $40 | | Aquasana | AQ-4100 | KDF55D/ Carbonized Coconut Shell | 91% | | $65 | $110 | | Paragon | P-2201 | KDF/GAC | 95% | 38% | $35 | $50 | | RainShower | CQ-1000 | KDF/Quartz | 95% | 39% | $35 | $60 | | Sprite | HOC | KDF/Chlorgon | 100% | 99% | $35 | $55 | | Wellness | Wellness Shower | Ceramics/
Japanese Minerals | Not Specified | 29% | $250 | $250 | | Crystal Quest | Luxury Shower | KDF/GAC | Not Specified | 19% | $35 | $55 | | Multi-Pure | SFFH | KDFR/Quartz | 90% | 39% | $40 | $60 |
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| | Why Use A Shower Filter? Because "a long, hot shower can be dangerous. Toxic chemicals are inhaled in high concentrations." Dr. John Andelman PhD. |
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