Tag: drinking water filtration
Save Your Money—Bottled Water Isn’t Any Better Than Tap Water
You’re making healthy choices by choosing to drink water. That’s great! But it shouldn’t come with a high price tag. When you get down to it, there really are “right” and “wrong” ways to hydrate throughout the day. The Cost of Plastic Bottled WaterPlenty of organizations have run the numbers comparing the costs of plastic bottled […]
How to Find the Best RO Water Filter for the Money
When you’re thinking of making a new investment for your home, obviously you need to think about the price—and the impact. How much can you save on the reverse osmosis system price? And what’s the real long-term value for your family? In terms of everyday living, water quality is at the top of the list. […]
How to Get Rid of Parasites in Water (for Good)
As people in Texas experienced devastating power outages in February 2021, the focus wasn’t just on electricity. There were major concerns about water quality too. Even if you were able to get water at your tap, it wouldn’t necessarily be clean. The water treatment plants couldn’t function without power, so the state issued boil-water notices […]
Filter Options for Minerals in Your Drinking Water
When water doesn’t taste good, it’s all too easy to reach for something else to drink. But since clean drinking water is one of the best things for us, avoiding water altogether can certainly be a problem. If your tap water tastes bad, you don’t need to pour money into bottled water. Having a home […]
3 Water Solutions That Effectively Remove Chlorine
One of the more common complaints we hear about home water quality is that it smells like chlorine. This is especially true for drinking water. But you might also be noticing that chemical odor with your hot shower water or during your little one’s bath time. And how about the frustrations of dealing with scratchy […]
3 Signs Your RO Water Filter Needs to Be Swapped Out
There are certain maintenance issues that are easy to remember. For example, most of us know when it’s time to change the oil in our car. Or we might have reminders for swapping out the air filter for our home’s HVAC system. Remembering to change your RO water filter can be another matter. But when […]
Calming Effects of Hydration for Children
It’s hard to ignore the effects of severe dehydration. You’re extremely thirsty, and your mouth is probably dry. You might feel lightheaded or more tired than usual. We know that being dehydrated is uncomfortable, but we must remember that the consequences of dehydration can start even before those physical symptoms kick in. Your mood can […]
Hydration and Cognitive Focus
Water is a part of our everyday lives, so much so that we have a tendency to take it for granted, but being mindful and taking advantage of all that clean water has to offer can have an astounding effect on our overall health in many different ways. Proper Hydration What is proper hydration? Some […]
How Water Filters Care for the Planet
When you’re passionate about supporting the planet, every day can become Earth Day. You probably already practice conservation by turning off the lights in empty rooms or shopping with reusable bags. In our opinion, living “green” doesn’t have to be overly complicated. Even minor adjustments to you and your family’s lifestyle can make a difference. […]
What Makes Reverse Osmosis Filtration Work, Anyway?
For truly safe water, reverse osmosis filtration is the way to go. Because although the water treatment plant has multiple stages of filtration, our municipal water isn’t always as clean as you’d like. Chlorine disinfectants and hard water minerals are still left in our water even after it’s been “filtered.” (Not to mention the lead […]