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Do NOT Buy Before Reading This Costco Water Softener Review

Using your Costco membership to get a softener means you only have 1 softener option: EcoWater. EcoWater softeners are not bad products but it is always worth looking at other options before you commit to one. Water softeners are not easy to return (once installed) and it is something that you will own for a very long time. They are very expensive so you really want to get this purchase right the first time. Problems with Costco Water Softeners No upfront prices. Costco will simply give you a referral to contact an EcoWater sales consultant. Because you are dealing with...

Does Reverse Osmosis Remove Arsenic?

Does Reverse Osmosis Remove Arsenic? Yes, it does. Reverse osmosis is capable of removing arsenic with an efficiency of 80 to 99%. Pre-treatment may be required depending on the water quality and the performance of the RO unit will vary depending on its specific features. [table id=50 /] What is Arsenic? Arsenic is a natural element of the earth's crust and can be found in all areas of the environment including air, land and water. There are typically higher levels of arsenic in places that have lots of bedrocks like Michigan, New Hampshire and the Rockies. People who use well...

Do NOT Buy Before Reading About The Best Sulfur Filter

Chances are that you are reading this because you have been noticing a foul-smelling "rotten egg" like odor in your water. A quick Google search informs you that this is because of sulfur contamination so here you are looking for the best sulfur filter to treat this problem? You are not alone. Sulfides appearing in water, particularly hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is an issue that affects millions of homes. Yes, it's true that hydrogen sulfide is a poisonous gas but the type of sulfur that appears in water is more of a nuisance than a threat to your health. And yes,...

Do NOT Buy Water Test Kits Until You Read This First!

Water test kits are simple ways to see what is in your water. If you are concerned about the safety of your tap water then a water test will help you find out what contaminants are present in your water. Water testing kits are easy to find and readily available from many online sources. However, not all water testing kits are equal. There are several cheap home water tests that are quick and easy to use but do not provide very accurate results. And the entire water testing pursuit is pointless without accurate test results. This is because you will...

Do NOT Buy Until You Read Pelican vs Aquasana Shower Filters

Before doing the Pelican vs Aquasana comparison let's look at the company profiles for both brands. Both companies provide a similar service yet one company is far more expensive than the other. They also have a similar range of products and services that do the same thing. This might lead some people to wonder which brand to go with. This article will be as comprehensive as possible in order to help you determine which brand you should go with for your filtration needs. Pelican: Company and Brand Profile Founded in 1972, Pelican produces water treatment systems that are suitable for...

Do NOT Attempt To Remove Iron From Well Water Until You Read This

What is the most effective way to remove iron from well water? Aside from hard water, high levels of iron are some of the most common water problems that affect people that use well water. The good news is that it is fairly easy t-o filter both iron and hard minerals out from your well water - at the same time! It gets better, there are now multiple effective ways to do this. But by far the most effective way to remove iron, hard minerals and other things is to do it for the whole house. Instead of simply getting...

How to Clean a Jacuzzi (Do NOT Do Anything Until You Read This)

Learning how to clean a Jacuzzi is not as straight forward as you might think. You're probably reading this because you are tired of seeing your beautiful Jacuzzi not meet its full potential because of dirt. There is nothing worse then seeing dirty rings around jets or around the bathtub. You would be surprised how quickly dirt particles and other debris can build up in your spa. Even though you always carefully cover it when not in use! If you find this to be the case then it's probably time to clean your filter. Notice I said clean your "filter"...

Do *NOT Buy Until You Read This Kube Water Filter Review

Kube water filter is growing in popularity because it is promoted as being certified to filter more contaminants than almost all other filters. One of its biggest selling points is that Kube is WQA certified. Its certification and awards means that it meets NSF / ANSI standards to remove many contaminants from your water. [easyazon_image align="left" height="200" identifier="B00N0REI62" locale="US" src="https://www.mrwatergeek.com/wp-content/uploads/31Qy1ys7GL.SL500.jpg" tag="easyazon061-20" width="200"]This includes the ability to remove lead by up to 99%. The Kube water filter works without taking too much space as it easily hooks up under any sink. This means that it doesn't take up any counter top...

Do NOT Buy Until You Read About The Best Iron Water Filter

Do you get your water from a well and need to get an iron water filter because well water usually contains large amounts of iron? This is an issue because iron will usually change both the taste and smell of your water. The result of iron in your water are reddish ugly spots. You will usually find this on almost all surfaces that the well water comes in contact with. It can also lead to equipment damage. This article is for you if iron is a concern. It will explain what iron is, how to treat it naturally and suggest...

Do NOT Buy Until You Read These Water Softener Canada Reviews

This article will provide you with water softener reviews Canada and I've written extensively about UK and Australia. I been testing and writing about water softeners since 2015 and this site has over 300 articles. This has come from well over 700 hours of research and consulting with product manufactures. What might surprise you to know is that different locations have different issues when it comes to water contamination and how their water system works. This means that water softener manufacturers will often slightly modify their offerings in different countries. For instance, the water softeners in the UK are usually...

Do NOT Buy Until You Read This AquaRain Review

This AquaRain review will discuss AquaRain as a water solution because there are many people deciding not to drink municipal water. People are motivated to do this because there are lots of new reports showing that locally supplied tap water is full of all sorts of things. This includes everything from chlorine, drugs, heavy metals, pesticides. Sometimes this can be due to pipe failure, flooding or even contamination. Water contamination can be deadly because of organisms like bacteria, E. coli, giardia, cryptospordium and others. Some of these pollutants that routinely appear in public water can cause serious illnesses and even...

ProPur Water Filter Review: Is It Better or WORSE Than Berkey?

Before providing you with this ProPur water filter review let's look at why you might need or want one. The benefits of filtering your own water at home are enormous. It benefits you in every way from saving you money from having to buy bottle water to simply encouraging you to drink more water. No doubt, the decision to filter water is easy from a health and financial point of view. Although there is a slightly higher upfront cost of buying a water filter, it saves so much money and time in the long run. From the single water filter...