Do Water Softener Shower Heads Work?
Exploring the effectiveness of shower head filters that claim to soften water.
The Shower Head Solution
If you're tired of dry skin and hair but aren't ready for a whole-home water softener, you might be tempted by "water softening" shower heads. But do they actually work?
The Reality
True water softening requires an ion exchange process, which involves a large tank of resin beads and a brine tank. A small shower head simply doesn't have the capacity for this.
What They Actually Do
Most of these shower heads are actually filters. They can effectively remove chlorine and some sediment, which can improve the feel and smell of the water, making your skin and hair feel better. However, they do not remove the calcium and magnesium that cause hard water scale.
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