Shower & Bath Filters

If you wouldn’t drink straight tap water, it makes sense not to bathe in it either. Unfiltered water can contain chlorine, chloramines, VOCs, THMs, heavy metals and other contaminants that can dry out skin, damage hair, and create irritating vapors you breathe in during a hot shower. Filtering your shower or bath water helps keep skin softer, hair smoother, and reduces exposure to chemical vapors in the bathroom.

Our shower and bath filters use multi-stage media (ERA® 6500, ERA® 9500 and coconut shell carbon, depending on the model) to reduce:

- Chlorine and chloramines

- VOCs and THMs

- Pesticides and many organic chemicals

- Sulfur and “rotten egg” odor (hydrogen sulfide)

- Heavy metals

- Iron oxides (“rust water”), dirt and sediment

- Other tastes and odors, while helping balance pH

This gives you cleaner, better-smelling water that is gentler on skin and hair.

No. The Shower & Bath Filters on this page are designed primarily to reduce chlorine, chloramines and other chemical contaminants, not fluoride.

If you want to remove fluoride from your shower water, a whole house system is the best option. It will filter fluoride from every water source in your home.

Bath Ball Filter – Hangs from the tub spout and filters all the water as you fill the bath. It’s ideal for soaking baths and kids’ baths, and is very easy to move or travel with. Recommended flow rate is about 4–5 GPM and it provides about 1 year of filtration.

Luxury Shower Filter / Handheld / Combo units – Install between the shower arm and shower head. They use a 3-stage design with ERA® media and coconut shell carbon to reduce a wide range of contaminants while keeping good flow for everyday showers. Most models provide around 1 year of filtration as well.

Choose the Bath Ball if you mainly take baths, and a shower filter if showers are your primary use.

Under normal conditions, you should not notice a significant drop in pressure. The Luxury Shower Filter is designed to work best at about 2.0 GPM (with a maximum of 2.5 GPM), giving you strong, comfortable flow while filtering. The Bath Ball Filter is designed for around 4–5 GPM when filling a tub.

If you see a big pressure drop, it usually means the cartridge is at the end of its life and needs replacing, or there is scale or debris in the shower head itself that needs cleaning.

Yes, many of our customers order just the shower filter system to use with their existing showerhead. It is compatible with the universal standard for shower plumbing in North America and many other areas at ½ inch thread size.

If you love your current showerhead this is a great option. Just order the Luxury Shower Filter with the matching color and choose “No Shower Head”. We also have many great options for showerheads, handhelds and both.

For most shower and bath products on this page:

- Bath Ball Filter – About 1 year of typical household use.

- Luxury Shower Filter & related shower models – About 1 year of use, with a reversible cartridge that you flip halfway through its life for more even media use.

Exact lifespans can vary depending on water quality and how much water you use. Check the Replacement Schedule information for each product for specific guidance and compatible replacement cartridges.

Most customers install these themselves in a few minutes:

- Shower filters simply screw between your existing shower arm and shower head (or come with a dedicated filtered head). No special tools are usually required beyond basic hand tightening and optionally some plumber’s tape.

- The Bath Ball Filter hangs from your tub spout and connects with a simple strap—no tools, no permanent changes.

If you’re comfortable changing a shower head, you’ll almost certainly be comfortable installing these filters.

Yes. The Bath Ball housing uses ABS plastic that is BPA-free, and our shower filters are made from high-quality components and are made in the USA.

Yes. Many customers use the Bath Ball Filter as a portable bath filter, taking it with them to hotels or rentals so they can enjoy cleaner bath water away from home. It hangs from most standard tub spouts and is easy to pack in luggage.

All our shower filters use the same luxury filter cartridge and housing. You can buy just the shower filter system to use with an existing showerhead. The options are just different colors and styles of showerheads that pair with the filter.

Yes. Many dermatologists recommend shower filters. Reducing harsh contaminants such as chlorine and heavy metals from your shower water is best for those with sensitive skin.

No. The Luxury Shower Filter is designed to work best at about 2.0 GPM (with a maximum of 2.5 GPM). This is the same flow rate as any standard shower. It will not affect your water bill.