It is important to change the filters on your pitchers regularly. On average your filters should be changed about every 40 gallons or roughly 2 months.
Old Brita filters should be recycled according to the guidelines provided by Brita. You can check their website or contact their customer service for specific instructions on how to properly dispose of or recycle the filters.
Yes, Brita filters can be recycled through the Brita Recycling Program.
One can purchase replacement filters for Brita pitchers directly from the Brita website. Other options include Target, Amazon, Staples, and Walgreens.
A benefit of using a Brita water filter pitcher is that it can improve the taste and odor of tap water by reducing impurities like chlorine, zinc, and copper. It is also a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to constantly buying bottled water.
Brita water filters are debated on safety. The filters do remove heavy metals, 99% of chlorine, and fluoride. The filters pose a danger because bacteria is not killed and if the filters are not changed properly the bacteria is in contact with the water.
Pur water filters and Brita water filters have a lot in common in the sense that they both filter out the impurities in water. However, a Pur water filter does it by filtering the water through activated carbon which absorbs the impurities. Brita on the other hand does this same thing expect it filters the water through activated carbon and an ion exchange resin. So the difference between Pur and Brita is that Brita takes the filtration process a step further.
The most popular water system is Brita. You can buy filters that attach you your faucet, or ones that come in a freestanding pitcher, which is filled up from the tap.
New Brita water filters can be obtained from local hardware stores and retail outlets. It is suggested that you bring the current filter with you so an individual can get the same type for you. Or an alternative method is to purchase one online.
It filters out the bacteria and the chemicals that affect the water.
Well actually the most recent commercials have Zach Braff doing the voice for Brita, not a female
If you have a local Target or Walmart, those would be be the easiest and most available places to obtain these filters. If not, they can be obtained through several websites which offer filters.
Yes you can, it will do no harm.