| The idea for the Brita Products company began in 1966 in a small town in Germany, when founder, Heinz Hankammer's vision for better tasting water prompted him to design and build a water filter that produced desalinated water. This vision grew into a successful company, which Hankammer named after his daughter Brita. Today, Brita is one of the most successful water filtration companies in the world, and has become, for many, a staple household name.Types of Brita Water Filters Brita Pitcher Filters Brita pitchers come in a variety of sizes, colors and styles. With sixteen unique designs, there is a Brita water pitcher to suit any household need. These may be stored in the refrigerator for chilled water or out on the table while entertaining guests. The Brita Ultramax Water Dispenser is ideal for larger families. With a capacity of 18 8-ounce glasses of fresh filtered water, this dispenser may also be stored on a refrigerator shelf or on the kitchen counter for easy access. Each Brita water pitcher filter reduces copper, chlorine taste and odor, and mercury. They remove only trace amounts of fluoride, which is important for good dental health. Brita Smart Pitchers have an electronic indicator that lets you know when it is time to change the filter. Brita replacement filters for pitchers are easy to install: simply soak the Brita filter cartridge upright in cold water for 15 minutes, rinse briefly under cold running tap water, and press the filter firmly into the reservoir. The first two pitchers of filtered water should be discarded. These Brita filter cartridges have a filter life of up to 40 gallons and should be changed, on average, every two months.
Brita Faucet FiltersEach Brita faucet filter reduces lead, total trihalomethanes (TTHM - a chlorination byproduct), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), certain pesticides and herbicides, chlorine taste and odor and sediment. These filters also remove microbiological cryptosporidium and giardia. The basic Brita replacement faucet filter comes in white or chrome for a custom look and has a filter life indicator that lets you know when it's time to change the filter. The advanced system has a few more styling options to complement kitchen decor: white on white, chrome on white or chrome on black, along with a filter life indicator and a convenient spray option to give you control over water flow with three options: filtered, spray or stream. These filters attach directly to the faucet output in minutes for easy installation. The filter life for each faucet replacement Brita filter cartridge is 100 gallons.
Brita Refrigerator Water Filters Brita manufactures refrigerator filters to fit select Whirlpool, KitchenAid, GE, Frigidaire, Kenmore, Maytag and Jenn-Air refrigerator models. Each Brita refrigerator filter reduces chlorine taste and odor as well as sediment and lasts about the same amount of time as other refrigerator water filters - approximately six months. Installation differs depending on the refrigerator model, but is relatively easy and requires no special tools or equipment. |
Article Details
