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How to Easily & Affordably Green and Clean Your Shower & Bath Water

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Easily & Affordably Green and Clean Your Shower & Bath Water
Easily & Affordably Green and Clean Your Shower & Bath Water
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Skin is our largest organ yet it's one of the most neglected. If your water is not purified you are absorbing toxins through your skin every time you shower & bathe. Chlorine can leave your hair dry and brittle, make your skin flaky and itchy and can cause acne. It also causes scale and discoloration to tubs and showers. Have a healthier shower, get softer, clearer skin and great hair by simply using a water filter.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • No special tools or professional help is required
  1. Step 1
    Shower Filter
     
    Shower Filter

    FOR YOUR SHOWER: Install a low flow shower head with a point-of-use shower filter. Multi-Pure shower filters are recommended, they reduce 90% or more of chlorine from water.

  2. Step 2
    Replacement Filter
     
    Replacement Filter

    Replace your shower filter every 6-12 months (depending on your consumption), if your water pressure lessens it's probably time to be replaced.

  3. Step 3
    Reduce
     
    Reduce

    Reduce your water consumption by taking shorter showers.

  4. Step 4
    Bath Filter
     
    Bath Filter

    FOR YOUR BATH: A Multi-Pure Bath Ball is recommended to remove Chlorine, it's good for up to 200 baths or one year.

  5. Step 5
    Bath Tea
     
    Bath Tea

    Remember to always dechlorinate your bath before adding organic bubble bath, oils, salts, etc.

  6. Step 6
     

    You're on your way to a healthier, younger looking you!

Tips & Warnings
  • Turn off the water while washing and conditioning your hair and shaving.
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on 1/22/2009 Excellent tips. Thanks for getting the word out!

MariM said

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on 1/13/2009 wow, I didn't know all that.

cadosh said

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on 1/8/2009 This is definitely great stuff! 5*

For other green options read this blog
http://ccdursina.blogspot.com

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on 1/8/2009 I am definitely going to do step #1...very interesting article. THanks!

JToppel said

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on 1/7/2009 I LOVE this!! Thank you! I also subscribed to your blog!! I now found a place where I can learn to transition to a more Organic lifestyle easily with your blog and articles.

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