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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

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*

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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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