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3M Filtrete Water Station Review

September 30, 2010 By Momstart Leave a Comment

3M is a brand that is near and dear to my heart. 3M makes the Nexcare brand that creates these wonderful ear plugs that are the only ones that do not hurt my ears and help me to sleep at night. 3M also makes quite a few filters for heating units, we use a ton of 3M products, I would even say that their brand of band aids are my favorite because they actually stay on for a good deal of time. Now they have used their filtering process to create not one glass of water but four glasses of water all at once. This unique system was featured at BlogHer. We were provided with a cup to keep and anytime we needed water we would just go up to the filter and get a glass of water.

At our old house the water was NASTY. So we’re really familiar with water filtering. I like the Filtrete because it is so fast and the water bottles do not take up a lot of room in the fridge. That would be my biggest complaint of any of the other water filtering systems that we have tried. Also, I don’t have to hold the refrigerator door open to get cold water, just grab a bottle and go!

The filter lasts longer, filtering two and a half times more water than traditional pitcher filters. This means the filter filters about 100 gallons for approximately three months The 3M Filtrete Water Station includes a three month filter change indicator that shows when it’s time to change the filter. I love when something tells me I need to replace it. Reduces sediments and chlorine taste and odor from tap water . As I mentioned above the Filtrete Water Filter station includes four, 16.9 ounce bottles that are dishwasher safe, BPA free and include a leak proof cap. In a house with kids that run off with things, it’s nice having a water bottle that is leak proof. Another huge bonus for me is that if we do decide to get new parts, the filter housing is recyclable with #2 plastics (Check with your local recycler, we can recycle number 2). Save up to 3,000 bottles of water per year.

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Provide Clean Water by buying a PUR water filter #giveaway

December 22, 2009 By Momstart 456 Comments

We are lucky in America to have clean water. I never really considered this fact until this year with some controversy that came up. So now that it’s on my mind I feel like maybe I should help. And if the only way I can help is to support companies that are out there making a difference then that’s what I’m going to do.

4,000 children in developing countries die every day from illness and disease related to unsafe drinking water. PUR along with its not-for-profit partner, the Children’s Safe Drinking Water Program (CSDW), is committed to alleviating this global crisis by providing clean drinking water to those in need.

In January, which is right around the corner, PUR is partnering with “Summit on the Summit” (SOTS), a celebrity climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro featuring Jessica Biel, Alexandra Cousteau and others that will raise awareness and funds for clean drinking water efforts. Find out more HERE.

Dr. Greg Allgood, Founder and Director of CSDW, will be joining the climb as the water authority, educating the climbers on the global water crisis and what is being done to help.

PUR is asking for our help:

When you buy a PUR, you’re not only helping your family get clean water, but a family across the world.
1 System = 1 Week: For every PUR system purchase, one week of clean drinking water is provided to a child in the developing world through CSDW. To-date, CSDW has already provided 1.8 billion liters of clean water to children and their families around the world.

Can you imagine not having clean water? I can’t, I’m a sad spoiled person that hates drinking the water that comes out of the tap at my dad’s house. Their water comes from the local lake and I can taste the dirt. Shame on me for being so picky. There is water out there that is so foul it makes children sick. So let’s make a difference.

Why Is PUR a Smart Choice for Families?

· By simply using a PUR water filter, you will remove many of the common contaminants found in drinking water. Including: 94% of atrazine, 98% of lead and other metals, 99.9% of microbial cysts and 96-99% of pharmaceuticals.

· Switching from bottled water to filtered water and a reusable bottle can save one person up to $600 a year and eliminate up to 3,200 plastic bottles.

PUR is offering one of my readers a PUR Pitcher in celebration of this upcoming event!

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Enter to Win The Cuisinart Water Filtration System #giveaway

October 18, 2009 By Momstart 802 Comments

Cuisinart contacted me and asked me to do a review of the Cuisinart Water Filtration System and I didn’t think there was anything with my water. Later after I had already told the company no, my husband said,

“I want to get a new water filter”.

Grrr.

I already agreed to host a giveaway so I’m very jealous of this giveaway. You guys get to have all the fun with this one.

Offering Consumers a Convenient Way to Enjoy Fresher-Tasting, Healthier Filtered Water

Water is one of the most important aspects of a healthy lifestyle, though these days consumers must be increasingly vigilant about the water they consume. Ubiquitous chemicals called phthalates can be found in nearly every American’s body, and are present in a bevy of consumer products, including plastic water bottles. These chemicals can pose serious threats to consumers’ health*, and one way of avoiding contact with them is to filter water at home, eliminating the need for bottled water altogether.

Cuisinart is introducing an affordable and convenient means of providing healthier, filtered water for the entire family, without relying on bottles. The Cuisinart® CleanWater® Countertop Filtration System is available in a 2-gallon capacity unit (model no. WCH-1500) that comes with two fast flow spigots for dispensing hot, cold or room-temperature filtered water, as well as an Energy Saver mode that cuts energy use by 50 percent when the function is engaged.

This new water filtration unit can be used to:

Heat water up to 194 degrees

CleanWater™ Countertop Filtration System make bottles
make oatmeal
make hot chocolate
make ramen
make boiling water go faster

I currently use my Keurig machine for all of that and I think the Cuisinart Water filter is much more suited for such tasks.

Drink Cool Water at 44 degrees

quiet and refreshing

(this is the kicker, I didn’t realize it didn’t need to be refrigerated. I looked at it and thought I can’t fit that in my fridge so I don’t want it. Maybe next time I’ll read the description better before I pass up on a review)

Performance:

One of the signature benefits of the Cuisinart filtration system is that the unit’s GF-80 filter significantly reduces contaminants such as lead, mercury and copper, as well as the taste and odor of chlorine. The filter has a life of three months for average household use and is certified by the Water Quality Association.

Other:

The brushed stainless steel housing of the Cuisinart CleanWater® Countertop Filtration System makes it an attractive addition to any countertop.

Cuisinart is supporting the new water filtration unit with an extensive marketing campaign, including a dedicated website, www.cuisinartcleanwater.com, which serves as a product and information resource. The site has numerous features that educate consumers on all the aspects of water and water consumption, reinforcing the importance of drinking filtered water for the health and well-being of the entire family.

Cuisinart’s WCH-1500 filtration system joins a 1.5-gallon capacity unit (WCH-1000) from the company that dispenses cold or room temperature water from a single fast flow spigot. The filtration system also has other signature product features from Cuisinart, such as thermoelectricity and a GF-80 filter that significantly reduces contaminants.

Product Features

1.5 gallon capacity
Dispenses cold (44°F) or room-temperature filtered water
Blue LED light indicate when water is ready
Removable water tank
1 spigot
Filter included
GF-80 filter reduces contaminants including:
- Lead 98.7%
- Chlorine (taste and odor) 97.5%
- Mercury 92.8%
- Benzene 84.1%
- Cadmium 96.6%
- Copper 85.0%
- Tetrachloroethylene 92.5%
- Toluene 89.8%
Filter life is 3 months’average household use

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