Today we are going to talk about water purifiers. Is it a necessity or is it dispensable? How should we choose water purifiers so as not to make mistakes?
When it comes to drinking water at home, many people are beginning to become cautious. After all, we drink every day, who do not want to drink into the stomach of the water hidden in the invisible dirty things. So the water purifier has become a new appliance that many families are considering, and a friend asked me, "Is a water purifier an IQ tax? Is it worth buying in the end?" In fact, this problem is really quite typical, but also the most concerned. Today we will talk about the water purifier, in the end, is a necessity or dispensable, and how you should choose not to step on the pit!
Two different states of drinking water, the visual difference is great Imagine if you open the tap at home, out of the tap is not crystal clear, but with a little yellow or a little bleach flavor, you will not immediately frown? In fact, many cities in China now although the tap water has reached safety standards, but due to the old pipeline, long transportation distances and other reasons, to our homes will inevitably be mixed with a number of impurities, such as rust, sediment, residual chlorine and even microorganisms. Although these things do not see any harm in a short time, but the long-term accumulation of people's hearts are not quite sure.
So more and more people began to pay attention to “drink good water” this problem, water purifier so into the ordinary people's line of sight. Some advertisements talk a lot, that can filter out 99.99% of the bacteria and viruses; some people say there is no need to buy, which is completely fooled. But what is the truth?
If you think that the water purifier is simply to stop the dirty things, it is really not that simple. The mainstream water purifiers on the market today generally use activated carbon, ultrafiltration membranes or reverse osmosis technology (RO), each with its own division of labor. For example, activated carbon mainly adsorbs odors and some organic pollutants; ultrafiltration membrane can effectively block bacteria and suspended particles; and reverse osmosis is the strongest effect of all types of technology, which can directly remove almost all dissolved heavy metal ions and microorganisms, so that the water nearly reaches the level of bottled purity.
But here to remind a word, not all families are suitable for the installation of RO reverse osmosis, because this technology requires high pressure on tap water, and out of the pure water mineral content is very low, different physique of the crowd drinking may need to be considered.
You can see the different internal structure corresponds to different functions as an example, some friends may just want to improve the taste, disinfectant taste a little lighter, this situation is directly elected with activated carbon cartridge of the basic models will suffice. There are also a lot of elderly people and children at home, pay extra attention to health, then you can upgrade to multi-stage filtration or reverse osmosis mode. But no matter which choice, should be combined with the actual needs of their own home, rather than blindly follow the trend.
More noteworthy is that the tap water itself in many places is of good quality, in fact, simple filtration is already enough, there is no need to pursue the ultimate purification, otherwise not only a waste of money, but also may lead to insufficient intake of minerals in the body. So it is best to understand the local tap water test report before buying, and then according to the family members to do judgment - such as infants and young children, pregnant women, or weaker immune system of the population need more efficient filtration, and young healthy adults are relatively casual some.
When it comes to price, there is a wide range of products on the market today, from compact desktops that cost a few hundred dollars to flagship models from major brands that cost tens of thousands of dollars. Some products also put out the “lifetime free core” banner, it looks like saving time and money, but in fact, any cartridge has a life expectancy, once saturated can no longer adsorb pollutants, it is easy to cause secondary pollution. So do not believe that the so-called “once and for all”, regular annual inspection, replacement of the filter is the key link. Otherwise, even if you buy the most expensive one, you may not be able to guarantee that you have been drinking clean and healthy water.
Another point that must be mentioned is the installation space and subsequent maintenance issues. If the kitchen area is limited, large RO machine may not be able to put, but also consider the problem of waste disposal. In addition, different brands after-sales service varies greatly, some of the after-sales response fast, spare parts guarantee, some are looking for someone to repair half a day can not be contacted, the actual experience varies greatly. If you are worried about their own busy, do not want to toss, then it is recommended to pick those who have a good reputation and easy installation and maintenance of large brands, so that the future use of the process will save a lot of trouble.
If you are still hesitant to buy, you can judge this way: the family has a large population, often cooking tea powdered milk, drinking safety requirements are high, then install a reliable point of the water purification equipment can really let the family eat peace of mind. If you usually drink barrels or bottles of mineral water-based, annual consumption adds up to a lot, in fact, slowly calculated, with a suitable price and easy to maintain a small drinking machine, perhaps more cost-effective. But if the region's tap water usually taste good, the indicators are normal, only occasionally found bleach flavor heavy, in fact, a cheap simple pre-filter pot will be enough to solve your problems, spend more money may not bring more returns.
When shopping, be sure to keep your eyes peeled, see if the product is approved by the national health water-related approvals, there is no detailed test report, as well as the authenticity of the user evaluation. Many Netflix brands rely on marketing to start, but ignored the real core components of quality, so finally, please recognize the fully qualified big brands or professional manufacturers. At the same time, do not believe the salesman's exaggerated propaganda, such as “100% removal of all bacteria”, “no need to change the core of the lifelong guarantee” this kind of talk is basically a ruse. Remember to change the consumables regularly according to the instructions every year, otherwise the advanced equipment can only be reduced to a decoration. In addition, for those who have purchased similar products, it is also a very good habit to do a factory test from time to time, regardless of the old and new users can not be taken lightly!
TDS value down indicates that the impurities are reduced, the naked eye is not visible, but the data can be checked of course, everyone has different habits, sensitivity to health standards are also different. Some people feel that as long as the boil on the line, no additional investment; some people are willing to invest a budget for peace of mind. It may be worthwhile to take a moment to sort out your real needs, whether it is the pursuit of the ultimate cleanliness or just want to improve the taste, the most important thing is to spend the money on the knife edge. If you have the conditions, you can borrow a friend's home to try the effect, and then decide whether to start, I believe that the choice made in this way will not lose!
In short, as long as the scientific assessment of their own status quo, according to the actual needs of a reasonable choice of models, and do a good job of continuous maintenance and repair, no matter what style of final choice, will not be labeled as “pay IQ tax” label. And those who often claim that the magical effect, high price and high gimmick but the lack of authoritative certification of the product, is that we should really be vigilant to avoid the trap !
[emphasis added] - before deciding whether to buy, please carefully understand the local water supply in the usual conditions, the family's special needs and budget affordability, and do not forget to pay attention to the after-sales service and the cost of use, so that you can both enjoy a healthy life, but also to avoid becoming a marketing trap in the "white mouse! This is the way to enjoy a healthy life and avoid becoming a “mouse” in marketing traps.I hope that these experiences can help you clear your mind, and welcome to leave a comment to discuss your views or stepped on which pit, so that we can learn from each other, and jointly guard the safety of the tip of the tongue!
