Does it stop bacterial growth at the water line? Does it smell like chlorine?
1320785
Unknown for the bacteria, but I don't seem to have any issue with it, even in the guest bath that gets flushed maybe once a month. Excellent in harder water areas. I have well water. No smell whatsoever!! I am super sensitive to chlorine. Love the product so far. Using them for three months now. YES, it does work!
1320786
It doesn't smell like chlorine. I used it to prevent mineral stains with well water, so I don't know if it stops bacterial growth because that was not happening before I started using it.
1320787
This product stops or slows down calcium/ scale build up that causes the ring around the toilet common in hard water areas. This is not an anti-bacterial product. Have a great day.
1320788
I am not certain about the bacteria; however, I can tell you it does not smell like chlorine. Hopefully this helps you.
1320789
I still get a waterline if I don't swish a brush around occasionally and now and then u out a bowl cleaner in the toilet, but the work this chem free does is wonderful si I use it in all three if our bathroom toulets. It is an awesome , product for us. I will not be with out. Before using it we had black mold in the tank that holds the water. I scrubbed it out and dropped in the chem and the problem never returned I give it 5 stars.
1320790
It apparently stops at least some bacterial growth; also, have not noticed any odor.
2042092
Not really. It's most useful for chlorine levels that are in the goal range for a pool. It does give a rough estimate of PH and CYA (a pool thing) content. Doesn't test for bacteria etc, and not even that precise at what it does measure.
690203
It is not an anti-perspirant. It inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria.
551374
My understanding of this spray is that it neutralizes the chemicals that make up the chlorine. I've only used it for pool water. If I were you, I'd buy a chemical neutralizing body wash to use when you shower. These body washes are sold on sites that sell this spray and at any store that specializes in swimming activities. They would also sell chemical neutralizing shampoo, conditioner and body lotion. Good luck!
1854684
I've been using it for a few months in a regular bath with no problems at all. I don't have any noticeable changes in my skin but I like the sensory and mental reassurance that it's neutralizing the nasty effects of chlorine on my health. I can definitely smell the change in the water. (And then I add Epsom salt with essential oils and soak worry free.)
2135029
I can also attest that the smell of chlorine is not in the bath water when I use this.
569100
Anything that has a pool of water that lays open to air will eventually collect contaminants that include a multitude of bacteria. These will develop a biofilm, a coating of bacteria that accumulate and grow on all surfaces. Let your unit run for a week or so, then run a finger over surfaces beneath the water. They will in most cases feel at least a little slimy/slick. This is bacteria. Even a stainless steel surface that appears spotless may have a film of bacterial growth. They're easier to clean, just be sure that you get to -every- surface area. Corners and crevices that are difficult to clean, thus not cleaned often/well, will harbor bacteria. If you clean it often, but do not get into the places that are difficult to reach, you'll need to do it again sooner. Those somewhat inaccessible places, uncleaned, will help to spread bacteria even faster all through your fresh, clean water and onto your freshly cleaned surfaces. In short, doing less than a diligently thorough, complete job is basically a waste of your time. Invest in a -good- tool or two that will make doing the job easier and more complete. Use a mild solution of household chlorine bleach with a drop or two of common dish detergent to clean your unit, then rinse it very thoroughly before refilling with fresh water. Keep your filters changed -often-. Animals have been drinking -nasty- water for a very long time, and only rarely do they suffer any ill effects from doing so. Even so, we want the best for our pets, and it's not difficult to ensure that they always have clean, fresh water. How well would you clean it if you were going to drink from it? Thanks for caring enough to ask, and for having a fountain for your critters. ;)
1831042
Yes you still have to balance the water chemistry.. this device only adds to low level chlorine sanitizing with another additional microorganism eliminator/reducer.
1225855
In my experience, there is a hint, or trace, of chlorine-like taste in the water after it has been treated. However, it is not at a level that might make it objectionable, at least to me. There doesn't seem to be any change in the texture or consistency of the water after it has been treated. Hope this helps.
2277846
It takes quite a while for the bacteria to build up in the filter. Said it was important to not change out all media in the filter at the same time. I used Prime that removes chlorine when I do water changes. Also use Stress Plus in the tank and All Gone in my filter. My tank stays extremely clear and I have happy fish.
1720452
It seems to work fine. I'm thinking you need a little wiggle room for water movement Yes I got one that takes chlorine and it's evil twin BUT you have to ask for that one, and be aware There is about a month break in for the filter (Oder) after that smooth nice clean water. I live in an area that agressively treats the water and the water has many impurities.....but not for me now!
2190470
You mean "does it remove chlorine"? I would say no. The description says it reduces chlorine taste and odor. Not sure how as it's just a paper filter and its main purpose is to remove solids. Chlorine is liquid and would just seep thru along with the water. While it may reduce taste & odor it certainly cannot remove any actual chlorine.
1388497
i think just the smell. but if you read the label of this product it should tell you what it does. most i think it says that it reduces harmful bacterias and chemicals but not remove. again, pls double check the label about what it claims. regards
673824
The water , if drank immediately after treatment (including contact time) has a slight to moderate chlorine taste/smell, but that can mostly be eliminated by "aerating" the water, ie pouring it back & forth between containers or "agitating" it. The left over chlorine smell/taste is a good thing & indicates that the treatment was sufficient to kill of the biological contaminates in the water. If there is no chlorine smell left after treatment (but before aeration) that is an indicator that the water needs to be treated again ..... that the first treatment was insufficient to neutralize all the biological contaminates. Remember to allow for a sufficiently long contact (treatment) time & to adjust that time according to temperature. The colder the ambient temperature is, the longer the contact time needs to be. Also, any mechanical filtration that you can put the water through prior to treatment will help with the treatment process.
497982
I didn't notice any smell to it besides the normal "plastic" smell. I am not using it for water containment so I did not really pay that much attention to it. Maybe soaking it with water and vinegar and then letting it air out with the top off would get rid of the smell?
1651515
Yes it will remove the chlorine and other contaminants from water so your water will have no taste the way it should be.
210668
absolutely not! It is fabulous. It actually balances with your chlorine to get rid of other mineral buildups, cuts the chlorine use in almost half. We use 1 of their tablets to every 3 chlorine in our pool and never have any problems anymore. We used to get areas of green algae around the filter and drain before . I highly recommend it.