Product Guide: Filtered Showerhead
This is an all-inclusive guide for how to make the most of your new Citrus Filtered Showerhead. In it, you will find written instructions and video guides for how to install, use, and properly recycle or dispose of all packaging materials, spent filters, and any other components of your new showerhead. Plus, you'll learn more about how our filter removes chlorine and other contaminants, improves water chemistry with Vitamin C, and produces high flow without excessive water usage.
This guide contains the following sections
- What comes in the box
- Features & benefits
- How to install the showerhead
- How to change the filter
- Proper disposal
- Warnings & safety
What comes in the box
When you receive your Citrus Filtered Showerhead, your package includes:
- 1x Citrus Filtered Showerhead, with an outer casing made of stainless steel and an inner filter chamber made of recyclable plastics
- 1x filter, pre-installed in the Showerhead, containing a proprietary blend of ingredients: KDF-55 (targets heavy metals and chlorine), Granular Activated Carbon (targets organic compounds and chloramine), and Vitamin C (targets chlorine and lowers pH)
- 1x wrench, which can be used to remove your old showerhead and install your new one
- 1x bundle of eco-friendly hemp fiber, which is a planet-friendly alternative to thread seal tape (also known as PTFE or plumber’s tape) that can be used to seal the potentially leaky joint between your pipe and your new showerhead
Features & benefits
The Citrus Filtered Showerhead is the best showerhead on the market. Crafted from stainless steel and recyclable plastics, our showerhead combines durability with eco-friendliness. It delivers 1.8 gallons per minute with up to 50 PSI for excellent water pressure, and you can customize your shower experience by choosing between the regular, jet, and mist settings. The filter lasts around six months or ~7,000 gallons, effectively removing chlorine, heavy metals, and other contaminants.
The table below provides a more detailed overview of common tap water contaminants, their potential health risks, and how our filter effectively reduces or removes them:
How to install the showerhead
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Step 1: Use the included wrench to remove your old showerhead
To remove your old showerhead, you'll need to find the connection nut. This is the part that attaches your current showerhead to the pipe in your wall, and it usually looks like a large metal nut or ring. Use the included wrench to firmly grip the nut and gently turn it counterclockwise (to the left). You might need to apply some force, but if the connection nut feels stuck, try spraying some penetrating oil on it and letting it sit for a few minutes before trying again.
Step 2: Wrap the included hemp fiber around the threaded end of your exposed shower pipe (if needed to prevent leaks)
You'll find a small amount of hemp fiber included with your showerhead. This natural material creates a tight seal around the pipe. Carefully wrap the hemp fiber around the threaded part of the pipe sticking out from the wall. Make sure the wraps are neat and even, and cover the entire threaded section. This will help ensure a secure and leak-free connection when you attach the new showerhead.
Note: This step might not be necessary depending on the age, size, and condition of your pipe. You are welcome to skip this step at first to see if this joint leaks before applying the hemp fiber.
Step 3: Install your new showerhead; tighten with the built-in wing nut or included wrench
Now it's time to install your new showerhead! Carefully align the showerhead with the threaded pipe and screw it on by hand, twisting clockwise (to the right). Once it's hand-tight, use the included wrench or the built-in wing nut to gently tighten the connection. Be careful not to over-tighten (whatever you can do with one hand should be sufficient), as this can damage the showerhead or the pipe.
How to change the filter
Note: To maintain optimal water quality, we recommend that you replace the filter every ~6 months or after ~7,000 gallons of water use.
- Turn off the water (please do not try to change the filter while the shower is running).
- Press center quick release button to remove the face plate and filter chamber from the outer casing.
- Replace the filter by removing the soiled filter and inserting your new filter.
- Reassemble by pressing the filter chamber firmly back into place, ensuring it is oriented correctly within the outer casing. Once the center button clicks, the filter is in place and you are ready for your next shower.
- Send the soiled filter back to Citrus Wellness Co. to be regenerated and recycled – get your prepaid shipping label on our Send It Back page.
Proper disposal
We believe that we are responsible for the stuff we make, and that businesses can and should strive for more than "net zero". Everything you purchase from Citrus Wellness Co. is built to last and has a plan already in place for how to properly dispose of it at the end of its "useful life". We humbly ask for your help to minimize what goes into the landfill and remove toxins from our tap water for good. Please explore the expandable sections below and read about our Full Circle Promise to learn more.
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Packaging
All of our packaging is 100% recyclable – we opt for unbleached, uncoated cardboard boxes to ship our products. Please take care to recycle these rather than putting them in the trash.
Installation tools
There are two items included in the box with your Citrus Filtered Showerhead: A wrench and a spool of hemp fiber. The wrench should be useful in other scenarios, but if you choose not to keep it, we ask that you consider donating it to your local thrift store (please don’t throw it in the trash!). The hemp fiber is a planet-friendly alternative to thread seal tape (also known as PTFE or plumber’s tape), and it is 100% compostable, so please take care to dispose of it responsibly.
Filters
When it comes time to change out your filter, please do not throw your soiled one away! We will send your replacement filter in packaging that you can use to send your used filter back to us – this will allow us to regenerate and reuse as much of the filter media as possible. Use the form on our Send It Back page to generate your prepaid shipping label.
Showerhead
We hope your Citrus Filtered Showerhead brings you years of refreshing, worry-free showers. When it finally reaches the end of its life, please don’t toss it – send it back to us instead! Just head to our Send It Back page to generate a prepaid shipping label. We’ll disassemble the showerhead and responsibly recycle every part we can.
Warnings & safety
Your Citrus Filtered Showerhead is designed to provide a safe, elevated shower experience. Please read and follow these important guidelines:
- Intended Use
This product is designed for external use on skin and hair. It is not intended for drinking water or brushing teeth. Use for these purposes is at your own risk. - Water Temperature
Safe for standard household water temperatures up to 120°F (49°C). Do not connect to steam systems, pressurized boilers, or excessively hot water sources. - Water Pressure
Designed for typical residential water pressure (20–80 psi). Do not use with extremely high pressure, as this may cause leaks or damage. - Installation & Maintenance
Hand-tighten during installation, and use wrench with caution. Do not overtighten with tools, as this may crack or strip fittings. Replace the filter regularly for best results. When ready for a replacement, return your used filter through our Takeback Program for proper recycling. - Children & Pets
Keep small parts, such as used filters and O-rings, away from children and pets. This product is not a toy. - Material Sensitivities
The filter contains natural filtration media (KDF, activated carbon, and vitamin C). If you experience irritation or sensitivity, discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional. - Disclaimer
Use only as directed. Citrus Wellness Co. is not responsible for damage or injury caused by improper use, installation, or modification of the product.
