Side by Side Comparison of: HotelSpa vs Culligan

Plastic that has broken 3 times on me (twice was at the connection point for the larger shower head so be careful when maneuvering that).I still give it 5 stars though for two reasons:1. When its not broken it gives for a really nice shower with good pressure and nice settings. You can also use both heads at the same time without losing much pressure. It is overall the best shower head(s) Ive ever owned in that respect.2. Customer service. All 3 times in the almost 2 years Ive had it they replaced the broken parts for me with no questions asked. I did send pictures with my claim and they asked to confirm my address and a few days later from it breaking (the 3rd time did take about a week receive, the other 2 it was literally about a day or two) I had new parts in hand. I dont even have the same shower heads I started with and they made minor changes for the better since the first.For $30ish I recommend it. If you break it they will replace it. If you want something better than this you will need to spend more money.

Oh my goodness! I can NOT rave about this shower head enough! GET IT! You won't be sorry! My husband and I searched for similar shower heads and all of them were over $100.00. He found this one and we decided to give it a try! We can take a shower together and he has one shower head on him and I have one on me. No more arguing about the water. :) Taking a shower together is much more fun now!There are SEVERAL settings and you will definitely find one you like. Maybe more.One thing to keep in mind though. Because you are using two shower heads that means you're also using double the water and your hot water tank will get cold a lot faster if you have both heads going and like long showers.However, If it is just you taking a shower and you like long showers... I would recommend turning off one of the heads. Then you aren't using as much hot water and you can continue to enjoy those long, luxurious showers. :)The instructions were super easy to understand and took less than 30 minutes to uninstall our old one and install this one.Get it! You will be so glad you did!

It's been quite a bit since I installed it in my bathroom. I now can give my honest opinion about it. First of all, the price goes below the real quality of this set. This is the first thing I like about it. I installed in less than five minutes, I thought I would not do it correctly but it was so easy to install that I was amazed with the results. Normally these kind of products don't last, or the material peels off after some time. I have to say, mine is intact, it looks as new as when I bought it, and this was many months ago now. It has three ways to use it. I have tried all of them: just a single shower, both, or the one on top. I use the one on top normally, because it's the highest one in position, but I also like using the other one, because it is the one that can have different kinds of ways of showering, like mist, rain... strong jet. Simply love it, it relaxes so much. But also I use both of them at the same time on many occasions, it gives a feeling of being under a waterfall, just close your eyes...I have had in the past other appliances but they did not last too long, or they got clogged somehow with calcaire. This one is as clean as the first time I used it. My husband was a bit reluctant to buy it since others were cheaper but I wanted something with quality and found it in this shower appliance. The string from the upper one goes a long way towards the bathtub, so if you have pets it is perfect for them. If you use both showers you can have different settings, enjoy them, in winter and in the summer. It is going to make you feel so refreshed and/or warm, depending on the season. I think it is time for me to add a charcoal tablet on each one but until now I don't see why I would need it. It has a great filter for calcaire waters.This setting is very rewarding after a tiring day at work or outside. Since I have it I seldom take baths because it makes me feel completely relaxed and transported.

I chose this shower head and hand shower combo because our old one broke. This closely resembled our old one, but the main shower head on this one was bigger. I read a ton of the reviews and most were positive. The few low ratings sounded to me as a very small percentage and things that happen with highly manufactured products. There's going to be a few bad ones in there. You just hope you are that rare occassion. Luckily for me, we got one that most every buyer boasted - a great product for the price. Obviously, I was looking for a bargain, so I bought this one on sale. So, I know from the reviews that it's mostly a chromed plastic, but so was the last one. The last one lasted a couple years, so I'll be happy if this one does too (It only cost a little of $30, folks.) Don't go overtightening things and being crazy rough when switching settings. Anyway, the setup is quite easier. Trickier if you want to take out the water flow regulators, but still not rocket science. I made a hook from a safety pin and it pulled right out. The water pressure is awesome! Keep it in for a more water-concious, eco-friendly, water bill friendly setup. The pressure is still pretty decent. If you have both heads going at the same time, it may not be as grand, but still nice with the big rain water type shower head. With just the hand shower going on the jet stream setting...whoa! Nice! All in all, I and the other household members are quite please. Granted, it's day one. We'll see how durable it is.

This unit is a little more expensive than some of the other offerings, but the quality is really great considering what I paid for it, and I'd definitely buy again. First things first: It's about 90% chromed plastic, but fairly sturdily built. It has an "ok" amount of heft to it, and definitely looks like an expensive, high-quality unit. The hose is metal and every bit as flexible as promised. The hose fittings and the fitting on the back of the main shower head are also metal, as is the ball joint on the main sower head, which lets you aim it where you need it. The rest of the fittings including on the handheld piece and the hub/connector, are plastic. Plastic threads, rubber gaskets. The kit thoughtfully included some teflon thread tape for attaching to the main pipe, so you don't need to buy that separately! Also important to note: the instructions seem to jump all over the place, so it's easy to miss, but they do mention that you should NOT use the thread tape on any of the other fittings, and that you should NOT use any tools to assemble it. That said, the threads on the hub for one of the hose fittings seemed malformed a bit for me, and I was unable to screw it on far enough to make a seal with my fingers, and had to resort to (carefully!) using a pair of pliersThere's a couple plastic flow restrictors in the shower head fittings. The one in the handheld bit was easy to fish out, but the one in the main showerhead was a little more challenging as it's sunk in deeper. Be careful not to damage the unit when fishing it out with a small-bladed screwdriver, wire, or awl. With the flow restrictors out, this unit actually puts out a lot more water than my old showerhead, which is a welcome change given the low water pressure in my house.

Bought these as a stop gap in a home we plan to renovate the bathrooms in about 6 months as the ones in place were horrid and hadn't been used in nearly a year. Normally I use more expensive fittings in bathrooms just because they are used all day every day and this one surprised me - it's not at all heavy which I was worried about initially - it's super easy to connect (just work out if you need to buy an extension arm or you can reuse the old one (we had to buy one and this item fits and matches perfectly http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Q04S1C/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_1). We love the fact you can use one or both showerheads (very handy if you have two people of different heights using it). Best of all the HOSE SITS FLAT against the shower wall unlike the Delta with the clip off handheld and one other we tried where the hose was so stiff it curled out into the shower and if you brushed against it the handheld would fall out and land on your foot (seriously not funny when you're half asleep!)Had ours in use for a few months now and no problems at all - I think I'll reuse these once we remodel

have not been able to get old shower head off just yet due to mineral buildup but nothing a little wd 40 and a wrench cant fix.. this review is based solely on appearance and durability. Item was nice, exactly as pictured.. Slightly bigger than I had imagined but not much bigger than my old, considering the room needed for the filter itself.. and with the filter in it was heavier, OBVIOUSLY.. but not ridiculous to where I felt the product would damage any other shower parts. Easy to put the filter in and put together, really is self explanatory.. Feels solid and quite durable, I can only imagine it will perform and meet or exceed my expectations, no regrets on this purchase!

I did a lot of research to find a chlorine filter shower head. I purchased an "eco friendly" one from our local health food store and it isn't half bad. I am very sensitive to chlorinated water, my skin gets super dru and flaky and hurts badly, almost like a burn. With the other filter, I still dealt with the dry skin but not as intense. I can shower daily or twice daily and not have my skin dry out or hurt with this shower head which is AMAZING! I was sure that because it was a big commercial brand that they'd cut corners and it wouldn't be as good. I'm so glad I trusted reviews and was proven wrong! This is a great filter, and the water pressure is fantastic! My husband and I both love the stream options. Great value!

I purchased this based on reviews.

While I live in a big city that has generally good water, I also live in a very old building. The brownstone apartment building I call home is over 100 years old. I've lived here for a few months now, and I noticed I was buying a lot more bottled water because the water just tasted bad out of the old kitchen sink I have. I purchased a Brita pitcher w/filter for my fridge; problem solved. I then began to think about my shower. Since moving into this apartment, my skin has become dry. My shampoo wasn't lathering very well and my hair seemed brittle.

I ordered this shower head on Friday, August 26th and it arrived Monday, August 29th. Installation was easy. The package comes with an ample amount of plumber's tape. I did take the shower head apart and remove the little stopper that slows the water pressure. This is easy to do. The filter has stickers on each side - these need to be removed before use. Note - once the filter is properly installed in the shower head, it is heavy. I was worried it would be too heavy for my old bathroom's shower apparatus.

I've been using the new shower head for a week now. I'm already noticing benefits. I'm using less shampoo and soap because they now lather as they should. The skin on my face isn't as dry and I'm already using less moisturizer post-shower. The water pressure is amazing. I actually feel clean when I get out of my shower.

I would definitely recommend this ... Only one word of caution ... if you live in a old apartment like I do, and you have a clawfoot tub, make sure you have adequate shower curtain coverage all the way around your tub ...

*** I included before and after pictures ...

I cannot express how thankful I am to have found this product! I also own the shower head version WSH-C 125 and it transformed my daughter's chlorine damaged hair back to silk!
I had exhausted everything and after extensive research I learned what hard water can do to hair. Add to the equation our new pool and chlorine and her fine blonde hair turned to straw in a matter of 2 months. Now I no longer smell the chlorine in her hair and after one shampoo her hair was changed. I was so shocked. I have a full review of this struggle under the other shower head. I myself have brown fine but coarse highlighted hair and my natural "frizz" and texture of my hair has improved dramatically as well. It is softer than it has been in years. All the damage and abuse is being washed away.

I decided to purchase the hand held version as well due to a large golden retriever that loves to find mud puddles in the backyard. I was nervous seeing the earlier reviews with the mounting bracket, but I did find where they changed this and improved the product. My husband installed this in 10-15 minutes which included removing the old one as well. We have low water pressure and I was worried about the filter making it even worse. The flow and pressure from both of the shower heads is better than my old ones! It's insane AND we left the flow restrictors in place! I actually have decent water pressure now and I get hot water more quickly. Usually it takes 4-5 minutes for our hot water to make it downstairs to our bathroom and kitchen sink. I had hot water in 1:45 seconds. The kitchen....still a sore spot!

I have no problems with the angle or adjusting the spray. Is it heavy? Of course. It's just as heavy as my old hand held that didn't have a filter! Luckily I don't have to try and shower with this in my hand because I would make a massive mess! I love having it to bathe the dog for his inopportune rolls in the mud and to clean the shower as well. When I am bathing the dog the handle feels comfortable in my hand and it's not heavy to me, it feels just like my previous Moen one. The mount is also nice and secure. It's a high quality fixture.

Whatever your needs are for the shower head you can order this one in confidence. I'm glad I decided to try it. Don't let the old reviews deter you, they did improve the mounting bracket. This thing is awesome. Attractive, functions, amazing results and cheap filter replacement cost.

09/06/2016 Update: My damaged hair no longer feels like straw. I had no idea that hard water could play such an important role! I attributed the texture and feel to having highlights and color on a regular basis. I have been using the new shower heads just shy of a month and unlike my daughter's transforming over night mine has taken longer, and rightfully so. My frizz is under control and continuing to improve. I have also noticed it is starting to look substantially healthier. It no longer feels like straw either. Honestly, I can't even remember my hair being soft due to the texture which has now changed so much it's still surreal. My hair hasn't looked this heathy in 20 years. Reminds me of the hair I had as a child.
I was also watching my daughter play volleyball this weekend and sitting in the upper level I noticed her hair shined more than any of the other girls. It has a certain glow that is easy to see and has great body to it. No products being used. All the money I had wasted on products and treatments and it's just a simple shower head. Wow.

love it!. use the test paper to test the hardness of the water. The right is the water coming from my kitchen and the left is coming from Culligan. It really works for the hard water.

A few years ago, I had a different hand held shower fixture that I'd purchased at the local hardware store for around $60. The hose had very little flexibility, the seals seemed to be leaky, despite having followed all the specific installation instructions. In addition, the weight and feel of the wand seemed cheap. After seeing the great reviews for this product, I finally decided to replace my old handheld with the HotelSpa. Not only was it less expensive than my previous unit, but it was of substantially greater quality. Installation was a snap -- no tools required! You simply hand-tighten everything, which is great since I have old plumbing in my house and worry about breaking a fixture whenever I apply any torque with a wrench. As far as quality goes, the handheld portion has an especially nice weight and feel. As far as various settings, there are many options, but I tend to leave the shower head on a single setting. I would definitely recommend this product. Very pleased.

Given the price of the fixture, this has been a great product for us. We have attached it to the HotelSpa water filter and we experienced no leaks. We did not need to use any of the plumbers tape to create a secure fit. We've had this in our shower for over a month now and we really enjoy all the settings. I've never experienced a mist on a shower head so that is very nice especially for a brief, low water use, cool down in the summer. The two shower heads also make it convenient to have a showerpool (get it...like carpool!) if you're into that. If you're looking for a true rainfall feel, this is probably not going to cut it, but you'll need to spend more money also. Overall a satisfactory product for the price, especially if you're just renting and want something more than the dingy shower heads most apartments come with!

The installation was fairly simple. I don't think it affected the water pressure. I think the rain/massage setting is the most gentle. The massage feels like it's beating me up and the rain feels like needles. To be fair, I hate high pressure in the water. The weaker the better, imo. But if you're like my bf or every other person I know, you'll enjoy the massage one or rain.I think it's good for couples who like to shower together because there's no need to take turns under the water. One can get the handheld the other can stand under the other one.The cord is long enough for a regular apartment shower. If I ever dared bath my cat at home and not at the groomers it would work (but that won't happen).I can even fit my shower caddy, granted it does affect how much the shower head (not the handheld) can rotate but that doesn't matter to me. Note that my shower caddy is tightened at the top with a screw so it doesn't slip down (http://smile.amazon.com/simplehuman-Adjustable-Stainless-Anodized-Aluminum/dp/B004NRP2SG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436845092&sr=8-1&keywords=simple+human+shower+caddy&pebp=1436845110587&perid=1ECHH11Q35K37YM8S00K). I'm not sure if other shower caddies that slip down would eventually knock off the shower head or bump it enough to make it leak.Note that caddy was only about $40 at bed bath and beyond as opposed to $65 here.Overall I like it. The price is good. And it's simple to install. The only thing I don't like is that because I'm short (5'2") it's hard to see where the handheld hook is because it's all so high up. I wish it stuck out more because the other shower head is so big it blocks it from view.

Lots of plastic. This entire thing is made of chromed plastic, with virtually no metal at all save the hose.That being said, it does work well, and is a nice size. I purchased a home with a massive walk-in shower and needed something to fill the space with water. I set the larger on the streaming standard shower settings and the smaller on the 'mist' setting and it worked perfect.With two shower heads it does use a lot of water, even without 'modifying it' by taking out the governor. But it worked very well for my uses.I wish it came in a brushed copper or black.

This shower works well and provides a great distribution of water to a large surface area. Can't really tell which feature saves water because they all seem to put out a decent volume. Misting is quite pleasant but water cools more quickly because of the small droplet size. I tried both shower heads individually and together, testing with the water flow constrictor caps and removed, and ultimately settled on a compromise: I expanded the holes in the plastic caps to maybe double their diameter using a metal pick to allow some higher volume of water without removing the caps entirely. At this setting the force is very strong when coming out of one shower head, and then with both shower heads running at once there is lots of coverage. As a result of the modification there is some pressure reduction when both are running, but it's not too terribly disappointing. I thought the caps left in kept the water flow rate a little lower than desired, while the caps out caused some pressure loss, but admittedly I didn't try each setting for a long period of time before boring out the restrictor caps.The material quality is very good and the price is reasonable. Recommend the item overall.

I really like this combo shower head. Although it is all plastic it looks great and was easy to install and there was no leaks (I bought some Teflon tape and used it on every connection). Something to note is that originally my shower arm had a 6" shower arm. Before I installed this combo shower head I changed the shower arm to an 8" - very glad I did. It offers more space from the wall for the shower head(s). Both shower heads have good pressure ( I removed the regulators) when used separately. I was able to use both heads at the same time but the pressure wasn't that great from either one - that could just be because we are on a well. The only thing I don't like about the main shower head is that there is no setting that lets you have a full water spray from all the spray holes. The setting that comes closest is one that all the spray holes (not the center circle holes) are used and the center holes are more of a misting varied spray not constant like the surrounding holes. I don't change settings very often I just want a full spray of water - this doesn't quite deliver. If you change settings a lot you may like the main shower head more. I found a Kohler one setting shower head on Amazon that looks similar that I am going to replace the main shower head with. I think this will give me the full spray I'm looking for.

It's what I needed since I could smell our city water (nasty) and I was itching after showering until I was told about filtered shower heads. I researched until I found a happy medium for effectiveness and cost. I actually got 2 because my daughter and her husband were having issues in their city. It works fine. I'd give it 5 stars but I feel it's a little top heavy and am concerned about in future of it not holding up. I had read reviews and some said to remove the little gray ring so water pressure not inhibited but we put it back as it was fine with it on.

I have bought a handheld shower. Just installed it and used it once by taking around 15 to 20 minutes shower. Honestly, it's bit heavy. I'd say HEAVY. If you have a habit to shower by holding the shower in kne hand, specially while shampooing, it's going to take a while before you get used to it.

I have two teenage girls. I had to instruct them at least 5 times that be careful with the shower. Make sure you don't knock it on my shower stall's glass panes or on the base.

Before I bought this, I used Sprite filter and fixed it on the shower arm and then fixed my handheld shower. So, technically, the water would first flow through the filter and then the handheld shower would use the filtered water. I guess, I liked that a little more as I could use any handheld shower I want.

Said that, this filter has its own benefits. So, um going to try it anyway.

Nice filtering shower head! Filters are easy to replace. I got this because my hair always felt dry and tangled. A friend mentioned my water might be hard. Sure enough, a water test showed my water was slightly hard. Hair feels nice and soft now! The only criticism I have is it doesn't allow you to angle it down as far as my old / standard shower head.

I am on a well with a water softening system but my hair was still way too dry and brittle. I bought this since the filter is in the shower head, saving space in my tiny shower, and I started seeing the difference within two days! My hair actually feels hydrated after a shower, not dry and brittle.
However, the design is terrible. The shower head is way too heavy for the hardware they supply. It droops straight down as soon as you place it in the arm mount. The arm mount for my previous handheld shower head was super stiff and hardly moved at all so I reinstalled that one and it does better than what Culligan supplied. I'm not sure what I would have done if I didn't have that one! However, 2 months later and it's starting to droop under the weight as well. Great product if they could fix this issue.

This purchase came as a result of my project of reducing chemical loads and toxins in the home. I just installed this shower head and must say that I absolutely love it! The only problem I see right now is that I am staying in the shower much longer! I agree with the folks who declare that using this filter improves the skin and hair, and truly reduces the need for lotions and creams.

I would have awarded five stars except for the following: Installation was a real aggravation! I followed the instructions exactly and kept getting this dribbling of water rather than a shower stream. Tightening the connection did not help and I just ended up marring the finish. The problem was that you must FIRST INSTALL THE FILTER. The instructions never say that. This needs to be corrected! I assumed that a filter was already in the shower head and that the one in the package was a spare- since the directions never said to install it.

Also, the shower head is a little bulky and I notice that when I push the assembly higher to change the arc stream, that it eventually seems waft back down again. Nevertheless, now that I know how to install it I will purchase more for the other showers and I recommend it to others.

I ordered this product and the company was great. Quick delivery, easy instructions, and it was a very easy install.I installed this in an upstairs bathroom and thought there would be enough water pressure for, but it turns out there was not enough pressure to operate both heads at the same time. I also did not like the spray settings on the main head, as I could literally put my hand in the middle of the spray pattern without my hand getting wet. I've returned this product, but would order from this company again.

Worked well for few months and after that the water started leaking from the bottom of the hand shower. Apart from this, the item works well. I still use this as the shower head works well. The various setting available on the shower heads makes shower a good experience. I like the power rain setting on the shower head and the mist setting on the handheld shower. You also have an option to use either of the two heads by just turning the knobs (located towards the end of both shower head) in correct direction.I would have given the item 5 star had the following items were addressed/met:1. no water leak from the bottom of the shower heads2. better quality knobs for turning on/off the individual shower heads.

Here's the deal with this bad boy. I love it. It's great and there are so many settings that it makes taking a shower fun. Do you want it misty? Hard like rain? Or something in between. It's all there. Now, why did I only give it a 3 star? Well, the main shower head broke off. Now granted, this is only a $30'ish dollar product, so to assume it's made of the best quality would be pushing it. However, I wasn't expecting it to break off after having it for less than a year. Anywho, I did end up buying the same one again to replace the broken one because I love it so much and I'm hoping this won't happen a second time. We shall see. If you're looking for something that looks nice and is a great price with lots of adjustment features, this is your answer. Mind you, it does not feel substantial by any means. It's pretty much all made of plastic, but it works great and who cares in the end. Would make for a great shower head in a guest bath or somewhere it's not being used heavy-handedly. Also, it's super easy to install. You don't need to be a genius to get this one right.

It's very "meh". Like other reviews have said, it's probably about 95% plastic, the hose and the actual connections are metal, everything else if just flimsy.The shower heads are adjustable, but it's not exactly easy to do it, and the knob to switch between the heads is difficult to actuate if you're not in the shower.I haven't had the hose bust, and I haven't encountered the gamut of problems that other reviewers have had. The showers have multiple flow types, but the one pertinent to this review is the three nozzle "pulsating massage".There is apparently a little disc in there that uses the pressure of the water to spin, while having holes positioned so only two streams function at any given time (creating the "pulse"). I use that setting to rinse myself, and the shower off before stepping out, but the handheld showerhead is no longer working properly in that setting. It's like the disc is "catching" on something inside the showerhead, so the setting with the most focused water pressure is now severely flow restricted. In fact,the setting is so gentle, I can comfortably spray my face.Nine months isn't exactly long-lived...

There is a lot of weight placed at the end of the plumbing leading to the shower head. The hand sprayer leaks where it attaches at the bottom. The selector knob is well defined and easy to switch, unfortunately it never completely switches from the handheld sprayer to the main head, causing even more drips. It works right now, and seems to be something that would last if we needed it to, but I am looking to replace it with something that leaks less and is more decisive.

This is very hard to reach if you're short and I would not recommend it for kids old enough to shower alone. I am unable to put the hand sprayer back up on the hook -- my husband has to do it. It's also very hard to reach the controls on the main shower head and the one to switch between sprayer and main head. I'm five foot one. I realize some of this may be related to how high your shower plumbing is but my guess is that this would be hard for most shorter people. Beyond this, the box came without instructions of any kind. Thankfully it's all pretty self explanatory but it would have made us feel better to know we were doing the install correctly. Three stars for the lack of instructions and the hook for the hand sprayer being set so far back behind the main head that it's hard to reach along with controls being set high.

It performs as described and in that regard I cant fault it. The area I live in has very hard water and it has been driving my wife and I insane. The filter has eliminated a vast amount of the issue we've run into with the water. However, the shower heads stream is really where I find fault in its design. The water only comes out in a direct stream and the pressure can be adjusted, but its still only in a very confined stream. Personally I don't care for the water to be so confined and that's why I've rated as i have.

The right is before using the filtered shower head, the middle is after and the left is bottled water. It seems to have made a slight difference, hardly perceivable to me, I may try a a few more filters to see if they can give me a bigger difference.

I bought a water meter to check the effectiveness of this shower head at reducing the hardness of my water.For clarity's sake, here are my results. All measurements are listed as ppm of total dissolved solids (TDS) and are temperature corrected.Water from tap: 433 ppm @ 21 deg CWater from shower head: 355 ppm @ 19 deg CThat's only an 18% decrease in the TDS of the water coming out of the shower head. That being said, it was still an improvement over my previous shower head and puts out a lot of water. I didn't even remove the flow restrictor like some of the other reviews mentioned.Don't expect this shower head to completely soften your water -- it's likely only a whole-house larger scale softener will do that -- but it does help to some degree and does definitely improve the smell and taste of hard water.

Pros: 5 minute easy install. Appears to be easy to change filter when the time comes. Love that it comes with the teflon tape.Cons: Lots of plastic parts, just painted in chrome. Somewhat useless "adjustable settings". Basic boring instructions.Tips: Peel off both stickers located on each side of the filter before inserting. One sticker on each side.The filter appears to be omni directional, so you can install it either way.To change the spray settings, just hold the "chrome" base, and rotate the black portion either clockwise or counter clockwise.We have very hard water, after installing this shower head with filter, I do notice a "slight" reduction in chlorine smell, but the water does not seem to be any less "hard". If anything, just a "SLIGHT" reduction in minerals. I have showered in homes & hotels with "SOFT" water, and the way your skin feels after rinsing off soap is a "slippery" sensation. I was expecting that with this filter, but I'm sorry to report that I notice hardly any difference. I still get the exact same "squeaky" sensation when rinsing soap off. That is why I say it does not appear to soften the water "that" much, only slightly. But once you see the filter size, it all makes sense. For such a small filter to be rated at ~1k gallons, there is no way it can remove that much minerals from the water... otherwise it would clog within a few weeks.But hey, it's better than nothing, right? All I ask is that it reduces the amount of hard water stains in my walk in shower, glass shower doors, and tiles along the walls of the shower. My skin doesn't seem to feel any different. But my skin is not the priority. I'm just tired of the hard water stains.I most likely will not buy a replacement filter, instead just buy another shower head with a large/wide spray pattern in 6 months or so. Unless, months from now, I see no hard water stain buildup... Time will tell.

I'm a little disappointed with this after my first shower with it. Installation was easy enough and it has enough water pressure for me but the thing is too top heavy because of the filter that the joint can't hold it in place. The weight of the shower head causes it to slowly point all the way down.

Seemed OK in the pictures, but for us the quality wasn't good enough when we opened the package. The plastic molding that they use in manufacturing left big ridge lines along the side of the shower head (it's all made of plastic). We sent it back.

Due to recent health issues, I needed a shower head with a handheld that I could control the water flow. This seemed like a good option and it turned out to not do anything I needed it to do.The main shower head works fine, hence not giving the hotel spa shower head a one-star. The issue is when I set it to come out of both shower heads, it's just a trickle. Even when I set it to come out of just the handheld, barely any water comes out.We have taken this apart and reinstalled it multiple times, exactly as instructed. Still, we get the same results. The handheld is worthless. So I ended up with a showerhead the did exactly what my previous showerhead.

My wife and I have purchased a few of these. Two of them are already broken within the first couple months. On one of them the bigger head popped right off (not able to put it back on, the piece snapped off). The other one the knob to change the shower heads will not move and it's stuck on using only one of them. The third one we have in a box somewhere, we're trying to just give it away (bought it for my mother but she never used it).

It looks great and it works fine but with time the knob to switch from the shower handle to the other shower head starts getting very hard to turn. It is so hard that it is now stuck and I cannot switch from one shower to the other. It is badly designed in functionality and now I can only use one shower head which makes it silly to buy a two-shower head if you cannot use it.

I purchased this shower head a year ago in August. It worked fine for the first six months until the larger/fixed shower head broke off at the thread. I contacted the seller and they sent me a replacement for that head pretty quickly. I thought it might have been from over tightening so I was careful to not do that when i reinstalled it. It's only been about 7 months since the replacement and it broke off last night at the same spot. In addition to that, the chrome finish on the entire shower head has been chipping and flaking off pretty much since we got it and the water preasure has been slowly declining for the last 4 months. The hose, though it hasn't broken, began to rust after about 6 months of use. When I was inspecting the wand this morning to see if it still worked, I noticed that the theading that attaches it to the main line was also cracked. I will not be asking for a replacement, and I will not be repurchasing. I'm just done.

I bought two of these when we purchased this house in March. One is now broken as they are made of pretty cheap plastic. One is still working fine and I did like it until it broke. The main shower head broke of when you tried to pull it down and it does not take much for it to break if you are careful it may last other than that they work great. I am going to order one that is not plastic not that much more expensive and should hold up better. If you have no children may not be a problem my ten year old daughter tried to get it down as in the shower it did spray a little to high had to stand in the back of the shower. I do not think she really pulled that hard.

We recently purchased a new farmhouse on a well. We have a Kinetico whole house water softening system, which we brought with us from our previous farmhouse. The new place needs to be replumbed before we can install the system, and the water is incredibly hard, at almost 30 grains. Indiana is know to have some of the hardest water in the nation. After checking the Culligan's website, where they claim this filter is effective in removing rust, lime, and chlorine, I purchased this shower head filter as a stopgap measure, until we can get our whole house system installed. Unfortunately, I don't think this filter was designed to be able to handle water as hard as ours. It would be helpful if the company would provide some sort of rating scale for the product, indicating hardness in terms of grains. We noticed a very slight improvement, probably because it's getting some of the lime, but it's not dealing with the iron. Within a couple of days, the shower was orange again. I suspect this is a perfectly good filter for slightly to moderately hard water, but if you're expecting good results in extremely hard water, you're going to be disappointed. I'm going to end up having to get a rust removal treatment for my hair, I'm glad the manufacturer offers a warranty, because this ended up being a waste of my money.

I don't know what other reviewers are talking about personally. It could be that our water is particularly hard, about 160 tds or so. That being said, I tested the water after it exited the filter and the TDS was the same. I also checked the Gh and Kh using my water testing kit from my fish tank and neither changed at all. The water modes are fun at fist but you eventually just stick with the most basic one.

Doesn't work. We have horribly hard water in Miami Beach so we bought this thinking that it would cut down on the incredibly annoying hard water stains on the glass and metal in our brand new shower. It didn't help at all. We replace the filters on schedule and it never improves. Neither of us see any difference in our water in any aspect. The shower head itself works OK, but the filter is completely pointless.

I would not recommend this showerhead and am surprised by the high reviews. I live in a condo with hard water (no room for a softener) and hoped this would improve shower quality. It did in fact make the water feel "softer" for about 1 week then it was back to the way it was before. The showerhead did not seem to fit well on my standard shower arm - I had to tighten it over and over as it would leak where it met the shower arm but it still had a slow drip even after tightening daily for about a week. The most annoying thing is that it for some reason caused my shower to frequently and randomly discharge a several second stream of water up to several times a minute, requiring me to change a small bucket a couple times per day. That was obviously not acceptable due to water waste and made me feel like a had a broken shower. I never had this problem before and the whole shower had just been remodeled 6 months prior. After a month I removed this showerhead (with a lot of muscle, WD 40, and a vice grip since I had to tighten it so much) and put the previous Delta model back on and haven't had a problem since. Definitely not worth the hassle. I'm trying the shampoo/conditioner and hair treatment packets for hard water instead.

A couple of weeks after moving into my new apartment in Burbank, CA I noticed water spots building up everywhere and my hair started getting alarmingly dry and brittle....classic signs of hard water. Did a lot of research and this seemed to get really good reviews. I was so hopeful! Of course only after trying it out and finding absolutely NO CHANGE in my hair or shower build-up did I find those 1 and 2 star reviews from other people who had a similar experience to me.Pros: installs easily, nice flow, rubber head that is easier to clean, presumably it filters out chlorine if that is your issue.Cons: taking the head apart to install the filter was a work-out, the selector dial is impossible to turn while water is flowing, does nothing to filter out the hard water minerals which cause hair damage and stains.Bottom line: the only thing that will help with hard water is a water softening system. I like the flow of this shower head and it's cheap, so I'll keep it.

Although easy to install and easy to get up and running quickly the reason for 2 stars is that the water pressure is actually a bit less than my old shower head (just a generic with no multi setting streams) and the biggest gripe is the spray when on the most small stream (setting where the outter rim is on) to get best pressure is in place the focus of the water stream is very narrow. I'm used to the water getting more of a < shape when spraying outward and instead it's more of a = shape.I used for a week and have already taken this head off and purchased an in line water filter instead.This purchase was completed not only out of convenience of a same day delivery and high ratings but because it is a company that has a local presence.

Purchased in April 2015; broke in may 2016 (today). This shower head was in action on a daily basis. Once in a while I rotated the non-detachable piece a bit right or left within the limits of its ball-point joint. Today the upper part of the ball-point joint broke off entirely rendering the shower head unusable. Final verdict: too much plastic, no longevity and money flushed down the drain. Very disappointed in the low quality.

Terrible. This has the worst pressure out of the larger shower head and the second one gets loose and leaks

I bought this product and it was working great for a couple of weeks until the neck of the big shower head was broken. Basically the neck was not sturdy enough to endure the manipulation of the shower head. Very disappointed and I have contacted the manufacturer for a replacemnt or a refund.

Bought this item due to the amount of positive reviews here on Amazon, but it was a big disappointment.Installed everything according to the instruction, hand tightened everything and did not need to use plumber's tape because nothing leaked. Then on first use (right after I finished installing), the tube that connects to the showerhead handle burst and water started coming out from the tube. I used maybe for 5 mins before that happened. See picture.This is going back on Monday.

The shower head broke off already. I wish these products were made with metal.

If I could give this zero stars, I would. It is a piece of garbage. I've installed this type of shower head in the past with no trouble and we couldn't get this one to stop leaking. Will attempt to return

CONS:1. Emits a high-pitched whining noise with or without the flow restrictor. This sound is so annoying.2. One side of the shower head had water coming out; the other was somehow plugged. My old Water Massage didn't have this problem.3. NO instructions. There are a couple of really small photos and that's it. You're on your own as it comes in six pieces.4. The stickers were melted onto the filter so I suspect this particular unit was very old and kept in a very hot place.5. The handheld unit is very awkward. In order to remove it safely (without clunking it on your head) you'll need to stand on tiptoe and lift it directly up. Didn't have that issue with my old Water Massage.6. The water coming out didn't feel any softer or smell any better. Maybe an old filter??PROS:1. None. Mine was ill-fitting and had water flow on only one side. Possible defective, but it's made so poorly I can't justify trying a second one.This is going back.

Filter works well but its so heavy the showerhead is always pointed down which is not how I like to shower in my tiny stall. It forces me to stand near the wall where my shower caddy is so end up hitting my arms on it. The ball joint on the holder is too loose to hold it upright so I can't get a back massage. The curved handle makes that even worse with the water going in the opposite direction I'm standing and is not ergonomical. As someone with carpal tunnel and arthritis this is not helpful. The water pressure is good in fact you'll get pelted if you put it on the jet setting, it does not feel good and I need it for my back.I've ordered a regular handheld showerhead and a filter that'll go on the shower pipe instead.

I ordered this in the fall and although I didn't notice any major difference in water quality, the showerhead looked great and had great shower settings. However, about a month ago this stopped working completely - it would make a really loud screeching noise the whole time the shower was on, even though I tried uninstalling and reinstalling it. The last straw was when water started squirting every which way - now I am back to the free showerhead that was in my apartment when I moved in, but I am pretty disappointed and unimpressed that this didn't even last a full 6 months.

Tested the water and it was the same as before. Save your money

Ordered this because of high reviews...let me tell you that this thing anit filtering sh*t. I recently purchased a zero water filter and it comes with a TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) tester. The water coming out of the shower head was higher (TDS number, higher # = Bad) versus just the normal tap water. Granted it might have been due to it being hot water, but F this thing. It's a total waste of money.

It is only been couple of month since I fitted this shower and the mounting bracket no more will stand upright. Although quality of water does seem to have improved the faulty mounting bracket reduces the usability to a very large extend.