BRITA MAXTRA+ replacement water filter cartridges, compatible with all BRITA jugs -reduce chlorine, limescale and impurities for great taste - 6 Count (Pack of 1)

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But using the TDS (total dissolved solids) meter included in the box to prove your water has a zero reading is satisfying, and tap water is noticeably much softer and smoother after filtering.

Tea-lovers needn’t feel neglected as filling your kettle with filtered water can reduce nasty limescale build up. It would have been nice to be able to see inside the reservoir to see how water filtering is coming along, but as the jug is larger than most, you won't need to refill it quite so often – although that also means it won't fit in an average fridge door. The jug and handle are glass, and the lid, filter and reservoir are high-quality stainless steel; the jug resembles a cafetière rather than a water filter.

Not only do they make for a refreshing glass of water, but filtered water is favoured by coffee experts and used to fill up espresso coffee machines, bean to cup coffee machines and pod coffee machines. The neat screw-top housing holds the small Fast Disk carbon filter, and, in the lid, there's a hygienic closure that snaps shut firmly, plus an indicator to remind you to change the filter every month (or 120 litres). Sustainability ranks high with this Swedish-designed water filter; there is no plastic anywhere, and the stainless-steel filter can be used repeatedly, with the granules reducing limescale, heavy metals and chlorine. In these eco-conscious times, many of us who aren't keen on tap water – especially in hard water areas – are making the shift from bottled to filtered water at home. The British-made Phox Wave is the latest water filter jug from this young, inventive, sustainable company, based near Glasgow.

Before making a purchase, think about how much you drink in a day and how many people in your household are going to use the water filter jug. The Pitcher Pro is an instant filtration water filter, so it filters as you pour and delivers water that has not been standing in a jug, but is freshly cleaned. If you choose a coloured lid, you'll have to wash it regularly to avoid limescale build-up, and it can't be thrown into the dishwasher along with the body of the jug, thanks to an electronic indicator which tells you when to replace your filter in either litres or weeks. Some filters are recyclable or biodegradable, while others need to be binned, which is another consideration if you're trying to be greener.

The parts are easy to remove and there's a handy tab to make sure the filter tank doesn't come out with the lid when you remove it. We tested the clean filter and were delighted with the soft, clean, lovely mouthfeel of the water it produced – it was easily one of the best on our test.