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Clearly Filtered, Inc. started in 2011 with its “mission to provide people with the tools to take control of their water and live healthier lives“.
Today, the company which is based in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA has provided these tools to people living in more than 50 countries on 6 different continents.
In this review series, we are going to take a look at:
The Clearly Filtered water filter pitcher is the best of its kind. It’s tested to remove 365+ contaminants, more than any other unit on the market, including chlorine (99.5%), chloramine (99.7%), fluoride (99.5%), lead (99.3%), pharmaceutical drugs (up to 99.9%), dozens of herbicides and pesticides, chemicals like PFOA, and more than 100 volatile compounds (the vast majority to 99.9%) – and this is only an excerpt!
Meanwhile, healthy minerals are kept in the water adding to your daily nutritional intake.
Other than that, the pitcher is easy to use and refill, it can hold the standard 10 cups of filtered water which is enough for family use, and you get a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. The latter allows you to send the pitcher back for a full refund if you don’t like it. Plus, if the pitcher ever breaks Clearly Filtered will replace it free of charge (not in case of improper use).
Filtration capacity: 100 gallons per cartridge or around 4 months on average – much more than what you get with most of the competition.
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Clearly Filtered Pitcher
Price:
$
Purpose:
Making Water Ready for Drinking
Ideal for:
Singles or Families
Water Source:
(Heavily) Contaminated Tap Water or Disinfected Well Water
Alexa, our inhouse video content producer, has ordered and tested the Clearly Filtered Water Pitcher with her own hands. In other words, she has assembled and used the pitcher at home for several weeks to gain invaluable first-hand experience and insights. Alexa has documented the entire process and shares her opinion in the video below:
After setting up the pitcher and using it for a while we really liked this pitcher (…). It tastes really good, it pours easily, it was easy to set up, and I like how it looks on the counter. So it gets 5 stars in my book.
Seller is open to sending replacement filters for free in case of defect
Backed by 30-day satisfaction guarantee
Free replacement if pitcher ever breaks (not in case of improper use)
Cons
Replacements filters are quite pricey
For some people filters clogged up quickly reducing flow (not for us)
Best for
The Clearly Filtered pitcher is best for people who want a drinking water filter that’s installation-free, easy to use, highly effective, and affordable.
2. Best for Under the Sink: Clearly Filtered 3-Stage Under Sink Filtration System
Just like the Clearly Filtered pitcher, the Clearly Filtered 3-stage under sink filtration system provides you with highly pure, safe, and refreshing water, but this time right from your kitchen faucet.
Again, over 230 potential contaminants can be removed. Apart from chlorine, chloramines, lead, and fluoride, the unit takes care of aluminum (95.2%), chromium 6 (99.4%), TTHMs (99.6%), PFOA (99.6%), and radiological impurities among other pollutants.
As we’re already used to, the sophisticated filtration process has been tested and verified by EPA-accredited laboratories against NSF standards 42, 53 and 401 – some of the best test results we have ever seen!
More benefits:
System is built in USA with durable stainless steel hoses
Easy setup without the need for calling a plumber and no permanent changes to plumbing system required
Super fast filter replacements thanks to twist on/off design
Lifetime warranty? Check! 30 days satisfaction guarantee? Check! #PeaceOfMind
All in all, the Clearly Filtered 3-Stage is our go-to under sink water filter system. 5 stars!
Clearly Filtered 3-Stage
Price:
$$$
Purpose:
Making Water Ready for Drinking
Ideal for:
Small to Larger Families
Water Source:
(Heavily) Contaminated Tap Water or Disinfected Well Water
As part of the BOS team, Alexa has installed and tested the Clearly Filtered Under-the-Sink Water Filter System in her own home and with her own hands. She has used the system for several weeks to gather genuine first-hand experience. And most importantly, Alexa has documented the entire process, including her findings and personal opinion, in the video below:
I’m going to give this a 5-star because I think that this it is the nicest product you can get for under-the-sink filter. I can’t believe how much different it made my tap water taste coming out of the faucet. (…) on top of that it was super easy to install and I could do it myself.
3. Best for On the Go: Clearly Filtered Filter Water Bottles
Clearly Filtered offers three different water filter bottles:
The durable stainless steel bottle is insulated to keep 20 ounces of water cold for up to 24 hours.
The Tritan plastic bottle can hold up to 24 ounces of water.
The borosilicate glass bottle holds 20 ounces of water just like the stainless steel version but it’s more delicate and not really suited for kids.
All bottles apply the same filtration technology tested according to NSF standards to remove more than 220 contaminants from tap water: Fluoride, chlorine and chloramines, herbicides, lead, mercury, about two dozen pharmaceuticals – you name it!
In other words, they’re among the best if not the best water filter bottles in terms of contaminant removal. And they’re so easy to use, too. All you have to do is fill them with water which you then suck through the filter straw.
The filters are rated at 25 gallons or 6 months of use, whichever comes first. However, one cartridge can last for as long as 100 gallons, says Clearly Filtered.
Being an integral member of our team, Alexa has tested 2 Clearly Filtered Water Bottles for us. Which means Alexa has ordered, primed, and used both bottles in her day-to-day life for several weeks to gain some first-hand experience. She shares her findings and personal verdict in the video below:
In my opinion, the best part about this water bottle is that it does remove the most contaminants out of any water bottle on the market. (…) So I give it a 5-star for what the product is; I’m only giving it a 4-star for my personal use of it.
What are some good reasons to choose Clearly Filtered over the competition?
Guaranteed Contaminant Reduction – Most importantly, the Clearly Filtered pitcher, under sink system and bottle were independently tested and verified by EPA-accredited laboratories against NSF standards for guaranteed contaminant reduction. As for the pitcher, the tested standards are 42, 53, 244, 401 & 473, making it the most thoroughly tested water filter pitcher we know.
Satisfaction Guarantee – You get a 100% satisfaction guarantee for the first 30 days after purchasing a Clearly Filtered product. If you don’t like it for whatever reason you can simply return it for a full refund.
Quick & Easy Setup – All Clearly Filtered water filters can be set up in no time and without the need for calling a professional. A great way to make some extra savings.
Zero Maintenance – Apart from filter replacements and a little bit of cleaning here and there, Clearly Filtered products are completely maintenance-free.
VIP Filter Program – If you enroll in the VIP Program, replacement filters for your pitcher or under sink system will be shipped to you automatically. This is not only convenient, you also get free shipping + a 10% discount.
Reliable Customer Service – We’ve only heard good things about the company’s customer service: Quick to respond, knowledgeable and helpful.
All other product-specific benefits are covered in each individual review.
If you have any questions about Clearly Filtered water filters please don’t hesitate to leave a comment below!
And remember to revisit this page from time to time as we are going to add new Clearly Filtered reviews occasionally.
About the Author Gene Fitzgerald
Gene Fitzgerald is one of the founders of BOS and currently head of content creation. She has 8+ years of experience as a water treatment specialist under her belt making her our senior scientist. Outside of BOS, Gene loves reading books on philosophy & social issues, making music, and hiking.
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Hey Logan,
I would guess so, although micro plastics are not included in the test data. That said, they are much, much larger than all the other contaminants that the bottle filters can remove.
