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Sunflower Showerhead

Sunflower Showerhead

Sulfates and phosphates in treated city water are on the rise, and when these chemicals are present the effectiveness and life of regular filtration devices are greatly diminished. Only the Sunflower Showerhead uses a proprietary patented filtering media that works to its full chlorine-reducing effectiveness. It reduces Hydrogen Sulfide, Lead, Arsenic, Iron, Mercury, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium, Bacteria, Fungi, Algae, Cadmium, Chromium and Selenium in addition to removing over 90% of the chlorine. If your utility adds these chemicals to your water, this is the best filtering option for you. 2.5 gpm flow rate. USA.

6" diameter head with adjustable arm included. 3 lbs.

Filter should be replaced every 6-9 months depending on water quality.

Average Customer Rating: 4.86 out of 5 4.9 out of 5
14 of 14 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Questions & Answers: 16 Questions |  15 Answers

Customer Reviews for Sunflower Showerhead

Overall: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Life of Filter: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Anonymous
Location: Florida
Shopping Frequency: once a year
I have used this product for: 3-6 months
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A Wonderful Sensory Experience! Date: May 21, 2009
"I love this shower head. My skin and hair have never been so soft, after showering before. The flow of the water feels like a gentle rain shower, and I don't have to run it very long to rinse out shampoo. I used to hate the force of the shower spray from my former shower head, but this one is extremely gentle, yet effective. I can't praise it enough!"
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 2 for Sunflower Showerhead

Overall: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Nikkity
Location: Evanston, Il
Shopping Frequency: every month
I have used this product for: less than a month
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Awesome shower head Date: April 11, 2009
"This is a most terrific find for the cost. It looks very stylish in my bathroom, filters wonderfully, is so very easy to install and makes your showers better by filtering out all undesirable elements in the water. It even arrived with the tape needed to ensure a proper seal on the new shower head which was a nice surprise. When it comes time to replace the filter It may be a bit of a hassle to unscrew and reassemble but it's worth it to have such a stylish money saving product. Definitely recommended for those looking to upgrade their shower head without spending a lot of money."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 3 for Sunflower Showerhead

Overall: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
emilyisabella34
Location: MA
I have used this product for: 1-2 years
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Better than the spa Date: July 7, 2008
"I'd say the Sunflower Showerhead turns any shower into a spa, but the spas I've been to don't have anything like this. They should. The force of the water is strong to rinse shampoo out of your hair quickly, but soft enough to put your face in. Since you choose the angle, you can easily wash your hair without getting water/shampoo in your eyes without needing to contort your body. It makes you never want to get out of the shower. Fun during a bath, too. I installed it myself, easily. You just need a wrench to unscrew your old showerhead. The only hard part can be removing your old showerhead if it is rusted on tight. This arm screws right onto your existing arm, so you don't have to go into the wall. Height and angle adjust easily/quickly if different people in your house have different preferences. I wanted a showerhead with a broad-spectrum filter, a sleek chrome look, and a fantasy spa feel. This is that showerhead. I haven't talked myself into buying the tub filter, yet, so I use this showerhead to fill my tub for a bath. I also use it to fill my cats' water bowl, since I only give them filtered water. This comes with a piece to stick inside that reduces the water flow, if that is a concern of yours. I tried it, and it doesn't diminish the experience at all."
14 of 14 people found this review helpful.
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Review 4 for Sunflower Showerhead

Overall: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Anonymous
Location: Austin, TX
Shopping Frequency: once a year
I have used this product for: 1-3 months
small change, huge impact Date: November 1, 2009
"WOW--loved it from the first shower. Couldn't wait for my husband to experience it since he didn't expect much. "This is so luxurious!" he exclaimed. I was delighted. After a couple of weeks of use, my hair was much softer. Very happy with this product. Thanks!"
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Review 5 for Sunflower Showerhead

Overall: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Quality: 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Performance: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Life of Filter: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Anonymous

Love my morning shower! Date: October 27, 2009
"The water quality and pressure are very nice. People should know that all parts are very light plastic instead of a more sturdy metal combination. The base already leaks slightly & I am concerned that it may not last as long as I would like. However, it feels great so far & long lasting filter gives me peace of mind!"
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Review 6 for Sunflower Showerhead

Overall: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Life of Filter: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Anonymous

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Love it! Date: October 25, 2009
"We received this showerhead just in time! I had had a horribly stressful week and this was an amazing way to de-stress. Feels wonderful and definitely rain like. I was worried my husband who is tall wouldn't fit under it, but it was fine."
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Review 7 for Sunflower Showerhead

Overall: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Life of Filter: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Anonymous
Location: San Francisco, CA
Shopping Frequency: every 4 to 6 months
I have used this product for: 6-12 months
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I love my Sunflower Showerhead! Date: September 27, 2009
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"This is great! I just bought refill filters. The filter lasted about 6-7 months for me. I noticeably could tell the difference of the quality of water when I changed it. My only complaint, which I think is more of a vanity complaint, but the metal finish has begun to crack and it looks janky. (see photo) I don't use any cleaners on it so I know it's not that. I think it is just the normal wear for this product. I've had it for about 8 months now.

As a useful tip, I like to tip the showerhead straight up in the air when I'm done using it. This drains the water out of the head faster so it doesn't do a surprise drip fest later.
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Review 8 for Sunflower Showerhead

Overall: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Life of Filter: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
sngbns
Location: Basking Ridge, NJ
Shopping Frequency: every 4 to 6 months
I have used this product for: 1-2 years
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No chlorine odor Date: August 12, 2009
"We have awful city water which requires EXTRA chlorine due to the amount and types of bacteria in it. (Info from a water company employee when we had our water tested.) When running a bath for my baby, now a preschooler, I used a bathball from Gaiam. B/c the water poured from the tap and into the ball, the chlorine odor in the air was still very strong (though I'm assuming the chlorine was not actually transmitted to the bath b/c of the ball). With this shower head, however, I can run a bath for my little one using the shower without ANY chlorine odor in the air whatsoever. What a relief. Thank you, Gaiam, for making this available."
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Review 9 for Sunflower Showerhead

Overall: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Life of Filter: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
TJRe

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I LOVE THIS! Date: July 2, 2009
"This adds a lot of height to your shower head if that's an issue for you as it was for me. The way the water falls down is very refreshing and is very effective for rinsing. I want to buy one of these for all my family- it's a must-have item."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 10 for Sunflower Showerhead

Overall: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
JDay
Location: Big Bear Lake, CA
Shopping Frequency: every 2 to 3 months
I have used this product for: less than a month
The product is wonderful! Date: June 23, 2009
"This showhead is better than I expected! The water comes through really nicely and my hair came out better than ever. I don't know about the filter life but, to me, it wouldn't matter because I love the quality of the water and the way it rinses me off well."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 11 for Sunflower Showerhead

Overall: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Life of Filter: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Anonymous
Location: San Diego, CA
Shopping Frequency: every 2 to 3 months
I have used this product for: 6-12 months
wonderful! Date: May 21, 2009
"This showerhead is better than any I've ever seen. The output is amazing, it feels like pouring rain. Absolutely worth every penny."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 12 for Sunflower Showerhead

Overall: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Life of Filter: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Anonymous
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Shopping Frequency: every 4 to 6 months
I have used this product for: 6-12 months
best shower head Date: May 21, 2009
"I was looking for a shower head that extends the height as I am pretty tall. This one is great because it cleans the water and extends the height, and look great and feels awesome. I love the wide flow and clean look."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 13 for Sunflower Showerhead

Overall: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Life of Filter: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Phoenix

Shopping Frequency: every 4 to 6 months
I have used this product for: less than a month
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Great Feel Date: November 14, 2008
"I just moved from a place with a pristine well to a city, and was concerned about the chlorine and other chemicals in city water. I've been using this shower head now for several weeks and really love it! It does really feel like a wonderful, warm rain, yet the pressure is plenty strong to rinse hair and body very quickly. Great feel!"
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Review 14 for Sunflower Showerhead

Overall: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Life of Filter: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
MALandDGL
Location: MA
Shopping Frequency: every 4 to 6 months
I have used this product for: 1-2 years
Best Design Ever Date: October 1, 2008
"I am allergic to chlorine and have always struggled to find a filter that leaves some extra head room in my shower, has good water pressure, and if possible -looks somewhat decent. Not only does the filter work great and have a fairly long lifespan, but the sunflower head looks stylish in my shower and the filter is not even noticeable. The sunflower head is also extremely adjustable to give more or less head room, and has great water pressure. In addition, in the past it has always been evident to anyone showering at my house that I had some odd contraption on the shower head. For once, I have a normal looking shower with good head room, great water pressure and filtered water! I highly recommend the sunflower head and filter."
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
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