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Why start to worry now?

At this point most people know there are trace levels of a variety of contaminants present in their drinking water. The quality of our water is adversely affected by pollutants and pesticides from factories and farms as well as naturally occurring contaminants. Contaminated water is not a new problem, but scientists are starting to discover another link in the chain of chemicals found in our drinking water, prescription drugs.

This time, though, it is not the fault of a big bad corporation polluting our water. The traces of pharmaceuticals found in water sources downstream from sewage treatment plants seems to indicate that many people are flushing away their expired and unneeded medications. Tests on the water have found by-products of anti-depressants, antihistamines, and anti-seizure drugs make up the highest percentage of prescription drugs in the water supply.

Even in low doses these chemicals are not the kind of things we want in our drinking water. The EPA is now testing to assess the risk of drinking these chemicals to humans, but study results will not be available until next year.

If you do not already use a water filtration system it is definitely something to consider. Water filters carry a relatively low price when compared to how many gallons of clean drinking water they provide consumers. The best part is that your water will not only be safer to drink, but it will taste better too!

Save Your Produce!

You have probably noticed by now that the produce in your refrigerator deteriorates over time. It’s always a sad day when you have to throw food out because it has gone bad while sitting in your crisper drawer. To make matters worse you have to deal with the rotten food smell that spreads through the entire refrigerator and sometimes even your kitchen.

I have blogged about the benefits of water filters before, but some refrigerators also have a built-in air filter. If you have an air filter in your refrigerator it should be replaced just like your water filter.

For Electrolux refrigerators that use the EAFCBF Pure Advantage filter you should replace the filter every 6 months. The EAFCBF helps eliminate odors, control humidity, and keep food fresher longer. It also saves you money by reducing energy consumption.

For owners of Frigidaire & Electrolux PureAdvantage refrigerators there is also the EAF1CB air filter which combines activated carbon, zeolite, and baking soda to remove common odors from foods like onions, garlic, fish, sour milk and overripe fruits and vegetables.

 For some GE Arctica refrigerators the FreshSaver GFSFR02 filter can be found in the Fresh Produce Pan and helps remove the ethylene gas that can be emitted by the fruits and vegetables stored in your fridge. Ethylene gas speeds up the deterioration process that causes your produce to rot. The indicator light on your refrigerator should come on when it is time to replace the air filter.

Some refrigerators don’t have a built-in air filter, but you can still maximize your produce life by following some simple guidelines. You may already keep a box of baking soda in your fridge to absorb odor and combat bad smells, but there is an even better way to control odor and help improve the taste of food in your fridge.

The Gonzo Refrigerator Odor Eliminator works for both refrigerators and freezers and eliminates airborne bacterial odors, absorbs odors from strong-smelling foods and helps make fresh and frozen foods taste better. The best part is the non-toxic volcanic minerals in the Odor Eliminator last up to 10 months and can be completely recharged by simply placing the 8 oz packet in direct sunlight for 6 hours.

So whether you have a built-in air filter or not you can still control the odors in your refrigerator or freezer to maintain cleaner, fresher air and improve the taste of food.

Replacing the Water Filter in a Whirlpool Refrigerator - Bottom Mount

Samsung DA29-00003G

The Aqua-Pure Plus DA29-00003G Samsung Refrigerator Water Filter has replaced the older and now obsolete DA29-00003B filter. The DA29-00003G cartridge is tested and certified by NSF International to meet or exceed NSF/ANSI Standards 42 & 53.