Should you use a bath filter? Here’s what I learned while testing them

NBC Selected independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more.Bedding & BathShould you filter your bath water? I tried it for over a month and recommend these optionsBefore soaking in the tub or bathing kids, put one of these filters on the spout — it might be the sensitive skin, itchy scalp or dull hair solution you’re looking for.July 21, 2026, 1:25 PM EDTZoe MalinReporterSkip to table of contentsSimilar to filtered showerheads, bath filters are easy to install at home and help get rid of impurities in water like chlorine, hard water minerals and odors.Courtesy Zoe MalinTable of contentsOur top picksWhat are bath filters?The best bath filters of 2026How I tested bath filtersMy resultsHow I picked the best bath filtersFrequently asked questionsMeet our expertsWhy trust NBC Selected?See 6 MoreI hate to break it to you, but the tap water you’re soaking in when you take a bath is likely not filtered whatsoever. It’s totally safe, but it may have impurities in it that can irritate skin (especially for babies and kids) and dry out hair, like chlorine, chloramine and hard water minerals. That’s where a bath filter comes in. Like filtered showerheads, bath filters remove impurities as water comes out of the spout, so by the time it makes its way into your tub, it’s more purified.I’ve been testing bath filters for over a month, have done extensive research about them and talked to experts about how (and if) they really work. Find out everything you need to know — including which models I recommend — below.Selected.Our top picksBest for familiesCanopy Bath Tub Filter$undefined$89.00AmazonLearn moreBest to use as neededTru Bath Water Filter$27.99$29.99TRU Water FiltersLearn moreRelatedselectedselectedThe best filtered showerheads of 2026, tested and reviewedWant more from NBC Selected? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter.What are bath filters?Bath filters are exactly...