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3.87 out of 5stars
(15 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
02/08/2020
Great water pitcher
I received the LifeStraw water filter pitcher a few weeks ago. First off in the box you receive the pitcher and filter housing with a easy fill lid, A LifeStraw membrane micofilter, and LifeStraw activated carbon + ion exchange filter. Plus instructions on how to use, and a thank you letter. The pitcher is 11.2 by 6.4 inches. It's BPA free. And the amount of liquid it holds is 7 cups. It's kind off tall and I could not fit in my refrigerator at home without moving a shelf. Would probably work in your refrigerator had a half shelf. The first time you use the pitcher you need to wash the pitcher with a mild detergent and rinse the other components with just water. Then rinse the carbon + ion exchange filter and place into filter housing. The filter is real easy to install. You just place in filter housing on bottom and push bottom cap on. You then run a full batch of water through pitcher and discard the water. It is ready to use after that. It's very slow to fill at first. According to instructions it says the flow rate will Improve after first 3-4 batches as air is displaced from filters. It took me over 20 minutes the first time. The water goes through the lifestraw membrane and carbon filter and comes through a small hole at bottom of filter housing. But as time went on it got down to 10-15 minutes. It all depends on how consistent you are with filling the filter housing tube with water. You can only fill to top of filter housing tube and then you have to wait for it to go down a bit to add more water. The filter housing tube holds 3 cups of water at one time. It says that if nonuse of 2 weeks or longer to discard water and clean pitcher with mild detergent and only rinse the filter housing. Fill and discard first batch again. If non use longer than two months they recommend you replace the carbon filter with a new one and do the steps as you did the first time you used the pitcher. The lifestraw membrane lasts up to 1 year and the carbon filters last 2 months according to box. I found the water to have a clean fresh taste. I just feel that the time it takes to fill the pitcher is a bit long. I wish you could fill the whole thing at once.
crysaracry

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
01/28/2022
PROBLEMATIC
This is the new replacement pitcher that we recently received, as the originally purchased pitcher cracked and leaked. Now this replacement pitcher is already cracking around the base and beginning to leak. We use this all 24/7 as our water is problematic, however, we are not rough with it. Just regular use. This is such a disappointment. Please contact me to discuss these issues and get a refund. Maybe the small glass pitcher would be better?
ELizabeth R.
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  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/24/2022
    The size and design are
    The size and design are ideal for my limited counterspace. The assembly is easy. The filtered water tastes fresh and is rejuvenating. (I drink it at room temperature and use it for my hot tea)
    Eveline L.
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/28/2022
    PROBLEMATIC
    This is the new replacement pitcher that we recently received, as the originally purchased pitcher cracked and leaked. Now this replacement pitcher is already cracking around the base and beginning to leak. We use this all 24/7 as our water is problematic, however, we are not rough with it. Just regular use. This is such a disappointment. Please contact me to discuss these issues and get a refund. Maybe the small glass pitcher would be better?
    ELizabeth R.
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/19/2022
    Leaks
    After 3 month it started leaking. After Examining The Jug. I found a little cracks at the bottom. But not sure how they got there. I wouldn't recommend.
    Chinester
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/29/2021
    Nice but not super sturdy
    It's a nice filter, but the plastic pitcher cracked within the first couple weeks of use which was disappointing given the price of the product.
    Natalie B.
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/17/2021
    Good, but very slow…
    We like the filtering system & understand that it filters a lot out of our water. But, it is very slow. The literature says it gets quicker as it filters, but sometimes we use the water faster than we can filter it. Would like to learn how to filter quicker. The picture is after about 20 minutes.
    Richard G.
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/05/2021
    Photo says it all.
    Will also be buying a lifestraw to drink water whenever I'm out the house now. I'm appalled I was drinking from a Brits before. I cleaned the housing weekly and timely replaced the filters. Look at this difference
    Notpoisoned
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/04/2020
    This is plastic! Not glass like it states!
    Just received in the mail from Lifestraw and it is absolutely not a glass pitcher! It's supposedly a BPA-free plastic. I expected glass. This should be half the price it is. Disappointed for sure!
    JoJB
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    02/08/2020
    Great water pitcher
    I received the LifeStraw water filter pitcher a few weeks ago. First off in the box you receive the pitcher and filter housing with a easy fill lid, A LifeStraw membrane micofilter, and LifeStraw activated carbon + ion exchange filter. Plus instructions on how to use, and a thank you letter. The pitcher is 11.2 by 6.4 inches. It's BPA free. And the amount of liquid it holds is 7 cups. It's kind off tall and I could not fit in my refrigerator at home without moving a shelf. Would probably work in your refrigerator had a half shelf. The first time you use the pitcher you need to wash the pitcher with a mild detergent and rinse the other components with just water. Then rinse the carbon + ion exchange filter and place into filter housing. The filter is real easy to install. You just place in filter housing on bottom and push bottom cap on. You then run a full batch of water through pitcher and discard the water. It is ready to use after that. It's very slow to fill at first. According to instructions it says the flow rate will Improve after first 3-4 batches as air is displaced from filters. It took me over 20 minutes the first time. The water goes through the lifestraw membrane and carbon filter and comes through a small hole at bottom of filter housing. But as time went on it got down to 10-15 minutes. It all depends on how consistent you are with filling the filter housing tube with water. You can only fill to top of filter housing tube and then you have to wait for it to go down a bit to add more water. The filter housing tube holds 3 cups of water at one time. It says that if nonuse of 2 weeks or longer to discard water and clean pitcher with mild detergent and only rinse the filter housing. Fill and discard first batch again. If non use longer than two months they recommend you replace the carbon filter with a new one and do the steps as you did the first time you used the pitcher. The lifestraw membrane lasts up to 1 year and the carbon filters last 2 months according to box. I found the water to have a clean fresh taste. I just feel that the time it takes to fill the pitcher is a bit long. I wish you could fill the whole thing at once.
    crysaracry
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/04/2019
    Enjoyable to Use, and Water Tastes Great
    We have been using our LifeStraw Home pitcher for several weeks now, and I enjoy using it so much more than our old Pur pitcher. The filter lid flips open and closes depending on the flow of water coming in, so I don't have to ever remove the lid for filling. The pitcher is a nice size and is easy to handle and pour. For our family of five, we probably should have a larger sizes pitcher, but we try to refill after most uses, so this size has worked fine for us. I only give the four stars because I can't find any independent lab testing on this pitcher, and because it doesn't remove as many chemicals in the water as other filters on the market.
    Julia
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/25/2019
    Good, but overall would be better if.....
    I purchased this earlier this month and the filtration is phenomenal. My only issue is that my mom does not like her water cold, so she would prefer to leave it on the counter.... but due to the spout opening it leaves the water vulnerable to being contaminated with insects. Yes even while in the house. My mom has a dog she lets out throughout the day and flying insects do fly inside the house. Also, during nice days if we want to spend time outside with family we may want to bring the picture outside. Having a cover or top for the Lifestraw Home would be perfect!!!
    Nisha
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/06/2019
    If Not For A Good Cause...
    I like its sleek and useful design (handle placement, rubber-edged cap, refill cap), but I wish you could add more water at once. It probably takes 5-10 minutes to completely filter what you just put in, which appears to be only 24oz. I use a 36oz water bottle and refill it frequently. It's been harder to regularly refill like I usually do. But! As I sit here and complain about struggling to pour enough water into the pitcher at once... I'm glad to help your cause!
    Victoria
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/02/2019
    Huge improvement in taste and smell of water
    Some design choices are kind of annoying but wow does it work!!! If your water at home tastes really bad or you are concerned about contaminants either from the source or from within the pipes in your home, I highly recommend this filter system. The difference in taste is almost unbelievable -- you can tell the difference even just from smell. The Life Straw pitched filtered water even tastes better than most bottled water. It tastes crisp and absolutely pure. The taste of other pitcher filters I've used before doesn't compare at all. There are a couple annoying things about the design, like how slow it is but you can't pour from it while there is water being filtered. It's also very tall so doesn't easily fit in a fridge. The amount that you can filter at one time is only about one big glass full, so you'll need to be refilling a lot. But if your water tastes bad or is unhealthy, it's totally worth it. Plus, I'm already drinking more water because I like it so much more, so the pitcher is improving my overall health as a result of getting me to drink more water.
    CM M
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/23/2019
    Finally, A Good Glass Filter
    I spent weeks searching for a decent filter with a glass housing and was amazed at what a stranglehold the plastic industry has on the world of water filters. Apparently Brita released one once, but it's not available anymore, and some other company made one, but you can literally only buy it in Europe. It's quite bizarre. There's also the Soma, but by the sound of it, it's not a very good product. Then suddenly I stumbled upon the LifeStraw Home, a fairly new product, as it was still a Kickstarter in 2018. The product delivers clean, crisp water in a glass container, and my purchase contributes to a great environmental and humanitarian cause to boot. Glad I was patient in my search and found the LifeStraw Home.
    JMantooth
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/22/2019
    Looks Great
    The pitcher is really pretty and it is great to have glass rather than plastic. Plus, it filters out a lot more than many other filtering pitchers (including lead). Overall, I am really happy with it but there are two cautions. First, you have to 3-4 pitcherfuls of water through the filter when you get started or the water tastes awful. But once you have done that, the water is good. Second, it takes a little (but not much) longer to refill than most filtering pitchers. But no regrets on the buy, would buy again, and have even sent one as a gift since using mine.
    gingerp
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/29/2019
    Good Design and Taste!
    I used to use the other filtering systems, but I like this one the best so far. Good design, mechanism, and good taste water! The only small complaints I have is that it's a bit heavy to hold in one hand, and you can't put a lot of water in one filling. We have to add water very frequently since we drink a lot of water... but I guess that's just how it is. Other than that, we are very happy with the product :-)
    hanamericana