Water & Air – Filter Systems News

Are you enjoying the winter wonderland outside your window? As soon as evergreen branches begin poking out from the bright white of fresh snow, you can tell that winter is truly here. If you’re not from the snow covered mountains of Boone, North Carolina or Denver, Colorado, you can still get in the winter spirit with Filters Fast  fun, snow inspired Winter Wonderland products. For all of you sitting by the pool in California and Florida, let us help get you in the winter spirit!

Crane EE-5949 Cool Mist Personal Humidifier
The Crane EE-5949 is a Cool Mist Personal Humidifier that will relieve all the negative effects of that winter wonderland outside your window. Say goodbye to chapped lips, dry skin and cold and cough symptoms. This personal humidifier will provide 10 hours of moisture and can be easily placed on the night stand as it comes equipped with a night light and alarm clock.

Katadyn MyBottle Water Microfilter- White Splash
Have fresh, filtered water no matter where your holiday travels may take you. This personal microfilter water bottle is an advanced filtration system and the only one that is registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The Katadyn MyBottle will remove impurities such as cysts and bacteria from freshwater sources like lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. Take fresh water with you wherever you go with the Katadyn MyBottle Microfilter in this winter appropriate color!

Brita Vintage Water Pitcher-Brita 35514
The Brita Vintage Water Pitcher Filter will keep the water you drink at home fresh and clean from contaminants such as lead, copper, sediment and rust. The stylish vintage design of this white Brita pitcher will fit easily into your refrigerator without taking up excess room. Perfect for your office or child’s dorm room, keep clean filtered water on hand anywhere.

Crane EE-5301 Cool Mist Humidifier
The Crane Cool Mist Humidifier in Winter White will protect you from cold symptoms, congestion, coughing, dry skin and nose bleeds. This white humidifier is also ideal for use in children’s rooms as it does not contain a heating element and it is whisper quiet. Keep cold and cough symptoms at bay this winter season with the Crane White Cool Mist Humidifier.

Crane EE-8064 Digital Germ Defense Humidifier
Adults will appreciate the Crane Digital Germ Defense Humidifier as it can work on warm or cool mist, features a stylish digital control panel as well as antimicrobial protection. This tasteful humidifier will look nice in any room in your home and will provide humidity in rooms up to 500 square feet in size. This humidifier does not require a filter to operate and it has a 360 degree mist nozzle for ease of use. Keep allergies, colds and congestion away with the Digital Germ Defense Humidifier.

Now, I hope we got you ready for the season with these fun, winter inspired products. And as the song says, “A beautiful sight, We’re happy tonight. Walking in a winter wonderland….”

 KOR Delta Sawgrass Green Water Bottle

The KOR line of water bottles is known for its commitment to sustainable hydration. The sleek design of this water bottle combined with its BPA free construction makes it a fun, environmentally friendly gift. The KOR water bottle comes with two message stones. These stones are small disks with motivational messages that can easily be slipped underneath the water bottles cap. Provide your loved one with the gift of a fun, sleek, sustainable water bottle. They also come in a variety of colors and models!

   Plane Clean Air Filter

Do your loved ones travel frequently? Surprise and delight them with a plane clean air filter. The perfect size for a stocking stuffer, this air filter easily attaches to the overhead nozzle in any airplane. This filter will remove 99.5% of all bacteria and viruses in your airstream. This filter will last up to 5 flights and will protect your loved ones from the negative health effects associated with flying.

     Katadyn MyBottle Water Microfilter- White Splash

                For the hiker in your life consider the Kayadyn MyBottle Water Microfilter. Katadyn is widely known and respected among outdoor enthusiasts. The MyBottle is the only advanced personal water filtration system approved by the EPA. This personal filtration system will turn water from lakes, springs, streams and rivers into clean, drinkable water. Perfect for the camping aficianado!

Vicks Starry Night Cool Moisture Humidifier

             Children will love the Starry Night Cool Moisture Humidifier. While providing clean, cool moist air for your young one, this humidifier also features a starry night projector. Turn any room into a starry night sky that will delight your young one. This fun and functional humidifier will help prevent and cure cough and colds during the winter season.

 Vapur Anti Bottle Water Bottle

Your little girl will love the hot pink Vapur Water Bottle! The perfect size for her stocking, this reusable water bottle is flexible and collapsible. This bottle will fit inside lunchboxes, purses, and backpacks. The caribiner clip makes it easily attachable. This bottle comes in many fun colors and is dishwasher safe and freezable.

 These fun stocking sized gifts will complete your holiday gift giving this year. For the health conscious person in your life, these stocking stuffers will make their holiday!

Thinking of going camping this fall season? Across the country the leaves have changed and there are a multitude of beautiful colors to be seen.  The cool, crisp air means less bugs and clear night skies full of stars. If you, like me, are not THRILLED at the prospect of sleeping outside and not having clean fresh water to drink, the following products will save the day.

Katadyn MyBottle Water Purifier- Blue Splash

This sleek and stylish Katadyn water bottle does more than simply hold water. This water bottle features a personal filtration system directly inside the bottle. The built in virustat and cyst filter will remove bacteria, viruses, cysts and other impurities from virtually all fresh water sources. In addition, the carbon cartridge removes chemicals, making your water taste better. The MyBottle is even registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency for its efficiency at removing impurities.

Use the Katadyn MyBottle to filter the following water sources:

1)      Lakes

2)      Ponds

3)      Rivers

4)      Streams

Katadyn Mini Ultralight Series Microfilter- Black

                The Katadyn Mini Ultralight Microfilter is ideal for camping and hiking. This filter removes protozoa, cysts, sediment, dirt, viruses, spores dirt and bacteria down to 0.2 microns in size. This microfilter has a 2,000 gallon capacity before needing a filter replacement. Weighing less than a pound, this easy to carry filtration system is great when you do not have a readily available fresh water source.

Klean Kanteen 18 oz Bottle & Loop Cap- Red

    The Kleen Kanteen 18 oz Bottle is BPA free and is manufactured out of the highest quality stainless steel. This is an eco friendly alternative to bringing a 24 pack of bottled water to your next camping trip. The convenient loop cap makes it easy to attach to backpacks and camping equipment.  This water bottle comes in a variety of colors.

 Nite Ize Carbiner, Klean Kanteen S-Biner # 3

         The Kleen Kanteen Carbiner will make it easy for you and your family to attach your Kleen Kanteen water bottle to belts, backpacks and camping equipment. Manufactured out of the same stainless steel as your Kleen Kanteen water bottle, two snaps is all it takes to bring your bottle everywhere you need it to go.

Vapur Anti Bottle Water Bottle- Pink 16 oz.

Perfect for the little campers in your party,  this reusable water bottle  features a space saving design. They are extremely flexible and almost completely collapsible, making this water bottle ideal when you are tight on space. The matching clip on the water bottle makes it easy to clip onto hiking bags and camping equipment. This water bottle is made out of BPA free plastic and holds 16 ounces.

With these easy to use products, you can be sure that your next camping and hiking trip will be a great success!

Even as the weather is getting colder it’s important to spend time outside and appreciate nature. That’s why we’re hosting the Best Camping/Hiking Photo Contest. To enter our photo contest, send us your best camping or hiking photo, or photo that best represents you roughing it in the outdoors. Whether it’s a family photo or a solo shot of you experiencing nature, we’d like to see it. The winner of the contest receives a free Katadyn MyBottle Water Purifier (a $50 value). NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER.

To enter the contest, follow these easy steps:

1. “Like” our Facebook page.

2. Post your best hiking/camping photo on our wall or e-mail your photo directly to manish@filtersfast.com and we will post it on the wall ourselves.

3. Tell your friends to “Like” our Facebook page so that they can “Like” your photo.

4. After your photo is posted, people will vote on the best photo by “liking” the image.

Voting begins today, Monday October 10, and ends at 4pm on Friday October 14. The photo with the most “Likes” at the end of the week wins the contest.

The winner of this contest receives a Katadyn MyBottle Water Purifier (a $50 in value). The Katadyn MyBottle Water Purifier with the Blue Splash finish is an advanced personal water bottle filtration system. The MyBottle is the only personal water bottle purification system on the entire water filter market that is registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). To use this water bottle purifier all you have to do is fill the bottle with the water you want purified, insert the specially-designed Katadyn purification system, and drink from virtually any fresh water source. This reusable water bottle is perfect for use on any hiking or camping trip and is also useful for trips overseas.

For more than 30 years, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) has celebrated National Drinking Water Week, recognizing the crucial role that a safe, reliable water supply plays in our everyday lives.  This year, National Drinking Water Week will be held May 2-8, and will provide an opportunity for both water professionals and community citizens to promote awareness.  The AWWA has suggested some general celebration ideas.  To jumpstart the effort, we have also compiled a list of some of our favorite ways to celebrate.

#10 – Update your Facebook Status

Nowadays, social media is one of the most used ways to promote awareness surrounding any cause.  You’d be surprised at how far a simple Facebook status update can go, especially if enough people participate.  Alert your friends, create groups, and use this platform to organize events related to water awareness.

#9 – Watch a Movie

Not just any movie.  Last week, we compiled a list of five must-watch water movies, all of which take an in-depth look at water issues that plague many people around the world.  Invite some friends over and pop some popcorn.  And instead of soda, drink water.

#8 – Go Camping

Celebrate alone or with friends in the wilderness.  A closer look at nature will remind us of how crucial water is to our world – to the survival of plants and animals, and to the sustenance of our beautiful environment.  Make sure you have access to clean drinking water while you’re in the woods.  This Katadyn MyBottle Personal Water Purifier will keep you hydrated on those long hiking trails.

#7 – Plant a Tree

After your camping trip, why not bring some of that nature home with you by planting a tree in honor of National Drinking Water Week.  According to a recent article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, trees are natural filters that play a key role in purifying our water supplies.  Your tree will serve as a reminder of the necessity of clean water to environmental sustenance.

#6 – Set up a Mall Kiosk

Call your local shopping mall and get permission to set up a mall kiosk for the entire week.  Use it as an opportunity to promote awareness by handing out pamphlets and other promotional materials.  You could also sell reusable water bottles and donate the proceeds to organizations that fund the creation of clean water supplies around the world.

#5 – Have a water gift exchange

Don’t wait until Christmas to have your next employee party.  Have one during National Drinking Water Week and include a gift exchange with “water” as the theme, where each person brings a “water-related” gift.

#4 – Host a water tasting

Instead of a wine tasting, why not do a water tasting using water from different sources – pitcher-filtered water, faucet-filtered water, tap water and even different bottled water brands.  See if you can taste any differences.

#3 – Contests

AWWA suggests a variety of contests for kids, including book cover art, poster, essay, and coloring contests.  Each of these can serve as educational tools, and prizes will motivate more kids to compete.

#2 – Host a Water Walk in Your Community

There are many annual walking events that promote awareness and raise money to find cures for diseases.  Why not host a water walk to promote awareness about water, and raise money to fund the building of clean water supplies around the world?

#1 – Boycott the bottle

You may think we’re biased, but this is our personal favorite way to celebrate.  Maybe you don’t have time to do any of the other things that we mentioned.  That’s okay.  You can do your part by simply drinking filtered water for the entire week.  Once you see how much money you save by not buying bottled water, you’ll never go back.

Any other ideas? We’d love to hear them.  Feel free to post them as comments below, and don’t forget to take our latest poll: “How will you celebrate National Drinking Water Week?”