{"product_id":"bath-ball®-filter","title":"Bath Ball® Filter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurn every bath into a softer-feeling, spa-worthy soak.\u003c\/strong\u003e City water carries chlorine or chloramine to keep it safe on its long trip through the mains. By the time it fills your tub that job is done, yet it is still in the warm water you soak in and the steam you breathe. The Bath Ball® hangs on your tub spout and reduces chlorine, chloramine and other unwanted contaminants as the bath fills, so the water that reaches you feels the way a bath should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers tell us they notice it from the first bath: water that feels softer and silkier, skin that feels smoother and less dry afterward, hair that feels softer and no swimming-pool smell or other unpleasant odors rising from the tub. It is a favorite with parents at bath time, and there is nothing to plumb and nothing about your routine to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA softer-feeling bath:\u003c\/strong\u003e less chlorine and chloramine in the water you soak in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo unpleasant odors:\u003c\/strong\u003e the swimming-pool smell and other odors fade from a hot bath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHangs in seconds:\u003c\/strong\u003e its loop goes over the spout. No tools, nothing to plumb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, Chrome, Black, Pink and Blue, all with the same authentic cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bath Ball is a reusable BPA-free ABS housing with one replaceable cartridge inside. Water falls into the open top of the ball, through the flat stainless steel mesh face of the cartridge, across a deep bed of three kinds of media spheres and out of the base into the tub. Because the ball holds a full bed of media rather than a thin screen at the spout, the water spends longer in contact with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCeramic mineralization spheres\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite ceramic spheres help balance the water's minerals and pH, help clarify it, and neutralize chlorine into a harmless form as the water passes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eERA redox alloy spheres\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eERA is Crystal Quest's own copper-zinc redox alloy. Two metals in contact with water behave like a tiny battery: one gives up electrons and chlorine takes them, which neutralizes it into a harmless form. Because it works by reaction, it suits the warm water of a tub fill, and it also reduces low levels of hydrogen sulfide, the rotten egg smell, and some dissolved lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCatalytic and coconut carbon spheres\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur premium catalytic and coconut carbon backs up the reactive media. Its vast inner surface helps break down chloramine, the slower disinfectant, and holds the unpleasant odors, organic compounds and pharmaceutical traces that can ride along in city water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStainless steel mesh face\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne flat, round stainless steel mesh covers the face of the reversible cartridge. The frame on top divides it into six sections, so it looks like six pieces, but it is one mesh. It holds the spheres in place and catches loose grit on its way to the tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it reduces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChlorine and chloramine first, plus low levels of hydrogen sulfide, off odors, some organic compounds (VOCs), pharmaceutical traces, some lead and other dissolved metals, and loose grit. The Bath Ball does not soften water, lower TDS or disinfect. The \"What it reduces\" guide on this page shows which media handle each one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomes on city water treated with chlorine or chloramine. You do not need to know which one your city uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone whose skin feels tight or dry after a bath, or who notices the chlorine smell as a hot bath fills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies with little ones at bath time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenters, and anyone who wants nothing to plumb. It hangs on the spout and lifts off when you are done.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift: Pink and Blue make a sweet present for a new baby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFive colors, one filter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery color is the same Bath Ball with the same cartridge, so choose the one that suits your bathroom. White is the original Bath Ball color and a great pick for hard water. Chrome brings an elevated, polished look. Black is simple luxury for a clean, modern bathroom. Pink is for pink lovers, or a sweet gift for a baby girl, and Blue the same for a baby boy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it hangs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost tub spouts take it in three easy steps, with no tools. On a faucet with no place for the loop, the Bath Ball Hook gives it one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOn the spout\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cq-steps cq-steps-3\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/cq-story-bath-ball-fit-step-1-r29.webp?v=1793382474\u0026amp;width=800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/cq-story-bath-ball-fit-step-1-r29.webp?v=1793382474\u0026amp;width=400 400w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/cq-story-bath-ball-fit-step-1-r29.webp?v=1793382474\u0026amp;width=800 800w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/cq-story-bath-ball-fit-step-1-r29.webp?v=1793382474\u0026amp;width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 990px) 33vw, 100vw\" alt=\"Hands fitting the slim white loop handle into the top of a White Bath Ball beside a brushed nickel tub spout\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. The handle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Snap the hard or flex handle into the two holes on top of the ball.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/cq-story-bath-ball-fit-step-2-r29.webp?v=1793382478\u0026amp;width=800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/cq-story-bath-ball-fit-step-2-r29.webp?v=1793382478\u0026amp;width=400 400w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/cq-story-bath-ball-fit-step-2-r29.webp?v=1793382478\u0026amp;width=800 800w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/cq-story-bath-ball-fit-step-2-r29.webp?v=1793382478\u0026amp;width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 990px) 33vw, 100vw\" alt=\"A White Bath Ball hanging by its loop on a brushed nickel tub spout, snug under the outlet, white marble tile behind\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. The spout.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hang the loop over the spout so the ball sits right under the outlet. A pull-up diverter knob sits between the loop's two sides and stays free.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/cq-story-bath-ball-fit-step-4-r29.webp?v=1793382481\u0026amp;width=800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/cq-story-bath-ball-fit-step-4-r29.webp?v=1793382481\u0026amp;width=400 400w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/cq-story-bath-ball-fit-step-4-r29.webp?v=1793382481\u0026amp;width=800 800w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/cq-story-bath-ball-fit-step-4-r29.webp?v=1793382481\u0026amp;width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 990px) 33vw, 100vw\" alt=\"Water running from the brushed nickel spout through the White Bath Ball into the filling tub\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Fill.\u003c\/strong\u003e Run the bath as usual. Water goes in at the top and out of the base.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOn the Bath Ball Hook\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a faucet with no place for the loop, such as a tall or curved tub filler, add the optional \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/products\/bath-ball-hook\"\u003eBath Ball Hook\u003c\/a\u003e. It is a small stainless steel hook with an adhesive back. Peel off the backing, stick the hook on the side of the faucet tip, near the outlet, so the ball will hang right beneath it, then hang the ball on the hook. If you are unsure about your faucet, send our team a photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cq-steps cq-steps-3\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/cq-story-bath-ball-desc-hook-2-r29.webp?v=1793382461\u0026amp;width=800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/cq-story-bath-ball-desc-hook-2-r29.webp?v=1793382461\u0026amp;width=400 400w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/cq-story-bath-ball-desc-hook-2-r29.webp?v=1793382461\u0026amp;width=800 800w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/cq-story-bath-ball-desc-hook-2-r29.webp?v=1793382461\u0026amp;width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 990px) 33vw, 100vw\" alt=\"A hand reaching for the Bath Ball Hook on the side of a gooseneck tub faucet\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Place the hook.\u003c\/strong\u003e Peel the backing and stick the hook on the side of the faucet tip, near the outlet.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/cq-story-bath-ball-desc-hook-3-r29.webp?v=1793382465\u0026amp;width=800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/cq-story-bath-ball-desc-hook-3-r29.webp?v=1793382465\u0026amp;width=400 400w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/cq-story-bath-ball-desc-hook-3-r29.webp?v=1793382465\u0026amp;width=800 800w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/cq-story-bath-ball-desc-hook-3-r29.webp?v=1793382465\u0026amp;width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 990px) 33vw, 100vw\" alt=\"A White Bath Ball hanging from the hook under a gooseneck tub faucet\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Hang the ball.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its loop goes on the hook, right under the outlet.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/cq-story-bath-ball-desc-hook-4-r29.webp?v=1793382469\u0026amp;width=800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/cq-story-bath-ball-desc-hook-4-r29.webp?v=1793382469\u0026amp;width=400 400w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/cq-story-bath-ball-desc-hook-4-r29.webp?v=1793382469\u0026amp;width=800 800w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1286\/9985\/files\/cq-story-bath-ball-desc-hook-4-r29.webp?v=1793382469\u0026amp;width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 990px) 33vw, 100vw\" alt=\"Water running from the faucet through the Bath Ball hanging on the hook into the tub\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Run the bath.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water falls into the top and out of the base.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare steps are under Maintenance \u0026amp; care, and what comes in the box is under Specifications. Keep a spare \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/products\/bath-ball-cartridge\"\u003ereplacement cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e on hand, and add the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/products\/bath-ball-hook\"\u003eBath Ball Hook\u003c\/a\u003e to the same order if your faucet needs it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cq-product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo bathtub filters really work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey work when the filter is matched to the job. The Bath Ball is built to reduce chlorine and chloramine as your tub fills, using a cartridge of catalytic and coconut carbon spheres, ERA copper-zinc redox spheres and ceramic spheres. It does not soften water or lower TDS, so it will not change hardness, and a TDS meter reads about the same before and after.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a bath ball filter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bath ball filter is a water filter shaped like a ball that hangs on your tub spout. It is not a bath bomb and adds nothing to the water. The Bath Ball® holds a replaceable cartridge that reduces chlorine, chloramine and other unwanted contaminants as the tub fills, and it comes in five colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho makes the original Bath Ball?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrystal Quest, since 2004. There's a reason no one else can call theirs a Bath Ball®: it's our registered trademark. Look-alikes sold under other names are not made, tested or backed by us, and they do not take our authentic cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Bath Ball remove lead?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt reduces some. The ERA copper-zinc spheres reduce some dissolved lead and other soluble metals by reaction as the water passes, so you get partial reduction. It is not a dedicated lead filter, so if your home has lead pipes or a water test shows lead, use a filter made for lead on the water you drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does my bath water smell like chlorine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater utilities add chlorine or chloramine to keep tap water safe on its way to your home, and you notice it most as a warm tub fills. The Bath Ball reduces both as the water passes through, so the swimming-pool smell fades. If the smell changes suddenly, call your water utility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a bath filter soften water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It does not remove the minerals that make water hard, so it is not a water softener and it will not stop scale or spots. What it does reduce is chlorine, and many customers tell us their skin feels less dry and their hair softer after a Bath Ball bath, even though the water is not softened. If hardness is your concern, pair it with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/products\/whole-house-water-softener\"\u003ewater softener\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a bath filter slow down how fast the tub fills?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot much. The Bath Ball works best at 2 to 3 gpm at 60 psi and handles up to a 4 to 5 gpm tub fill, so you can run the bath much the way you always do. If your spout runs faster and some water spills over the top, ease the tap back a little so all of it passes through the ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does a bath filter last, and how often do I change the cartridge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout 2,000 to 2,500 gallons of bath water, which is typically 12 to 18 months. Daily baths and hard water use one up sooner. Replace it sooner if the flow through the ball slows or the chlorine smell comes back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Bath Ball a good bath filter for babies and kids?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a favorite with parents. The Bath Ball hangs up on the spout, out of the way, and reduces chlorine while the tub fills, so the bubbles go into water with less chlorine. As with any bath, check the water temperature first and stay with little ones in the tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use a bath filter in the shower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The Bath Ball is made to hang on a tub spout. For the shower, Crystal Quest \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystalquest.com\/collections\/shower-bath-filters\"\u003eshower filters\u003c\/a\u003e do the same job with their own cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crystal Quest Water Filters","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":67868305195241,"sku":"CQE-SP-00808","price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chrome","offer_id":67868305228009,"sku":"CQE-SP-00809","price":65.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":67868305260777,"sku":"CQE-SP-00810","price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink","offer_id":67868305293545,"sku":"CQE-SP-00825","price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":67868305326313,"sku":"CQE-SP-00824","price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4512\/6377\/files\/bath-ball-filter-crystal-quest-shower-bath-filters-1234561940.webp?v=1793824183","url":"https:\/\/clearwaterworld.com\/products\/bath-ball%c2%ae-filter","provider":"Clearwater World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}