Turn off the water

Shut off the water supply or simply turn your shower to the off position. There is no need to turn off the mains supply — the shower valve is enough.

Remove your existing shower head

Unscrew the shower head from the wall pipe by turning it anti-clockwise. Use a cloth to protect the finish if needed. Set it aside — you will reattach it in Step 5.

Apply thread tape

Wrap the included PTFE thread seal tape 2–3 times around the threads of the wall pipe in a clockwise direction. This creates a watertight seal and prevents any drips.

Attach the SoftPura filter

Screw the SoftPura filter body directly onto the wall pipe by turning it clockwise until hand-tight. Do not over-tighten — hand pressure is sufficient for a secure fit.

Reattach your shower head

Screw your existing shower head onto the top outlet of the SoftPura filter, turning clockwise until hand-tight. The filter sits between the wall pipe and your shower head.

Turn on and test for leaks

Turn the water back on and run your shower for 30 seconds. Check both connection points for drips. If you see a small drip, turn off the water and tighten the fitting slightly by hand.

When to replace

Replace your filter cartridge every 3–4 months, or sooner if you live in a hard water area or notice a reduction in filtration effectiveness.

Remove and open the filter body

Unscrew the filter body from the wall pipe. Twist the lower section of the filter housing anti-clockwise to open it and access the cartridge inside.

Swap the cartridge

Remove the old cartridge and dispose of it responsibly. Insert the new cartridge, close the filter housing, reinstall on the wall pipe, and reattach your shower head.