MakeFit Filtered Shower Head - High Pressure Shower Head with Filter for Hard Water Softener - 7 Settings Bathroom Rain Showerhead to Remove Chlorine and Heavy Metals

Why I tried the MakeFit filtered shower head

My city water is treated heavily enough that you can smell chlorine when the shower first kicks on. Over time that’s meant dry skin, frizzier hair than I’d like, and a constant film on fixtures from mineral buildup. I’ve cycled through a few “high-pressure” shower heads and a bulky inline canister filter before, but either pressure suffered or the setup ate up too much vertical space.

The MakeFit filtered shower head promised an all-in-one approach: a compact, fixed head with a built-in KDF-55, calcium sulfite, and vitamin C cartridge plus seven spray settings and an angle-adjustable brass swivel. I swapped it in and lived with it for several weeks to see if a single fixture could improve water feel without killing flow.

Setup and first impressions

Installation took me about a minute. The head uses standard G1/2" threads; I removed the old head, cleaned the threads, wrapped a couple turns of plumber’s tape, and hand-tightened the MakeFit until snug. No tools were necessary, and there were no leaks on first try. The chrome finish looks neat and uniform out of the box, and the housing is chrome-plated ABS with a brass swivel ball at the connection point.

Two design touches stood out immediately:

• The filter is integrated into the head itself, so you don’t lose height like you do with an add-on canister. If your shower arm is already a bit low, that matters.
• The cartridge is transparent. You can see media and any discoloration develop over time. It’s not a lab instrument, but it helps you know when it’s time to think about a replacement.

The spray selector ring has a positive, notchy feel and is easy to turn with wet, soapy hands. The silicone nozzles are the pinch-to-clean variety, which helps avoid limescale crusting on the face.

Filtration performance and water feel

I care most about two things from a shower filter: reducing chlorine (and the smell that goes with it) and leaving my skin and hair feeling less stripped. MakeFit claims a mix of KDF-55, calcium sulfite, and vitamin C to address chlorine, chloramines, and some heavy metals.

Here’s what I noticed:

• Chlorine odor: The smell dropped noticeably. I used simple DPD test strips from a pool kit as a rough check, and free chlorine at the shower dropped substantially compared with an unfiltered tap. That tracks with what KDF and vitamin C media are designed to do.
• Skin and hair: After the first week, my skin was less tight post-shower and shampoo rinsed cleaner without that squeaky feel. Hair felt less brittle and easier to detangle. Those are subjective impressions, but they were consistent across days.
• Water “feel”: Filtered water tends to feel a touch “softer” even if it’s not actually removing hardness in a conventional sense. This head doesn’t truly soften hard water like a salt-based softener, but it does cut the treated-water bite in a way that’s immediately noticeable.

What I can’t claim is definitive heavy metal or fluoride removal; you’d need lab analysis and longer contact time than a small showerhead can provide to validate big reductions. Treat this as a chlorine-focused filter that can improve odor and perceived comfort, not a substitute for whole-house treatment if you have serious water quality issues.

Spray performance and pressure

MakeFit’s seven modes cover classic rain, focused massage jets, and a few hybrid combinations. The air-induction design is meant to keep droplets full and pressure lively, even at lower house pressure.

In my shower (moderate municipal pressure), performance breaks down like this:

• Focused jet/massage modes provide the strongest punch. If you want high pressure for rinsing shampoo or sore shoulders, these deliver.
• Full-face rain offers wide coverage with medium intensity. Good for a gentle shower or quick rinse.
• Hybrid modes (rain + jet) give you more coverage with some center boost, but physics still apply: spreading the same flow across more nozzles softens the center intensity. I mostly stuck to either full rain or the concentrated massage for the best of both worlds.

Switching between modes is quick, and there’s no sputter or pressure stall. Noise levels are normal; the focused jet has a sharper hiss, while rain is pleasantly quiet.

Build quality and ergonomics

The head is chrome ABS, which keeps weight down and makes installation easy. The ball joint is brass and feels solid. The selector ring is smooth without being slippery, and the face nozzles are soft silicone you can wipe or pinch to clear. After a month of daily use, I don’t see any weeping from seals or looseness at the swivel.

That said, this is still a plastic-bodied head. If you prefer the heft and longevity of full-metal fixtures, this won’t change your mind. For the price and the integrated filter, the materials feel appropriate.

Maintenance and cartridge changes

Swapping the cartridge is straightforward: unscrew the face, lift out the old filter, drop in the new one, and reassemble. Shut the water off first, and have a towel handy because the old cartridge will be wet. The transparent housing will discolor as it traps sediment and as media ages, but visual color isn’t a perfect indicator of capacity—set a replacement cadence based on your usage and water quality.

Plan for periodic replacement. If you have a large household or very chlorinated water, expect more frequent changes. If you’re solo and your water is relatively mild, you can stretch intervals. The convenience of the integrated design is that you don’t have another bulky housing to disassemble.

Flow restrictor and water use

The head ships with a flow restrictor to comply with common water-use regulations. With the restrictor in place, I still had strong performance on jet and comfortable rain coverage. Removing it will increase flow, but you’ll use more water and may run afoul of local codes. My advice: leave it in unless your pressure is truly poor and you’ve confirmed what’s allowed where you live.

Quirks and limitations

• Combined modes dilute intensity. If you want both a huge rain field and deep-tissue massage simultaneously, you’ll be happier using the focused massage mode for pressure and switching to rain for coverage when you need it.
• It’s not a whole-house fix. If you’re on well water with iron or severe hardness, this will improve shower comfort, but it won’t solve staining or scaling elsewhere. Think of it as a targeted upgrade for the shower, not a comprehensive treatment system.
• Visual cues aren’t a meter. The see-through cartridge is handy, but it’s not an exact measure of remaining capacity. Pick a replacement interval and stick to it.

Value

For the cost of a mid-tier shower head, you get a capable filter, seven useful spray patterns, and a compact design that doesn’t steal headroom. Replacement cartridges are the ongoing expense; whether it’s worth it depends on how much you value the comfort gains and any skin or hair benefits you experience. In my case, the reduction in chlorine odor and the improved post-shower feel make the ongoing cost easy to justify.

Who it’s for

• Renters and homeowners who want an easy, tool-free upgrade with clear comfort benefits
• People sensitive to chlorine odor or with skin and hair that react to treated water
• Anyone who wants multiple spray patterns without sacrificing pressure on the focused setting

Who should look elsewhere:

• Those seeking certified, quantified reductions in specific contaminants beyond chlorine; consider NSF/ANSI-certified filters or whole-house treatment
• Users who insist on all-metal construction and lifetime durability over light weight and ease of install

Recommendation

I recommend the MakeFit filtered shower head. It meaningfully reduces chlorine odor, improves the way water feels on skin and hair, and maintains satisfying pressure on the focused settings—all in a compact, easy-to-install package. The transparent cartridge and angle-adjustable swivel are thoughtful touches, and the seven spray modes cover most preferences. It isn’t a substitute for whole-home treatment or a lab-verified heavy-metal filter, and the hybrid spray patterns trade some intensity for coverage, but as a practical comfort upgrade, it’s an excellent value.