Look, these filters aren’t cheap. A two-pack costs like $40, which stings. But consider that one filter costs less than two cases of plastic bottles. And if you wait too long, you’re drinking impurities anyway, so you might as well just use tap water with a prayer. A new filter every month is cheaper than a kidney stone, trust me.
I keep an extra filter in the pantry. When the current one hits the "012" mark, I start a countdown: three days until liberation. It’s like a small, wet, celebratory ritual. You should too. Your taste buds will thank you, and your refrigerator won’t smell like a swamp.
So, how often do you change a Zero Water filter? The honest answer: more often than you think. Listen to your water, not the manual. And if it tastes like regret, honey, it’s time.