One of the most convenient upgrades I’ve made to my daily life cost under $35
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I've been spending a lot time in the kitchen lately, and while cooking using clean ingredients has helped me get healthier, I realized I needed to drink more water.
Like many people, I've owned a basic filtered water pitcher for years, but I drink water by the pint. That meant filling up the pitcher, waiting for the water to get cold, and having maybe two full glasses ready to drink.
Another problem was that the pitcher would filter water slowly, so I ended up having to refill it in multiple stages. After living with this problem for years, I decided to solve it once and for all by buying a giant Brita filtered water dispenser.
What a difference.
The most important feature of this Brita dispenser is its capacity: 18 cups, or nine pint glasses' worth of water. I drink around two pints a day, so filling it up on a Sunday means I don't have to worry about it until Thursday or Friday. The only reason that may change is that having a lot of fresh, cold water ready is encouraging me to drink more of it.
While its design isn't really groundbreaking, I've been surprised how little space this water dispenser has taken up in my fridge. It sits on the middle shelf, with its spigot hanging over the front so I can fill my glass without wasting too much time. I still have more than enough room for the week's worth of ingredients I buy for meals, and a takeout container or two when I order in.
Speaking of time, this thing fills up fast; it's just small enough to fit in my sink, so I just pop off the little door on its top cover and turn my faucet on. The water is filtered quickly enough that I just stick the dispenser into my fridge when the top tank is full. By the time I'm ready to take a drink, the dispenser is full enough for a few glasses of cold water.
It might not be the fanciest or most fully-featured kitchen gadget I own, but Brita's 18-cup water dispenser is something I rely on every single day. It's simple to use, does its job well, and actually has a positive impact on my overall health.
If you already own a filtered water pitcher, I can understand the thought of sticking with what you have instead of upgrading something that already works. I did for years, but getting a bigger one has solved more problems than I thought I had.