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Cons [104] of BRITA Marella Water Filter Starter Pac..	Strength
very disappointed in both products "top rim of the jug was broken already due to currnet situation won't return it but very disappointed"	99.0%
only problem in both products "the only problem i had was initial set up of the filtered jug as the instruction manual is very confusing and hard to follow"	74.5%
waste your money in both products "poor quality started to leak after 2 months of use don't waste your money and invest in another better quality jug"	68.1%
tastes horrible in both products "i moved to the uk in 2011 from portugal and didn't drink any water for 3 months because it tastes horrible even bottled water"	61.3%
filter cartridges in both products "it says on the advert and on the packaging that it includes 3 filter cartridges but i only receive 2"	60.9%
would n't be without in both products "wouldn’t be without one"	52.9%
waste of money in both products "really was a waste of money and i'm going to have to look for another water filter now with the old design as this one is dreadful"	52.2%
total scam "i felt like this is total scam"	99.6%
very confusing "the only problem i had was initial set up of the filtered jug as the instruction manual is very confusing and hard to follow"	98.0%
really sceptical "i was really sceptical but so so glad i did buy it as it's got me drinking loads more water a day and the money aspect aswell makes it a win win"	96.6%
bottle waste "trying to reduce my plastic bottle waste so invested in this"	95.2%
drips terribly "it drips terribly"	92.8%
love using "this is not the first time i’m using brita and this’s the first pitcher i love using!"	89.8%
terrible taste "i live in an area with hard water terrible taste and smells bad"	74.9%
small crack "unfortunately had a small crack in it when it arrived"	74.9%
cooling down "i don’t need to boiling water then cooling down any more!"	74.7%
previously a return "came without the 3 pack of filters also hardly any packaging making me think it was previously a return"	74.7%
brittle plastic "the lid with the hinged flap is made out of brittle plastic and does not fit properly so it falls off when you pour water out of the jug"	74.7%
bitter aftertaste "i put the jug in the fridge to see if cold filtered water tasted better and it did a little bit but left a bitter aftertaste"	74.6%
bitter taste "currently there is a strange bitter taste and this filter is not removing it"	74.5%
very expensive "i brought this as i did not like the taste of tap water and found buying bottled water very expensive"	74.3%
tastes bitter "the water really tastes bitter!"	74.3%
damaged product "unfortunately have received a bit damaged product but an undamaged box"	74.1%
getting trapped "a small amount of water keeps getting trapped there"	74.1%
awful smell "awful smell"	73.4%
taste weird "at first the flavour taste weird like plastic?"	73.4%
boiling water "i don’t need to boiling water then cooling down any more!"	73.0%
disappointing price "good product overall but at a disappointing price"	72.7%
pushed down "a huge flaw in the design is the cartridge is pushed down into the funnel instead of being twisted on underneath so everytime you pour water to the cartridge some just collects at the base of the funnel and will just remain there until you pull the cartridge out again and tip it out"	70.9%
less plastic "also great way to use less plastic"	70.5%
cracked badly "bought in late december 2019 the new jug has already cracked badly in two places and star cracked on the spout despite it being cleaned carefully and looked after with light use as there are just two people in the house"	70.2%
slight complaint "only slight complaint is the water is starting to leak from the handle but as i use it every day if that's my only complaint that's not bad"	68.2%
wasted plastic bottles "i hate the taste of tap water so i was spending a small fortune on volvic each week until i had enough of all the wasted plastic bottles so i bought this jug"	68.0%
stopped working "timer feature has stopped working"	67.8%
leaves a slight metallic "the water in my area isn't the worst but it leaves a slight metallic after taste"	66.2%
remove my review "please remove my review"	66.1%
nothing right "something is better than nothing right"	65.9%
poor quality "poor quality started to leak after 2 months of use don't waste your money and invest in another better quality jug"	65.6%
broke after 4 months "however the lid on this one broke after 4 months"	65.4%
broken hence "hi team i have ordered 2 brita marella water filter jug starter pack includes 3 maxtra+ blue fridge fit unfortunately the quality isn't that much valued however we have found one of these products is broken hence returning the broken item and no longer needed it"	65.3%
fault this product "water now tastes excellent and can not fault this product at all"	64.9%
no more bottled "wish had purchased earlier use every day fresh tasting water no more bottled water for me & no plastic"	64.9%
remove full cover "especially like this one due to filling flap meaning you don’t have to remove full cover"	64.4%
broken item "hi team i have ordered 2 brita marella water filter jug starter pack includes 3 maxtra+ blue fridge fit unfortunately the quality isn't that much valued however we have found one of these products is broken hence returning the broken item and no longer needed it"	63.5%
water limescale "my area suffers from very hard water limescale builds up everywhere"	63.1%
replace them "do not bother purchasing cheaper versions they just don't last as long and you end up spending more in the long run as you're having to replace them more often"	63.1%
bother to return "i just don’t wanna bother to return it"	62.7%
strange taste "not taking the strange taste out of the water"	62.5%
no more limescale "removes the chlorine smell and taste very well and no more limescale in the kettle"	62.5%
stops filtering "first of all when filling the funnel up it is not possible to refill the jug twice as after the filter has cleaned water above the level of the filter it stops filtering and collects in the funnel instead"	61.3%
hate tap water "i hate tap water and spend lots on bottled water so decided to get this to save money the set up was easy to follow and great you get 3 cartridges the actualy jug is not as big as i expected volume wise but then being fridge size of course the inside smaller jug compartment that holds your filter takes a lot room so of course this affects the amount you get waterwise"	60.8%
expensive at times "filters can be expensive at times or if bought individually but overall i think that this product can save you a lot of money"	60.6%
tinny chlorine taste "my husband and son agree too that the tinny chlorine taste has disappeared from the tap water once filtered"	60.3%
received 2 filters "the filter itself is fantastic however i only received 2 filters not 3 and am unable to make a complaint"	59.1%
hardly any packaging "came without the 3 pack of filters also hardly any packaging making me think it was previously a return"	59.1%
fully filled "4l when fully filled but some of that isn't filtered as its held in the tank"	58.9%
faulty item "it seems like someone returned this faulty item and they resold it to me"	58.6%
filters expensive "filters expensive"	57.6%
would n't buy again "i'm really picky about water and for some reason this really didn't make anything better for me i don't know if that's just me but i wouldn't buy again"	57.6%
no buying bottled water "also no buying bottled water"	57.4%
stomach pains "my stomach pains' gone since i've been filtering with this brita"	56.2%
keeps falling off "so annoying it keeps falling off and in the water "	55.3%
could no longer "my tapwater currently has far too much chlorine in it this filter jug extracted it well as i could no longer smell it in the filtered water"	55.3%
little slow to filter "very happy with it a little slow to filter but i’m not bothered"	55.2%
started to leak "poor quality started to leak after 2 months of use don't waste your money and invest in another better quality jug"	55.2%
far too much chlorine "my tapwater currently has far too much chlorine in it this filter jug extracted it well as i could no longer smell it in the filtered water"	55.0%
after the pandemic "bought the brita water filter in case i could not get to the supermarket after the pandemic"	54.9%
flatmate complaints "only my flatmate complaints that always after we change for new filter the water taste like filter for few days"	54.9%
must be a reject "it must be a reject "	54.9%
awkward pull off complete "like that it has flip lid to fill not awkward pull off complete top"	54.9%
n't that much "hi team i have ordered 2 brita marella water filter jug starter pack includes 3 maxtra+ blue fridge fit unfortunately the quality isn't that much valued however we have found one of these products is broken hence returning the broken item and no longer needed it"	54.7%
disgusting to drink "so disgusting to drink"	54.7%
does not work though "the percentage bar on the top does not work though"	54.7%
no scale in my kettle "i de scaled then only used filtered water i was sceptical but after nearly a month of use no scale in my kettle amazing"	54.7%
falls apart "every time my wife touches it falls apart"	54.7%
model is particularly "can't swork out why this model is particularly bad!"	54.6%
never had a problem "i've always used this brand and until this i had never had a problem"	54.5%
ignoring these points "however ignoring these points i am delighted with it the water tastes great and i am doing a wee bit to save the planet"	54.3%
gets rid of the taste "this wonderful device gets rid of the taste and smell it also seems to do it for longer than the advisory 4 weeks for the filter"	54.3%
n't last as long "do not bother purchasing cheaper versions they just don't last as long and you end up spending more in the long run as you're having to replace them more often"	54.3%
make a complaint "the filter itself is fantastic however i only received 2 filters not 3 and am unable to make a complaint"	54.2%
plastic is wasted "my lad refuses to drink tap water though and it bugs me how much he wastes on bottles of water especially how much plastic is wasted"	54.1%
disappointed to be honest "quite disappointed to be honest"	54.0%
last very long "i suspect the filter would not last very long due to the high level of chlorine in the water so since i boil the water in a suacepan and let it cool before filtering"	54.0%
like a broken "fill to the top and it will pour out like a broken dam"	54.0%
cold water "i don’t like to drink tap water straightaway used i had to boil the water then waited for cooling down then save in the fridge cost too much time and energy consumption but now i use this water filter jug i can add tap water straightaway then drink pure clean and nice flavour cold water so quicker and easier!"	53.9%
taste a bit strange "don't forget to rinse 3 4 times before using as the first few uses taste a bit strange if you don't rinse"	53.7%
taste is awful "i couldn't drink tap water before as the taste is awful but i bought this filter to offer tap water to my baby as everyone sais bottle water is not good for them"	53.5%
spilling water "also the main lid does not fit the jug properly so it just falls off as i pour spilling water everywhere and making it useless"	53.4%
fast delivery "fast delivery too"	53.3%
could stagnat "if this was left it could stagnat"	53.2%
quality is terrible "the quality is terrible"	52.3%
hardly find the joints "one can hardly find the joints"	52.0%
day earlier than stated "the item arrived a day earlier than stated"	52.0%
wife touches "every time my wife touches it falls apart"	51.7%
theres no connection "theres no connection with the cartridge"	51.5%
total dissolved solids "the total dissolved solids remains the same as the unfiltered tap water ~150 ppm "	51.4%
missing the filters "the item arrived and is missing the filters"	51.4%
past decade or "for the ~5 other brita purchases i have made over the past decade or so the same thing has happened"	51.4%
using anymore "not using anymore"	51.3%
tastes no different "also water tastes no different and you can’t see any evidence the filter does anything !"	51.3%
taste the water "but it wont be a problm as you can taste the water bad when the cartridge is not good enough anymore"	50.8%
making it useless "also the main lid does not fit the jug properly so it just falls off as i pour spilling water everywhere and making it useless"	50.2%
this one is dreadful "really was a waste of money and i'm going to have to look for another water filter now with the old design as this one is dreadful"	50.1%
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Cons [238] of BRITA Aluna XL Water Filter Jug and Ca..	Strength
very disappointed in both products "very disappointed"	98.7%
waste your money in both products "so don't waste your money on this"	74.8%
tastes horrible in both products "it tastes horrible and leaves limescale over everything i can't even drink it"	74.7%
filter cartridges in both products "the filter cartridges are perhaps more important than the jug itself"	72.8%
only problem in both products "easy to assemble operates fine as long as it is not overfilled read the instructions only problem just a smidge too tall to fit easily on the fridge shelf check the max height available on shelf before purchase"	68.4%
waste of money in both products "waste of money the lid broke within a week"	64.0%
would n't be without in both products "other than that its a good product i wouldn't be without"	51.5%
horrible product "strongly suggest you avoid this horrible product"	99.5%
stuck on its a pain "the lid is always getting stuck on its a pain"	98.1%
very disappointing "very disappointing!"	97.4%
complete waste "complete waste of money"	96.8%
shoddy product "this is kind of a shoddy product"	91.2%
cheap quality "the plastic seems cheap quality compared to any other jug"	90.1%
like limescale "brita filters remove “hardness” i presume something like limescale?"	88.8%
useless crap "cheap useless crap"	87.9%
very brittle "compared to previous brita water filter jugs i’ve had this feels very brittle plastic and the cover is very awkward to take on and off to fill the jug"	87.7%
disastrous design "this is a disastrous design because water collects on top of the lid"	87.4%
absolutely rubbish "absolutely rubbish"	74.9%
dirty and mangled "it looked dirty and mangled"	74.9%
very inconvenient "very inconvenient"	74.9%
broken after "my one was broken after just 6 months"	74.9%
unsure weather "was unsure weather to buy as there was very mixed reviews"	74.9%
slightly musty "our chalky south downs water tastes dreadful unfiltered and until now has been less than perfect even after filtering with a slightly musty brackish taste and still some film on tea"	74.8%
gets annoying "also taking the lid off and on and off and on 50 times a day gets annoying"	74.8%
broken already "broken already"	74.8%
backward step "as mentioned by others this is a backward step"	74.8%
does not fit correctly "internal section does not fit correctly and lid does not close so leaks when you try to pour water"	74.8%
massive issue "only downfall is it don't hold a lot of water and you have to remove all the lid to fill it up which is not a massive issue but could have been designed better"	74.8%
overly chlorine "i've been using brita filter jugs for years now largely to combat the overly chlorine smell and taste we get in our local supply"	74.8%
water leaks "it doesn`t fit to the jug so later water leaks from under the cover"	74.8%
gets stuck "not great as the insert gets stuck and lid is difficult to put on"	74.8%
seemingly slower "have to remove the whole of the top to fill with water and seemingly slower filtering into a smaller jug"	74.8%
design flaw "this is a critical design flaw the product shouldn't be on the market"	74.8%
completely useless "the lid does not fit at all making it completely useless"	74.8%
does not fit properly "it's a poor design as you have to remove the whole top lid every time you re fill and inevitably now does not fit properly"	74.8%
very awkward "very awkward and makes the jug prone to damage"	74.7%
does n't fit properly "basic jug hate the cheap lid that doesn't fit properly"	74.7%
more expensive "also the new “plus” filters are more expensive than the original maxtra ones and brita still use an electronic reminder device on the lid rather than an app as some other brands do to let you know when a cartridge change is due"	74.7%
weird taste "coconut activated carbon filter gives a weird taste causing difficulties digesting and unnatural taste if you don't like coconut water then this is definitely not the right for you!"	74.7%
very difficult "very difficult and fiddly to get the lid on and off"	74.7%
heavy taste "i'm not keen on the maxtra+ cartridges as they sometimes fail before the stipulated period delivering water with a heavy taste and smell of chlorine"	74.7%
slight niggles "just slight niggles or downsides which may or may not bother you – there are no rubber feet or circle of rubber on the base of the jug so it may slip although i don't find it particularly skiddy to use"	74.7%
time consuming "makes refilling time consuming"	74.7%
flimsy paper "the one thing i detest is the incredibly awkward and unwieldy multi lingual instructions on a sheet of flimsy paper about 95x60 cms folded to 19x10"	74.7%
stomach problems "the filters no work for drink this water me and my husband started to have stomach problems and we notice the water still very white even use this so luce like to drink straight from the tap disgusting"	74.6%
perhaps worse "quality of plastic no better perhaps worse then before"	74.6%
potential allergies "also the brand should highlight the ingredients about any potential allergies in coconut so people are more aware!"	74.6%
little button "the model i owned before had a convenient little button with a rising lid to fill it little did i know that this new version omits it entirely"	74.5%
quite pricey "only draw back is the filters are quite pricey"	74.3%
extremely expensive "also the brita filters are extremely expensive and there are better filter cartridges for cheaper"	74.2%
terrible lid design "terrible lid design requires removal to fill the jug and then doesn't fit properly afterwards"	74.1%
over priced "does the job perfectly but its filters are way too over priced!"	74.1%
rather expensive "the filters are rather expensive and i balked slightly at the price of ordering half a dozen"	74.1%
generic types "00 to replace each month there are generic types available at a lower cost and they may be as good or better"	74.1%
totally dysfunctional "totally dysfunctional design"	74.1%
only gripe "the only gripe i have with it is the feeble lid and lip"	74.1%
breaks off easily "the front lip also breaks off easily and frequently"	74.0%
less balanced "a bit less balanced when you pour it though because of the handle shape"	74.0%
somewhat unattractive "taken together the prices make the brita look somewhat unattractive"	73.9%
more difficult "jug does its job but i have noticed over the years that this particular design of brita jug is becoming more and more difficult to remove lid to fill jug up"	73.9%
unnatural taste "coconut activated carbon filter gives a weird taste causing difficulties digesting and unnatural taste if you don't like coconut water then this is definitely not the right for you!"	73.9%
constant descaling "we had a problem with our tap water messing up our steam generator and kettle requiring constant descaling"	73.7%
more cumbersome "apart from being appreciably more cumbersome than previous designs the lid ceased to fit properly after only 2 weeks"	73.4%
badly constructed "badly constructed"	73.3%
better version "a very poor purchase and would recommend spending a few extra bucks to get a better version"	73.2%
happy days "i then made a cuppa with the filtered water and hey woohoo no grunge on top of my tea happy days"	73.1%
some filter cartridges "so be warned order some filter cartridges too!"	73.1%
absurd statement "the advertising blurb on the box claims that it is ‘convenient’ an absurd statement"	72.8%
chemical tang "the chemical tang you quite often find in tap water these days is definitely substantially reduced"	72.7%
major problem "it's not a major problem but a strange one and something to keep in mind if you're leaving the jug out and empty when not in use for a while e"	72.3%
worst things "this product is one of the worst things i have ever bought"	71.9%
like these cartridges "3 5 because i don't like these cartridges"	71.9%
near impossible "the top of the product does not fit correctly when fitted is near impossible to get off without water all over the place as you have to remove top to fill with water no other access very very poor product not happy"	71.7%
drained through "in removing the lid the lower filter compartment often moves and drops back down in the wrong position so it is impossible to put the lid back on until the water has completely drained through"	71.7%
arthritic hands "i bought it for my mum who has arthritic hands and she couldn't use it ended up buying a brita with flip top opening"	71.3%
same odourless "i already have a brita style water jug which gives the same odourless and tasteless water but i much prefer it over this aluna water jug"	71.2%
filter 3 notice "2 very slow to filter 3 notice on my photo the area under the filterit s filling with water as filter do not match and have no seal there so you creating pool of water that stays there for3 months until you change filter and clean it as much as you can "	70.8%
could hardly "too big could hardly lift it when full"	69.8%
short term needs "works for our basic short term needs living abroad but the lid doesn’t seem to fit on it quite right so we have to take a little more care when pouring"	69.4%
maxtra model "i had the older standard maxtra model but lost it when i moved house"	69.0%
very thin plastic "it very thin plastic and didn’t support the weight of the filter holder"	68.8%
wrong position "in removing the lid the lower filter compartment often moves and drops back down in the wrong position so it is impossible to put the lid back on until the water has completely drained through"	68.3%
massive pain "it doesn't totally remove all the minerals in the water and over time they will still build up in the kettle iron but it removes enough that it stops being a massive pain"	67.8%
different model "given that i use mine to fill the kettle and drinking water i plan to order a different model which has a flap for easy refilling"	67.5%
very clunky "so i had to presume that the depression in the lid of this model is the intended mechanism of removing it for filling which is a very clunky operation"	67.3%
black residue "very nicely designed product but the filtered water has this black residue in it?"	67.3%
english so no marks "instructions in all languages but not english so no marks"	67.0%
difficult to remove "lid frustratingly difficult to remove"	66.9%
misses the filter "to fill the jug the whole jug lid has to be removed if you try to refil using the spout it misses the filter"	66.8%
terrible quality "terrible quality"	66.5%
very poor purchase "a very poor purchase and would recommend spending a few extra bucks to get a better version"	66.5%
very poor design "very poor design"	66.5%
unable to go through "the filter didn't fit properly it left some water always there unable to go through"	66.3%
falls off by itself "upfate now the top falls off by itself as the insert is able to fall into the unit and get stuck 1 top lid have to come off if you want to refill"	66.3%
warped in the fridge "the jug warped in the fridge which was quite cool and now the lid wont stay on after like 2 weeks"	66.3%
awkward to refit "you have to take the whole load off to refill it – and the lid is awkward to refit and doesn't appear to fit properly at all"	66.0%
remove them "what i have discovered about these filters is that whilst they do remove some of the additives and existing minerals from our tap water they don't remove them all and our filtered water still smells of chemicals and our kettle still acquired a hard mineral deposit over time"	65.9%
difficult to take "avoid this one the lid is very difficult to take off and the water spout lip comes off all the time"	65.4%
worse than tap water "does not purify in fact it tasted worse than tap water?"	64.8%
recycled in standard "water filters can not be recycled in standard u"	64.4%
it's so flimsy "you’re required to take the entire top off to fill and it’s so flimsy"	64.1%
tricky to fill "i have no hesitation in recommending brita products in general as we have always had good results from the brand – however this aluna jug is a budget model that is tricky to fill as the whole lid needs to be removed first"	63.9%
particular difficulty "when preparing for first use i managed with no particular difficulty to get the inner retainer which holds the cartridge slightly skew in the jug such that the lid could not be replaced and it was wedged very hard in that position and it was a bit of a pain to get the thing free again"	63.8%
poor design "it's a poor design as you have to remove the whole top lid every time you re fill and inevitably now does not fit properly"	63.7%
rendering it useless "i've had this product 9 months and it has now started growing mold but it's impossible to clean rendering it useless"	63.5%
some impurity "however some impurity seem to exudate from the cartridge"	63.5%
very very poor "the top of the product does not fit correctly when fitted is near impossible to get off without water all over the place as you have to remove top to fill with water no other access very very poor product not happy"	63.5%
completely loose "product is good however the lid is completely loose and keeps coming off every time i pour water"	63.4%
should i be worried "should i be worried?"	63.4%
it's broken "it's broken"	63.4%
it's empty "only down side is that u have to take the top off to refill each time it's empty"	63.4%
disappointed with the "good size but disappointed with the lid"	63.4%
design is poor "the design is poor"	63.4%
takes too long "it takes too long to fill it"	63.4%
with the old cartridges "the old one with the old cartridges was far superior and never let me down"	63.4%
same mistake "spend a little more and don't make the same mistake i did in buying this"	63.3%
frequency of descaling "using filtered water has reduced the frequency of descaling because we use both the iron and kettle very frequently"	63.2%
worsening seal "the lid progressively got stiffer to fit then now provides a worsening seal"	63.0%
disappointed wish "disappointed wish i'd keep the old one make a big effort to scrub it clean or chosen another brand"	62.9%
tends to leak "the jug tends to leak when it is full and you are trying to pour water out"	62.5%
degraded the product "the truth is brita have just degraded the product no doubt to make even more margin"	62.5%
remove the whole "it feels lighter that previous models and i actually prefer that you have to remove the whole lid to fill it"	62.4%
horrible lid design "this one with the white lid has a horrible lid design"	62.2%
horrible taste "our tap water has a horrible taste so this was ideal"	62.1%
absolute dog crap "absolute dog crap"	62.0%
broke off within 24 "pouring spout cap broke off within 24 hrs"	61.6%
however is terrible "the build quality however is terrible"	61.5%
made a big crack "taking the lid off to fill it instead meant that it never really fits properly and upon trying to force it it made a big crack in the spout"	61.4%
would not recommend "would not recommend"	61.3%
have no seal "2 very slow to filter 3 notice on my photo the area under the filterit s filling with water as filter do not match and have no seal there so you creating pool of water that stays there for3 months until you change filter and clean it as much as you can "	61.0%
very difficult to "the new cartridges are very difficult to fit"	61.0%
remove the whole top "it's a poor design as you have to remove the whole top lid every time you re fill and inevitably now does not fit properly"	60.9%
down the spout "it split at the front all the way down the spout within two weeks"	60.8%
kitchen dining room "eventually the hinged spout flew off so ferociously that it is now lost in the annals of time somewhere between the kitchen dining room and the dog"	60.7%
what's wrong "not sure what's wrong"	60.7%
have no hesitation "i have no hesitation in recommending brita products in general as we have always had good results from the brand – however this aluna jug is a budget model that is tricky to fill as the whole lid needs to be removed first"	60.6%
disappointed with this "very disappointed with this jug"	60.3%
no cloudiness whatsoever "plus once and again when using the filtered water in the kettle create a pure and clean tea with no cloudiness whatsoever"	60.0%
they messed "this design they messed up"	59.9%
removed for filling "the top which is removed for filling is very bad and tight fit"	59.8%
drips down "water drips down it every time when pouring out"	59.8%
a fill hole "my last jug had a fill hole on the top"	59.7%
blind tasting "in both a blind tasting and a scum test we felt that matxra+ produced distinctly better results than maxtra"	59.7%
developed a crack "needless to say it has now developed a crack around the handle"	59.7%
lid wont stay "the jug warped in the fridge which was quite cool and now the lid wont stay on after like 2 weeks"	59.6%
necessary to muck "i don't know why brita find it necessary to muck around with so many different designs"	59.4%
most out of frustration "very poor design which will be discarded by most out of frustration within a short period"	59.4%
remove all the minerals "it doesn't totally remove all the minerals in the water and over time they will still build up in the kettle iron but it removes enough that it stops being a massive pain"	59.2%
star is an overstatement "1 star is an overstatement"	59.1%
filter holder "it very thin plastic and didn’t support the weight of the filter holder"	58.6%
remove this water "you have to remove the filter and remove this water"	58.6%
awkward and unwieldy "the one thing i detest is the incredibly awkward and unwieldy multi lingual instructions on a sheet of flimsy paper about 95x60 cms folded to 19x10"	58.2%
lingual instructions "the one thing i detest is the incredibly awkward and unwieldy multi lingual instructions on a sheet of flimsy paper about 95x60 cms folded to 19x10"	58.0%
worst of brita jugs "this is the worst of brita jugs"	58.0%
goes down way too fast "i just change the filter every 3 months or so i don't really bother with the little indicator on the top which i thinks goes down way too fast"	57.5%
removed first "i have no hesitation in recommending brita products in general as we have always had good results from the brand – however this aluna jug is a budget model that is tricky to fill as the whole lid needs to be removed first"	57.2%
missing star "now unlike my old jug i have to remove the whole top place it somewhere that is clear & clean in order to fill it hence the missing star"	57.1%
than nothing "still it's better than nothing although we tend to judge the need for a new filter more by the scum on tea than anything else"	56.8%
remove the entire cover "does the job but it is impractical as you have to remove the entire cover every time you fill it"	56.7%
remove the filter "you have to remove the filter and remove this water"	56.6%
dreadful unfiltered "our chalky south downs water tastes dreadful unfiltered and until now has been less than perfect even after filtering with a slightly musty brackish taste and still some film on tea"	56.2%
woohoo no grunge "i then made a cuppa with the filtered water and hey woohoo no grunge on top of my tea happy days"	56.1%
very bad this design "very bad this design "	56.0%
lose its effectiveness "i wouldn't rely on this for accuracy personally my usage is not so great such that a cartridge will lose its effectiveness in that time"	56.0%
no other access "the top of the product does not fit correctly when fitted is near impossible to get off without water all over the place as you have to remove top to fill with water no other access very very poor product not happy"	55.9%
stubborn to close the "very very stubborn to close the lid"	55.9%
what i do n't like "what i don't like is really more about these new style cartridges maxtra why do they have to be so big and take up so much space inside the jug?"	55.8%
wrestle with the hinged "the spout of the lid is hinged but had me unhinged because every time i struggled to remove the lid i had to somehow wrestle with the hinged spout to stop it from coming off"	55.6%
tea tastes awful "i don’t mind the monthly countdown reminder for help to know when to change the filter though i can usually tell when the tea tastes awful it’s time to change"	55.6%
fall into the unit "upfate now the top falls off by itself as the insert is able to fall into the unit and get stuck 1 top lid have to come off if you want to refill"	55.5%
n't notice this model "sadly we didn't notice this model has not got a hinged lid"	55.4%
filters no work "the filters no work for drink this water me and my husband started to have stomach problems and we notice the water still very white even use this so luce like to drink straight from the tap disgusting"	55.3%
brita filter jugs "i've been using brita filter jugs for years now largely to combat the overly chlorine smell and taste we get in our local supply"	55.3%
difficult to clean "the jug is difficult to clean assemble and disassemble"	55.2%
the lid comes loose "when you pour from it the lid comes loose"	55.1%
just a few refills "after just a few refills and one too many attempts to set the lid in place the spout split"	54.7%
piece of junk "i wish i bought it from amazon so i could simply return this piece of junk"	54.7%
really annoying "since you have to take the lid off to refill it it’s really annoying"	54.7%
just annoying "the plastic is just so fragile and keep removing the lid and put it back is just annoying"	54.7%
n't last for long "not very strong don’t last for long"	54.5%
n't even know that "i am super picky about my water profile taste i didn't even know that was a thing"	54.5%
n't stay on properly "poor design lid don’t stay on properly"	54.5%
does not fit the base "item will be returned as the lid does not fit the base and falls off when the jug is lifted"	54.5%
jug with filter cartridge "however box contained jug only and not jug with filter cartridge as advertised and stated on box "	54.5%
not buy this product "do not buy this product"	54.5%
very thin and i know "i'm not impressed with the way you have to remove the lid to fill up as the seal is good but the plastic is very thin and i know won't last long as it's likely to chip break"	54.5%
n't even drink "it tastes horrible and leaves limescale over everything i can't even drink it"	54.5%
would n't purchase again "wouldn’t purchase again"	54.5%
prized off each time "the lid has to be prized off each time!"	54.5%
dissapointed with this "so dissapointed with this wanted to get away from bottled water but the taste of water coming out of this thing is vile used genuine brita filters sent it back rubbish"	54.5%
rely on this "i wouldn't rely on this for accuracy personally my usage is not so great such that a cartridge will lose its effectiveness in that time"	54.4%
does not clip properly "the lid does not clip properly and you have to remove it every time you fill the jug"	54.4%
n't work at first "after an initial problem with the electronic memo reminder which didn't work at first it started working and am pleased with the item"	54.3%
awful unergonimic "also has an awful unergonimic handle which is uncomfortable to hold"	54.3%
spend a little more "spend a little more and don't make the same mistake i did in buying this"	54.2%
used discarded "so 181less bottles are created used discarded"	54.1%
does n't make sense "the handling is not nice either as the handle is square and not round which doesn't make sense"	54.1%
altogether better "it does seem to filter like before so it keeps the kettle cleaner but i noticed a different not altogether better taste to the filtered water that i hadn't before"	53.6%
remove whole "is a pain not having a flip part to fill it have to remove whole top"	53.5%
fridge doors "i think the jug fitting inside the fridge doors sounds sensible but really i don’t want to bother as i use the filter a lot"	53.4%
chore to fill "it’s a chore to fill"	53.1%
useless pourer "the jug is a useless pourer too"	53.1%
risk of flooding "lid has to be completely removed to fill it difficult to take off and the click to close teeth will wear out leaving a loose fit with a risk of flooding when the jug is tilted to pour"	53.1%
uncomfortable to hold "also has an awful unergonimic handle which is uncomfortable to hold"	53.0%
very annoying "the lid is very annoying"	52.9%
none of the illustrations "none of the illustrations in the manual are relevant to this lid design "	52.9%
compared to our old brita "compared to our old brita"	52.8%
seem to filter "it does seem to filter like before so it keeps the kettle cleaner but i noticed a different not altogether better taste to the filtered water that i hadn't before"	52.4%
half a dozen "the filters are rather expensive and i balked slightly at the price of ordering half a dozen"	52.3%
only when tilted "the jug just fits in fridge door bottom tray but only when tilted when putting it in or removing"	52.3%
stop you buying "i guess you get the same sheet with all current brita jugs though so don’t let it stop you buying"	52.0%
flew off so ferociously "eventually the hinged spout flew off so ferociously that it is now lost in the annals of time somewhere between the kitchen dining room and the dog"	51.8%
filter a full tank "the first couple of filters had a certain taste which i expect came from some of the substances they use during manufacturing which i'm sure are harmless but i'd reccomend letting it filter a full tank once or twice and throw out the water or put it on your plants or something"	51.8%
filter do not match "2 very slow to filter 3 notice on my photo the area under the filterit s filling with water as filter do not match and have no seal there so you creating pool of water that stays there for3 months until you change filter and clean it as much as you can "	51.8%
from the tap disgusting "the filters no work for drink this water me and my husband started to have stomach problems and we notice the water still very white even use this so luce like to drink straight from the tap disgusting"	51.8%
that had become too "i ordered this to replace a brita filter jug that had become too old"	51.8%
has gone back "needless to say it has gone back"	51.8%
these can be expensive "these can be expensive"	51.8%
simple timer "this item is the budget model of the brita water filter jug and it shows however in many ways it probably offers everything that the more expensive models provide but it does not measure the water quality instead you manually re set the meter when you fit a new filter and then after a month the simple timer will countdown until it advises you to change your filter"	51.8%
removing copper "the new cartridges claim better performance at removing copper and lead which could be beneficial if you have older plumbing at home and the filtration of other impurities seems to be effective"	51.8%
break off completely "only a matter of time before the tabs break off completely"	51.6%
with the lid not fitting "appalled to find this product is unusable after 3 months with the lid not fitting properly and water pouring out unless you let it filter fully first"	51.6%
sent it back "so dissapointed with this wanted to get away from bottled water but the taste of water coming out of this thing is vile used genuine brita filters sent it back rubbish"	51.6%
line filter "00 a year and suggests that in the longer term it would be cheaper fit a proper tap and in line filter which in the case of our fridge freezer only needs to be changed twice a year at a third of the cost of this item"	51.5%
only draw back "only draw back is the filters are quite pricey"	51.3%
very ressuring "not very ressuring"	51.1%
leaving a loose "lid has to be completely removed to fill it difficult to take off and the click to close teeth will wear out leaving a loose fit with a risk of flooding when the jug is tilted to pour"	51.1%
marketing ploy "this feels like a marketing ploy to make us consumers spend more money"	51.0%
copper chlorine lead "copper chlorine lead and sediment"	51.0%
no more need "no more need to debacle my kettle and i’ve got back the real taste of water"	50.9%
no convenient opening "no convenient opening to pour water in you have to disassemble the product every time sometimes when i use it it falls apart due to the weight of the water itself and i have to reassemble it"	50.8%
another clunky part "another clunky part"	50.8%
taste bad anymore "now i don't wast plastic water bottles anymore and the water doesn't taste bad anymore"	50.8%
never any problems "never any problems"	50.7%
no filler flap "did not realise that there was no filler flap at top as this was not in description"	50.3%
whole load "you have to take the whole load off to refill it – and the lid is awkward to refit and doesn't appear to fit properly at all"	50.3%
rubbish jug the filtering "other then the rubbish jug the filtering is fine"	50.1%
does n't even "to say this is a product from a very well known reputable brand is embarassing it seems like a market knock off with the way it is made no flap to fill up the entire lid needs removing which doesn't even fit on the jug properly and is never securely fitting risking the whole lid falling off every time you pour from the jug i'd like a refund please"	50.1%
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Pros [207] of BRITA Marella Water Filter Starter Pac..	Strength
excellent product in both products "excellent product"	100.0%
very pleased in both products "very pleased"	100.0%
quite good in both products "filters water quite good"	99.9%
highly recommend in both products "highly recommend"	99.6%
really good in both products "this is a really good product"	99.3%
clean water in both products "very good item easy to use and provides very good clean water"	90.5%
nice and fresh in both products "this makes it nice and fresh tasting"	88.6%
works well in both products "the filter works well in other respects but worth investigating if other versions are better"	75.0%
good price in both products "good price for this"	75.0%
great price in both products "great price and free delivery"	75.0%
very handy in both products "it is very handy and i can definitely taste the difference the filtered water tastes great"	75.0%
good looking in both products "filter quickly and good looking jug"	75.0%
fits nicely in both products "this is a very good water filter and comes with 3 cartridges which is helpful a button on the top where you press start i assume when it flashes you replace the cartridge fits nicely into the drinks draw in the fridge"	75.0%
great value in both products "great value and no more bottled water"	74.9%
very quick in both products "exactly as described very quick delivery"	74.7%
excellent value in both products "excellent value plus three cartridges with it"	74.4%
very convenient in both products "you open an aperture on the lid to fill the jug and this makes it easy to fit under the tap very convenient"	74.4%
just great in both products "just great!"	74.4%
very useful in both products "i've been using it for 9 months and i think it's very useful"	74.3%
good value in both products "the levered opening is easy for my severely sight impaired husband to operate and as it included filters it was good value for money"	74.3%
very happy in both products "very happy with it and comes with 3 filters"	74.0%
good product in both products "good product you can taste difference in water quality"	73.7%
taste better in both products "great product makes water taste better from my tap"	73.5%
good quality in both products "the product is good quality and stands easily in the door compartment of our fridge and is constantly in use for cold filtered water"	73.3%
fits perfectly in both products "also fits perfectly in the fridge door!"	73.3%
highly recommended in both products "highly recommended"	72.6%
would recommend in both products "arrived on time and i would recommend"	72.4%
much better in both products "our tea tastes so much better!"	71.9%
great filter in both products "great filter and easy to use !"	71.1%
great purchase in both products "great purchase"	69.5%
bottled water in both products "great product saving us so much money on bottled water!"	68.1%
looks nice in both products "it also looks nice"	66.9%
fits in fridge door in both products "fits in fridge door"	66.3%
pleased with in both products "very pleased with it"	65.8%
it's great in both products "i now use this intermittently and it's great"	65.2%
fits in the fridge in both products "fits in the fridge nicely"	64.6%
water filter in both products "however with all the hoo ha about plastic recently i thought i'd look into a water filter"	64.5%
fits snugly "the marella is easy to fill and the jug fits snugly in the door shelf of my fridge"	99.9%
incredible bargain "i needed a new jug and this seemed an incredible bargain with three filters included"	99.9%
excellent results "excellent results"	99.9%
best thing "best thing i have bought in a long time"	99.6%
quality improvement "i see a clear build quality improvement"	99.4%
absolutely amazing "absolutely amazing!"	99.0%
amazingly good "amazingly good water from our tap normally has metallic tase with this tastes just like bottled water"	98.8%
amazing product "i bought this amazing product more than 2 months ago"	98.5%
great tasting water "great tasting water for a penny"	97.0%
really clean "easy to install and use…filtered water is really clean and wouldn't appear a layer of limestone after heating"	94.5%
well in fridge "fits well in fridge"	94.3%
very pleasing "the blue colour is very pleasing and the filters work really well"	94.0%
really enjoy "i've been using this a couple of months now and we really enjoy it"	92.1%
perfectly smoothed "all edges are perfectly smoothed"	91.9%
very satisfied "very satisfied"	91.8%
nice tasting water "nice tasting water in the morning!"	91.7%
perfect water "perfect water jug for fridge door"	91.1%
absolutely love it "absolutely love it i know it does not cleaning 100% but i have not descaled my kettle for months now so for me perfect"	90.7%
really love "really love it"	90.1%
large family "ok does what it says but if you are drink lots of filtered water or have a large family your going to need more than one"	89.8%
good filtration "yes this is a good filtration for your water"	88.8%
nice and great "nice and great item"	88.6%
water tastes brilliant "water tastes brilliant"	88.5%
really happy "i was really happy when my new one arrived it’s a much better design & great value"	88.4%
really helping "just think the reading on the top isn't really helping but besides that everything is fine!"	88.3%
brilliant filter "the best way to protect your kettle from limescale and the best taste with brita’s brilliant filter!"	85.7%
best taste "the best way to protect your kettle from limescale and the best taste with brita’s brilliant filter!"	75.0%
best price "best price for jug and 3 cartridges i could find"	75.0%
otherwise great "otherwise great"	75.0%
looks good "looks good"	75.0%
more delicious "i think it makes the water more delicious"	74.9%
professional product "good professional product"	74.9%
great taste "great taste"	74.9%
perfect filter "perfect filter for the its money"	74.9%
looks remarkable "the colour looks remarkable"	74.9%
moved area "we have moved area and was struggling to adjust to the taste of the water when at times it tasted different"	74.9%
enough water "it holds enough water for 3 4 glasses"	74.9%
decent amount "comes with a decent amount of filters i've used it for about 2 weeks and i'm 50%through the first filter tho!"	74.8%
light user "for an example if you are a havy user let's say the meter gives 1 month time period same time period gives to a light user"	74.8%
hard british water "excellent for hard british water"	74.7%
fridge freezer "it does fit in the fridge door but it's a tight squeeze alongside a six pinter of milk medium sized fridge freezer"	74.7%
professional filter "professional filter"	74.7%
door perfect "i love the this brita water filter jug and it fits in my fridge door perfect it's nice to have fresh water that cools you down when you drink it not a bad price and you get 3 waters filter cartridge with it so its good value for money its arrived quickly to"	74.7%
attractive and functional "attractive and functional unit"	74.6%
excellent deal "excellent deal for under £20"	74.5%
quite great "came in time and the water quality this jug produces is actually quite great!"	74.5%
just perfect "but this one is just perfect!"	74.5%
beautiful design "it has a beautiful design and easily fits in the fridge"	74.5%
filter compartment "very nice design and includes a new thing at the base of the filter compartment to help hold it in place"	74.4%
door compartment "the product is good quality and stands easily in the door compartment of our fridge and is constantly in use for cold filtered water"	74.4%
clean and sturdy "very good jug easy to clean and sturdy"	74.4%
real happy "real happy"	74.4%
highly reccomend "highly reccomend"	74.4%
high quality "the plastics used are high quality and although the top lid doesn't have any kind of sealant you can still pour water even if the upper tank is full and nothing will come out an mix with the already filtered water"	74.4%
good condition "used it for over a month and its still in good condition"	74.4%
good beginning "good beginning for start to use less plastic"	74.3%
simple and easy "simple and easy to use"	74.2%
quality product "a quality product"	74.2%
looks stylish "brilliant value for money and looks stylish too got this for my dad as we know there are at least 70 particles of plastic per glass or bottled water and this is the only way to remove it"	74.2%
perfectly acceptable "perfectly acceptable product"	74.2%
easy thanks "filling the jug from the tap is easy thanks to the hinged lid and i like the fact that there's a cover to the spout although it does seem a bit fragile and i wonder how long it will last"	74.2%
great item "great item but big in a fridge door"	74.2%
saved loads "saved loads of money and it really does filter the water"	74.1%
perfect brita "the perfect brita filtered water still mucks up the jug does it?"	74.1%
definitely cheaper "definitely cheaper than i’ve seen elsewhere"	74.0%
fast and safe "everything came to me very well i like the product i'm still testing how it works but everything is fine super fast and safe"	74.0%
very efficiently "i am very happy to use this as it cleans my water and does that job very efficiently"	73.9%
best products "the best products"	73.8%
clean form "water has never been as good i live in an area of pure lime scale and having this turns my water into a pure clean form"	73.8%
hightly recommend "hightly recommend"	73.6%
going strong "have now had this product nearly 2 years and it's still going strong"	73.6%
warranty online "very easy to use and also register for 1 year warranty online"	73.6%
totally value "this is totally value for money and its so easy to carry as well"	73.5%
liked bottled water "i liked bottled water and was getting concerned about the amount of plastic bottles i was using!"	73.5%
excellent condition "i have been using mine for two years and it's still in excellent condition"	73.5%
great size "great size for the fridge allows you drink clean and cool water whenever"	73.4%
fantastic service "fantastic service will deal with them again"	73.3%
lasts a month "been in constant use each refill lasts a month and is very easy to use"	73.3%
particular version "this particular version is the best i have used"	73.3%
water taste good "makes tap water taste good"	73.2%
arrived well "arrived well on time thank you"	73.2%
quality and value "excellent quality and value for money"	73.2%
close together "as its tall it means some shelves are very close together to make room for it"	73.2%
good amount "very good at purifying tap water and jug lasts a good amount of time"	73.2%
other respects "the filter works well in other respects but worth investigating if other versions are better"	73.1%
hard water area "the filters are great as we live in a hard water area"	73.1%
well packed "well packed"	73.0%
tastes good "i change the filter every 2 months instead of 1 and the water still tastes good"	73.0%
lovely product "lovely product"	72.9%
tastes amazing "tastes amazing and it won't leave your kettle full of limescale"	72.9%
very refreshing "omg the water tastes so different very clear and very refreshing when ice cold"	72.7%
good brand "good brand"	72.5%
star rating "i see in the star rating above i'm supposed to say how easy it is to clean"	72.4%
great investment "other than that a great investment"	72.4%
great piece "great piece of kit"	72.4%
better water "this product perfectly helps me to drink better water!"	72.3%
quality piece "it is definitely high quality piece"	72.3%
looks easy "it looks easy to use and it’s working so good"	72.3%
lasts a week "in average one filter lasts a week for one person"	72.2%
with filters "good value with filters included"	72.1%
water everyday "i wish i had this earlier love it and saved my electric bill and drink plenty of water everyday now!"	72.0%
quite well "confirming for me that the jug extracts chlorine quite well it was very strong smelling prior"	71.8%
love drinking my brita "love the sleek design and love drinking my brita filtered water"	71.6%
much cleaner "water tastes so much cleaner now!"	71.3%
very speedy "excellent product with very speedy delivery arrived well before the stated delivery time is very easy to use and does exactly what it says in the description and the water tastes great would definitely recommend this product"	71.1%
very tasty "i had it before but paid double what i paid for this one plus 3 cardridges make jag free iteam : very tasty water after filtered "	71.1%
pleasantly satisfying "the taste of the water however can be a little bit off sometimes but overall a pleasantly satisfying product"	70.9%
clear water "nice clear water"	70.9%
used everyday "used everyday by the family and fits into the fridge well to cool down in the summer"	70.8%
worked brilliantly "the water filter has worked brilliantly"	70.7%
good service "i had a previous brita filter jug which was much more robust and gave good service for a long time"	70.6%
flavour improvement "provides a noticable flavour improvement to the water it filters"	70.4%
well provided "jug works really well provided you remember to change the filter cartridge"	70.1%
saved a fortune "i’ve saved a fortune using this compared to bottled water"	69.7%
quick search online "however a quick search online and i found a tutorial which made it so much easier"	69.6%
works great "works great and the indicator is handly"	69.5%
brita as always reliable "brita as always reliable"	69.4%
nice water tastes "looks nice water tastes nice"	69.4%
very neat and tidy "ive tried a few but this is great very neat and tidy in the kitchen arrived quickly no problems *****"	69.4%
speedy service "speedy service from good seller"	69.3%
exactly what i wanted "this product is exactly what i wanted"	69.3%
great filter system "very sturdy and strong great filter system"	69.2%
would recomend "10 10 would recomend"	69.0%
tastes great "everything now tastes great"	68.3%
great client service "great client service too"	68.2%
very strong "confirming for me that the jug extracts chlorine quite well it was very strong smelling prior"	67.9%
earlier love "i wish i had this earlier love it and saved my electric bill and drink plenty of water everyday now!"	67.2%
easy to use and useful "it is very easy to use and useful"	67.1%
improved the taste "so bought the water filter and it has improved the taste "	67.1%
quick delivery "quick delivery"	67.1%
very nice water "this is a very nice water jug and fits perfectly in my fridge door"	67.1%
design & great "i was really happy when my new one arrived it’s a much better design & great value"	66.9%
nice with the blue "looks nice with the blue lid"	66.8%
happy with purchase "so happy with purchase bought it previously for much more"	66.7%
guaranteed removal "guaranteed removal of all the nasties i wanted removed from my local water supply"	66.4%
very good item "very good item easy to use and provides very good clean water"	66.3%
pleased with my purchase "very very pleased with my purchase"	65.8%
exceptionally hard "we live in an exceptionally hard water area and tap water often smells and tastes of chlorine"	65.7%
some bottled water "my tap water did have a smell to it and a weird taste this has fixed it and the water does taste a lot better : i actually prefer it more than some bottled water that i used to buy"	65.5%
pleased with filter "very pleased with filter"	65.3%
water consumption "the water tastes fresh and i have increased my daily water consumption"	65.3%
very good value "very good value"	65.2%
pours excellently "great fits in fridge door pours excellently"	65.1%
easy to install "easy to install and use…filtered water is really clean and wouldn't appear a layer of limestone after heating"	65.0%
give up bottled water "it took a while to convince my wife to give up bottled water but now she prefers the test of filtered tap water over budget supermarket water"	64.8%
clean and dismantle "easy to clean and dismantle"	64.7%
wife and shes happy "present for my wife and shes happy"	64.7%
been amazing "bought this filter and the difference has been amazing!"	64.3%
easy to use and clean "there is no plastic or weird flavours easy to use and clean"	64.2%
cleaned the filter "i’ve definitely cleaned the filter though"	64.1%
foods and diffuser "i bought this brita for clean water which is gonna be put on my foods and diffuser"	64.1%
ease and usefulness "it combines quality with ease and usefulness of pouring and cleaning"	64.1%
filter great "tells u when you need to change filter great"	63.8%
lasts well pleased so "this is great slimline model easy to fill lasts well pleased so far"	63.6%
water taste great "easy to istall th4 filter watched a youtube video comes with 3 filters the water taste great now"	63.6%
assembly and easy to "easy to assembly and easy to use"	63.6%
job nice item "does the job nice item"	63.5%
and a good size "water taste so much better easy to use and a good size"	63.5%
absolutely zero "water taste much better and leave absolutely zero limescale in the kettle"	63.5%
very easy to "very easy to use and also register for 1 year warranty online"	63.4%
does the job well "this was a very good purchase well worth the money and does the job well"	63.3%
bottled water taste "this gives a bottled water taste very palletable"	63.2%
capacity and easy to fill "big capacity and easy to fill"	63.1%
easy to change "one filter lasts me about a month and super easy to change"	63.1%
just love it "just love it!"	63.1%
filter lasts "we are finding ourselves very well i must tell the truth i have not yet understood very well how long a filter lasts"	62.9%
extremely easy to "flavour is great i'm a huge fan of hydration and it's extremely easy to use"	62.8%
works nice as a "this works nice as a jug"	62.8%
does not disappoint "does not disappoint"	62.7%
fridge easy to "good fit in fridge easy to use"	62.7%
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Pros [238] of BRITA Aluna XL Water Filter Jug and Ca..	Strength
excellent product in both products "excellent product"	99.6%
very pleased in both products "very pleased"	97.6%
pleased with in both products "nice size pleased with jug"	94.5%
really good in both products "does the job and really good value for money"	93.1%
great filter in both products "and all in all a great filter jug"	91.7%
nice and fresh in both products "filtered water tastes nice and fresh"	90.9%
quite good in both products "quite good"	90.1%
clean water in both products "the brita aluna cool water filter jug and filter cartridge is a great way to provide you with cool clean water which has all the qualities of bottled water without the added expense or the inconvenient disposing of plastic water bottles which is not only inconvenient but bad for the environment"	89.4%
great tasting in both products "i have used these jugs for years one for cold water which i keep in a fridge and a jug we keep beside the kettle which provides me with great tasting tea which for me and my family who are all avid tea drinkers"	89.1%
fits nicely in both products "if you have used these before you know what you are getting they do make a difference to the taste and quality of the water you are drinking and fits nicely into the fridge only downside is the price of the cartridges"	75.0%
great value in both products "great value for money"	75.0%
good looking in both products "good looking and quite useful"	74.9%
very useful in both products "i have used this jug for a few months now and i have found it to be very useful it can store in the fudge door the water is clear and the taste is very good well worth the money"	74.9%
great purchase in both products "great purchase"	74.8%
good value in both products "good value fast shipping the only gripe is you have to take the hole lid to fill but not that difficult"	74.8%
works well in both products "it works well"	74.7%
looks nice in both products "it fits perfectly in my small fridge and being all white it looks nice on my kitchen counter too!"	74.6%
good price in both products "good product and good price"	74.6%
would recommend in both products "would recommend"	74.6%
very quick in both products "excellent product and a very quick delivery delivery"	74.5%
highly recommend in both products "highly recommend"	74.4%
great price in both products "great price and product"	74.0%
fits in fridge door in both products "nice size jug fits in fridge door"	73.9%
taste better in both products "great saves your kettle getting furred up with lime scale and makes water taste better"	73.5%
highly recommended in both products "highly recommended"	73.3%
water filter in both products "the filters are only supposed to last 1 month and in fact there is a very simple little meter on it which counts down the weeks so you know when the filter needs to be changed and again they're rather pricey but cheap ones do seem to be more readily available so you may want to factor in future costs when choosing a water filter"	73.3%
very handy in both products "it is shaped to fit in the door of the fridge which is very handy although it’s worth noting that it does still take up quite a bit of the space there"	72.1%
much better in both products "i was so surprised when i made a cuppa with filtered water it looked better no scum on top and tasted so much better don't know how long the filters last but i will be quite happy to replace it when the time comes"	71.7%
good quality in both products "good quality and good price"	71.1%
excellent value in both products "excellent value for money would recommend it"	70.5%
very happy in both products "very happy with this purchase"	70.0%
bottled water in both products "the brita aluna cool water filter jug and filter cartridge is a great way to provide you with cool clean water which has all the qualities of bottled water without the added expense or the inconvenient disposing of plastic water bottles which is not only inconvenient but bad for the environment"	70.0%
very convenient in both products "i also like how the lid has an electronic memo reminder which automatically notifies me to replace the filter cartridge which is so handy and very convenient"	67.2%
good product in both products "good product and good price"	66.4%
fits in the fridge in both products "it does what it needs to do it gives you tasty water and the jug fits in the fridge"	64.2%
fits perfectly in both products "it fits perfectly in my small fridge and being all white it looks nice on my kitchen counter too!"	64.0%
just great in both products "this is just great thank you"	63.3%
happy with in both products "so i'm happy with it but of course whatever was happening with my tap water supply seems to have been resolved and now i can drink tap water without the need to filter it actually that just reminds me yes this filter did remove the unpleasant taint my tap water had so i'd definitely say that's a win but now my tap water has gone back to being drinkable i will not bother using the jug"	62.6%
it's great in both products "it’s hard to re set the digital dial on top but other than that it’s great"	62.2%
brilliant product "bought this for my daughter as she lives in a hard water area it does it`s job really well no more lime scale in the kettle brilliant product"	99.4%
best results "i change my filter every two months for best results"	98.7%
works perfectly "works perfectly as described"	98.1%
great product "great product really good taste filter water"	97.5%
pleasant tasting water "unpleasant tap water filtered to fresh pleasant tasting water"	97.2%
best indicator "the best indicator if you are a black tea drinker as i sometimes am is to see when your tea starts becoming scummy then is the time to replace"	96.3%
perfect space "the lid has a perfect space for water to collect on top of it "	95.3%
best design "the brita's range is really expensive but i thought that this was quite a bargain and since it's a slim fit designed to fit in the door shelf of your fridge the best design"	94.0%
quite a bargain "the brita's range is really expensive but i thought that this was quite a bargain and since it's a slim fit designed to fit in the door shelf of your fridge the best design"	93.9%
works a treat "works a treat"	92.4%
highly chalky "live in a highly chalky area and our water type is hard"	91.0%
very good i love "it very good i love it"	90.3%
excellent filter "excellent filter jug"	90.2%
best tasting water "love this product as it’s hives the best tasting water"	90.0%
excellent water filter "excellent water filter jug"	89.6%
great easy to "great easy to use"	89.4%
perfect good "perfect good jug"	89.2%
great and definately "been working great and definately the best"	88.5%
produces is great "the filtered water that this produces is great—can’t fault that"	88.0%
finer mesh "the difference for this jug is the cartridge as this is a new filter maxtra+ filter cartridge which has a finer mesh which removes even the smallest of particles which can be found in tap water"	75.0%
build quality "not the best cheap build quality"	75.0%
tasted lovely "so a friend said to buy this and the water is so clean and soft and tasted lovely"	75.0%
significantly reduced "it was very easy to see limescale building up at the bottom of our kettle now this has significantly reduced"	75.0%
better value "pretty sure they've only made this to make the other products look like better value"	75.0%
subtle changes "as for the flavour of the water to me i can taste something it's hard to describe but i think that because apart from my morning coffee i don't drink squashes or pop or fizzy drinks so my palette is more sensitive to subtle changes which most people really just wouldn't even taste"	75.0%
fairly good "fairly good jug"	74.9%
more readily "the filters are only supposed to last 1 month and in fact there is a very simple little meter on it which counts down the weeks so you know when the filter needs to be changed and again they're rather pricey but cheap ones do seem to be more readily available so you may want to factor in future costs when choosing a water filter"	74.9%
noticeable difference "if you are not used to using such a jug you can expect to experience a noticeable difference in the taste of your water and that you use to make coffee but more especially tea"	74.9%
fast delivery "good price fast delivery"	74.9%
subtle improvements "of course that does not mean there are aren't subtle improvements but they are hard to discern"	74.9%
recycling collections "recycling collections only in certain high street stores"	74.8%
good stream "with the lid popped in place correctly it pours well with the little hygiene flap lifting under the pressure and allowing a good stream of water out of the jug"	74.8%
something similar "it's because amazonbasics do something similar and also they have their own pretty identical cartridges"	74.8%
fits together "it looks ok but have not worked out how it fits together yet"	74.8%
much cheaper "also if i was to be honest the fact that you can pick up generic filter pods for britas jugs much cheaper than the branded ones was also a factor"	74.7%
perfectly fine "its perfectly fine just the tray inside drops a bit with the weight of the water after a few fills just lift it out again and it fits perfectly"	74.7%
pure as possible "i’m aware of the impurities in tap water and as i tend to drink a lot of it i’d like to make it as pure as possible which this jug does"	74.7%
tasty water "it does what it needs to do it gives you tasty water and the jug fits in the fridge"	74.7%
well priced "this is a well priced and designed water jug with sleek lines that ensure it will sit within the doors of most fridges"	74.7%
pretty well "it is supplied with a single cartridge and the jug itself is pretty well made"	74.7%
looks fine "it all fits together fine looks fine and fits in a fridge door handy!"	74.6%
pretty quickly "nice idea but if i am constantly using the jug then the cartridge will lose potency pretty quickly"	74.6%
useful item "really useful item "	74.6%
significantly better "with maxtra+ the taste is significantly better and at least with a new cartridge there is no film at all"	74.6%
doing great "since then it's been doing great"	74.6%
very usable "if you want a simple and very usable water jug from brita then this is an excellent buy"	74.6%
looks great "this looks great and is durable"	74.6%
very good price "love all brita products and this was at a very good price"	74.5%
still useful "but a reminder is still useful"	74.5%
otherwise excellent "lid fitting is a bit stiff but otherwise excellent product"	74.5%
good decision "this was a good decision"	74.5%
fits in side of fridge "good product fits in side of fridge"	74.4%
your fridge "the brita's range is really expensive but i thought that this was quite a bargain and since it's a slim fit designed to fit in the door shelf of your fridge the best design"	74.4%
pretty good "it's a pretty good jug that i'm happy to use and which operates the same way as most other jugs"	74.4%
attracting flies "this water is not clean and sits on top attracting flies"	74.4%
extra maxtra filters "so i'm delighted that such a small financial outlay under a tenner plus extra maxtra filters has made such a big difference"	74.3%
requirement pleased "a replacement jug up to my requirement pleased"	74.3%
reflected to some extent "it’s also one of the cheaper jugs which is reflected to some extent in the quality of finish"	74.3%
very good well "i have used this jug for a few months now and i have found it to be very useful it can store in the fudge door the water is clear and the taste is very good well worth the money"	74.2%
peace of mind "peace of mind that you're drinking clear water"	74.2%
older jug perfectly "replaced older jug perfectly"	74.2%
water filters "britta water filters are fantastic"	74.1%
simple and great "simple and great"	74.0%
sure it is fine "when i get to sweden will let you know but sure it is fine"	73.9%
quite useful "good looking and quite useful"	73.9%
been resolved "so i'm happy with it but of course whatever was happening with my tap water supply seems to have been resolved and now i can drink tap water without the need to filter it actually that just reminds me yes this filter did remove the unpleasant taint my tap water had so i'd definitely say that's a win but now my tap water has gone back to being drinkable i will not bother using the jug"	73.9%
delicious water "delicious water :"	73.8%
solid brand "a solid brand with a recognised reputation that i can only recommend whole heartedly"	73.8%
person alive "there can not be a person alive who isn’t ashamed at the amount of plastic water bottles we have have discarded into our seas or into land fill this jug can help to replace at least some of them"	73.8%
fits my fridge "lovely jug that fits my fridge well"	73.8%
holds a full "this is a larger design of these jugs as it holds a full 2"	73.8%
awesome product "awesome product"	73.8%
works very well "works very well"	73.6%
sized fridge "i don't have a full sized fridge in my flat but this is just right for me"	73.6%
recognised reputation "a solid brand with a recognised reputation that i can only recommend whole heartedly"	73.6%
pure and clean "the difference in the taste and even the look of the water is pure and clean without any horrible aftertaste"	73.5%
fitting the cartridges "washing the jug and fitting the cartridges is easy but do make sure they click in place before use"	73.5%
holds more water "i really love aluna cool water filter jug i have owned a brita filter jug for years and needed to replace it this one is lighter than my old one holds more water"	73.5%
higher quality "it filters great and i noticed the difference in the taste of my tap water straight away however i wish i'd paid a bit extra and got a higher one up the range and this feels a little brittle and creeky whereas higher models are easier to put the water in and do feel higher quality"	73.4%
constantly filling "because i do drink a lot of water i seemed to be constantly filling it but i now fill it and as soon as the water has passed through the filter i decant it into a much larger water jug and do that until the larger jug is filled with filtered water"	73.2%
most maxtra "the new “plus” filter fits our older maxtra jug perfectly but i think that most maxtra+ jugs will only work with these new style filters"	73.2%
even better "once chilled it is even better"	73.2%
more secure "good value for money wish the lid fitted more secure"	73.0%
working well "that is a big positive so far the meter which informs you when it's time to change the filter is working well"	73.0%
works good "works good"	73.0%
sharp edge "also the handle is awkward with a sharp edge at the top so that when it is full of water that comes into your finger as you lift it up"	72.7%
design and very fast "good size and design and very fast"	72.6%
cartridge is situated "4l filtered water in the bottom of the jug which is below where the cartridge is situated"	72.6%
myself and with guests "great for refreshing fridge cooled water easy to use and perfect for use by myself and with guests"	72.5%
maxtra + cartridges "we have used the older brita maxtra filter system for quite a while and have been very pleased with the performance of the cartridges – this brita aluna jug uses the newer brita maxtra+ cartridges that supposedly offer even better results"	72.5%
clean looking "stays clean looking after months of use"	72.5%
being good "it is difficult to tell much difference in the taste of the water between the old and new filters and the limescale performance seems about the same – that being good"	72.3%
significantly cheaper "whilst it is expensive to buy the filters it is still significantly cheaper than buying bottled water"	72.2%
recommend this "would recommend this jug to anyone who wants a change to hard water"	72.2%
with a new cartridge "with maxtra+ the taste is significantly better and at least with a new cartridge there is no film at all"	71.8%
just as good "tastes just as good as volvic"	71.7%
useful addition "the is a useful addition"	71.4%
maxtra + filters "all in all this jug is attractive but the style model is much nicer it fits in the fridge door if you want cold water and the new maxtra+ filters give lovely tasteless water"	71.1%
taste sensation "i had coffee the following morning and or too was a taste sensation"	71.1%
style filters "the new “plus” filter fits our older maxtra jug perfectly but i think that most maxtra+ jugs will only work with these new style filters"	71.0%
from your guests "wow my first and last brita product the top comes off this and the water goes everywhere the whole product is an embarrassment something you have to hide from your guests"	71.0%
best support "and the best support from a well known company"	71.0%
five seconds "the jug insert filter and lid are all easy to assemble and the led memo is easily activated by holding the start button down for five seconds"	70.8%
have no problem "at 76 and arthritic hands i have no problem with the lid as others have said just place it on top then give an extra push down and it fits perfectly holding the unfiltered water back"	70.7%
health and better "love it kids drinking more water and buying less bottled better health and better for the environment!"	70.6%
clean crannies "the newer design of lid which you have to completely take off to fill means there should be less hard water encrustation in impossible to clean crannies"	69.4%
fits neatly "does the job as expected and fits neatly in the fridge door"	69.3%
practical present "practical present"	68.7%
well known "and the best support from a well known company"	68.2%
works fine "the filter works fine "	67.9%
water encrustation "the newer design of lid which you have to completely take off to fill means there should be less hard water encrustation in impossible to clean crannies"	67.8%
water jugs "i love these water jugs"	67.8%
nice product "nice product"	67.5%
coffee drinkers "5l of water which is perfect for this family of tea and coffee drinkers"	66.9%
fresh water "fresh water all round"	66.5%
looked better "i was so surprised when i made a cuppa with filtered water it looked better no scum on top and tasted so much better don't know how long the filters last but i will be quite happy to replace it when the time comes"	66.3%
clean and soft "so a friend said to buy this and the water is so clean and soft and tasted lovely"	65.6%
aluna water "this brita aluna water jug is attractive and the water it produces is totally odourless and tasteless"	65.3%
noticed an improvement "from the first cup of tea we have noticed an improvement on the taste"	65.3%
good & reminds "when pouring lids comes off upside is the counter is good & reminds you to change the filter"	64.9%
fizzy drinks "as for the flavour of the water to me i can taste something it's hard to describe but i think that because apart from my morning coffee i don't drink squashes or pop or fizzy drinks so my palette is more sensitive to subtle changes which most people really just wouldn't even taste"	64.9%
clear and refreshing "beautifully clear and refreshing"	64.8%
genuine filter "this even comes with a genuine filter"	64.8%
always good "brita products are always good"	64.7%
happy to recommend "happy to recommend"	64.6%
love my filter "love my filter!"	64.6%
does the job very well "a good size and does the job very well"	64.5%
main reason "the one main reason i do love is about using this filtered water when using it in my kettle as i have noticed it has extended the life of my kettles as no longer there is no limescale which can destroy the inside of the kettle"	64.4%
improved with each "the jug lid is difficult to replace and pop back into place but this has improved with each use"	64.4%
water quality "they improve water quality and the jug can be refilled often as like"	64.0%
fits without "the filter fits without any bother unlike the last one i purchased"	63.9%
made by aqua "i`ve boought another jug made by aqua"	63.7%
plain maxtra "this jug uses maxtra+ filters and i have already stocked up on the plain maxtra filters"	63.7%
pleased with the purchase "pleased with the purchase"	63.4%
nice solid construction "as a filter jug it works and it has a nice solid construction"	63.3%
really noticeable "the taste difference is really noticeable"	63.3%
last longer "if i hardly use it then it will clearly last longer"	63.2%
worth the money "i have used this jug for a few months now and i have found it to be very useful it can store in the fudge door the water is clear and the taste is very good well worth the money"	63.2%
maxtra plus "the maxtra plus filter seems to be slightly better than the original"	63.1%
it's secure "i would also recommend that once you put the lid back on go ahead and give it a firm push down all around just so that it's secure and no leaking happens when you pour"	62.8%
easy to use and helpful "overall it's very easy to use and helpful"	62.8%
fridge door panel "but it fits in fridge door panel so chilled"	62.8%
super happy "i'm super happy"	62.7%
wife likes "wife likes it"	62.6%
really vital "if you are new to the benefits of filtered water this is a good value and effective jug but think if this new cartridge is really vital before buying"	62.6%
much larger water "because i do drink a lot of water i seemed to be constantly filling it but i now fill it and as soon as the water has passed through the filter i decant it into a much larger water jug and do that until the larger jug is filled with filtered water"	62.4%
build up instantly "no more lime scale build up instantly after cleaning anymore and now white foam on the top of water and squash drink"	62.4%
that this jug is fine "to be honest i feel that this jug is fine and it is the filter which really does the job"	62.2%
nice and easy "it's nice and easy use"	62.1%
clean tasting water "really easy to use jug and gives nice clean tasting water"	62.0%
pleased with product "very pleased with product"	61.9%
single cartridge "it is supplied with a single cartridge and the jug itself is pretty well made"	61.8%
totally worth "of all the brita jugs this one has a very manual opening but again it's totally worth it for the price"	61.6%
fits in my fridge door "jug works well and fits in my fridge door however the lid to the jug doesn’t sit flush so falls of when looting water into a glass"	61.6%
very well and "it's actually act very well and i hope it can keep me stay health"	61.4%
love this product "love this product as it’s hives the best tasting water"	61.3%
better and easier "makes tap water taste better and easier to drink"	61.3%
brita filter is superb "this brita filter is superb"	61.3%
water tastes lovely "we use it constantly and the water tastes lovely"	61.2%
mother she loved "bought it for mother she loved it"	61.2%
warm water "after rinsing this item in warm water on arrival"	61.2%
really easy to use "really easy to use jug and gives nice clean tasting water"	61.2%
fits in the fridge door "all in all this jug is attractive but the style model is much nicer it fits in the fridge door if you want cold water and the new maxtra+ filters give lovely tasteless water"	61.1%
work really well "the maxtra+ filter cartridges work really well and are easy to fit if a little pricey compared to those for other brands of jug "	61.1%
improved in taste "i haven't noticed tea or other beverages to have improved in taste as the description for the filter jug say but i appreciate the filtered water"	61.0%
pleased with this "very pleased with this jug bought to replace one that i dropped"	61.0%
price is good "the price is good and the volume is appropriate"	60.9%
really does the "to be honest i feel that this jug is fine and it is the filter which really does the job"	60.7%
fits in the door "i bought it to put in the fridge and it fits in the door well"	60.5%
very pure and clean "it takes all those unwanting elements out from the water making it very pure and clean"	60.4%
buying bottled water "i think these are good value compared to buying bottled water"	60.1%
significant development "the advent of the maxtra cartridge has been a significant development they just about get to 4 weeks duration although i still need to use some vinegar to de scale some minor residue in my kettle by that time"	60.0%
definitely recommend "definitely recommend!"	59.9%
great water tastes "great water tastes great"	59.9%
good tasting water "they give good tasting water and a good size for keeping in the fridge"	59.9%
lovely and cold "very good keeps water lovely and cold"	59.7%
done the job perfectly "i only drink filtered water and was after a new jug to keep in the fridge and this has done the job perfectly"	59.5%
best value brita "best value brita on the market"	59.5%
love about this "what’s not to love about this!"	59.3%
arrived in good time "it does what we expected and arrived in good time"	58.5%
maximum amount "the jug can only filter 1litre of water at a time as this is the maximum amount that the filter holder section holds"	58.1%
brita underneath "look up cost cutting in the dictionary and you will see brita underneath"	57.6%
perfect algies "i guarantee you if you leave it on the sun you will have perfect algies growing there along with mould and e coli bacreries and who knows what else"	57.3%
fine for what it "this is fine for what it is"	56.9%
clean the filter before "clean the filter before use and let the water run through a couple of times before use and then otherwise change either when the indicator says so or as recommended on the filter packaging"	56.7%
filter jug it works "as a filter jug it works and it has a nice solid construction"	56.5%
deals can be founds often "filters cost about 4 pounds each but deals can be founds often"	56.2%
britas jugs "also if i was to be honest the fact that you can pick up generic filter pods for britas jugs much cheaper than the branded ones was also a factor"	56.1%
barge pole "after buying this jug we filter our tap water which was cloudy and chalky and wouldn't touch it with a barge pole!"	56.1%
descaler kettles "we are in a hard water area and a filter jug saves me in descaler kettles and pans as well as buying water"	56.1%
pouring lids "when pouring lids comes off upside is the counter is good & reminds you to change the filter"	56.1%
coli bacreries "i guarantee you if you leave it on the sun you will have perfect algies growing there along with mould and e coli bacreries and who knows what else"	56.1%
britta jugs "this is extraordinary after having dozens of britta jugs for dozen years and never having any problems with this one the cap doesn’t fit the jug properly and if i could be bothered i would’ve returned it"	56.1%
greater tasting water "just the job tucks away in the fridge greater tasting water"	56.0%
capacity perfect "big capacity perfect for family"	56.0%
from bottled water "drinking water would always have to be from bottled water"	55.7%
hoped for the best "i hoped for the best"	55.7%
aluna jug from brita "this aluna jug from brita is a reasonable option if you need a smallish model to fit in your fridge door – but as the long term cost will be for cartridges i would recommend spending a bit more initially on a better designed jug that is easier to use"	55.6%
better ' types "the filter that came with it is one of the new ‘better’ types was and still is very slow filtering"	55.5%
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