FAQ
Find answers to your questions about Rainley's high-quality shower products. The MicronFlo filter cartridge lasts up to 10,000 gallons under EPA-defined moderate contaminant conditions. But water is not the same everywhere, and the differences directly affect how long a cartridge lasts.
If your home is on municipal water i.e. your water has been treated by your local utility, but that treatment varies by city or town. Much of that variation comes down to geography where a utility's water originates (surface reservoirs versus underground aquifers), the mineral composition of the local soil and bedrock, and the distance water travels from source to treatment plant all shape how it's treated and what's in it. Some utilities use chlorine for disinfection, others use chloramine, which holds up better over distribution distances. Municipal water also carries different levels of hardness (calcium & magnesium) depending on the source your utility draws from, and different levels of sediment and total dissolved solids (TDS).
If your home is on well water, your water has not gone through municipal treatment at all. Well water often carries higher sediment, higher mineral content, and in some regions, additional issues such as iron or sulfur (hydrogen sulfide), which causes a rotten egg odor, often also tied to the local geology the well draws from. Well water can place a heavier load on your filter cartridge than municipal water does.
Because of these differences between municipal and well water, hard and soft water, and chlorine and chloramine treatment, a household in California, a household in Texas, and a household in Florida can each exhaust the same cartridge at a different rate, even using the exact same number of gallons. Household size and shower habits add another layer of variation on top of that.
ORDERS & SHIPPING
ORDERS & SHIPPING
Where do you ship?
Where do you ship?
We currently ship to customers in the United States. Sign up for our email to be the first to know of other expansions!
When will my order ship?
When will my order ship?
Orders typically ship within 1-2 business days, and delivery typically takes 5 to 7 business days. We'll email you a tracking number as soon as your order is on its way.
How much does shipping cost?
How much does shipping cost?
Shipping is free on all orders within the continental US. Expedited shipping, and delivery to Alaska and Hawaii, are available at checkout for an added cost.
How can I cancel or change my order?
How can I cancel or change my order?
Once your order is placed and processed, we're unable to edit the items in your order or fully cancel your order as we strive to fulfill orders as quickly as possible.
If you have any questions, please email our support team at help@rainley.com. While we cannot guarantee any changes or cancellations, we will do our best to help!
My package was marked as delivered, but it never arrived?
My package was marked as delivered, but it never arrived?
Sorry about that! Check around your door, mailroom and with neighbors, since carriers sometimes mark packages delivered a little early. If it still hasn't turned up, email us at help@rainley.com with your order number and we'll help.
What is your return policy?
What is your return policy?
You can return unused items in their sealed original packaging within 30 days of delivery. We'll send you a prepaid return label, and there's no restocking fee. Opened, installed or used filters and cartridges can't be returned.
Refunds go to your original payment method within 10 business days. To start a return, email help@rainley.com.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
How do subscriptions work?
How do subscriptions work?
Once you know how fast your household uses a cartridge, you can subscribe and choose your own delivery interval: every 2, 3, 4 or 5 months. Subscribers get our best pricing and early access to new products.
How do I change, skip or cancel my subscription?
How do I change, skip or cancel my subscription?
Log into your account and click "Manage Subscriptions" under Account Details. From there you can skip a delivery, change your delivery frequency, pause, update your shipping address or payment details, or cancel.
If you have any questions, email us at help@rainley.com.
PRODUCTS & SCIENCE
Does Bossa soften hard water?
Does Bossa soften hard water?
Bossa is built for hard-water homes, but it isn't a water softener. It doesn't remove the dissolved minerals (calcium and magnesium) that make water hard, so it won't prevent limescale on fixtures.
What it does reduce is chlorine, chloramines, heavy metals, iron, rust and sediment, the contaminants most commonly associated with dry skin, frizz and color fade in hard-water homes. For truly soft water, you need a whole-house water softener.
What does Bossa remove, and what doesn't it?
What does Bossa remove, and what doesn't it?
Bossa reduces chlorine, chloramines, heavy metals, iron, rust, sediment, pipe scale, microplastics larger than 5 microns, and hydrogen sulfide.
It does not remove nitrates, arsenic, fluoride, bacteria or other biological contaminants, or dissolved minerals, and it doesn't change your home's incoming water pressure. If your well water has known nitrate or arsenic contamination, consult a certified water treatment specialist.
Why is the MicronFlo cartridge transparent?
Why is the MicronFlo cartridge transparent?
Most shower filter brands tell you to replace your cartridge every 90 days, or ship you a new one on a fixed schedule. Their cartridges are opaque, so a date on the calendar is the only guidance they can offer.
But two homes can run the same number of gallons through a cartridge and wear it out at very different rates, depending on their water source, hardness, treatment and household size. So we made MicronFlo transparent. As the pleats capture sediment, rust and other particles, they change from white to amber, brown or grey depending on your water, and in some homes the change is only slight. You can see what your water leaves behind and decide for yourself when it's time for a new one.
Replace by evidence. Not schedule.
How often should I replace my MicronFlo filter cartridge?
How often should I replace my MicronFlo filter cartridge?
There's no fixed schedule. MicronFlo is rated for up to 10,000 gallons under EPA-defined moderate contaminant conditions, but that's an upper limit, not a countdown. Your water and household size set the real number. Open the housing and look at the cartridge: its white pleats change to amber, brown or grey as they capture particles, and in some homes the change is only slight. Other signs it's time: the chlorine smell comes back, your skin and hair feel less soft, or the flow slows.
Does Bossa work with well water?
Does Bossa work with well water?
Yes. Bossa and MicronFlo are designed for both municipal and private well water. Well water often carries more sediment, iron or sulfur, which puts a heavier load on the cartridge, so it may need replacing sooner. The transparent cartridge shows you when.
Will my water pressure be affected by using the MicronFlo filter?
Will my water pressure be affected by using the MicronFlo filter?
Most customers notice no difference. Bossa flows at about 2 gallons per minute (7.57 L/min). If the flow slows over time, the cartridge has likely captured a lot of sediment, and it's a good moment to take a look. Bossa doesn't change your home's incoming water pressure, which is set by your utility or well system.
Are Rainley products compatible with most shower setups?
Are Rainley products compatible with most shower setups?
Yes. Bossa fits standard ½" IPS shower arms in the US and works with fixed and handheld showerheads. The MicronFlo cartridge also fits most inline shower filter housings on the market.
How do I install Bossa?
How do I install Bossa?
Bossa installs between your shower arm and showerhead in under 2 minutes, with no tools. Watch our step-by-step installation videos.
What if I rent my home? Can I still use Rainley products?
What if I rent my home? Can I still use Rainley products?
Definitely! Rainley products are renter-friendly and require no permanent modifications to your shower setup. They’re easy to install and uninstall, making them perfect for apartments or rented spaces.
Are Rainley products BPA-free?
Are Rainley products BPA-free?
Yes, Bossa and MicronFlo both feature BPA-free casing.
BPA (Bisphenol A) is a chemical commonly used in the production of plastics. Studies have shown that BPA can sometimes leach into water, particularly with heat exposure, and prolonged exposure to BPA may have potential health risks, including hormone disruption.
By choosing BPA-free materials, we ensure that Rainley products provide a safer shower experience that aligns with our commitment to your health and well-being.
Do I need a TDS meter to test my filter?
Do I need a TDS meter to test my filter?
No. A TDS meter measures total dissolved solids: the minerals and salts dissolved in your water. Shower filters like Bossa are built to reduce chlorine, chloramines, heavy metals and sediment, not dissolved minerals, so the reading before and after the filter will look about the same even when the filter is working well.
Better ways to understand your water:
- On city water: look up your utility's annual water quality report (the Consumer Confidence Report), usually on its website.
- On well water: a certified lab test tells you what's actually in it.
- To check chlorine: inexpensive chlorine test strips, used before and after the filter, show whether it's being reduced.
- Every day: your MicronFlo cartridge shows you what your water leaves behind each time you open the housing.