What is Ion Drops?
Ion Drops — spelled IonDrops — is a filtered high-pressure shower head sold direct at getiondrops.com. Here is exactly what it is, what is inside it, and who makes it.
Last updated September 2026Written by the IonDrops product team 4.8/5 rated
The product in one paragraph
Ion Drops replaces your existing shower head. Inside it sits a replaceable three-stage cartridge that water passes through before it reaches you, and a nozzle plate with tighter openings than a standard head. The cartridge captures grit, sand and rust flecks and reduces the chlorine smell noticeable in hot steam; the nozzle plate makes the spray feel firmer while pushing less water through. It fits standard 1/2-inch shower arms and installs by hand in about 60 seconds.
What is in the box
- One Ion Drops shower head with its first cartridge fitted
- Rubber sealing washer
- Teflon tape for the shower arm thread
- Quick-start card
Who makes Ion Drops
Ion Drops is manufactured for the IonDrops team and sold only through this store. That is why there is no Costco, Amazon or Home Depot listing — see where to buy Ion Drops. Support, cartridges and the 90-day guarantee are handled by us at support@getiondrops.com.
How it differs from other options
| Option | What it treats | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ion Drops shower head | One shower: sediment, chlorine smell, spray pressure | $29.99 and up, plus $14.99 cartridge 2-packs |
| Inline shower filter | One shower, but you keep your old head and add a canister | Higher up front, bulkier install |
| Whole-home softener | Every tap; removes hardness minerals | Hundreds to thousands, plus installation |
A fuller comparison is on IonDrops vs the alternatives.
What Ion Drops is not
- Not a water softener — hardness minerals remain in the water
- Not a drinking-water filter
- Not a medical device, and it treats no condition
- Not a subscription — you buy the head once and cartridges when you need them
Who Ion Drops is for
- Households on municipal water where chlorine is noticeable in hot steam.
- Homes with older pipework that sheds rust or sediment.
- Hard-water areas dealing with soap film, dull hair and scale on nozzles.
- Flats and top-floor bathrooms where the spray feels weak.
- Renters who cannot change plumbing but can change a shower head.
How much Ion Drops costs
One head is $29.99 plus $4.99 shipping. Bundles ship free worldwide: $55.90 for two, $59.97 for three ($19.99 each) and $69.96 for four ($17.49 each). Replacement cartridge 2-packs are $14.99 and last about eight weeks in a single daily-use shower, which puts the running cost at a few dollars a month. The full breakdown is on the Ion Drops price page.
Spelling and name confusion
You will see this product written as Ion Drops, IonDrops, Iondrops and Ion Drop. They all refer to the same filtered high-pressure shower head sold here. It is not a liquid, a supplement or a mineral additive — if you were searching for drops to add to water, that is a different category of product.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Ion Drops shower head?
Ion Drops (written IonDrops) is a filtered high-pressure shower head. It contains a replaceable three-stage cartridge that captures sediment and reduces chlorine smell, and a narrowed nozzle plate that makes the spray feel stronger while using less water. It screws onto a standard 1/2-inch shower arm in about a minute.
What are Ion Drops?
The name refers to the shower head, not a liquid or supplement. If you searched for drops you add to water, that is a different type of product entirely — Ion Drops is a hardware shower filter.
Who makes Ion Drops?
Ion Drops is made for and sold by the IonDrops team, direct from getiondrops.com. There is no retail distributor; support, filters and refunds all come from us.
Is IonDrops the same as Ion Drops?
Yes, they are the same product. IonDrops is the official one-word spelling; the two-word form is simply how many people type it.
What is the difference between Ion Drops and a water softener?
A softener treats every tap in the house and removes hardness minerals, usually costing hundreds to thousands to install. Ion Drops treats one shower, filters sediment and chlorine smell, and costs a fraction of that — but it does not soften water.
Questions before you order? Read our shipping times, returns process and 90-day guarantee, or contact our team.