When living with or using a communal or public water supply, there is little that you can do to affect the overall quality of the water. It can come in hard, it can come into your home with strange smells and so on. Though the water has been cleaned and is safe to use, it […]
Water softeners are amazing devices that remove harsh minerals from water, including calcium and magnesium. These devices make the water from your drains better for your skin and clothes. Water softeners even help improve the taste of tap water; however, your water softener needs to work correctly for your household to receive all the benefits. […]
Many people believe that if they have city water, there’s no need for a water softener. However, this isn’t the case, and city water is often hard, meaning it contains excess minerals. It’s a myth that city water is soft and well water is hard. Because city water comes from sources like lakes and rivers […]
Hard water is defined as water that has abnormally high levels of minerals like calcium and magnesium. While there are no health or safety issues associated with hard water, many homeowners opt to install a water softener to reduce the mineral levels before using or drinking the water. Water softeners work by removing calcium and […]
Water softeners are kind of a blessing and a curse. On one hand, they really improve the quality of the water used for everything in your home, from showers and laundry to cooking and cleaning the dishes. But on the other hand, once you get used to this luxury, it can be hard to live […]