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Need a Water Softener? 7 Signs of Hardness Minerals in Your Water
| You may need a water softener if you notice the following signs on your tub, or dishes, or appliances: | | - Soap scum (ring) around your tub
- Using a lot of soap for bathing, dishwashing and soap not lathering
- Using more shampoo than normal
- Stain on clothing after laundering
- Spotting of glasses, dishes and flatware
- Scaling of pipes, faucets, and bath fixtures reducing boiler performance
- Tap water flowing slowly out of the faucet due to scale build-up in pipes
| These are signs are due to hardness and you may need a water softener. Hardness in drinking water is the result of calcium and magnesium minerals. If any of these minerals is present at a substantial concentration, the water is considered hard which could make it difficult (hard) for soap suds. So, using an ion exchange softening system to soften your water offers economic benefits to homes and businesses: |
- It will prevent scaling and prolong the useful life of appliances
- It will reduce maintenance costs on restaurant appliances which translate to savings and more profits
- It will also save home owners maintenance costs on home appliances. It will prevent clogging and extend the useful life of boilers. It will also cut down on expenses on detergents—a savings tip for households.
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WaterBoss Water Softener - 36,400 Grain Capacity, Model# 900 | If you are bothered by the sticky, gummy ring around your tub and the white scale deposit in your coffee maker or cooking pots, you will need a water softener to restore the quality of your drinking water. You can test your water for hardness with a home test kit. Affordable hardness test kits are available on Amazon. Amazon UK, and Amazon France also has a list of affordable hardness test kits. The higher the hardness value, 120 grains or more, the harder your water is. Once you determine how much hardness is in your water, it’s time to invest in water softener. | |
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