If you are going to make an investment in a product, you should know exactly what is in it for you.
That is why it is important to understand the benefits of a water softener and having soft water.
A water softener is a great addition to any home for many reasons. They are particularly useful in areas where water hardness is particularly high.
Hard water contains magnesium and calcium ions that make it very difficult to create an effective lather with soap and other cleaning products, which affects the whole cleaning process, whether you are having a shower, washing the car, or doing the laundry and dishes. As soft water is treated to remove these impurities, it is far more effective when used for washing. Often you can achieve the same level of soil removal in soft water by using lower water temperatures and a reduced amount of detergent than washing with hard water. You will require less cleaning agents to perform a good wash.
Hard water can wreak havoc on your water heating system due to scum and scale deposits that could lead to blockages and cause damage to your boiler. Scale essentially acts as an added layer of insulation, that prohibits the transfer of heat into the water. These deposits are known to drastically reduce the efficiency of your boiler – sometimes as much as 50%. Even a small deposit could be enough to cause heat efficiency loss of up to 12%. Gradually, having soft water running through your system will dissolve away scale, remedying the problem completely.
Soft water will do wonders for skin care. Hard water can exacerbate eczema and other dry skin conditions due to the excessive amount of soap and cleaning products needed to create an effective lather for a thorough clean. Hard water also leads to the occurrence of soap scum – a result from the reaction between the soap and the minerals. Soap scum is another potential irritant both when it comes in direct contact with a skin condition or when small particles are left on clothing washed in hard water.
As mentioned, hard water can cause blockages in your plumbing through the deposition of limescale. Soft water by comparison can provide a long-term remedy to these kinds of deposits. If a water softener is added retrospectively to a property, then gradually the softer water will dissolve limescale scale deposits and remove the problem entirely.
Usually, as a result of washing with hard water, clothes become dull and weathered, whites turn to grey and colors will fade. Similarly, dishes and glassware will also lose their sparkle. Conversely soft water maintains the appearance of clothing and kitchen ware. It’s all thanks to soft water’s ability to mix effectively with soap and detergents to provide a greater clean.
For car enthusiasts, one of the worst offences of hard water, is the chalky residue it can leave on your car after washing. Damaging the paintwork of the vehicle and generally reducing the visual impact. As soft water does not carry any of the impurities, it is the solution for washing your car.
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