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The simple definition of water hardness is how much mineral content is present. This includes limestone, chalk and gypsum which are primarily composed of calcium and magnesium carbonates, bicarbonates, and sulfates.
Quite simply, to improve the quality. When you use a water softener the minerals that make the water “hard” are removed to eliminate smells, film, or scaling. Higher levels of minerals like iron and lime can cause problems like dry skin, dingy laundry, spotty dishes, sink stains, and decreased appliance life. With our treatment process, you can get bottled water-level quality – and healthy water is better water.
Soft water begins with reverse osmosis, which removes the chemicals and chlorine that are often added to water. Soft water is healthier for your skin and for consumption than hard water. Because soft water can penetrate the hair follicle more fully, it generally helps hair look shinier, softer, and less damaged. It also does not contribute to the formation of kidney stones, which have a greater likelihood when drinking hard water.
You can easily tell if you have hard water if there are soap scum stains or water spots on your tubs, sinks, laundry, or dishes. Also, if you feel a film on your hands after washing them – which is causes by the soap reacting with the hard water to form soap scum. It also causes scale buildup in fixtures, pipes, and hot water heaters resulting in lower water pressure.
It’s important to know what chemicals and minerals are in your drinking water, and to know if the water your drinking is “hard”. One of the easiest ways to test for hard water is with a clear, clean, empty bottle with a cap, along with pure liquid soap and water from your tap. Fill the bottle one-third full, add a few drops of pure liquid soap and shake vigorously for a few seconds. If there is a distinct lack of fluffy bubbles and the water appears cloudy and/or milky, your water is hard. Soft water would have lots of bubbles, and the resting water at the bottom of the bottle would be clear.
