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The Many Benefits of Having a Water Softener – Get Rid of Iron and Other Minerals

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Have you checked the chemical levels in your water lately? Chemicals and minerals get into the water supply, and without the proper equipment, your water could be doing more harm than good. The recommended level of iron in water is 0.3mg/L. Between iron and other minerals, you may have issues with household appliances like your […]

How Hard Water Affects Plants

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Plants at home are one of the great joys of having your own space. Whether you’re an avid gardener or just a fan of greenery, nothing lifts the spirits like an enthusiastically growing plant. Window boxes, flower beds, home gardens, and potted house plants are all just as enjoyable to keep. They bloom best when […]

Careful! Hard Water Can Cause Unpleasant Skin Issues

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Living with hard water is tough on your skin. Hard water is when the water is chocked full of minerals that cause your skin to dry out and clog your pores. Bathing and washing in hard water for an extended period of time can have long-term effects on both your skin and your hair quality. […]

6 Common Myths about Water Softeners Debunked

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Water softeners are essential in softening hard water, which has adverse effects not only on our health but also on food and drinks, skin, and appliances. However, some people hold unfounded ideas about water softeners. Most of them are far from the truth. As a homeowner, you do not have to refrain anymore from using […]

Hard Water: 5 Signs to Look For

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Hard water is common in American households. In fact, one study found that approximately 9 out of every 10 houses (90%) are affected by it. What Is Hard Water? It is basically water that has a high volume of dissolved minerals, especially calcium, iron, and magnesium. The jury is still out as to whether it contributes […]

How to Take Care of a Water Softener After Installation

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If your home taps run hard water, installing a water softener is the most practical way to solve all potential hard water problems. Maybe your home came with a water softener, maybe you recently installed one or are planning to install one soon. But the one question every household with a water softener should ask […]

Hard Water and Your Appliances

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People often say that hard water is bad for you, and that’s true. It exacerbates skin conditions and leaves soap on your clothes when you wash them. What they often don’t explain is it is indirectly bad for you by being bad for your appliances. After all, your hot water heater is critical for washing […]

4 Reasons to Rent a Water Softener

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When most people think of water softening, they think of it as a permanent installation. After all, it’s a large appliance usually installed in-line with the water supply right next to other permanent large appliances. Water softening is usually permanent, but it doesn’t have to be. There are some very useful situations where the choice […]

Things to Consider When Choosing a Home Water Filter

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Buying a new home is an exciting experience, one that most people only go through a few times in a long life of happy homeownership. Of course, choosing the right home is a complicated decision, one that involves almost too many factors to count. On top of looking for a home that is near where […]