If you have hard water in your tap, it means your water supply picks up minerals like limestone, magnesium, and calcium from the ground. None of these are harmful; in fact, a certain amount is even healthy. However, there are several reasons why they aren’t desirable for drinking and bathing. To avoid these, get a water softener to neutralize minerals before they pass through your home’s plumbing system. 

5 Ways Water Softeners Benefit Homes 

1. Better-Tasting Water

The most basic reason to get a softener is to improve the flavor of your drinking water. Many people dislike the taste of ground minerals in their water. Though these minerals are healthy, almost everyone gets a sufficient amount of them from other sources. A softener removes them, leaving water tasting crisp and fresh.

2. Less Grime on Dishes

The scummy residue sometimes visible on plates and glasses comes from hard water minerals. This residue makes it appear as if the dishes aren’t clean, even when you scour them with a brush or run them through multiple cycles in the dishwasher. Improve their appearance by installing a water softener.

3. More Efficient Laundry Machines

Minerals block the effectiveness of laundry detergent, requiring more soap to get clothes clean. This wastes both money and time, and it also wears garments out faster. When you switch to a softener, be sure to reduce the amount of soap you use; otherwise excess suds may cause the machine to overflow.

4. Improved Personal Appearance

Along with clothes and dishes, minerals can also stick to people. This won’t cause any adverse health effects, but it does dull hair and skin. You’ll have to use more soap and shampoo, and you’ll also have to scrub your tub for longer to make it look pristine.

5. Less Wear on Plumbing

The biggest financial impact of hard water is on the plumbing system; mineral deposits can build up in pipes, causing clogs over time that may be expensive to repair. Deposits will also amass in the heater tank, reducing its capacity and eventually causing it to wear out. To save yourself plumbing expenses down the road, install a softener.

 

If you’re seeking quality technicians to install a water softener in your home, contact the experts at AquaKlear Filtration in McCall and Boise, ID. They’ve been providing homeowners with fresh and filtered water since 2008, using innovative techniques to benefit their clients. Learn more about their water systems today by visiting them online or calling (208) 630-6189.