Have you ever noticed an annoying white substance building up on your shower head and faucets? Known as limescale buildup, this accumulation doesn’t mean you aren’t cleaning well enough — rather, it likely means that your home has hard water. Scrubbing the buildup away is only a temporary situation. If you want to truly solve the issue of limescale buildup, you need to contact a water treatment specialist. Here’s what you should know about limescale and how to handle it.

What is Limescale?

Limescale, which frequently accumulates on shower heads and faucets, occurs when water breaks down minerals like calcium, carbonates, and magnesium before arriving in your home. Once water comes out of your faucets and shower heads, these minerals stick to nearby surfaces, thus forming a white buildup. In other words, limescale is typically just a buildup of mineral deposits.

While limescale is not harmful to your health, you should still consider a water treatment solution to stop this buildup from constantly appearing on your water fixtures.

How to Get Rid of Limescale

Vinegar is a great way to remove limescale from your faucets and shower head. Simply soak a towel, wrap it around the buildup, and let it sit for about an hour. Then scrub it with soap and water and they will look like new again.

However, this won’t solve the issue for good. Even if you remove the limescale deposits from your water, they’ll appear again. This is because the buildup originates with the minerals in your water supply.

To prevent limescale buildup from reoccurring, you’ll need a water treatment solution. Installing a water softening system at your home helps to eliminate the buildup of sediments and minerals and keeps your faucets and shower head free of limescale. A water treatment specialist will be able to recommend the right water softening system for your home and water supply.

 

 

If your home is plagued by constant limescale accumulations on your shower head and faucets, contact a professional for a water treatment solution. The experts at Morgan Well & Pump in Kannapolis, NC, have been helping homeowners with their water issues since 1948. Specializing in irrigation systems, home water systems, and well pump services, they will install a solution that prevents further limescale issues. Request an estimate today by calling them at (704) 933-0479 or visit them online.