Hard water has extra minerals in it, such as calcium and magnesium. While this may not seem like an issue, the additional minerals can negatively alter the products you use every day and cause countless small problems around your home that you may not even be aware of. To determine if you need water treatment, look out for the following signs of hard water.

How Can You Tell if Your Home Has Hard Water?

1. Soap Residue

If you notice leftover residue in your shower or sink, this could be due to the calcium deposits from hard water sticking to the soaps you use. These deposits make soap feel lumpy rather than slippery, and soap scum is much more likely to develop under these conditions. The deposits will also make the soap less effective.

2. Grimy Laundry

When you put your laundry in the washing machine, you expect it to come out nice and clean. Unfortunately, the minerals in hard water can prevent this from happening. Just like your faucets, your clothes may have some traces of soap residue after the minerals bonded to it. Hard water also affects the vibrancy of your clothes and the softness of your towels.

3. Coarse Hair

When the minerals in hard water bind to your shampoo, it makes the shampoo more difficult to rinse out and lessens its effectiveness, which can result in dry, straw-like hair. Hard water can also dry out your scalp, so you may develop dandruff after bathing in it. Additionally, if you dye your hair, hard water can dull the color over time as it does with clothing.

4. Broken Appliances

The appliances you rely on daily can lose efficiency due to hard water. Household items, such as dishwashers, washing machines, water heaters, and even coffee pots, will wear down sooner due to the high mineral content, resulting in the need for premature replacements.

If you need a solution for your home’s hard water, contact Holmes Water Treatment Co in Wentzville, MO. They’ve been providing water filters for both commercial and residential clients throughout St. Peters, St. Charles, and Warrenton for over 40 years. They’ll ensure the removal of any bacteria or minerals in your water so it’s safe and clean to drink. For more information on their services, visit them online or call at (636) 327-6404.