Interested in learning more about water softeners? Wondering if you need one? You’ve come to the right place! We hope you’ll find the answers you were looking for in this jam-packed water softener guide. Why do you need a water softener? Water softeners are typically used to treat hard water. Hard water is water that has high mineral content. High mineral content occurs … [Read more...] about 3 Signs You Need a Water Softener
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Signs You May Have Hard Water
What is hard water? Hard water has a high mineral content. Hard water is a natural result of minerals like calcium and magnesium accumulating during the water cycle. Hard water can happen to well water and even city water. When calcium and magnesium are dissolved in the water, the harder the water becomes. Is hard water bad for your health? Hard water is … [Read more...] about Signs You May Have Hard Water
Hard Water: What is it and How to Reduce It
According to the WQA (Water Quality Association), the most common problem reported by consumers throughout the US is hard water. According to a U.S. Geological Survey, hard water is present in more than 85% of the country. Yikes! What causes hard water More than 60% of the earth’s water is groundwater. As it travels through soil and rock, it picks up minerals (including … [Read more...] about Hard Water: What is it and How to Reduce It
Bad Hair Day? Water Softener System to the Rescue!
I’ve got unruly hair… always have. My hair is coarse, long and thick. I grew up in rural OH and had very hard water to contend with. Hard water, aka water containing large amounts of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, bicarbonates and sulfates, is not kind to girls with hair like mine… or any hair type for that matter. How do you know hard water is affecting your locks? I … [Read more...] about Bad Hair Day? Water Softener System to the Rescue!
How Water and Air Filtration Affect Your Quality of Food
We all need food to survive. According to NPR.org, Americans eat 1,996 pounds of food per year. That is equivalent to the weight of an elephant. July is National Culinary Arts Month, a month long celebration to promote awareness of cooks and their contributions to new culinary trends. Any cook will tell you that having great food quality is critical to any dish that you are … [Read more...] about How Water and Air Filtration Affect Your Quality of Food