Water Softeners

Wondering if a water softener will be worth the investment? Here are a few benefits of investing in a water softener.

• Clean dishes — Hard water can make it difficult to keep your dishes looking clean. Even after they have been washed, dishes may have a cloudy appearance once the dishes are dry. That can certainly be a problem. One that can be eliminated with a water softener because it will get rid of the minerals before they are able to build up on your dishes.
• Quicker cleaning — When there is hard water in your home, you’ll probably spend a lot more time cleaning that you want to. Nobody wants to be re-washing their clothes and dishes. Not to mention how much work it would be to keep your showers and sinks looking good. One of the best benefits of soft water is that it will completely dissolve the soap and greatly reduce soap scum so you don’t have to spend so much time cleaning.
• Better Looking Clothes — Hard water can be harmful to your clothes. A water softener can prevent this from happening and keep your clothes looking new and feeling soft for much longer. Here’s why. Washing your clothes in hard water with minerals can leave deposits that will cause your colors to fade. The deposits can get into the fabric of your clothing and prevent effective cleaning. Soft water will dissolve into the clothing easier so they clean better. This will mean you don’t need to use as much detergent and fabric softener.
• Your hair and skin — Soft water will make your hair and skin feel much better after a bath or shower than hard water does. Soft water allows you to get a better lather with your soap because those unwanted minerals are not in the picture. And this also keeps the hard water from removing natural oils from your skin and hair. This will make your skin dry out and even become itchy. Hard water can make your hair feel dry and even dull the color.
• Save you money — A water softener that effectively eliminates your hard water can save you a lot of money over time. There are several ways you can save money with a water softener. Check this out.
  • Save on plumbing — Minerals in hard water can form buildup in your pipes that can cause clogs. This can cause damage to your pipes that may lead to costly repairs.
  • Save on appliances — Any appliance that uses water — dishwasher, washer, etc — can be harmed by hard water. As minerals go through your appliance and leave scale, it shortens the lifespan of your appliances.
  • Save on bills — Preventing damage to your pipes can also prevent increases in your bills. As those buildups in the pipes get bigger, you’ll be using more energy to pump the water through and keep it hot or cold. Those two issues will lead to a higher gas or electric bill.
  • Save on cleaning supplies — Your soap and detergent will penetrate better and dissolve better when you have soft water. This will give you more soap suds and a better lather to clean your clothes, dishes, and body. With hard water, it may require double the amount necessary to get the same cleanliness.