Ugh! One of the disadvantages of having hard water is limescale buildup in your sinks, toilets, tubs, faucets and in places you can’t see. It’s more than ugly. Limescale can reduce the efficiency of your appliances, so they don’t perform well and they wear out faster. It can even peel the chrome off faucets and clog… Read more »
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Hard Water Problems: How to Clean Yellow Stains from Your Clothes
Ugh. Those yellow stains on your clothes and linens. It’s embarrassing and frustrating, especially if you aren’t sure what’s causing them. Chances are, it’s your hard water. In addition to those stains, hard water can leave streaks of whitish residue on darker colors and make your sheets, towels, and clothes feel stiff and look dingy,… Read more »
3 Things Your Hairdresser Wants You to Know About Hard Water Hair
Did you know the beginning of personal hygiene dates back to prehistoric times? In fact, the earliest humans understood that water, from the lakes and rivers they lived near, had the ability to clean things, or at least rinse mud off their hands. Realizing they needed more than just water to truly clean themselves, people… Read more »
The Science of H2O: What is Hard Water?
You’ve no doubt heard of hard water and what it can do to your plumbing, skin, and clothing. But if you’re like most people, you probably don’t know the science behind it. What is hard water, anyway? Why is it problematic? Here are the hard facts about hard water.
Soft Water vs Hard Water: The Real Cost of Not Having Soft Water
It’s hard to have hard water — hard on your body, hard on your clothing and dishes, hard on your appliances, hard on your wallet. When it comes to soft water vs hard water, the choice is an easy one.
How to Test for Hard Water in Your Home
Have you noticed your shampoo doesn’t lather in the shower, your skin tends to always be itchy, and there’s soap scum buildup in the bathtub? These are all signs you may have hard water. It’s definitely annoying, and here in Minnesota, it’s a common problem. But, if you know how to test for hard water,… Read more »
What Indicates That I Have Hard Water?
Hard water rules the day in many homes across Minnesota. If this holds true within your home, all water-based appliances will have shorter life spans as a result. Hard water also affects your hair and skin being that that same water that you consume and wash clothing with also comes out of your shower head. Hard… Read more »
Important Information About Hard Water
Here are a few important facts about hard water, what it is and how to fix this problem.
How to Beat Hard Water
When you realize you might have a problem with hard water in your Lakeville home, you might be wondering what you can do. Water softeners are a great way to alleviate the problem of hard water without breaking the bank. Here are a few perks that water softeners can offer you, your home and your water-using appliances.
How To Tell If You Have Hard Water
Hard water can be a big problem. It can decrease the life span of your water-using appliances, and it can even affect your hair and skin. And hard water in Edina is a bigger problem than in most other areas. A company like Haferman Water Conditioning can help with these problems, but how do you know if… Read more »
