Archive for June 30, 2011
Buying Home Water Softeners
Home water softeners are appliances that removes the magnesium and calcium ions in your hard water and replaces them with sodium ions. Some water softening systems use potassium instead of sodium. Too much calcium and magnesium make water hard causing various problems to household appliances and your water pipes and plumbing fixtures.
Hard water leaves calcified residue on faucets, sinks, tableware, and tubs. It also leaves stains on your bathroom tiles and bathtub, stiff and discolored laundry, dry skin and hair, and broken appliances such as coffee makers, laundry washers, water heaters, and dish washers.