Beverage companies have spent millions on marketing their bottled water products. They tout them as the “purest and more pristine natural source” of water available. They market it as safer than tap water but how true is that? We can certainly ascertain that these companies have succeeded. Many people think that there is something wrong with [...]
Homes that contain hard water are quite easy to identify since they will have scaly deposits in the faucets and plumbing. This buildup will look similar to soap scum but it will take a lot of heavy scrubbing to remove it. Hard water makes soap less effective because it won’t lather correctly. In order to solve [...]
While there are a lot of different ways that a private well can be constructed, there is one thing that they must all have in common. They must be built in a way that delivers safe, sanitary water into the home. This post is going to show you some of the different options available. All of [...]
Water is seen as essential for good health, but the fact is that the water running from our tap can be full of some nasty compounds. Heavy metals and minerals can get into our water supply, in addition to some biological contaminants. There are so many things in our world that we have to protect ourselves [...]
You probably know that hard water can cause your pipes to clog and can leave your clothing stained. Did you know that it can negatively affect your skin? Hard water is loaded with minerals that will not only clog your pipes, but can actually clog the pores in your skin. Prolonged exposure can lead to dermatitis, acne, [...]
Here’s the scenario. You have just moved into a new home. You’ve unpacked and gotten all settled in but then you notice that something is not quite right. You wash your first load of clothes and notice rusty stains. Or you notice that your dishes have streaks when you remove them from the dishwasher. It’s not [...]
More than 8 out of every 10 American households are plagued by hard water – water than contains dissolved minerals like calcium and iron. These are not unhealthy but they can lead to other expensive household problems. Hard water can damage plumbing by leaving behind scaly deposits. It can also stain your dishes and clothing. In [...]
Water softeners will solve most hard water issues, a common problem with well water where minerals find their way into a home’s water supply. If you are finding that soap and shampoo is not lathering well or that your dishes have spots, then your home might have a hard water problem. These natural minerals do not [...]
The answer to this question is basically size and features, both of which are the defining factors of residential water softeners. Let’s take a closer look at these two important factors. Residential Water Softener Size When you are buying or leasing a new residential water softener, then choosing one that is the correct size is probably [...]
13 million households are dependent on well water in the United States. Since the EPA does not regulate this water, it is up to the homeowner to make sure their water is safe. They do not even provide recommended criteria. All they offer are guidelines for testing and potential contaminants. So we’re going to look at [...]