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We all look for ways to save money and stretch our dollars. Two budget busters are hard water and bottled water.
Hard water contains dissolved minerals which combine with soap to form an insoluble "curd" which remains as a
residue on anything it comes in contact with: our bodies, dishes, laundry, etc. Hard water also causes "scale" which
damages water using appliances and plumbing. A Water Softener is the only way to enjoy the many benefits of soft water.
Concerns about contaminants in our water supply ranging from chlorine taste to bacteria lead many to purchase
expensive bottled water. Many treatment options are available to provide you with pure safe drinking water.
Softening hard water and treating drinking water will add up to savings for you and will pay for themselves
quickly. The following is information detailing the benefits of improving the quality of your water.
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Clothing & Linens
A study conducted by the American Institute of Laundering determined that detergent and laundering
costs can be twice as much using hard water. Clothes washed in hard water often look
dingy and feel harsh and scratchy because soap curd and dirt cling to the fabric. Hard water minerals
act as an abrasive on fabric causing fibers to break down and wear out. A 10 year study comparing
the lifespan of items washed in hard and soft water, showed that soft water increased the serviceable
life of clothing, fabric and household linens by 30%. A prime consideration in view of the price
tags of today's clothing.
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Water Heater and Water using appliances
When hard water is heated the dissolved minerals in the water form "scale" that covers the heating
element in your hot water heater, dishwasher, and other water using appliances. As times passes
the scale on the element grows thicker and thicker making it more difficult for the heating element
o heat the water. Your appliances have to work harder and harder just to produce the same amount of
hot water they did when they were new, costing more and more money to operate. Furthermore, the
volume of water available diminishes as the scale deposits displace it.
With Soft Water you won't have deposits in your water heater or other water using appliances. It will
cost you 20% less to heat the water your family uses. Your water using appliances: coffee pot, hot tub, dishwasher,
washing machine, etc. will last 42% longer. Maytag and other appliance manufacturers recommend using
soft water to extend the life of the appliances and keep the warranties in effect.
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Personal Care Products
Hard water residue clings to hair making it dull, lifeless, and difficult to manage. It causes dry, flaky, itchy skin and can
clog up pores. Hard water can cause skin irritations and skin
infections due to bacteria being trapped in pores beneath the soap curd buildup.
Soft water is silky, luxurious and does not produce soap scum to cling to hair and skin. With soft
water you will use 80% less soaps and shampoos. It rinses away shampoo, dirt and oil leaving your hair clean,
soft, shiny and manageable.
Soft water washes away completely from the skin cleaning the pores without removing natural
body oils. You will enjoy more refreshing baths and showers and a silky feel on your skin. Recently a link was found between
hard water and childhood eczema and there is evidence that the use of soft water greatly improves the condition of the
affected skin.
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Save cleaning supplies & time
17 % to 21% of our monthly grocery budget is spent on cleaning supplies, detergents and other items to
clean up after hard water. Soft water eliminates lime scale and soap curd that clings to bathtubs,
basins, countertops and other surfaces. Soft water reduces the use of costly household cleaners by
80%, eases household chores and saves time. A Study by Ohio State University determined that cleaning
a house with hard water takes an average of 4 hours. With Soft Water cleaning time was cut by 40%
to 2 hours and 21 minutes. Over the course of a year this would save a homemaker more than ten 8
hour work days per year. All this free time while enjoying some of the other benefits of soft
water: spot free china, glassware, flatware and plumbing fixtures; showers and bathtubs free of
soap scum; more money in your pocket. Win, win situation.
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