Hard water, common in Phoenix and the surrounding area, can gradually discolor plastic household items with a chalky white residue caused by minerals in the water. Typical places you might find it include water dispensers for refrigerators, humidifiers, pool accessories, patio sets, drip irrigation components, and even plastic shower accoutrements. Fortunately, with the correct method,…
Home softeners: how do they function? One way to purify water for human consumption is with a home water softener, which is also known as an ion exchange unit. The softener’s resin particles encapsulate the magnesium and calcium, exchanging them for potassium or sodium. When the resin beads reach a certain calcium and magnesium content,…
Even though calcium and magnesium make water a real pain to deal with in the house, some people still feel hesitant to get a water softener. Surprisingly, just under a third of American households actually use a water softener. The main cause? Some people think it’s a waste of money to install a water softening…
Water softeners are popular in places like schools and factories. These machines use salt to get rid of the hardness of the water that comes in. Since using salt is necessary for a softener to work and has environmental and financial consequences, it is crucial to keep an eye on and improve how much salt…
Water softeners use salt to assist get rid of the minerals in hard water that cause problems including dry skin and hair, limescale, and dirty dishes. Experts say that you should check the brine tank at least once a month and add salt if it is less than half full to maintain your water hardness…
Water in Arizona houses is well known to be largely “hard water” with lots of magnesium and calcium minerals. But salt softens water and can improve the quality of water in your home. Read on to learn more! 🌵 Why Salt Matters in Arizona Water Arizona’s water often tests very high on hardness scales, sometimes…
Pink rings in toilets are usually caused by a type of bacteria (most often Serratia marcescens) that thrives in moist environments where soap scum, mineral deposits, or standing water provide food. Here’s how you can prevent them: 1. Regular Cleaning Scrub weekly with a toilet brush and a disinfecting cleaner (bleach-based or hydrogen peroxide works…
Soft and hard water can taste noticeably different, and the difference comes from their mineral content. Here’s the breakdown: Hard water contains more dissolved minerals, mainly calcium and magnesium. These minerals can give it a slightly “earthy,” “metallic,” or even “mineral-sweet” flavor depending on the source. If it’s very hard, you might even detect a…
Great question! Reverse osmosis (RO) and water softening are related but not the same thing. Here’s how they differ and how RO fits into water treatment: Does Reverse Osmosis Soften Water? Short answer: No, RO does not technically soften water, but it does remove many of the minerals that cause hardness, so the water feels…
To prevent black rings in your toilet bowl, you need to tackle the causes of those stains—usually mold, mildew, hard water buildup, or bacterial colonies that thrive in moist, undisturbed water. Here’s a complete prevention strategy: 🦠 Why Black Rings Form Mold or mildew: Grows in standing water or under the rim where it stays…