Use our six methods below to naturally fix hard water issues while at home.
What Is Hard Water?
Hard water will be produced when water filters through deposits of chalk, gypsum, or limestone. This water can be high in calcium and magnesium, which can be problematic depending on the setting the water is used in.
The issues arise when the water causes boilers to malfunction in industrial settings or creates a soap formation. This can clog up shower or laundry valves inside your home.
How To Fix Hard Water Issues In A House
Some benefits of soft water include improved lathering, efficient cleaning, and reduced scale buildup. Here are a few ways homeowners can soften their water naturally.
1. Boil And Cool
Boil the hard water for at least 1-2 minutes to improve its taste. Of course, let the water cool before drinking it. While boiling and cooling the water won’t eliminate minerals, it will improve the overall taste.
2. Treat With Vinegar
You can soften your clothes during the rinse cycle by adding a cup of vinegar to the wash. For limescale buildup, try soaking faucets and showerheads overnight. This will dissolve minerals and leave the areas sparkling clean.
3. Use Baking Soda
The use of baking soda can minimize hard water’s impact on laundry. Simply do this by adding half a cup to your washing machine along with your normal detergent.
4. Add Citrus Fruits
You can also use lemon juice to combat limescale with a pleasant scent. Rub this onto fixtures and faucets, then rinse with water.
5. Install Water Softener
Water softeners utilize ion exchange to combat hard water. Resin beads within this softener will swap out both calcium and magnesium for sodium. This ultimately reduces the hardness of the water. Use this approach when attempting to prevent limescale buildup and improve soap effectiveness.
6. Distillation
Distillation involves boiling water to create steam that is then condensed back into liquid form in a separate chamber. This removes unwanted contaminants and minerals from your drinking water. However, this process is not very efficient and requires lots of heat to begin and maintain the boiling phase.
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