Hard water problems.... Some ways out of it . Hard water is high in minerals, usually calcium and magnesium; however, bicarbonate and sulfates levels sometimes contribute to water hardness. Studies have not found any health risks or medical reasons for softening water, but it is an inconvenience nevertheless. Most issues stem from the fact that hard water lowers the effectiveness of all forms of cleaning products, soaps, shampoos etc. Hard water often shortens the lifespan of clothing, household appliances and plumbing. And in many cases is the reason for hair fall. There are several ways to soften hard water............. Soften Your Entire Household Water Supply Determine that your water is hard. Hard water exists in scattered water supplies throughout the world. If you use a public water supply, information about your level of water hardness is available from your local water department. Bring a water sample to a local water testing lab to test your water hardness or use a commercially sold water hardness test kit if you have a private well and suspect your water is hard. Watch the amount of foaming that occurs when you use cleaning products like toothpaste, dish soap, laundry detergent, shampoos and other household cleaners. If you have to add a lot of soap to the water to work up suds your water is probably hard. Install a mechanical water softener that replaces calcium and magnesium with sodium if your water source is hard. Mechanical water softeners prevent lime scale, increase the efficiency of heating your water, You must test the treated water before drinking it. Boil your water before drinking it. You might also want to use boiled water for cleaning your kitchen and bathroom, brushing your teeth, bathing and washing your hair to increase the effectiveness of your cleaning products. After boiling water for a few minutes, allow it to cool. Visible lime particles will settle on the surface of the water. Scoop off the top layer of particles and discard them before using the water. Alternately, allow the water to sit longer and the particles will fall to the bottom. Scoop out the fresh water carefully so as to not disturb the settled lime particles. Discard the bottom few inches of water where lime particles remain. Soften water using washing soda or lime. In the past, households with hard water often softened it by filling large open kegs with water and then adding some washing-soda or lime. The water has to stand for several days and then must be drawn from the top of the container ... This is a long drawn out process. Use a water filter pitcher that provides water softening for drinking water. These are available in many retail stores under many brand names. Some of these filters provide water softening to help drinking water, coffee, tea and other beverages retain their flavors and aromas. Put a similar type of filter on your kitchen and bathroom sink faucets to provide softening for water dispensed through the tap. This is the easiest method if you want to filter water for cleaning and washing of hair. Some models have switch-off valves so you can draw water from the tap without running it through the filter if you choose.
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