Do you seem to be going through a lot of shampoo or noticing that your dishes are coming out of the dishwasher spotty and you have to rewash them? Perhaps your clothes are looking dingy and not lasting nearly as long as you'd expect. Chances are you have hard water. It's actually a very common problem in our area. But just because it's a common problem, doesn't mean we should have to just put up with it. By getting a Lindyspring water treatment system, you could be saving yourself a lot of trouble. Take a look at some of the benefits that installing a water softener at the Lake of the Ozarks can provide.

1. Appliances Last Longer
The minerals that make up hard water are also what makes up scale buildup and mineral deposits in your plumbing and appliances. Scale from hard water can clog plumbing, and it damages your water-consuming appliances, wearing them down over time. They become less and less effective until eventually they break down. With softened water, washing machines could run with a water temperature of 60 degrees instead of 100 degrees and still remove tough stains. Appliances like dishwashers and washing machines are much more likely to retain the original factory efficiency rating for an extended time with softened water.

2. Less Soap and Detergent Required
Certain minerals in the hard water reacts with soaps or detergents, preventing it from interacting with soils, stains and dirty dishes. Softened water reduces the need for detergent by more than 50 percent because it doesn't contain the minerals that reacts with the cleaning products. Studies have even shown that with soft water, using cold water to clean works better than using hot hard water.

3. Hair and Skin is More Hydrated
Hard water and soap are not compatible. The soap reacts with the minerals in hard water, creating soap curd, leaving sticky residue on your skin and your pores clogged. Soft water can prevent clogged pores and allow soap to lather better on your skin. The minerals in hard water cause your hair cuticles to stand up, which can make your hair feel rough and dry and can strip your hair's natural oils which keep your hair naturally soft and shiny.