4 Household Problems Hard Water Can Cause
7/02/2020
Hard water problems at the Lake of the Ozarks can be a real hassle. Solving those problems can vastly improve quality of life and get things back to normal again. If your home gets water from a well, you most likely have hard water. But it’s not just a rural issue. The U.S. Geological Survey says 85% of homes in the nation have hard water - even from city municipal sources. Here are 4 potential problems hard water causes.
1. Wears Down Your Clothing
Hard water leaves soap scum and detergent deposits on fabrics. This dulls colors and gives a grey or yellow appearance to white fabrics. Clothes washed in hard water often feel harsh and scratchy. The hardness minerals combine with some soils to form insoluble salts, making them difficult to remove. Soil on clothes can introduce even more hardness minerals into the wash water. Continuous laundering in hard water can damage fibers and shorten the life of the material.2. Causes Dishes to Look Dirty
If it seems like your dishes are always coming out of the wash with a white film or residue on them, it's not because you're not doing a good enough job cleaning them, it's because of hard water. Scrubbing more or changing soap will not be enough to fix the problem. The cloudy white residue left on your glasses and silverware is actually from the mineral sediments in the hard water, which are left behind when the water evaporates from your dishes.3. Hard on Appliances and Plumbing
Hard water also contributes to inefficient and costly operation of water-using appliances. Heated hard water forms a scale of calcium and magnesium minerals (limescale deposits) that can contribute to the inefficient operation or failure of water-using appliances. Pipes can become clogged with scale that reduces water flow and ultimately requires pipe replacement. Deposits from hard water can clog up your shower head too. That means weaker water pressure and less effective bathing. A buildup of sediment in your water heater can make it far less efficient. The same goes for other appliances.4. Costs You Money
Hard water is high in minerals such as calcium and magnesium that build up and can cause damage to your home's plumbing. This could mean that instead of your pipes and plumbing living out the expected lifespan, you're spending money to replace them much sooner and more often. Limescale has been known to increase energy bills by up to 25%. Poor appliance efficiency means bigger utility bills.If you're experiencing hard water problems at the Lake of the Ozarks, it's time to do something about it. The Lindyspring LCR Series II water softener removes unwanted hardness or minerals from your household water - whether from municipal sources or private wells. Used alone or in combination with Lindyspring filters and neutralizers, this system can meet the most challenging water problems existing today. Count on Lindyspring Systems, the best water treatment company at the Lake of the Ozarks, to provide you with the best possible water quality for your home or business!
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