What is Hard Water? Do You Have It?

Do you live in a hard water area? How would you know?

• Do you have limescale build up around water fixtures?
• Do you have soap scum on your bathtub,  shower area, kitchen and bathroom faucets?
• Do you have a white, cloudy film or spots on crockery, utensils and glasses?
• Do you have dry itchy skin?

These are all signs of hard water.

How can I test for hard water?

You will need:

• A clean, clear, empty bottle with a cap
• Pure Liquid Soap (for best results free from dyes, perfumes and detergents)
• Water from your tap.

Then:

• Fill the bottle one-third full with water from your tap and add ten drops of liquid soap to the bottle
• Shake the bottle vigorously for a couple of seconds
• Look for suds, gradually shake in more liquid soap and check for soap scum

If there is a definite lack of fluffy bubbles and the water appears murky, your water is hard. Soft water would have lots bubbles, and the resting water at the bottom of the bottle would be clear. Bear in mind that because most soaps are formulated with detergents, they lather regardless of your water type. For the best results, use a basic soap, which is free of dyes, perfumes and detergents.

Then decide which Aquacover Softener will improve your day-to-day life.

Having a water softener will:

• Remove traces of scale in your bath, shower and sinks
• Make your bath and shower feel more luxurious
• Make your laundry feel softer and look brighter
• Give your skin a silky, clean feeling
• Reduce the high cost of soaps and detergents
• Help save money on energy bills