Wells are notorious for hard water, which can cause problems due to the residue and buildup they create. There are tedious ways to combat hard water buildup, like boiling or scrubbing shower heads with a scum remover— but that only corrects the buildup you can see.
Hard water forms when water flowing through pipes collects minerals and then deposits those minerals inside your pipes, your sinks, and even your skin and clean clothes. Installing a water softener is the easiest and most effective solution, as it treats the water with a process called ion exchange.
Explore the benefits of having a water softener in your home to make living with a well easier.
Softer Skin and Hair
Soft water is more beneficial to your skin and hair due to the absence of hard water minerals. Hard water removes the natural oils from your body, making your skin dry and your hair frizzy.
The minerals in hard water aren’t compatible with soap and prevent a good lather from forming. Soft water helps balance your hair and skin’s natural pH levels, while hard water minerals will form soap scum and ruin water pressure.
Cleaner Clothes
A water softener removes the minerals deposited by the hard water, leaving your clothes brighter and cleaner. In a home without a water softener, clothes are washed in water with minerals that prevent soap from adhering to clothing. Over time, whites turn grey, and colors will fade as minerals are absorbed into clothing.
Save Money
Installing a water softener in your home will save you money. Buildup from hard water minerals forms on the inside of pipes causing many problems. Pumps have to work harder, more energy is needed to keep water cold or hot, and it affects appliances.
Mineral buildup results in replacing appliances earlier than their intended lifespan, higher utility bills due to increased water pressure through narrowed pipes, and buying cleansers to combat the soap scum it leaves behind.
The benefits of having a water softener in your home far outweigh the potential for costly repairs and replacing expensive appliances. You’ll also upgrade your quality of life by eliminating hard water.
