Do you have hard water? Do you need a water softener?

Question: What are the benefits of a water softener?

Answer: There are several benefits to having a water softener, including the following:

• Your showers will be more enjoyable
• Your clothes will no longer be stained in the wash
• You’ll see improvement in your hair and skin health
• The life span of your plumbing system and your appliances will improve

Hard water contains an appreciable quantity of dissolved minerals (like calcium and magnesium). Soft water is treated water in which the only ion is sodium. Water softeners are particularly important in regions that have hard water.

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