Considering a water softener but not sure the cost will be worth it? Here are 10 good reasons to weigh up – you’ll be sure to see the benefits!
Save up to 50% on cleaning products.
As soft water allows soap and washing powder to lather more efficiently, you’ll find you need to use less of it, and depending on how hard your water is up to 50%, meaning each box of washing powder or bottle of fabric will last longer than it used to.
It will improve your heater’s efficiency.
Hard water can cause deposits to build up in your heating system, which could lead to blockages, inefficiency or damage. The Carbon Trust estimate that just 1mm of limescale in water pipes can increase energy consumption by 7%.
You may even notice an improvement on your car.
If you take the DIY approach to car washing, you may have noticed a chalky residue on your paintwork if you live in a hard water area. That won’t happen with soft water, because the limescale will be removed meaning no more streaks and a car that stays cleaner for longer.
Your dishwasher will be protected.
Hard water can also cause blockages or limescale in your dishwasher and scrapes/water marks on your cutlery and glassware. Using soft water, your dishwasher will be protected against such deposits, meaning your dishes will be cleaner and your dishwasher problem-free.
Laundry will be whiter and brighter.
Hard water can cause laundry to become weathered and faded over time. Soft water does the opposite, helping to keep your textiles clean and bright with longer lifespans.
You’ll have shinier, softer hair.
Soft water can prevent the roughness and tangles that are often associated with washing hair in hard water, helping your hair to remain sleek and glossy for longer.
It may relieve your dry skin condition and improve its softness.
Hard water may sometimes cause flare-ups in conditions such as eczema or psoriasis. Soft water can be kinder on the skin, plus it’ll make your clothes feel silkier and more comfortable to wear, which is ideal for those who suffer from sensitive skin.
You’ll spend less time cleaning.
Using hard water, stains and dirt can stick to the limescale residue making them more difficult to remove, and increasing cleaning times. It is often found that softer water will be more effective at removing dirt and grime, as well as being ideal for rinsing due to its lack of residue or build-up.
Your water tastes better.
Ideally when installing a water softener system you would keep one supply of water unsoftened for drinking purposes. That’s why EWT’s package deal includes a free G1 Drinking system for the removal of chlorine, dirt, rust and sediment from your tap water. You can save on jug filters and bottled water by having your own dedicated drinking water tap installed.
Your baths and showers will be relaxing and smooth.
If you step into a bath full of soft water, you’re bound to notice how much smoother it is, leading to a more peaceful, luxurious break. Soaps lather easily and that scum residue on the side of your bath will become a thing of the past once a water softener is installed. To learn more about how a water softener could work with your existing water supply, or to request a free water hardness test strip to be posted to your home contact EWT today on 1850 39 28 37 or visit our website, www.ewtwater.com.