Water Treatment Systems: Carbon Water Filter vs. Reverse Osmosis
Posted by Joshua Swanson on February 13, 2017You know you want safe, clean, good tasting water for your family, but which water filter is best? Two of the most popular types of water treatment systems include carbon water filters and reverse osmosis filters. Deciding between the two starts with knowing how each filter works, what exactly gets filtered through them, and the different benefits and drawbacks each one has.
Here is a simple guide to help you figure out what water filter is best for you and your home.
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3 Types of Water Conditioning Systems
Posted by Joshua Swanson on February 8, 2017There are 3 types of water conditioning systems. A water conditioner is simply a general term for a system that changes the water quality for the better in some way. Different types of water conditioner systems have the ability to filter and remove chlorine, which in turn, improves taste of the water.
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Topics: Water Softener, Complete Home Water Filtration System, Water Conditioner, General Water Filtration Information, Reverse Osmosis System
How to Preserve Razor Blades to Save Money
Posted by Joshua Swanson on January 30, 2017Hard water can cause a lot of inconveniences and nuisances around your home. It can build up on shower heads, settle at the bottom of your water heater tank, and turn your hair and skin dry and brittle. But did you know that it can also affect your razor blades?
The minerals in hard water build up on your razors as well. Razor blades are surprisingly delicate, and begin to blunt after only a few uses. The minerals in hard water only serve to quicken the dulling process.
If you're worried that you have hard water that is affecting your razor blades, there are ways to counter these negative effects and keep your razor blades sharper, longer. Here is how to preserve razor blades and save money on replacements.
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Topics: Water Refiner Savings Benefits, Hard Water Effects on Health, Hard Water Effects on Home
Hard Water Skin Care: Dealing with Itchy and Dry Skin from Eczema, Dermatitis and Rashes
Posted by Joshua Swanson on January 25, 2017If you have hard water, you might know by now how it can affect your skin. Hard water prevents soap from fully dissolving, leaving behind a residue that can wreak havoc on your skin. In addition to drying out your skin, the effects of hard water can also exacerbate existing conditions, such as eczema, dermatitis and rashes.
Thankfully, hard water skin care is far from impossible. Even if you have hard water, you can still treat skin conditions like these if you take a few simple steps.
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How to Imitate the Best Tasting Bottled Water at Home
Posted by Joshua Swanson on January 23, 2017Although there's nothing wrong with drinking hard water, you might miss being able to pour yourself a cool, clear glass that isn't thick with calcium and magnesium. Bottled water is an option, of course, but it's a pricey one. Drinking water is a necessity, after all, and the constant purchasing of bottled water can quickly drain your bank account and lead to an overload of empty plastic bottles that you have to deal with.
So what do you do if you want to imitate the best tasting bottled water, without the hassle and the cost of buying it? Well, if you have hard water, you will appreciate these tips in making your tap water taste as good as bottled.
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Topics: Complete Home Water Filtration System, General Water Filtration Information, Hard Water Effects on Health
What Causes Dry Hair? 4 Hard Water Problems You Need to Know
Posted by Joshua Swanson on January 18, 2017Have you ever wondered what causes dry hair? Did you know that the answer is often the water you use to wash it?
In fact, hard water can impact your health in a number of ways, and the problems can range from merely inconvenient to seriously troublesome. Here are some of the reasons you should have your water tested for softness as soon as possible to reduce the hard water problems on your health.
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Is Hard Water Bad for You Living in Florida?
Posted by Joshua Swanson on January 17, 2017If you think you might have hard water, there's one question that's pressing on your mind: is hard water bad for you?
The answer is a bit more complicated than you might imagine. Hard water, in and of itself, is not harmful. You can drink it and bathe in it safely. Hard water is simply water with an overabundance of calcium and magnesium, two minerals that are completely safe to ingest.
However, these minerals do sometimes have effects on your home and the products you use with water that can have very negative consequences. Even though hard water is safe to drink, mineral buildup on your appliances and reduced effectiveness of cleaning products could very well be reason enough for you to consider having your water softened. Here are some of the most common problems Floridians can come across when they have hard water.
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5 Negative Effects of Hard Water on Skin and Hair
Posted by Joshua Swanson on January 11, 2017If you've ever dealt with mineral clogs on your shower head or sediment buildup in your water heater, you know that hard water can be a huge nuisance. But there are other ways hard water can interfere with your life that you might not be familiar with. Did you know that hard water can contribute to skin problems like psoriasis? Or that it can cause your hair to dry out?
Hard water can cause you and your family a lot of problems in ways that you don't expect. Here are some of the more problematic effects of hard water on skin and hair.
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Refrigerator Water Dispenser Not Working? 5 Signs It’s Hard Water Build Up
Posted by Joshua Swanson on December 30, 2016Hard water can cause a lot of problems with mineral buildup in pipes, shower heads, and faucets. But did you know that it can also affect your refrigerator's water dispenser? That's right: minerals in hard water can build up and damage your main source of drinking water if you're not careful. If your fridge water dispenser hasn't been working as well as it should, here are some of the signs that you might need to have a hard water test in your home.
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4 Washing Machine Descaler Tips to Avoid Rust Stains on Clothes
Posted by Joshua Swanson on December 28, 2016Have you ever grabbed your laundry to discover mysterious brown or tan spots on your favorite, white shirt? You think back to the last meal you ate while wearing it, but you know there’s no way you could’ve dropped food all over your shirt. No, you’re not crazy – your shirt has rust stains. The culprit? Rust stains are caused by iron in your water or leaky pipes. How can you avoid these pesky stains from reoccurring? Here’s our top 4 tips to prevent rust stains on clothes.
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Topics: Complete Home Water Filtration System, General Water Filtration Information, Hard Water Effects on Home