Water Filtration Industry Blog

If you’ve ever noticed your clothes feeling run-down and rough after a wash, it might be time to install a laundry water softener for your washing machine. The effects of hard water go beyond ruining your clothes, towels, and linens. Hard water can leave your clothes feeling dirty after a wash, make your machine run worse with each wash, and cost you more with each load of laundry. Fortunately, with a laundry water softener, the stress of any potential damage to your washing machine, as well as your fabric materials, is washed away. Here are three benefits to installing a laundry water softener in your home:

Are you planning on moving to Orlando? If so, then you should consider installing a soft water system if your new home does not already have one. Orlando’s water is, like that in most of Florida, heavily mineralized. This condition, known as hard water, can cause a variety of problems for Florida homeowners.

There are a lot of considerations to keep in mind before you choose a soft water system. The key is to choose the best, most effective system that suits your budget.

In Florida, hard water is a common problem faced by homeowners. The heavily mineralized water here leaves deposits in appliances that use water as well as on your faucets and fixtures.

In addition to the issues that hard water can cause in terms of home maintenance, it also affects the health of your skin and hair. Hard water deposits minerals on everything it touches. It can leave your hair and skin feeling dry and looking dull. It also renders cleaning products less effective.

As a new homeowner in Florida, you may be wondering how to cope with the water issues in your house without breaking the bank. It’s a legitimate concern. Hard water is a major problem here, but it can be costly to install a whole-house water filtration system if you don’t already have one.

The good news is that not all water softening methods have to be super expensive. There are things you can do to soften water (or mitigate the effects of hard water) without blowing through your budget.

As a Florida resident, you know that water treatment systems are considered a must for homeowners. But – and this is particularly important if you have kids – you may be wondering if drinking softened water is a safe and healthy thing to do.

At Guardian Water Services, we consider it our duty to educate our clients about the benefits of softening their water. With that in mind, let’s look at some of the myths and realities of drinking softened water. 

Whether you have just moved to Florida or have lived here for a while, the chances are good that you have heard a lot of talk about water softening and why it’s important. However, at Guardian Water Services we have found that often people talk about soft water without really understanding what it is.

Since we think it’s important for our clients to understand what they’ll be getting if they order a water softening system from us, we want to take some time to explain things. What is soft water and why does it matter?

Having hard water in your home can be a real problem. It’s not just a question of water safety – the quality of your water can end up costing you in a variety of ways, from stains on your laundry and dishes to dull, lifeless hair and skin. The solution is to install a home water softener, but which kind is best? Here, we share the pros and cons of choosing a magnetic water softener for your home.

Salt-based water softeners have a bit of a bad reputation in the water quality industry. Consistent maintenance, increased use of electricity and water, and the constant purchase of salt and chemicals has caused some homeowners to turn their back on salt-based water softeners.

So what’s the alternative?

Saltless water softeners are available for purchase from a variety of vendors and tend to be cheaper than their salt-based counterparts. No maintenance, no electricity and water waste, and, best of all, no salt. But are they really as effective?

The short answer: no. Read on to learn why we think saltless water conditioners are not a comparable alternative to salt-based water softeners.

If you have hard water in your house, you know what it can cost you – and you may be in the market for a water softener system to help you prolong the life of your appliances, reduce the amount you spend on soap, and improve the quality of your water.

However, reading water softener reviews can be confusing, especially if you don’t know which features are most important to get the results you want. It can be helpful to have a checklist to refer to as you shop so you can be sure to choose the best option for you and your family.

It would be easy to imagine that due to its freshwater resources, Florida is one of the top places with the best water quality for households in the United States. But although the Sunshine State does count with rivers, aquifers, springs, and groundwater infiltration as abundant water resources, the truth is that optimum water quality is not directly available to Floridian homeowners. But how does the city of Tampa stand on water quality?