How Do I Know If I Need a Water Softener?
Using a water softener can fix the problems caused by hard water. Before you purchase a water softener, however, you must determine if you have hard or soft water. In some cases, you may discover your water is already too soft, in which case it would be a bad idea to use a water softener. Hard water makes it difficult to wash your hands and body with soap, dulls and stiffens your clothes, and leaves soap residue and film buildup on pipes and faucets. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Wash your hands with soap. If you do not get a good lather, you should use a water softener.
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Look in your pipes to see if their is scale buildup. If there is scale buildup, you should use a water softener.
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Run some water over your hands to see if it feels slimy. If your water feels slimy, it is already too soft, so you should not use a water softener.
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Feel your clothes after you wash and dry them. If your clothes feel stiff or rough, you should use a water softener.
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Tips & Warnings
Using a water softener will make you clothes brighter and softer.
Using a water softener will cause soap to lather better, saving you money by making your soap more efficient.
Many people who use water softeners suggest Dove and Caress brand soap.
Water softens run on electricity and will cause your electric bill to go up.
Water softeners need to be refilled with softener salt frequently.
Water softeners may cause your pipes to corrode.
Studies have shown that there is less disease in areas that use hard water rather than soft water.
References
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