Did You Know About These Water Softener Benefits?

Hard water is safe for humans to drink and may not appear to have any noticeable consequences at first glance, but that doesn’t mean it’s not harmful. From damaging your plumbing to making laundry a challenging task, having hard minerals in your water complicates your daily life in several ways. Because of this, many people consider getting a water softener installation. 

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, approximately 85% of American households have hard water or high levels of dissolved minerals. Although these minerals are not toxic, they can cause serious harm, which is why there are a number of advantages to water softening systems.  

5 Benefits of Water Softener Installation 

1. Better Health and Wellness 

High concentrations of dissolved minerals in hard water leave an unpleasant residue on your body. This may cause your skin and scalp to dry, resulting in psoriasis, eczema, dandruff, and other skin conditions. 

Additionally, soap doesn’t lather because of those same hard minerals, so you should wash your hands or body more frequently and with more soap.  

Once you shower with soft water, though, you’ll notice the difference. There’s less mineral buildup, meaning cleaner and healthier skin. 

2. Easier Household Cleaning 

Hard water can leave a mark almost everywhere. It can show up as mineral deposits and soap scum on shower doors, tubs, and faucets, as well as spots on dishes and stiff, discolored laundry. 

All these issues are addressed by softened water, which targets the hardness minerals that cause them. With a water softener, you can get rid of water spots, soap scum, mineral buildup, and other problems while also making your laundry softer and cleaner. 

3. Protection for Home Appliances 

Without treatment, hard water minerals can accumulate in pipes, corrode plumbing, deteriorate water-using appliances, and leave unsightly stains around fixtures. 

Before they can accumulate and cause limescale or other problems, water softeners remove these minerals. As a result, appliances will be able to function better and last longer. 

4. Improved Cost Savings 

Hard water in your home is costing you money.  

With hard water, appliances need more energy to run, resulting in higher energy bills. Additionally, you’ll need more detergent to clean limescale buildup, increasing your maintenance expenses. The same is true for the soaps and shampoos you use to wash your body. 

In contrast, a study conducted by Scientific Services S/D and WQRF found that using soft water with washing machines can cut the amount of detergent used by 50%. 

5. Cleaner, Brighter Laundry 

Hard water minerals also accumulate on your clothes. This can cause colors to fade more quickly, laundry to feel stiff, and whites to appear dingy. Additionally, the cleaning power of your wash is diminished because hard water reduces the effectiveness of soaps and detergents. 

The good news is that, as the data above shows, using soft water can improve results while using less detergent and avoiding hot water. 

Say Goodbye to Hard Water with a Water Softener Installation  

Hard water can affect your daily life in a number of ways. It can accumulate crusty deposits on teakettles and coffee pots, produce hazy water stains on sinks, dishes, and silverware, and even cause dry, itchy skin.  

In the long run, these issues can seriously disrupt your quality of life. When you’re addressing the root of the issue, Summers & Zim’s is here to help. We conduct professional water softener installations, and our commitment to quality is reflected in our attractive 5-point guarantee. 

If you’d like to learn more, reach out!