Why Do We Add Salt to Water Softeners?

Table of Contents What Does the Salt Do in a Water Softener?How Does the Ion Exchange Process Work?What Happens to the Sodium Ions?When Should You Add Salt to Your Softener?What Kind of Salt Should I Add to My Softener? You know you need to add salt to your water...
How to Properly Size a Water Softener

How to Properly Size a Water Softener

Hard water can affect your home’s systems and have unpleasant effects on your skin and hair, leading to dullness and dryness. If you struggle with stained clothes and buildup on your dishes, showerheads and other surfaces, you can solve these problems by...
How to Measure Water Hardness

How to Measure Water Hardness

The state of your home’s water will determine the life span of your water-based appliances, the cleanliness of your laundry and the level of agitation soap will need to foam properly. When the water in your home is giving you issues with these aspects, you may...

City Water vs. Well Water — The Pros and Cons

Table of Contents What’s The Difference Between Well Water & City Water?City Water: Pros & ConsProsConsWell Water: Pros & ConsProsConsA Common Necessity — Purification No matter where you live, water is a crucial part of day-to-day life. The location...

Salt vs. Salt-Free Water Softeners

Depending on where you live, you may have hard water that needs to be softened. In doing your research on the best device to manage your water, you’ll find salt and salt-free water filters.  Water softeners and salt-free alternatives both improve your water, yet...