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    • A Look at Hard Water Across the US
    • Water Softener Terminology Explained
    • Understanding the soft water process
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    • Hard water’s impact on grooming
    • Your home on hard water
    • How (And Where) Hard Water Impacts Your Home
  • Solutions
    • Finding the Right Water Softening Solution for You
    • How Water Softeners Work
    • Water softener buyer’s guide
    • Easy ways to test your water
    • Your personalized softening solution
  • Install & Maintain
    • Water softener installation made easy
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Soothing Sun-Ravaged Skin with Soft Water A person rubbing suntan lotion on their already sunburnt shoulder

Summer is the season for increased outdoor activities. But that sometimes translates to increased sun exposure, which can also mean sunburn. Caring for sun-ravaged skin can be sensitive (literally) under any condition but especially if your water isn’t optimal quality. Assistance may lie with a water softener. It removes hard water minerals, allowing water to […]

Signs you need a new water softener
Busted: Hard Water Myths
Three household problems you can solve in 2018 A diagram showing the problems hard water can create around your home

With a new year comes a long list of the same old resolutions. For 2015, why not resolve to improve several problems around your home in one easy step?

Myth: I’m losing “good” minerals from my water A diagram showing elements from the periodic table that can be in your home’s water

You know that water softeners eliminate several headaches around the home, but a common question is whether it removes important minerals from your water.

Installing your water softener Tools displayed on top of an instruction manual

Whether you’re using a dealer, a plumber or your own DIY skills, there are advantages and disadvantages to each installation method.

Myth: Water softeners make your water salty A diagram of salt and water with the words “myth: water softeners make your water salty”

While sodium is used to soften water, one of the biggest misconceptions is that it makes your water noticeably salty. Luckily, that’s not the case.

A look at hard water across the US A diagram of a water drop with the number 85% inside

Only 15% of the United States has naturally occurring soft water. The remaining 85% of us get to fight the daily battles of hard water with spotty dishes, limescale buildup and appliance inefficiency.

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