Homeowners are not the only consumers dealing with the annoying effects of hard water. A US geological study shows that there is hard water found in more than 85% of the country. That means renters are just as likely to have hard water as their fellow counterparts in homes. The effects are the same, and […]
As consumers, we regularly replace household appliances to keep them up-to-date with the newest technologies and increase energy savings. On average, we might replace a computer every 2 years, a refrigerator every 8-10 years, a car every 5-7 years. But there are some appliances that we may not think about replacing as regularly, yet they […]
If you are spending your time scrubbing water spots off your glasses, white scaly deposits from your showers and sinks, and using more laundry soap and shampoo than you think you should, then you are working harder than you have to. All that time spent scrubbing is unnecessarily wasted, you could be having fun with […]
Anaheim is known for its sunny weather, exciting theme parks, and close proximity to both Los Angeles and the California coast. But what many people don’t realize, including many Anaheim residents know is that the city is also know for having hard water. Actually, Anaheim tests around 18 grains per gallon, which is categorized as […]
For many of us in the areas of Fullerton, Yorba Linda, Anaheim, Brea, Garden Grove, La Mirada, Buena Park, or La Habra, we like to invest in energy-efficient appliances to save us money. Yet, we don’t always see the money until the long-term, as some of these appliances tend to cost a little more upfront. […]
Every hostess’ nightmare is setting the table and discovering the good crystal isn’t exactly sparkling clean. It is even frustrating in a normal day to begin to unload the dishwasher and ask “I did run this, right?” However, running it again may not actually solve the problem and bring about cleaner dishes. This would be […]
Hard water is perhaps the most widespread problem in American homes today. According to the United States Geological Survey, 89.3% of US homes have hard water – and Fullerton, CA is not exempt from this statistic. Hard water is simply water that has high mineral content, consisting mostly of calcium and magnesium. Hard water is […]
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