Hard water really makes life … well … hard! There are some extra minerals in hard water that can be hard to remove on a daily basis. Magnesium and calcium are usually more present than just those hydrogen and oxygen atoms. Groundwater often percolates through limestone where it picks up calcium and magnesium deposits. While […]
It doesn’t matter where we look these days – on a billboard, in the mail, or on television – we are constantly bombarded with messages to reduce waste, stop pollution, drink more water, and save the environment, among others. While some messages may play to current environmental trends, we really can do a lot to […]
Do you have hard water? Are you wondering if you should do something about it? Well, before you make a decision about whether or not to treat it, we want to make sure you are armed with plenty of information first. Does your water leave stains and residue on dishes and glassware? Are your shower […]
With drinking water in the news often lately, residents all over the United States are talking about the quality and safety of their public drinking water supplies. From lead in drinking water in Michigan to water scarcity problems in California, water treatment systems are a popular and important part of any home these days. Whether […]
Hard water is all too much of a reality for millions of Americans. In fact, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, 85 percent of American homes have problems with hard water. That means a lot of people are dealing with unnecessary problems while living without a water softener. Even though hard water is less of […]
You’ve invested a lot in your business and in turn, customer service. Could your business benefit even more from softened water? If you work or own a business like restaurants, health clubs, beauty salons, motels, hotels, resorts, condominiums, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, factories, laundries, office complexes, apartments, car washes, farms and dairies, you may be […]
Water is a precious commodity and drinking the right amount of water every day is an important part of keeping our bodies fit and healthy. However, water is not just for drinking, it plays another crucial role in keeping us healthy. It’s that time of year again when the weather cools off and the dreaded flu […]
Without a water softener, many homeowners attempt to deal with the obvious and annoying side effects of hard water. Until you live with softened water, you may be spending too much time, energy and money on your everyday home chores. Cleaning, laundering, showering, and doing dishes become difficult and time-consuming tasks that could be easier […]
Safe drinking water is necessary for survival. We know that. But have you ever thought about its other uses? Take a moment to ponder this! Much of our day involves this natural resource. Washing our hands, taking a shower, cleaning our house, washing our clothes and dishes. Since water is a major part of our […]
These days, the media is full of doom and gloom about the state of our nation’s economy. Everywhere you look, we are bombarded by messages about unemployment, high gas prices, and people losing their homes. It seems that if there was ever a time to think about saving money, this would be it. But where […]
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