Fact vs. Fiction: Myths about Water Softeners

Water softeners remove unwanted minerals from your home’s water. These minerals can cause unwanted side effects, like water that smells bad and stains clothing. As a company that installs water softeners in Farmington, we have heard our share of myths about water softeners, so we thought we would take the time to set the record straight.

Myth #1: Water softeners render your water undrinkable.

This is an incredibly common misconception about water softeners. Yes, they do use salt to treat the water, but the resulting sodium content in the water is a trace amount. In one quart of water treated by a water softener, there is only about 75 to 100 milligrams of sodium in there.

Myth #2: Water softeners cause soap to not rinse off of your skin properly.

If your skin feels more slippery than usual after you’ve bathed in water that’s been treated by a water softener, that’s not the left over soap. That is your body’s natural oils! They are better able to do their job thanks to water softeners.

Myth #3: Why buy water softeners? They are just a waste of money!

Actually, water softeners can reduce your water heating bills! Plus, they help decrease the amount of cleaning products you need to use to clean your bathroom, kitchen and other rooms in your home. Not to mention they can help extend the life of your water-using appliances.

Myth #4: Healthy nutrients are removed from your water if you use a water softener.

Calcium and magnesium are removed from your water when you use water softeners. And these are two very important nutrients for your body! But when they are present in your water, they are actually in the wrong form for your body to digest and use properly.

Are you ready to look into water softeners in Farmington? Call Haferman Water Conditioning at 952-894-4040 or contact us for a Free Water Analysis and Estimate.