Everyone has heard of hard water, but how do you know if it
is a problem in your home? As experts in hard
water in Edina, we know of several different ways to tell if you have hard
water. Here are a few of our best tips.
Keep an eye out for something called “scaling.” Scaling
refers to the white spots that appear on dishes and glasses after they have
been washed or run through the dishwasher. The spots are mineral deposits.
These deposits are found in your groundwater and then end up in your tap water.
While the mineral deposits are not dangerous or a health risk, they are
annoying and can cause some problems with some appliances in your home. The
mineral deposits also cause cloudy ice cubes, and they are the reason your
drinking glasses sometimes have a foggy appearance to them.
Hard water can have an effect on water-using appliances. The
mineral deposits can cause them to clog up, and they can also decrease the life
space and effectiveness of these appliances. This means that, in the long run,
you could end up spending more on replacing these appliances because they do
not last as long as they should. Your plumbing system can also be affected
because the mineral deposits can clog pipes and put additional stress on your
home’s water heater.
Another sure sign of hard water is when you or a family
member is experiencing problems with dry skin and dry hair. Hard water can
cause your hair to become unmanageable, and dry skin can be itchy and
irritated. Soap and shampoo are not as effective with hard water, so you will
end up using more of these to get the same results.
Hard water can affect your clothing too. After being washed
in hard water, clothes can look dull and dingy. In the worst cases, hard water
can stain your clothing because of the mineral deposits. Hard water can also
cause damage to your clothing’s fibers and that can make your clothing
uncomfortable when you wear it.
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