Providing the Best Home Water Softeners
Soft water systems use a process called ionization to remove detrimental substances like calcium. This works by attracting certain electrons and molecules and replacing them with substances that don’t affect water quality — such as swapping magnesium for potassium.
Salt-based softeners are the traditional and most common way to reduce hardness. In addition to salt, they use resin beads to attract minerals and help bind ions.
Benefits of Soft Water for Ottawa Homes
What benefits do homeowners obtain when they invest in water softener installation?
- Improved plumbing efficiency: Without minerals clogging your pipes and building up in the water heater, you can use your plumbing more efficiently.
- Increased appliance longevity: Limescale destroys appliances. With reduced hardness, appliances can last their full life expectancy.
- Less home maintenance: Homeowners with soft water spend less time cleaning sediment off showers, faucets, and other fixtures.
- Cleaner dishes: No matter how much you wash your dishes, hard water keeps them looking stained. With soft water, they’ll look like new every time.
- Improved skin and hair health: Calcium and magnesium break down collagen, making skin feel dry and itchy. Salt and potassium don’t have this effect.
- Softer clothing: Sediment makes clothing feel stiff, and colours fade faster. This is the primary reason people use fabric softeners.