Why Hardness Is Still Berkshire’s Biggest Water Problem

Over the last year, the troubles of water companies – especially Thames Water – and issues like river pollution have captured a lot of attention and become a big political issue. But for people living in Berkshire towns like Maidenhead, this is not the...

How Does Water Hardness Affect Your Laundry?

A significant part of the population deals with hard water every day, and whilst it is not harmful to drink, it can cause so many issues at home that many opt for a block salt softener to help alleviate the issue whilst retaining the mineral benefits of drinking...

Top Three Tips On Getting Rid Of Hard Water Stains At Home

Living in a hard water area can cause a lot of problems for your household objects, including leaving limescale on taps and in kettles, water spots on glasses, and red residue in toilets.  The high mineral content in the water means calcium, iron and magnesium build...

What Are The Top Three Benefits Of A Soft Water Shower Head?

People who are used to showering in soft water really feel the difference when they move to a hard water area. It can leave hair brittle and dry, your body irritated, and any skin conditions inflamed.  This is why soft water shower heads are becoming increasingly...

Signs That Your Taps Are Affected By Hard Water

With some household issues, a significant part of the solution is knowing what the problem is in the first place, and this is certainly the case with hard water. The abundance of minerals that characterise hard water can be somewhat frustrating, but in most cases can...

What Is Limescale And How It Affects Your Home?

Few people like to deal with limescale in their homes, often the main reason for wanting rid of it is through the use of salt softening blocks and the hard water that can often cause it is simply a matter of aesthetics. The white chalky residue left behind from water...