How Hard Water Affects Skin And Hair And What To Do About It

Most areas of south east England have hard water, which means that it contains higher levels of minerals such as calcium and magnesium than soft water. Therefore if you live in a town such as Aylesbury or the surrounding areas, it’s advisable to use water softeners to...

The Top Five Signs Your Household Needs A Water Softener

If you live in one of England’s fine home counties such as Berkshire, you may well be acquainted with water softeners. Perhaps you are new to the area or setting up home for the first time, and did not realise that the south east of England is particularly prone to...

The Difference Between Hard & Soft Water And Why It Matters

People living in areas of hard water, such as Hertfordshire in south east England, may already be familiar with the concept of water filtration. If you are not, here’s some of the reasons why drinking from the fountain of H2O knowledge might be a very good...

How Hard Water Causes Much Damage To Your Clothing

The effects of hard water can be very far-reaching. While it is safe to drink and bathe in, it can taste much less pleasant than soft water, builds up limescale in kettles, can leave a filmy feel on your skin after showering and can leave your hair dry after washing....

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...