Refill Initiative Encouraging More People To Drink Tap Water

We all know that plastic pollution is a growing problem, but because single-use plastics – like water bottles – have become such a ubiquitous part of life, it’s now a challenge to get people to change their habits to be more environmentally conscious. But...

Does Tea For Hard Water Really Work?

Block salt softeners don’t just keep your boiler from breaking down, they can also help you brew a better cup of tea. Don’t believe us? In recent years tea companies have committed to finding tea blends that work better with hard and soft water, as the impact on the...

United Utilities Receives Fine Over Water Contamination

United Utilities has been fined £300,000 and ordered to pay costs of £150,000 as a result of a water contamination incident in 2015. The prosecution was brought by the UK’s Drinking Water Inspectorate after an incident at one of the company’s water treatment plants...

ARE YOU GOING SOBER FOR OCTOBER – LET US HELP!

Throughout October, to celebrate 30 years of trading, Silkflow will donate £30 from the sale of every Logico Aqua Direct Pack water filter and glass carafe (rrp£150) to the Macmillan Cancer Support charity Your pack includes: Logico Aqua filter Logico Aqua filter head...

The Water Chemistry Behind A Good Cup Of Coffee

If you live in a hard water area, you might often think about how a block salt softener could improve your drinking water or your morning shower, but do you ever think about how it might affect that morning brew you love so much? You may know that hard water areas...

Why Should You Drink Plenty Of Water?

We all know that water is important for keeping our bodies healthy, but do you know how much you should be drinking each day and are you managing to hit that target? An article in the Telegraph recently explored the idea of how much water we should drink each day, and...

Legal Action Against United Utilities Over Water Contamination

People in parts of Lancashire, including South Ribble and Mawdesley, have now taken legal action against water supplier United Utilities after water was found to contain cryptosporidium, which is one of the biggest causes of food poisoning in this country. Residents...

Plastic Fibres Found In ‘Most’ Drinking Water

The best water softeners Henley has to offer can make the best from your homes drinking water – meaning you don’t need to rely on the cost – both monetary and environmentally – of bottled water. However, interesting research has come to light in the...

Could We See Lithium Added To Our Water?

In the UK we’re incredibly lucky that we have high-quality tap water throughout the country. Even if you use water softeners in Gerrards Cross, the overall quality of the water that comes out of your taps will be very good. Of course, there have been debates before...

Could A Water Softener Help Your Skin?

We all know that hydration is key to good skin, with dermatologists and beauty therapists around the world constantly reminding us to drink plenty and stay hydrated if we want to avoid dry skin. However, while drinking plenty of water will do you good, there are other...