Benefits of Soft Water – old

The UK has hard and soft water areas. In its natural form, rain water is completely soft – only when it hits the ground does it absorb the minerals which create hard water.

In hard water areas the ground is typically a composition of chalk and magnesium, which is very easily absorbed. By contrast, in soft water areas the earth is typically hard stone, such as granite. Find out more about the different hard and soft areas of the UK.

Did you know that the residue from hard water stays on your skin and clogs your pores? This is a factor in many skin conditions including eczema, psoriasis and very dry skin. The scum can also serve as a home for bacteria, leading to nappy rash and itchiness, the mineral build-up in hard water can cause your hair cuticles to stand up, making your hair feel rough and dry.

Softened water can help alleviate skin conditions, leaving your skin and hair feeling smooth and soft.

Hard water leaves behind limescale deposits which prevent your appliances working efficiently, costing you money. It causes scaling of heater elements in kettles, dishwashers and washing machines, as well as  in your pipes and boiler.

Softened water helps appliances and boilers work more efficiently and last longer.

The limescale that builds up on your kitchen surfaces, taps and shower is caused by the calcium and magnesium compounds in hard water. Getting rid of these deposits takes an awful lot of time, elbow grease and cleaning products. If you leave it too long, it can even become impossible to remove at all.

Softened water avoids limescale buildup, saving you time, effort and money.