Calcium and magnesium are two of the main constituents found in cement. A large amount of dissolved calcium, magnesium, and other minerals are what makes you tap water hard and hard to deal with. Hard water certainly won't threaten your health but it will wreak havoc with mineral build-up on your plumbing fixtures and appliances. Soaps and detergents won't work as good in it so it will cause you laundry problems.
As water seeps through the soil small amounts the of minerals are broken up and are held in solution. The minerals that are easily held in suspension are magnesium and calcium. Your water supplies hardness is determined by the amount of minerals present in the soil in you vicinity.
Washing your clothing is one of the biggest problems. Items that are washed in hard water are usually a little faded and you may have noticed they don't feel as soft as they did when they were new. They can start to develop an itchy feel to them also.
The dirt on the clothes you want washed will even add to the overall hardness of the water. The clothing you wear will start to wear out faster and life span of you clothes can be decreased by anywhere from 25 to 35%.
It also presents problems for the water you take a bath or shower in. A scum is left on you skin as you use your favorite soap to take a shower. The elimination of dirt and bacteria on your body will be decreased by this build up. The curd in soap can interfere with normal and healthy skin as it takes away the slight acidity of your skin. Hard water can cause irritation in the skin as well. Also when you’re washing your hair it can make it feel lifeless and look dull and it won’t be as manageable either.
Dishwashers, hot water heaters, and washing machines are much less efficient when you are using hard water. This will mean higher utility bills for you. When you heat hard water a scale of calcium and magnesium is formed which is better known as lime deposits. Appliances like hot water heaters become less efficient with these deposits and can cause break downs too.
Even if you don't own an appliance to soften your water you are paying for that appliance whether you have it or not. You need to use extra soap to get your clothes clean so you are paying for it. Also in the shortened life of your clothes, plumbing fixtures, and water using appliances. As well as a lot of other things we haven't talked about yet.
Do you have any idea of what hard water is costing you each and every year? Why don't you invest your hard earn dollars in a high quality water softener you will have for the life of your home and get rid of the hard water problems for ever.
