Hard Water

10/03/25

“What’s special about water with high mineral ion content?”

Water will change depending on what it’s exposed to. When water percolates through limestone, chalk, or gypsum deposits, it might pick up ions such as calcium and magnesium. When this Hard Water comes into contact with soap, the fatty acids can react with the minerals to create a chalky precipitate that sticks to surfaces, leading to difficulty in cleaning, plumbing, appliance performance, and HVAC heating system efficiency. Water softening can reduce a water’s hardness

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