Hard water

Rusty Water in Your Home: The Causes, Risks, and Solutions!

Do You Have Rusty Tap Water? Clean water is a fundamental necessity for household well-being. Rusty water, with a reddish-brown color, may result from corroded or aging pipes. It affects water quality, safety, and usability. The presence of rust in household water can adversely affect appliances, plumbing fixtures, and clothing, as it can stain and […]

Hard Water 101: Identifying and Addressing Common Signs in Your Home

Learn the Facts About Hard Water Hard water is a term used to describe water that contains a high concentration of dissolved minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium ions. These minerals are naturally present in the earth’s crust and find their way into water sources through the erosion of rocks and soil. Water hardness is typically […]

California Hard Water: Tips for Coping with the Issue

Let’s talk about water in the 21st century. Water has become a hot topic because it’s either in short supply or we’re concerned about its purity. But there’s another important aspect that often gets overlooked – hard water. Hard water means there’s more dissolved calcium and magnesium in our water. It may not harm our […]

How to Maintain Your Plumbing System

No one ever thinks about maintaining their plumbing system. We take care of our bodies by eating right and exercising. We tune up our cars and change the oil regularly. Most of it is preventative maintenance; for example, taking vitamins, exercise, and oil changes, are things we do as preventative maintenance. Have you ever noticed […]

What Is Limescale, And How Do I Remove IT?

The majority of households in the U.S. have issues related to limescale. Whether that means spending more money and effort to clean scaled-up fixtures or having to replace costly equipment because scale damage is too severe to repair. We must first comprehend this issue before we can address it. We’ll take a clear look at limescale […]

How To Eliminate Rust From Showers, Sinks, Toilets, And Counter Tops

If you live in an older home, you may experience rust in your sinks, showers, or toilets? These ugly brownish-orange streaks appear when water passes through older, rusted, galvanized pipes. However, if you live in California and your home has succumbed to hard water, those ugly stains could be a product of mineral deposit residue left behind on […]

How To Work Your Magic On Hard Water Deposits

Have you ever wondered what that crusty white, greenish stuff is around your faucets ad shut-off valves? How about those water spots on your counters, dishes, and shower doors? Most homeowners lived with them for years and never gave it a second thought. Some of us thought the city water was fine, as long as […]

The Perils of Hard Water for Your Health and Home

Did you know that the drinking water that you think is “pure,” is in fact, littered with a variety of minerals such as calcium and magnesium? A lot of people aren’t aware of the perils of hard water for your health and home. If you live in California and don’t have a water purification system […]

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