Limescale deposits, sometimes called mineral deposits, are chalky substances that can build up in many places water runs — including on your kitchen faucet, inside your water heater and throughout your bathrooms. They’re difficult to scrub away and even harder to prevent, because they’re often caused by your water itself. Fortunately, it’s possible to eliminate […]
Hard water may not sound as ominous as iron, or as formidable as arsenic. But your hair, skin, plumbing and appliances may not exactly agree with that assessment. In fact, almost anything that uses water on a regular basis can suffer if hard water is in the equation, and that is an all too common headache […]
Ask any Culligan expert why a water softener is right for you, and they’ll explain why it’s not only right for you, but also for your home. Your Culligan water dealer is intimately familiar with the type, hardness and any special characteristics of local water conditions in your community, in order to understand which water […]
Just because all water may look the same, doesn’t mean the quality is as good as it can be. While you may not be able to visibly see the contaminants and problems in your water, you certainly will notice the side effects it leaves behind. If you have hard water, you may experience the following […]
Hardness in water can indicate high concentrations of calcium, magnesium and other dissolved minerals. In general, this includes 120-180 ppm of iron, calcium and magnesium, or at least 61 milligrams per liter or higher of calcium carbonate concentration. While magnesium and calcium are essential for our health and wellbeing, high amounts of these minerals in […]
There are a wide variety of reasons that you might decide to schedule a home water test. Any household that relies on municipal water could benefit from a more thorough understanding of their water quality, and well water users should have their water tested at least annually. What else should prompt a water test? Perhaps […]
If you’ve noticed the signs of hard water in your home, you may be wondering what your options are. From buildup in pipes and plumbing to difficulty working up a lather and rinsing off while showering, bathing or washing your hands, water hardness leaves its mark – literally. Soap scum and hard water stains can […]
There are a wide variety of reasons that you might decide to schedule a home water test. Any household that relies on municipal water could benefit from a more thorough understanding of their water quality, and well water users should have their water tested at least annually. What else should prompt a water test? Perhaps […]
There are many reasons to wonder about the safety and quality of your water. Maybe you’ve just moved into a new home, or perhaps you’ve noticed your water has a peculiar taste or smell. You also could be one of the millions of Americans and Canadians who use well water in their homes. The fact […]
Water is water, right? Not quite. There are two types of water that could be in your home: soft vs. hard water. That said, there’s a good chance it’s the latter. According to the US Geological Survey, hard water exists in over 85% of the United States. So, what is the difference between soft water […]