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WHAT ARE THE BLACK STAINS IN MY TOILET BOWL AND TANK?

If you’ve ever taken off the lid to your toilet tank and came across what looks like black water or staining, it’s probably taken you by ...

IS IT CHEAPER TO RENT OR BUY A WATER SOFTENER FOR YOUR HOME?

Are your clothes yellowing or graying? Towels feeling stiff? Or are your shower-heads clogging? If so, chances are you’re experiencing th...

ARE WATER SOFTENERS BAD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT?

More of us are paying much closer attention to how the things we buy and use impact the environment. We’re doing what we can to reduce wa...

SQUEAKY CLEAN SKIN AND HARD WATER | EXPOSING THE DIRTY TRUTH

The idea of anything being “squeaky clean” sounds pretty good: squeaky clean dishes, squeaky clean kitchen counter-tops, squeaky clean ba...

ARSENIC LEVELS | IS BOTTLED WATER SAFE TO DRINK?

People often turn to bottled water because they think it’s a safer alternative and it tastes better than their tap water. In fact, a stud...

HARD NUMBERS ON SOFT WATER SAVINGS IN YOUR HOME

Investing in residential water treatment, such as a water softener, reverse osmosis system, or other types of filtration, may seem like s...

IRON IN YOUR HOME’S WATER | DIFFERENT TYPES AND TREATMENT SOLUTIONS

Rusty, orange water coming out of your faucet is usually a dead giveaway that you’re dealing with high levels of iron in your water. Howe...

COMMON COMPLAINTS ABOUT CITY WATER QUALITY AND WHAT YOU CAN DO

Now and then, a story about serious water problems such as lead contamination in Flint, Michigan, makes headlines and raises concerns. Bu...

HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN A WATER SOFTENER RUNS LOW ON SALT?

The salt in your system’s brine tank is an essential part of the water softening process. It’s used to recharge the resin media inside so...

SHOULD I BE CONCERNED ABOUT PH LEVELS IN MY WATER?

What is pH and how does it affect water quality? While the pH level of your water may not be the first thing you think of when it comes t...

WHY DOES MY WATER SOFTENER NEED SALT?

While you know a water softener can solve a variety of hard water problems, many homeowners still have questions about what takes places ...

CAN A STANDARD WATER SOFTENER REMOVE IRON FROM WELL WATER?

High iron water is a frustrating problem for homeowners with wells. From the ugly stains and discolored tap water to nasty iron bacteria ...

WHAT’S THE CONNECTION BETWEEN ECZEMA AND HARD WATER?

Being a parent of a child suffering from the skin condition eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, can be frustrating and leave you fee...

WATER QUALITY AWARENESS – 10 ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT U.S. TAP WATER

Lead is far from the only thing that can contaminate a home’s water, and it’s important to know what your family is drinking. This articl...

WINTERIZING YOUR WATER SOFTENER – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Do you need to winterize your water softener or filter? And if so, what does winterization involve? That depends on the situation… If you...

HOW TO GET YOUR KIDS TO DRINK MORE WATER

It’s a familiar story for almost every parent. You hear a little whiny voice complain, “I’m thirsty!” What they want is another juice box...

SHOULD YOU GIVE YOUR PETS HARD WATER OR SOFT WATER?

Every living thing needs water. That’s why you keep your pet’s water bowl full of refreshing H2O. But what kind of water is best for cats...

IS HARD WATER RUINING YOUR HOME-COOKED MEALS?

You work hard to make food your family will enjoy, and you work even harder to create amazing meals for guests on holidays and other spec...

SQUEAKY CLEAN SKIN AND HARD WATER | EXPOSING THE DIRTY TRUTH

The idea of anything being “squeaky clean” sounds pretty good: squeaky clean dishes, squeaky clean kitchen countertops, squeaky clean bat...

HOW WATER SOFTENERS WORK AND WHY YOU PROBABLY NEED ONE

So, you’re sick of dealing with hard water problems and need a water softener… but what does that mean? There are a lot of good reasons t...

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