You often deal with hard water if your washing machine wears out faster, clothes look dull and you see limescale in the shower. But what can you do about it? A water softener can be the solution. We explain why a water softener can be a smart choice.
Protection of your appliances
You want to use your washing machine for as long as possible. Limescale can make appliances such as your washing machine have a shorter lifespan. With a water softener the water becomes less hard, which reduces the chance of limescale in your washing machine.
Less skin irritation
Do you or your family members have skin irritation or eczema? Hard water can make these problems worse. Soft water is milder for the skin and can help reduce irritation. A water softener can therefore contribute to better skin health for the whole family.
More efficient cleaning
Hard water causes limescale on shower walls, taps and other surfaces in the house. This costs a lot of time. With a water softener you need less time and fewer cleaning products. That makes it easier to keep everything in the house clean and shiny.
Better wash results
Have you noticed that your clothes come out of the machine looking dull after a wash? This happens especially with white and light colours. That is because the cleaning power of detergents is reduced by hard water. As a result your clothes do not get optimally clean. With soft water, the effectiveness of your detergent is improved, which makes for cleaner and softer clothes.
Less detergent needed
You need less detergent to achieve the same result if you use soft water. This saves money in the long term and is also good for the environment. If you want to reduce your detergent use even more, you could replace the detergent with Cosmeau laundry sheets.
Softer clothes
Clothes washed with soft water often feel softer, because fewer leftovers of soap and limescale stay behind in the fabric. This is especially pleasant for bedding and towels, which feel wonderfully soft and fresh after every wash.
Is a water softener worth it?
If you are fed up with the downsides of hard water and are looking for ways to make your household tasks more efficient, then a water softener is certainly worth considering. It can help you save money, protect your washing machine, and makes for healthier skin and cleaner, softer clothes.
Do note: There are several methods that water softeners use. The two most common methods are the magnetic water softener and the electronic water softener. Research by consumer programme Radar shows that a magnetic water softener is not effective. Watch this Radar episode for more information about magnetic water softeners.
For households of up to 4 people the Aqmos R2D2-32 is recommended as an affordable automatic water softener. Do you have a household of 5+ people and a budget above 2000 euro? Then consider a water softener including installation via boshuis.nl.
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