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26
Apr
2017
Do Water Softeners Remove Important Minerals?
One of the popular myths about water softeners is that they remove minerals and nutrients which are essential for our bodies; however, that is not the case at all. Water Softeners Do Not Remove Important Minerals & Nutrients More than 85 percent of homes in the United States have hard water, which mostly consists of calcium and magnesium. As water courses through weathered rocks, the ground, and ...
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13
Feb
2017
Why You Might Need to Upgrade Your Water Filter
Having a water treatment system in your home cleans the water which comes out of your faucet, so you don’t have to worry about the damaging effects of hard water on your pipes, appliances, your clothes, and even your health. However, many homeowners only have a water filter installed under the kitchen sink and not the rest of home. Here are four reasons why it is essential to have clean water in ...
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2
Nov
2016
What Types of Contaminants Could Be in Your Water?
Nobody likes the idea that their water, especially their drinking water, could be home to hundreds of contaminants. But what is a contaminant and which ones could be plaguing your home or business? According to The Safe Drinking Water Act, a “containment” is described as any biological, chemical, physical, or radiological substance in your water. That broad definition doesn’t really explain to ...
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9
Sep
2016
What Hard Water Does to Your Hair
When it comes to concerns about hard water, one of them involves the effect it has on your hair. Some people don’t understand why their hair texture has changed, despite using the same products over and over again. Unfortunately, they don’t notice the difference that hard water and soft water has on their hair. What is Hard Water? Hard water is comprised of high mineral content, mostly calcium and ...
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27
Jul
2016
How Can Soft Water Save You Money?
One of the concerns for people interested in buying a water softener is that will it save money. After installation costs, our customers are happy to know that there are a variety of ways a softer water system investment can reduce their overall spending. Home Appliances Last Longer Hard water can cause scale to develop in your pipes, reducing the flow of the water and causing your water-dependent ...
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16
Feb
2016
Do I Need To Get A Water Softener?
At Quality Home Services, our expert staff understands the multiple benefits of soft water. However, it is estimated that around 85% of US homes have hard water. Specific underground minerals such as calcium, magnesium, limestone and chalk are absorbed into water prior to being pumped to your home. Aside from testing, how can you tell if you actually have hard water? The following is a guide to ...
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6
Jan
2016
How Does A Water Softener Work?
Home water softener systems are pressurized water conditioning devices which removes calcium and magnesium ions found in hard water and replaces them with sodium ions. This process results in softening your water, enabling soaps and detergents to effectively remove dirt and oils from your dishes, clothing and skin. But how does it all work? Basic mechanics of home water softeners are the ...
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3
Dec
2015
What Are Some Advantages Of Conditioned Water?
At Quality Home Services , we understand that there is always constant concern about our water supplies containing a plethora of contaminants such as ammonia, chloramines, and chlorine. The best solution to eliminate such harmful chemicals is to condition your water. Water conditioning is the process of eliminating or altering minerals, chemicals, and contaminants from a water source. Not only ...
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12
Nov
2015
Hard Water vs. Soft Water
Water becomes “hard” when there is a high concentration of minerals dissolved in the water. Because water mixes easily with other types of liquid and minerals, mainly calcium and magnesium, it then becomes “hard.” While hard water is not necessarily harmful to use in your home, but it can be an annoyance for homeowners. The Effects of Hard Water In its most natural form, water is “soft,” in that ...
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