Too much-dissolved mineral content in the residential water supply causes several problems. Commonly called hard water, this tap water can be effectively treated with equipment that eliminates the minerals. A water softener for the home in Saskatoon, SK can be installed by a local plumbing service.
Problems Caused by Hard Water
Dissolved minerals create limescale on and around plumbing fixtures. It leaves mineral spots and streaks on mirrors, windows and china cabinet doors after someone washes the glass. The minerals reduce soap’s effectiveness, leading people to use more shampoo, dish soap and laundry detergent. A water softener for the home in Saskatoon, SK ends those problems.
The most prevalent minerals in tap water are calcium and magnesium. Some homes, typically those with well water, have trouble with iron content. Iron can stain light-colored laundry, making it look dingy or take on an orange cast. This mineral also may cause orange streaks in sinks, showers and bathtubs. Stains on plumbing equipment can be removed, but doing so requires scrubbing.
Additional Equipment
A softener eliminates all of these minerals, along with manganese, zinc and others. Some homes relying on wells have trouble with sulfur or sulfur bacteria odors. Softening the water doesn’t solve that problem, but plumbers can install a carbon filter in these homes along with the softener.
A Satisfying Decision
Homeowners who have been upset with their water quality are happy to have equipment installed that fixes the problems. Details on Perfection Plumbing & Drain Cleaning Ltd. can be viewed at
their website.
