Hard water is water that’s particularly rich in minerals – calcium and magnesium in particular. While there aren’t any significant health problems associated with hard water, it’s still a nuisance. If you’re living with hard water, then you’re likely a frequent customer with your local Edmonton plumbing repair service. Here are some of the reasons why hard water is such a problem for homeowners.
Soap Scum
Soap scum builds up pretty quickly with hard water. It will cause white mineral deposits to form on the spouts of your fixtures. The calcium deposits in the water cause these to form, and they also cause that filmy appearance to appear on your freshly washed glass and silverware.
Mineral Build-Up
If you have hard water, then you’re probably familiar with the mineral build-up on your fixtures. But that build-up happens in your pipes and appliances as well. Eventually, that build-up of minerals will cause your pipes to become clogged. It also affects your water pressure, so you’re guaranteed to be a frequent caller of your local Edmonton plumbing repair service.
Irritated Skin & Dryer Hair
Hard water is likely to dull your hair colour and cause it to be dryer and less easy to manage. It also allows for soap to be left behind, which will irritate your scalp and skin as it dries out your skin, making it itchy. Additionally, hard water doesn’t encourage a strong lather, which can make getting clean more challenging.
Dulled Laundry
Lastly, hard water affects your laundry detergent. Your clothing is likely to feel a little bit unclean and you will start noticing that your once bright clothing is fading a lot faster than it should. Also, you will likely notice that your towels in particular are affected, becoming hard and scratchy as a result of being washed in hard water.
Hard water might not seem like a serious problem, but it adds up to a lot of annoyances over time, making it quite the nuisance. That’s why you need to talk to your local Edmonton plumbing repair service about your options. Give The Plumbing Repair Guy a call today!