David Slone

Hard water can clog bathroom fixtures, leave scale deposits, and leave skin and hair feeling dried out and flaky. Unfortunately, getting a water softener system for your entire house is a major investment. That doesn’t mean you’re out of luck though! Water softener shower heads will allow you to get all the benefits of soft … Read more

Just because you’re traveling in an RV doesn’t mean you should have to be at the mercy of whatever water sources are available. Hard water spots, bad tasting water, and dry skin and hair can all be the result of using hard water with too many minerals. Luckily, water softeners have become portable enough to … Read more

Soft water has many benefits over hard water, which is why so many people have turned to water softeners to remove the hard minerals from their water. A quick search will reveal that there are many different options to choose from, and they differ drastically. Traditional ion-exchange water softeners, salt-free systems, even portable softeners are … Read more

You never know what you’re going to get from any given water source. Even water from the tap at home can make you question the purity of your water. Luckily, companies have created an inexpensive and portable solution with filtered water bottles. You can fill up from any water source and let the water bottle … Read more

Getting a home filtration system can be expensive, but getting a water filter pitcher is a much cheaper alternative for great-tasting and healthy drinking water. There are many brands of these filters available, but one of the best and most popular is Brita. They’ve been around for a long time and their filters are available … Read more

Portable water filters need to be more than just compact and lightweight. They also need to be reliable and durable for easy transportation without worry. The best ones will also be versatile, giving you several ways to use it, depending on your situation. Unfortunately, they can also get pretty expensive. So, it’s not realistic to … Read more

Even though we have rigorous standards that our tap water must adhere to, it’s still common to find water that’s full of contaminants but still safe to drink. The worst-case scenario is that it’s not safe and you’re slowly poisoning yourself. Meanwhile, chemicals are deliberately added to the water such as fluoride. If you’re uncomfortable … Read more

There are many benefits to using soft water, but in the United States, 85% of homes are supplied with hard water. Many people turn to water softeners to solve this dilemma. Unfortunately, traditional water softening systems utilize large amounts of salt to remove the hard minerals from the water via an ion-exchange process. This requires … Read more

When it comes time to regenerate your water softener, the salt you choose to use will determine the quality of the water. A good water softener salt will not only regenerate the resin in your system, but it will also clean your water softener. Moreover, some will protect your system, and others are meant specifically … Read more

Water softeners see constant use, day in and day out. Eventually, the resins that perform the water softening duties break down. When this happens, they’ll no longer effectively remove the hard minerals. Moreover, it may hinder water flow, resulting in lower water pressures and poor-quality water. Luckily, this doesn’t signal the end of your water … Read more