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  A Water Softener Can Help Your Appliances Last for Years Longer

  You want your appliances to last as long as possible, but if you live in an area with hard water, you might consider improving their longevity with a water softener.

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  7 Tips to Get the Right Water Treatment System for Your Home

  Safe drinking water is essential to a healthy household, but knowing which water treatment system to get can be an intimidating and confusing process. Check out these seven tips to help you get the right water treatment system for your home.

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  How to Choose the Best Type of Water Filter

  Not all water filters are created equal. With so many different ways to filter contaminants, learn about the different types of water filters best for your home.

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  Do Descalers Work? Or Do You Actually Need a Water Softener?

  Find out whether a water softener or descaler can help your hard water issues and which solution is best for your home.

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  Everything You Need to Know About Water Softeners

  A water softener works hard to ensure that your dishes, laundry, skin, and hair have a softer feel. But what makes it work? Here's how this mechanism helps soften water in your home and what you should know before you buy one.

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  How To Decide Whether You Should Rent or Buy a Water Softener

  Many factors influence if it is better to rent or buy a water softener. Read on to discover which choice is right for your home.

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  How to Test Your Water Quality in 4 Quick Steps

  Discover how to test your water quality at home or at a local lab. It's usually quick and easy to do and tests are available at a range of price points.

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  Should I Buy a Water Descaler or a Water Softener?

  Water softeners and water descalers take mineral deposits that leave scale and water spots on your dishes out of your water. However, a water softener uses salt, whereas the water descaler does not. But which is best for your home? Find out here.

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  6 Ways to Make Water Safer for Drinking at Home

  Learning how to make water safer for drinking at home is an essential skill. Use these tips for improving water quality and removing unwanted microbes and metals.

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  Do You Know the pH Balance of Your Drinking Water? Here’s Why You Should

  The pH of drinking water is important for many reasons, including taste. But balancing your water’s pH will also keep you, your family, and your home healthy.

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  7 Benefits to Cooking With Soft Water

  Will putting in a water treatment system affect your cooking? Read on for the benefits of cooking with soft water.

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  Are PEX Pipes Safe for Drinking Water?

  PEX plumbing may leach contaminants into the tap water of your home, but more studies are needed to determine if PEX is safe for drinking water. Here’s what we know about PEX pipes and how they compare to other forms of household plumbing.

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  What Size Water Softener Do I Need?

  To ensure your water softener is treating your household’s hard water efficiently, follow this guide to determine the best water softener size for your needs.

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  Can You Use Potassium Chloride in Any Water Softener?

  Potassium chloride can be a good alternative to sodium chloride in your water softener. Here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons of using potassium chloride.

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  Give Your Water a Gentle Touch With These Efficient Water Softeners

  Water softeners remove hard minerals from your tap water, improving plumbing systems and water-using appliances. Here are the most efficient water softeners out there.