The Work Of Water Softeners

By Linda Ruiz


Water is actually a very significant need of humans. Because of its significance, it has been called the fountain of life. To put it accordingly, the concept of it being a need has become the only significance before. But with the intro of the modern age, the regard for comfort and convenience has become a huge concern.

Actually, before, as long as there is water, there is no need for more designs. After all, things can be done whether or not it tastes good or feels soft. The only matter that is regarded is whether or not it is clean. But that kind of ideology is no longer the case nowadays. With that, water softeners have been created.

Due to the standard of living nowadays, the old ways were already left to itself. Right now, there is already more than just the need of people. If you notice, there is a very high regard for convenience and comfort already. Well, you can say that this is because of the great shift in the cultural norms and values of people.

Speaking of which, you might be confused as to the classification of H2O into hard and soft when it cannot be held in the first place. The answer to this is basically that the categorization of hardness doe not lie on the physical features, but in its components. Basically, just feeling it will not help you identify whether it be hard or soft.

So to speak, you speak about hardness, it contains a big amount of minerals, calcium, and magnesium. Since the base of H2O is underground where rocks and soil are found, it is understandable that it contains such elements in abundance. Now, when it comes to measuring hardness, it is done per gallon, or in milligrams per liter.

Now, based from the definition of hardness, it is stated that the elements such as minerals, calcium, and magnesium are the reason. However, these elements are helpful. Why eliminate them. Now, actually, though these elements are helpful, if they are not reduced into is desirable amount, it can cause some negative effects.

Now, one of the negative effects it can cause is that magnesium and calcium can produce a scale which can later build up in the insides of pipes, heaters, kettles, coffee makers, and industrial machines. And speaking of scales, it reduces flow through the pipes, and eventually, it will clog. Aside from that, it will also become a poor heat conductor.

Aside from that, hard H2O can also reduce the ability of a soap to lather whether in the sink, shower, dishwasher, or washing machine. With that, it reacts with soap in a way which produces a sticky scum. But then worry not, because you can actually combat the situation in various ways.

Speaking of which, you can have it filtered by distillation or reverse osmosis. Other than that, you can also add some packaged chemical softeners into it such as powdered borax or washing soda perhaps. Filtration can actually improve the taste of the water while descaling offers an alternative.




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