Advantage of soft water is that it saves money. |
Detergents up to 12X more effective when cleaning |
Use up to 70% less dish and cloth detergents |
No scale buildup water heater efficiency is maintained |
Overall appliance lifetime is maintained |
Less cleaning products required to purchase. |
Moisturized / healthier skin and hair |
Cleaner, spot-free glass dishes |
Cleaner clothes and whiter whites |
Preserved look of faucets and fixtures |
Disadvantage of hard water is that it costs money. |
Detergents are not as effective at cleaning. |
Washing clothes and dishes require more detergents |
Scale buildup degrades water heater efficiency over time |
Overall appliance lifetime is decreased |
More cleaning products required to clean scale buildup. |
Dry / damaged hair and skin |
Unsightly film on glass dishes |
Clothes fade faster and dingy whites |
Scum, streaks, spots ruin faucets and fixtures |