In the Kitchen

Whether washing-up using a sink or dishwasher, high concentrations of scale in hot water causes valuable china, cutlery and glasses to become less attractive because of the build-up of scale and greasy deposits. Scum and stains build up around the kitchen sink, taps, tiles and worktops.

Even when a dishwasher has a built-in water softener, this can be unreliable because of the difficulty of knowing when to regenerate and its often awkward location. A WaterCare system softens all incoming water before it reaches the dishwasher so there is no need to continue regenerating the built-in softener. Using a WaterCare softener, equipment is permanently protected against scale damage.

Laundry and cleaning

Look at detergent dosage instructions and see the difference softened water can make to laundry costs. Softening water as it enters the home means that the same cleaning power is achieved using 40 - 50% less chemicals. Less detergent going down the drain is better for the environment.

Softened water is kinder to delicate fabrics, helping them to last longer, feel more confortable and look brighter. Softened water gets the most from cleaning materials, saving money, time and giving better results.

Drinking water

Scale laden water is bad news in tea, coffee, iced and diluted drinks. Deposits in the water can make cold drinks cloudy while hot drinks can appear, and taste, scummy., Look in your kettle to see the effects of hardness, but drinking water should not be softened. WaterCare has the ideal answer - filtering.

Filtering drinking water through a WaterCare system removes chlorine compounds, organic material and other matter which can taint the water's taste, smell and appearance. Filtering can guard against excessive quantities of nitrates and lead entering the water supply - and it can also save a small fortune on bottled water.

Heating Systems

Some of the biggest problems caused by water hardness are unseen, occurring deep inside hot water boilers and the pipes which distribute water to sinks, baths, toilets, showers and central heating radiators.

Scale can accumulate at rates of up to 2mm per year. As the scale builds, it demands that a heating system works harder, requiring more energy to heat the same amount of water. On top of that, maintenance calls to deal with under-performing equipment or blocked pipes can be extremely costly. Replacing a boiler can cost up to £1000.

In the Bathroom

Tidemarks around the bath, and scale deposits on taps and showerheads, are not just a nuisance to clean away, they are a sure sign that the water being used for baths, showers, hair washing and general hygiene is full of limescale.

No matter what shampoo used, hair looks and feels cleaner and healthier when it is washed in scale-free water. Also less shampoo and conditioner is needed.