How to Test Water Hardness

If you've been looking for a way to know exactly what is in your home water supply, then I think this post will excite you. That's because I've just created the video below showing you exactly how to do it. It''s really easy! 

Plus there are some really great products available these days to help you discover how much calcium and magnesium is actually in your water. This is then a great starting place to be able to do something about it. Many people have found out that their water supply is very hard and as a result installed a water softener to combat the minerals that the water contains.

This can save hundreds of dollars over the course of a year by reducing dramatically the energy bills for a house. It's the minerals that build up on the elements of kettles and boilers that cause all the problems - it really reduces the efficiency and can lead to costly heating bills.

If you're looking for a test kit to discover the hardness of your water today, check out the products below that have been proven to work to do the job:
















If you've got any other questions or queries about what type of hard water test kit to buy, please don't hesitate to contact me as I'd be happy to help.

New Ebook: Your Questions Answered...

We've had alot of questions from people about the launch of the new ebook that will be coming out soon. Thank you to everyone for your interest and for taking the time to contact us here at HardWaterStainsTips. We thought it only right to respond to the questions we've had by answering them here on the blog so other people can benefit as well. So read on...

1. Why are we doing this now?: Well, we like to help people the best way we can, and the last survey results revealed that 94% of people wanted to know more about the useful hard water combating products that are available on the market these days. So we decided that the best thing to do would be to put together a comprehensive ebook that people can refer to for the latest, up-to-date guide to the best products that will help combat hard water issues around the home.The results of the survey can be found at http://hardwaterstainstips.blogspot.com/2009/10/survey-results-2009.html 
2. How big is the ebook?: The ebook guide is 23 pages and contains powerful, actionable advice on the top 10 products that can transform a hard water supply into a water supply that everyone craves - tastes great, good for bathing and showering, leaves no spots on dishes or cars after washing and does not produce limescale in boilers and heaters which can significantly increase energy bills.
3. How much does it cost?: We are not sure at the moment how we are going to price the ebook, but we will give our early bird subscribers a BIG discount. Fill out the form below to get on the list today and be the first to be notified when it's available!
4. Will you be able to contact us for extra advice if you are interested in the products in the ebook?: Of course! We will provide free advice to all our subscribers if you want to purchase any of the products you see in the ebook. They are all available from our Online Store and there are links to each product.
5. Is there a guarantee with the ebook?: Yes there is, we provide a 30 day risk free guarantee. If you don't think that any of the products have given you any ideas for improving your lifestyle by combating your hard water then we will refund your money. No questions asked.
6. Will we be offering other products like this in the future?: Quite possibly! We have some great feedback from our subscribers on other ebook guides or products that may be of use. If you have any ideas feel free to email support@hardwaterstainstips.com - we'd be happy to hear your thoughts.

I hope that has answered any of the questions you may have about the new ebook coming out soon. It will be worth the wait and I'm sure you'll like it when it arrives...I look forward to having you as a happy customer soon.

Exciting Info on Our New eBook...

We have been working hard over the last few days putting the finishing touches to the new, practical ebook we will be launching soon!

We've had lots of questions and great feedback from our subscribers and we really appreciate the positive responses we've been getting from people about how excited they are about the availability of the ebook. We are so glad you are all interested in this because it is based on the surveys we sent out recently, which indicated that basically many people are sick and tired of having to deal with all the annoying hard water issues that come with living in a hard water area.

...this ebook is specifically designed to help people with this. It's the top 10 best products available on the market these days that will help people reduce the impact of the calcium and magnesium minerals in their water supply. The goal of the research we did was to find the most helpful products for the areas that people have the most difficulty dealing with. We are confident we've got all these down in the new ebook, but we have also included some alternatives to consider in the ebook which act as are good product comparisons.

Check out the quick video below for more info:


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What The New Ebook Covers...

The new ebook from HardWaterStainsTips is based on the feedback we got from our subscribers in the last survey we held. It told us that our hard water stains tips subscribers wanted to know more about the products that will help them around the home. 

Well we have listened here and our team has put together the best of the best into this ebook, the number one products that will have you hard water supply begging for mercy! Well not quite...but you get the message!



The brand new ebook "Top 10 Hard Water Products" has all the information for you to benefit by:

1. Learning all about the best way to test your hard water supply for calcium and magnesium minerals - this is crucial to know and will provide excellent information for you and your family.
2. Discover the path to soft, shiny hair by using one of the most trusted shampoos for getting rid of hard water build up on hair follicles. This product has some unbelievable customer reviews!
3. Achieve a soft, smooth shave with the number one, proven-to-work shaving cream for hard water areas. Which means no more nicks and cuts in the morning, and will help to achieve the perfect shave every time.
4. Get fresh, cool water that has been specially purified for you and your family with the water pitcher that has advanced filtration processes that treats your water by removing unwanted minerals and by-products. It's also great to use this water for a better tasting coffee!
5. Relax in the knowledge that the water from your shower is perfectly treated with the easy-to-fit shower head that people have been raving about!
6. Discover the deluxe, whole house filtration system that has helped so many people get the clean, pure water for the WHOLE house that everyone deserves. Say goodbye to hard water minerals because this baby will destroy them. Easy-to-install as well, plus it meets National Sanitation Foundation standards.
7. Learn about the effective product that eliminates up to 95% of the calcium and magnesium found in a hard water supply.
8. Number 8 in our "Top 10" best hard water combating products is the dishwasher that has been specifically designed to deal with hard water. It has a built it softener that prevents ugly white spots on dishes and glassware and produces sparkling results.
9. Save potentially hundreds of dollars on heating bills by using this easy-to-use solution that safely removes that build-up of limescale in boilers and keeps your boiler in top working condition.
10. Get your car looking great using this wash system kit that has helped many people in hard water areas reduce the white stains that can occur after washing your car. Proven-to-work and has received some outstanding reviews.

All the products that we recommend to achieve these amazing benefits are detailed in our new ebook that will be out soon!

Be sure to opt into the form below if your interested in getting a substantial discount on our new ebook (a limited number of discounted purchases will be available).

Get Ready for a Brand New eBook From HardWaterStainsTips

When we surveyed our subscribers a few months ago, the feedback we got was that overwhelmingly people wanted to know more about the amazing, useful products that are available these days that would help them deal with hard water in their home.

So we have been hard at work at HardWaterStainsTips and researched as many products as we possibly can and come up with a definitive Top 10! These are the best of the best, no doubt about it. They are the most useful and helpful products we could find that combat hard water issues, and dramatically reduce the impact of your high level mineral water supply.

It was clear that many of our subscribers valued a good quality product but didn't have the time to spend carefully researching each one in turn - and this is where we come in! With our expertise in helping people with hard water, we decided to go further than any other hard water sites on the internet and and do it all for you. We have spent weeks sorting through the many types of products that are on the market these days.

And lets to honest, not all of them are great. In fact many products that are purchased are a complete waste of money and should be avoided at all costs. However, there are a few that have the ability to transform your lifestyle by reducing the impact of the calcium and magnesium minerals in your water supply. All of these are in our brand new ebook!

I'm confident we have found the best...the most useful products available on the planet for each category we have...which we will get to in a minute. But first why not watch the video below for a quick taster of what is to come!


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Discover Why Your Home May Have Low Water Pressure

One of the big problems with the design of modern faucets is that they do not work well with hard water supplies. The modern faucet design easily traps hard water minerals, blocks the water flow and causes low pressure problems. 

Years ago many standard kitchen, bath and shower faucets had rubber and plastic washers that contacted a circular valve seat inside the faucet. When the faucet was opened, the washer created a large area for the water to pass through. In some ways it was probably too much as the amount of water that passed through was huge. This is not good in the modern era of water conservation.

These days many modern faucets have no cartridges inside the body of the faucet. These cartridges replace the washers that were in the older type of faucet. Many modern faucets also have an aerator or a flow restrictor inside as well which have very small holes to add air to the water. The only problem with these new cartridge type faucets is that they create a very small area for the water to pass through and consequently trap any sediment of hardness minerals.

This often creates low pressure from the faucet as small pieces of sediment or other debris clog the passageway within the valve cartridge and/or the tiny orifices within the aerator and or a flow restrictor. This is an extremely common problem for many homeowners.

These low water pressure and flow problems are very common just after a water main break in a municipal water system. Sand, dirt and other debris can enter municipal piping systems when a water main fractures. Once the water main is repaired, this debris is transported through the water system and can end up in your home.

Any debris in the main such as sediment, soldering flux or shavings of pipework can end up in reaching faucets which again can block the flow. This causes a reduction in water pressure and allows hardness materials to build up.

A great way to deal with this is to consider a water filter. The industry standard these days is the reverse osmosis water filter than effectively removes nearly all of the unwanted sediment and debris as well as up to 95% of calcium and magnesium minerals. This not only helps to provide you and your family with pure, clean water but also prevents stubborn hard water stains from forming around the home.

If you require any help deciding on what water filter is the best one for you and your family, drop me an email at support@hardwaterstainstips.com and I'd be happy to point you in the right direction.

The Difference a Water Softener Can Make

The decision on whether to install a water softener just on your kitchen sink or throughout your entire house is often made with finances at the front of your mind. The price difference can be substantial, but there are some other things to consider as well. 


Taste
This is the primary reason homeowners are now turning to softeners for their homes. They start with a small jug that is placed in the refrigerator to give a more refreshing taste, but since those have to be continually filled up and allowed to chill the idea of having a softener placed on their kitchen faucet eventually sets in. If this is your only goal in having the softener in your home, then just a kitchen unit will be adequate.

Home Maintenance
Hard water makes maintaining the plumbing as well as your sinks and bathtubs much harder than it really should be. The minerals that are in the water accumulate into lime scale which is harmful to your pipes and a real pain to scrub from between the tile around your shower. This is why so many homeowners now see the value of softer water when it comes to keeping their home lime-free and functioning efficiently.
When you place a water softener in your home its primary job is to take those rough, larger sized minerals and break them down. A high quality system will reduce their size to the point they dissolve back into the water, which creates a "wetter" water consistency which does not create the accumulation of lime scale like hard water.

If you use a softener system which doesn't put salt into the water you will have much less lime scale in your home than if you use a salt based product.

Of course, you cannot get the relief from lime scale unless the softer water is flowing to all areas of your home. You may enjoy the better taste of soft water in your kitchen, but in order to help maintain your plumbing you will need a system that covers your entire house.

Hair & Skin
The minerals in hard water also collect on your hair and skin and fail to rinse out all of your hair product, leaving behind a film which you may not be able to see or feel but which affects the health of your skin and hair regardless. When you use softer water you will wash away this film and allow the natural health of your hair and skin to come out.

Everyone is searching for a way to get vibrant, shiny hair and fresh, youthful looking skin, but few people realize the biggest piece to that puzzle is in the water they use for showers! To get the full benefits for your skin and hair you will need a whole house softener.

Laundry
The minerals in hard water are unable to push out all of the detergent and dirt from your clothing when you put them through the wash! This is why homeowners who install a whole house water softener marvel at how much longer their clothing lasts and how much clearer their fabric colors are!
To get the most benefits from your softener system it is clear that you will need a whole house system. When weighing the cost of a kitchen and whole house water softener also weigh the benefits!

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