Saturday, 18 September 2010

Water Test Kits - WaterSafe Well Water Test Kit Review

The first step to eliminating the effects of hard water around the home is to determine how hard your water is exactly. The best way to do this is to use a well water test kit that provides a good indication of the level of calcium and magnesium minerals in your water - well water typically has higher levels of these minerals in that other sorces of water.

As a guide, 60% of the UK and 85% of the US population live in a hard water area. This is a big problem, as dealing with hard water costs homeowners hundreds of dollars in expensive heating bills, as well as the headache of dealing with water deposits, and scale that forms around heating elements in kettles, dishwashers, boilers and in pipework.

The most common way to test is by using a hard water test strip, which is basically a small piece of specially treated paper that is dipped into the water to be tested, which then changes colour. This colour change is compared against a chart, where the hardness of water is related to the corresponding colour which is affected by the mineral concentration in the water.

A more accurate way is to use a use a water test kit which is usually a small bottle with specially formulated tablets. The idea is to take a sample of your water with the bottle, and then add the tablets to dissolve into the water. Again, there will be a colour change, this time of the water itself, which is compared against a chart indicating how hard the water is.

Probably the most accurate way, however, is to use a test kit which uses liquid drops which are added to the water sample. These have been proved to be most accurate when testing for hard water, and work time and again to reveal the true mineral content in a water supply.

This 4 out of 5 star product (pictured above) is a big seller on Amazon for anyone looking to discover what their home water supply contains. Many people have used this basic test kit with great success to test the hardness of their water which also helps to indicate if there are any other potential contaminants.

Manufacturer Details:

Watersafe Well Water Test Kit was specifically designed to help you test quickly and easily for the most common contaminants found in private well water, including: hardness, pH, iron, copper, lead, bacteria, pesticides, nitrates, nitrites, chlorine. If your home draws from private well water, regular testing (recommended yearly or more) is the only way to ensure the purity of your water and safeguard the health of your family.

From the experts at Watersafe, comes an affordable, easy-to-use and accurate test to determine the safety of your well water! Our new product is an essential addition to every home drawing from private water wells, giving you lab-quality results right in your own home. The EPA recommends testing your private well water at least once a year, so don’t wait! Put your mind at ease and help secure your family’s health with a Watersafe Well Water Test Kit.

How Does it Work?

The kit contains test strips that provide an easy and accurate indication of the water quality being tested. The strips are simply dipped into the sample of water and read off against a chart to provide the amount of hardness, pH, iron, copper, lead, bacteria, pesticides, nitrates, nitrites and chlorine to EPA standards.

Pros and Cons

This product is only a basic version and does not test for every possible component in a water supply. If you are looking to know about every single component that it contains, a top tip is to contact your local water supplier who will ask for a sample of your water which will then be tested in a laboratory environment. The main issue with this is that it’s usually quite expensive and many of the results from these tests can be rather confusing.

If you’re looking to know about the basic components of your water then it’s a good product to get started with. The kit is easy to use and has received good reviews from previous customers who have used it. Well worth a try!

Product Comparison

Other test kits such as the “SenSafe Water Quality Test Kit” provide more information on water quality but are more expensive and probably not really necessary if you’re just looking for a basic kit to start off with.

The WaterSafe Well Water Test Kit is a great way to know the hardness of your home water supply and start to be able to deal with the issues it causes. To learn more about this product click on the link below:

http://astore.amazon.com/hard0b-20/detail/B00028PDO8

Saturday, 7 August 2010

How to Choose the Best Water Softener System

One of the most important things to consider when deciding which water softener system to purchase is to find the correct size system for your particular home. There are many systems on the market these days that can treat water from 100 litres up to 1 million litres per day - so it's crucial to pick the correct one that you need!

Many people have fallen into the trap of choosing the wrong type of device for their home which can cause more problems than necessary. An incorrect water softener installed in a home can not just be a waste of time, it can cost a massive amount of money maintaining the device by replacing the cartridges and servicing the system when things go wrong. I have received many emails from people over the years who have installed the wrong device and had very bad experiences with their water supply. If this is you then you're certainly not alone - many people just want an expert opinion on the best water softener system to go for.

How to Choose the Best One For You and Your Family

The best way to decide which one to go for is to use a water softener calculator to accurately calculate the exact system that you home needs. Fortunately, there are some excellent tools available these days that will tell you exactly which one you need to be going for. A powerful and easy-to-use tool is at AffordableWater.us which can be found at the link below:
http://www.affordablewater.us/index.aspx

By inputting the number of people in the household and the hardness of your water supply as well as the iron content, it will provide you with an excellent way of deciding which one will fit your needs. By discovering which device is the best one for your needs you'll be getting the best quality water and the best price. There are several issues to think about when purchasing a water softener but to learn about the 3 critical things to consider, check out the link below:
http://hardwaterstainstips.blogspot.com/2009/04/water-softeners-3-critical-things-to.html

Summary:
Finding the correct water softener system for you and your family is crucial to installing the most efficient device for your home. The products available these days have improved dramatically over the last few years and there are some excellent ones available...as well as not so good ones! But by using the excellent tools mentioned above to discover the best one for you, you'll be using clean, fresh water without any hard water minerals!


If you have any questions about which water softener to choose, feel free to email me at support@hardwaterstainstips.com. I'd be happy to hear from you!

Monday, 26 July 2010

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.

Tuesday, 8 June 2010

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.

Saturday, 5 June 2010

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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Wednesday, 2 June 2010

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).



    Saturday, 29 May 2010

    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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    To be updated straight away when our new ebook becomes available, fill out the form below to get on the "early bird" list for an exclusive discount: