If you have a dishwasher, you know that water is one of the most important ingredients. Without water, your dishes wouldn't get clean! But what happens when the water you use to wash your dishes is hard water? In today's blog, NuvoH2O wants to talk about soft water and how it can be beneficial for your dishwasher!
What's Hard Water?
Hard water is water that contains a high concentration of minerals, like calcium and magnesium. These minerals can come from a variety of sources, including underground water sources, well water, and even some municipal water supplies. When water contains a lot of these minerals, it's called "hard water."
What's Soft Water?
Soft water, on the other hand, is water that has been treated to remove these minerals. This can be done through a process called water softening, which uses chemicals or filters to remove the minerals from the water. However, the benefits of soft water do not end with dishwasher units. Softened water can have other positive aspects in your home including healthier skin and hair!
How Does Water Hardness Affect Dishwashers?
Hard water can cause a number of problems for dishwashers, including:
- Reduced water pressure
- Decreased soap and detergent efficiency
- Spots or film on dishes
- Cloudy water
- Water spots on glasses
- Etching (corrosion) of glassware
While these issues are not noticeable after a couple of washes, they end up building up to the point where your dishwasher might need to be replaced or fixed.
How Does a Water Softener Help?
A water softener can help to reduce or eliminate these problems by removing the minerals from the water. This will help to improve water pressure, soap efficiency, and prevent spots and film on dishes. We understand how annoying it can be to open your dishwasher after it's been running for a while only to find out that your silverware, glasses, and plates might need another wash or a rinse at the least.
Get Your Water Softener System Today
If you have a dishwasher, water hardness can be a big problem. But by using a water softener, you can eliminate these problems and enjoy clean dishes with every load. If you are interested in prolonging your dishwasher's life and effectiveness, you can check out the NuvoH2O water softener systems that you can install for your dishwasher. You can also contact an installer near you to get your water softener system installed in your home today!
