what does hard water do?

The minerals contained in hard water settle out as a deposit of hardness scale wherever the water is heated or when cold standing water evaporates. Examples of this include;

• white marks, stains and scale on sinks, baths, toilet bowls and around the base of taps

• blocked shower heads

• scale deposits on kettles and water heating elements

• clogging of pipe work and premature failure of water heaters

Water hardness also makes it difficult to get a good lather so more soaps and detergents have to be used to wash dishes and laundry.