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Is a Water Softener System Right for You?

We’ve all been washing our hands more frequently over the last few months. Have you noticed that your home's water is leaving a film on your hands after washing? If...

June 24, 2020

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Is Hard Water Affecting Your Home? Here’s How to Tell

Have you noticed a film on your hands after washing? Spots on your dishes? Itchy skin? If so, you might have hard water.

While water is typically clear, it contains minerals and chemicals that determine its "hardness." Hard water can cause buildup on your skin, hair, dishes, and even inside your pipes.

How to Tell If You Have Hard Water

You can’t always see hard water, but you can spot the signs in your home:

✔️ Spots on dishes & silverware after washing.
✔️ Clothes wearing out faster or showing mineral stains.
✔️ Film left on hands after washing due to a reaction between soap and calcium deposits.
✔️ Soap and shampoo don’t lather well, leaving residue in hair.
✔️ Reduced water pressure due to mineral buildup inside pipes.

What to Do If You Have Hard Water

A water softener system is the most effective solution. It works by:

✔️ Running hard water through a resin bed coated with positively charged sodium ions.
✔️ Removing minerals that cause hard water symptoms.
✔️ Preventing buildup in pipes, appliances, and fixtures.

Regular maintenance and cleaning of the softener system prevents bacteria and fungi buildup, ensuring continuous soft water benefits.

Upgrade Your Home with a Water Softener

✔️ Say goodbye to itchy skin, clogged pipes, and residue-covered dishes.
✔️ Improve water pressure and protect your plumbing system.
✔️ Enjoy cleaner, softer water throughout your home.

📞 Contact Finken today to find the best water softening system for your home!