A water softener is a device or system that removes calcium, magnesium and other minerals from hard water. Minerals in hard water build up on bath fixtures and tile, clog plumbing systems, leave skin ...

: We are from California and just moved into a new house. The problem is that the water in Southern Nevada is different. My skin is dry and itchy right after a shower. I understand that a water ...

Water softeners usually substitute sodium for calcium and magnesium in hard water. The synthetic resin beads in a water softener prefer positively charged elemental ions in this order: calcium, ...

When you look at a U.S. Geological Survey map of where water is hardest, almost all of Arizona is dark red, indicating our state — along with Utah, Colorado, Texas and other places — has some of the ...

Depending on where you live, the water coming into your home might be full of heavy minerals like calcium, iron, and magnesium. If left untreated, these can cause significant problems by leaving ...

A water-softener filtration system is a great way to keep appliances functioning and plumbing free of mineral buildup. Here are our top choices.