Some homes in Midland, TX have hard water. That means the water has high levels of certain minerals, like magnesium and calcium. Here are five signs that may indicate your home has hard water.
1. Spots Appear on Your Dishes and Glasses
Does your dishwasher leave white spots or streaks on your dishes and glassware? If so, that can be because minerals in your water are sticking to items in your dishwasher. You might have to soak your dishes in a mixture of lemon juice and water (or vinegar and water) to remove the spots.
2. Soap Scum Covers Your Shower and Tub
The minerals in hard water can react with soap and create a sticky film known as soap scum. This buildup can appear on your shower walls, doors, bathtubs and sinks. If it takes extra effort to clean these areas, hard water is potentially the reason.
3. Your Hair and Skin Are Dry
Hard water makes it hard to rinse soap off completely. This can leave your skin feeling dry and itchy, and your hair may feel rough or look dull. If you experience this issue, test your water for elevated levels of calcium or magnesium.
4. The Pipes Have Low Water Pressure
Minerals from hard water can build up inside your pipes. This buildup can reduce water flow, leading to lower water pressure. Drain cleaning can help the situation, but the problem will persist if hard water is the reason for the low water pressure.
5. Stiff and Scratchy Laundry
The minerals in hard water can attach to fabrics in your washing machine. This makes it harder for detergent to work well, and your laundry might feel rough after washing. Fabric softener can help, but it won’t solve the problem of having hard water.
Hard water can cause several problems in your home. Contact WTP Plumbing today to learn how a water softener can solve your hard water issues.
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