The treatment of drinking water in your home solves only half the problem. The water your family uses to clean and bathe may also require attention if it is too hard. Results from the U.S. Geological Survey indicate that 85 percent of American homes are supplied with hard water, which is defined as water that contains significant levels of dissolved calcium and magnesium. Hard water can originate from a well or municipal water utility, which means that no one is guaranteed immunity from it.

Mineral deposits, often referred to as "lime scale", can build up over time, clogging pipes, water heaters and working parts of automatic washers, dishwashers, ice and coffee machines. In fact, without exception, all appliances that use water work less efficiently with hard water and will have a shorter life span.

Some signs are obvious, such as hard water spots on glassware, automobiles and faucets. Additionally, hardness minerals react with soaps and detergents to form an insoluble, sticky residue which builds up around your sinks and tubs and is very difficult to scrub away.

Iron is another obvious sign of needing a water softener.  Not removing iron from your water will make cleaning sinks, toilets and/or showers difficult not to mention clothes becoming stained.  Huemann Water Conditioning chooses to carry quality products to eliminate hardness and iron.