iron staining is difficult to remove, but a water softener will remove iron from your water so you won’t get staining in your home.

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6 Common Water Treatment Buying Mistakes

Many homeowners are faced with water issues such as hard water, iron staining, or sulfur/chlorine odors.  The way water is treated has changed over the years, and there is no longer one size fits all.  In the past, it was common to install a water softener and think all your water issues were resolved.  In […]

What is Iron in Water?

Water will dissolve anything it comes in contact with over time.  It’s the universal solvent.  Iron is the mineral that stains our clothes, toilet, shower, and bathtub.  Even high amounts will turn our hair orange.  Iron is not pleasant and does not clean up well.  It can be one of the most troubling and unstable […]

Iron Bacteria in Water

Not all iron is the same. Many homes on well water in Northeastern Illinois are subjected to different types of iron, such as ferrous iron, ferric iron, and iron bacteria. Many people are familiar with ferrous and ferric iron because it will stain clothes and water fixtures. Both ferric and ferrous iron in your water […]