Most commercial, industrial and public sector organisations soften their water. Businesses such as hospitals and hotels find it essential to soften their water supply because they then use less soap, detergent and cleaning materials and their bills for heating and replacement equipment are reduced.Whilst business has long known the efficiency benefits of using ‘softened’ water many people also discovered the clear benefits of having the water in their homes softened in this way.Small scale aquapot water softeners can now be purchased which fit neatly under the kitchen sink. The resulting ‘softened’ water produces lots of lather – so less detergent/washing powder is used, it feels ‘silky’ as it runs over your skin, improves hair condition and can benefit some sufferers of skin conditions such as Eczema and Psoriasis. In addition you can rest assured that your washing machine and any other household appliances that heat water will last longer and be more effective with the absence of scale – providing energy savings and reducing capital outlay on new appliances.
Dishwashers: Most dishwashers have their own built-in water softener. Provided you keep the salt reservoir topped up with salt, this water softener protects the dishwasher from the harmful effects of scale build up and ensures that softened water is used in the wash to produce good cleaning results every time you use it.