ALL ABOUT HARD WATER

What is hard water and limescale?

Hard water refers to water that contains a high level of calcium, magnesium and other dissolved minerals.

How can I protect my washing machine and laundry from limescale build up?

Calgon neutralizes limescale and flushes it away, protecting all vital washing machine elements from limescale build up and thus from a limescale related breakdown.

How can I determine if I have hard water?

Any of the symptoms below can signify the presence of hard water

How can limescale affect my washing machine and laundry?

The results of hard water damage are obvious on your showerheads, tea kettles and taps, but unfortunately, you can't see the limescale damage in your washing machine and laundry

Hard water area map

The map opposite shows the different levels of hard water found around the UK. As shown, a large percentage of the UK is affected by hard/very hard water.

Bad odours in your washing machine and laundry?

If you live in a hard water area, you may notice you have a smelly washing machine.

The impact of hard water on my home

Living in a hard water region can impact your household in a number of ways, most notably through the build-up of limescale.

Hard water vs. soft water

You may have heard the terms ‘hard water’ and ‘soft water’, but what exactly is the difference?

How dirt residue impacts my washing machine and laundry?

In hard water regions, the soap content in your laundry detergent causes it to become less effective, preventing it from foaming and forming a lather.

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