You’ve probably heard the terms “hard water” and “soft water.” You may wonder what determines the hardness or softness of water and whether one type of water is healthier or safer to drink than the other. Although water is typically crystal clear, it contains minerals and chemicals. The concentration of certain minerals is what creates […]
A common question that a lot of our K-water customers ask is “Do I need to clean my Kinetico water softener?” The short answer is no, but the long answer is this: while you may not need to clean your water softener, it is recommended that you do sanitize it – and trust us there’s […]
Hard water coming out of your home faucets can wreak havoc on your glass shower doors and shower enclosures. The dissolved magnesium, calcium, and lime in your water leaves a cloudy residue, that is nearly impossible to remove, on all glass surfaces, including your drinking glasses and dishes. It can also leave rust stains in […]
Have you noticed that your tap water leaves cloudy spots on your dishes and shower enclosure? Is your skin itchy and your hair dry or brittle after you take a shower? Then you may have hard water in your home. Hard water is an excess of minerals, such as calcium and magnesium, that, if left […]
The holiday season is upon us, and that means it is time to start inviting family and friends to our holiday get-togethers and deciding what food we are going to serve (even if our tables are a little more social distanced than past years). Many of our favorite holiday menu items rely on water for […]
As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, Americans are busy preparing the perfect feast and deciding who to include on their guest list. While turkey and football will always be the main stars of the show, many people may not realize that water also plays a key part in the annual Turkey Day festivities. These fascinating water facts […]
Water Filtration Water is essential for survival, and one cannot risk consuming unfiltered and impure water. Untreated water contains bacteria, pesticides, herbicides, organic compounds like carbon and nitrogen, which cause severe illness and skin diseases. Hard water has also proven to degrade and disrupt the quality and running of appliances as well as heavy machinery […]
Pink slime, the residue stain commonly found in your sink, is caused by an airborne bacterium known as Serratia Marcescens. A common misconception about the bacterium is that it is believed to be caused by mold, but that is not the case. The bacterium can be found worldwide as it grows in an environment with […]
If your drinking water smells like rotten eggs, you may have sulfur in your water. Technically, the chemical compound that causes “rotten-egg” smell is a flammable, colorless, and extremely hazardous gas – hydrogen sulfide. How sulfur ends up in well water? Sulfate and hydrogen sulfide are two forms of sulfur that are commonly found in […]
Whether you recently moved into a new area or have been experiencing water issues for years, we’re here to help. One of the most common water issues is hard water. Luckily, the indicators of hard water are anything but hidden. If you have hard water, you may notice: Soap scum and residue left behind after […]