Busting Common Soft Water Myths

Tue, Nov 18, 2008

“What is told in the ear of a man is often heard 100 miles away.”

~Chinese Proverb

In spite of decades of proven benefits that soft water can provide in a home, many people are still wary of taking the plunge. Now, if you’re someone who is concerned about the effects of soft water, we’ve compiled several common myths about soft water and why they’re nothing to worry about.

Myth: Soft water doesn’t wash the soap off your body when you shower/bathe

FALSE: You’ll probably notice that soft water feels slippery the first time you shower in it, but what’s actually happening is that the water is working so well at removing soap and dirt from your body that your skin is at its cleanest. That slippery feeling is your skin rubbing against itself with a minimum of friction.

Myth: Softeners are just too expensive to operate

FALSE: The pocketbook is where most people’s interest in soft water ends, but not to worry! In reality, a softener will actually save money in the long run. For one, nearly all Laundry detergents on the market carry significant amounts of softeners, which are needed to break down the hardness in your laundry water. With soft water, you can use less detergent for the same cleaning power, up to 75% less, in fact! Plus, soft water significantly reduces the risk of damage to your pipes of water heater, which means no expensive repair bills several years down the road.

Myth: Softeners waste water or salt

FALSE: This may have been true decades ago, but new processes and integration with modern electronic computing technology mean much higher efficiency standards are possible. With softeners, getting an appropriately sized unit is key to keeping system waste to the absolute minimum.

Myth: Drinking soft water is bad for you

FALSE: The belief that soft water is somehow unhealthy for you is a particularly insidious myth that plays on people’s health concerns. Although there is a small amount of sodium added to softened water by way of the ion exchange process, it is insignificant to all but those who are already on a sodium-restricted diet. And if sodium levels are a deal breaker, there are softeners that utilize potassium instead, which is safe for those watching their salt intake.

There are many other myths about the imagined disadvantages of soft water, but the only way to shake yourself of these misconceptions is to educate yourself. visit the Water Quality Association, a not-for-profit international trade association representing the residential, commercial, industrial, and small community water treatment industry, at www.wqa.org for more information on various types of water treatment technologies.

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