Month: May 2018

For many homeowners hard water is a major issue in kitchens, bathrooms and laundry. Hard water is caused by calcium and magnesium dissolving into the water as it comes in contact with the earth.

Spotty Dishes

One of the early signs of hard water is spots, or a cloudy residue, showing up on dishes when taking them out of the dishwasher. This film isn’t a sign that your dishes aren’t clean, it’s residue left from the dissolved minerals in the water.  The spots are also very difficult to clean off and will eventually etch the glass.

Soap Scum

Another visible sign of hard water is “scum” found on the bathtub, the shower curtain or shower doors and walls. This kind of scum is created by a chemical reaction between the soap and the hard water. Soap scum will appear as a ring in the tub, spots or film on the tile or glass in the shower.

Scale Build Up on Faucets

Any water fixture will have a white, often time chalky, residue left behind where ever a spot of water is allowed to dry. Over time a white residue will build up at the end of the faucet and around the spray orifices on faucets and showerheads.  When water evaporates it leaves all of the minerals behind and that’s what forms the spots and scale build up.

Soap Doesn’t Go As Far

Another common effect of hard water is the way it makes soap less effective. Have you noticed that your soaps don’t lather or suds up as well as they should and you’re using far more soap than you expect? What about clothes in the wash – do they start to feel hard and stiff instead of soft and fluffy?  These are signs that you have hard water and you could use a water softener in your home.

At Kinetico, we’re here to help. We offer full-service water softener installation, replacement and repair so you can solve these issues once and for all.

For more on hard and soft water, or to learn about any of our water filtration services, speak to the pros at Kinetico today.

As employees and managers alike, we’re always looking for ways to improve our efficiency. People try all sorts of things to boost productivity when one of the simplest and best solutions is to drink more pure, healthy water.

Many people don’t realize how good water is for both the mind and body, and how drinking enough water can benefit you at work. Here are three areas where the benefit is clearly shown.

Physical Fitness

Feeling physically well is something we’re capable of, whether you’re a high-level athlete or not – and water plays a big role. A body that is properly hydrated is able to function at peak capacity, with benefits ranging from better breathing all the way to softer more full looking skin. If all you had to do to achieve better physical health is drink eight cups of water per day, would you?

Focus and Concentration

Many people feel tired at work, and look to pick-me-ups like coffee or other caffeinated drinks. In reality, this can cause its own set of issues – these beverages can dehydrate you, and this dehydration is often the primary cause of tiredness in the first place.

Research has indicated that people who are dehydrated have memory, concentration and even mood issues, on top of higher risks for anxiety. Drinking plenty of water to avoid this dehydration can help more than you might think.

Overall Energy Level

Coffee and similar caffeinated drinks can have side effects beyond dehydration, many go through a “crash” when the sugar and caffeine wear off – this slows down circulation and causes the body to naturally begin conserving energy. Choosing water helps restore proper circulation, which brings more oxygen into the blood and gets your energy level back up.

For more on how water helps workplace productivity, or to learn about any of our water filtration systems, speak to the pros at Kinetico today.