Springfield, Mo. is one of those places where white buildup occurs on faucets, shower heads and within our appliances. But what is it and what does it mean?
The white buildup, also known as limescale, is actually mineral deposits from your water including calcium, magnesium and other trace minerals. Hard water is notorious for carrying these minerals, and the downside to hard water is that it can wreak havoc on your faucets, shower heads, and even your appliances such as your dishwasher, washer, and dryer (not to mention your pipes for plumbing). In fact, hard water can cut the life of your appliances by up to 50% depending on the mineral concentration in your water. Luckily, cleaning and prevention are easier than you think!
How to Clean the White Buildup Off Your Facets & Shower
Cleaning limescale isn’t difficult, but it isn’t preventative either. It has a tendency to come back over and over again. The problem is in the water – not in your appliances, faucets and shower heads!
- You can soak the shower head or faucet in vinegar. Most people prefer tying a bag full of vinegar around the faucet or showerhead and letting it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- You can also brush the shower head or faucet with a toothbrush or other brush.
What Does Hard Water do to The Plumbing?
Aside from restricting water flow, over time, hard water can be a cause of stress on your pipes and fixtures. Another example would be your water heater: when your water heater turns on, it not only has to warm up the water, but it has to warm up the minerals too which can create a higher electricity bill in the future. In effect, hard water can end up costing you a lot more money than you anticipated!
How to Prevent the White Buildup On Your Faucets & Shower Heads
While it is unsightly for your shower heads and faucets, it is known for causing scale buildup inside water supply pipes which can restrict the flow of water and create plumbing issues down the line which can cost a homeowner some serious money. Luckily, there are many things you can do to prevent the white buildup from accumulating on your faucets and shower heads while simultaneously protecting your appliances.
- Water conditioning products is one solution, or
- Purchasing and installing a whole-house water softener (this is the most efficient solution).
The Benefits of Purchasing a Whole-House Water Softener
There are several benefits of purchasing a whole-house water softener.
- No white buildup or mineral buildup on your faucets, shower heads, plumbing fixtures, and your appliances.
- Softer skin and smooth hair.
- People notice they don’t need as much shampoo and conditioners, as well as body wash and soap.
- Other people notice their clothes, after they’ve taken them out of the washer and dryer, are softer, keep their colors looking fresh and the clothes last longer.
- Helps you save money on energy.
If you are interested in receiving a hassle-free quote on a whole-house water softening system, be sure to give us a call today and we will get one of our technicians out to your home or office. It’s a free quote so you have nothing to lose!
About Aquasani in Springfield, Mo.
Aquasani is an authorized dealer for Rainsoft, WaterLogic, & JavaSmart. Based in Springfield, Mo., Aquasani services areas in the Ozarks including Jefferson City, Springfield, Mo., Ozark, Nixa, Rogersville, Republic, Joplin, Branson and even Harrison, Arkansas, and Bentonville. In essence, we service Mid-Missouri, Southwest Missouri, and Northwest Arkansas, and have been servicing these areas since 2006. We offer home water softener systems, drinking water filtration systems, whole house air cleaner systems, problem-solving water filtration systems and we also offer a coffee service to businesses in these above-mentioned areas as well.
The coffee service business is simple: an office purchases coffee from us, and we provide the coffee maker/dispenser, deliver the coffee to the office as often as needed, and we even clean the coffee makers monthly.
We specialize in water filtration for both commercial businesses and residential homes. If that isn’t enough, we provide free trials for our coffee and water cooler services. If you would like a free estimate, schedule an appointment with us by calling (417) 881-4000 and one of our Aquasani teammates will sort you out!
