Residents of the Santa Clarita Valley are frequently asking how to achieve similar results with laundry/dishwashing, maintenance of sinks and fixtures and water heater maintenance without a Water Softener. This of course is a result of the ban against self-regenerating water softeners imposed and the order to remove existing automatic water softeners ordered by the City and the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts.
While many alternative systems have been introduced and marketed throughout the Valley those who claim hard water scale control seem to be the most effective. The success of these systems operating at their highest efficiency does require some changes on the part of the homeowners where their soap/detergent use is concerned.
Manufacturers and Distributors of hard water scale control alternative systems, including DuPure International who markets EcoPur, suggest:
Sinks and Faucets – reduced spotting. If water is allowed to evaporate off the surface, small spots may be left behind. If wiped off frequently, the spotting should not require any more than a wet cloth or sponge to remove. No harsh chemical should be required as with typical hard water spotting.
Dishwasher – spotting on dishes and on the surface of the dishwasher should be greatly reduced. The recommendation is to use approximately 50 percent less detergent. Dishwashing detergents low in phosphates are highly recommended as they are better for the environment and phosphates can cause spotting. The use of a rinse aid may be advised.
Shower doors and tiles – should have reduced spotting. When water evaporates off a surface, small spots may be left behind. These spots should be easy to remove with a damp cloth or sponge. With very hard water, treating the shower glass with a glass cleaner will further reduce cleaning requirements.
In the bath, you should notice that soaps and shampoos lather more than with un-treated water. Soaps and shampoos will also rinse off much easier and faster than they would with traditional soft water. The use of modern soaps is recommended for the best results.
For more information give us a call at 1-877-534-5837 or visit us on the web at www.DuPureInternational.com.