Limescale
is not pleasant to have forming in your pipes, appliances, and
household fixtures. Not only do the minerals in your water
make your bathrooms, appliances, and kitchen look dirty, but
they can cause you issues with energy and saving money.
The United Kingdom suffers greatly from hard water. Hard
water is where minerals like Calcium and Magnesium are in the
water at a higher rate than non hard water. The ions can
form salts which are undesirable to drink as well as the harm
they can do to your house. Some individuals are even cautioned
against drinking the water due to the minerals found in it.
A
limescale reducer works to eliminate the build up formed by
the scale. It will not remove the minerals from the water.
In fact what it does is release most of the minerals back into
the water. A limescale reducer will change the chemical
properties of the minerals so that it will not want to adhere
to the pipes and instead will remain in the water. Let's
take a look for a moment how minerals work. Calcium has
electrons that when combined with other elements can combine.
The other element has to have room for this binding to occur
between electrons. Pipes are made of copper for plumbing
and minerals tend to want to combine to adhere to the pipes.
This is what causes the limescale build up.
Now,
how can a limescale reducer benefit you?
- Water flow
is restricted when limescale forms. Less water can
get through the pipes which affects your water pressure.
So, one you are not getting as much water and the pipes
are working harder. Second, with the flow reduced
it may be causing more electricity to be used when you have
to rewash your clothes or dishes because they are not being
cleaned properly.
- By using
more electricity you are spending more money.
- Furthermore,
savings can be had because limescale tends to corrupt your
appliances and pipes. You need to purchase new pipes
or appliances earlier than if you did not have a limescale
problem. The limescale reducer will eliminate the
need for new appliances at such an early time.
- Your skin
will also notice a change in the water. Limescale
can reduce the ability of water to break down soap, leaving
soap scum on your skin. You will feel dry and itchy
instead of soft and clean.
- You will
also use less detergent for washing dishes and clothing.
- Lastly, your
fixtures in the bathroom and kitchen will be cleaner.
They will not only be easier to clean, but when you run
the water they will remain clean.
