Cause and Solutions

Clogged pores and breakouts
Cause: Hard water minerals leaving a film of soap scum on skin
Solution: Combine filtered honey and cinnamon to create a face mask

Dry skin
Cause: Minerals in hard water stripping the skin of natural oils
Solution: Apply warm coconut oil to skin before bed and wash off in the morning

Razor burn
Cause: Hard water makes skin sensitive
Solution: Apply Aloe Vera to the irritated area

Dry hair
Cause: Hard water mineral buildup on your scalp and hair
Solution: Apply a mashed avocado to wet hair and let sit for 10 minutes

Greasy scalp
Cause: Hard water minerals combined with your natural oils
Solution: Apply dry shampoo

Brassy tint in your hair
Cause: Combined effect of hard water and chlorine
Solution: Wash hair with purple shampoo

Flaky scalp
Cause: Hard water minerals
Solution: Apply warm olive oil to the scalp and leave in for one hour

Hard water contains high mineral content (calcium, magnesium and iron) which can distress both your hair and skin. One simple solution is to install a water softener. By having soft water you can eliminate the grooming problems from hard water listed above. Soft water is an easy solution to help you look and feel your best this holiday season.

There are a few options when it comes to installing a water softener. To learn more about the different options visit the “Install & Maintain” tab on our website.

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The minerals found in hard water (calcium, magnesium and iron) can distress hair, making expensive products less effective and hair more difficult to manage. This results in less lathering, ineffective cleansing and the inability of conditioners to penetrate the hair follicles.

If you find you are using an extra pump of shampoo and conditioner just to get a little more foam or get that deep condition, you may be washing more than just hair products down the drain.

Price of Hard Water

When the cost of shampoo, conditioner and styling products isn’t feeling worth it because your hair is still dry, limp, dull or unmanageable, you may want to think about investing in a water softener.
By using a water softener, a household can save an average of $450 over the course of a year on shampoo, detergent, soap, and other cleaning supplies.

Broken down, that’s an estimated 50 percent savings on costly products and salon visits.

Average Cost Savings Per Year on Products:

Shampoo – $75
Conditioner – $75
Styling Products – $150
Salon Visits – $125+

Your Wallet Will Thank You

That water softener is a permanent fix that will keep your hair looking vibrant and healthy, with no build-up, while saving you money. It removes those hard minerals before water even gets to your showerhead so you never have to experience dull, limp hair again.
It’s easy to be on your way to softer, healthier hair. Once you’ve tested your water and know your hard water number, you’ll be ready to find the best Whirlpool water softening solution for your needs.

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Painful shave

Does your shaving cream fail to protect your delicate skin when shaving? Chances are that hard water is making this daily routine a painful chore. Hard water minerals such as calcium and magnesium react negatively with the ingredients in your products. As a result, you don’t get the rich lather you desire and may feel the need to use more product (which quickly becomes expensive). Additionally, hard water minerals prevent your razor from gliding easily over skin, leading to painful cuts and bumps, as well as quickly dulling the blade. By softening your water, you’ll go through your razors at a slower rate, saving you money.

Dry, tangled hair

Hard water causes difficult-to-manage, dry, and tangled hair after washing. The same minerals that build up on your shower doors build up on your hair shaft, making it rough and harder to rinse the soap from. This results in product buildup on your tresses, making them dull, lifeless and hard to style. Water with large amounts of iron can also cause orange, brassy or even a greenish tint to your hair, stripping it of its healthy properties. Some short-term remedies for these hair headaches include a clarifying rinse like apple cider vinegar (ACV) or a chelating shampoo, but they won’t permanently solve your hard water hair woes.

More time spent cleaning

Hard water problems go beyond the bathroom by also affecting the time it takes you to wash dishes and the effort it takes to scrub scale buildup from faucets and shower doors. Products don’t work as efficiently as they should, so you may notice a lack a soapsuds and a constant need to reapply soap to your sponge, increasing your cleaning time by up to 50%.

The softening solution

While there are short-term fixes to restore lather to your daily cleaning and grooming routine, you’ll never truly solve your hard water problems until you soften your water. Soft water will not only fix your lather troubles, but will work around the clock to prevent other hard water issues such as spotty dishes, embarrassing stains, scale buildup on your fixtures and scummy shower walls. Find out if you have hard water by taking our free test. Then, find the best water softener for your home with a Whirlpool Water Softener.

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