What are the effects of hard water?
Scale, scum and tidemarks around baths and basins. The minerals contained in hard water settle out as an unsightly deposit of hardness scale whenever the water is heated, or when cold standing water evaporates. Examples of this are unsightly white marks, stains and scale on sinks, baths, toilet bowls and around the base of taps and blocked shower heads. Pipework can clog up, leading to premature water heater failure. Water hardness also makes it difficult to get a good lather, so more soap is required for washing. Even after washing, clothes can be left grey and dingy and dishes and glasses dull or smeared.
The visible signs are scale, scum and tidemarks around baths, basins and taps etc. The mineral contained in hard water manifests as scale when heated or when water is left standing to leave evaporation stains. What you see in your kettle is an excellent guide to what is happening in other parts of your water system. ALL AROUND YOUR HOME Hard water has a detrimental effect on anything in which it comes into contact. There are numerous examples of this that can be seen every day, as well as those you don t see inside your system.
