There are many benefits to using a water softening and filtration system.

1. Softer skin and silkier hair

For starters, you’ll have softer skin and silkier hair because the chlorine and hard water aren’t causing damage. Since your skin won’t be so dry, you won’t have to apply tons of lotion every time you bathe, which saves money. Soap forms a curd instead of a lather with hard water, but it lathers easily with soft water.

2. Less soap used

In addition, you’ll be able to use up to 50% less soap with softened water. As a result, saving money on soap is one of the best side advantages of water softeners.

3. Less scale and scum buildup

A major purpose of a water softener is to reduce scale buildup. This means you won’t have to spend time scrubbing to try to remove all the buildup from your showers, sinks and other surfaces. In turn, you’ll save money on cleaning products, too. When cleaning with soft water, you won’t need to use as much soap or detergent, and you also won’t need to buy cleaning products to remove scale buildup, making many parts of your house much easier to clean.

4. Fewer stains on dishes

Those annoying spots on your dishes, shower doors, fixtures and really anything water touches are caused by hardness minerals in your water. Removing these minerals virtually eliminates these unsightly spots. Since soap doesn’t easily rinse away with hard water, you’ll often see a ring of soap scum around your bathtub and sink. With softened water, the soap will simply wash down the drain.

5. More efficient laundry and protection for your clothes

Soap curd gets stuck between clothing fibers, and laundry can become stiff and discolored as a result. Also, chlorine can cause dyes to fade. Your clothing and linens will last longer if washed in softened and filtered water.

6. Protected pipes and appliances

Hardness minerals build up inside of pipes and appliances, causing damage and inefficiency. Chlorine dries out the rubber parts of your appliances, and they may need to be replaced more frequently. You can avoid these problems with a whole-house water softener and filter.

7. Better tasting water

Although a water softener and filter’s purpose extends beyond just taste, one of the main reasons people install them is to make water from the tap taste better for drinking. One of the benefits of a water softener and filter is that you’ll have better tasting water from every tap in your home. Also, food and beverages prepared with softened and filtered water will taste better. No more bottled water needed!