What the heck is hard water?

You have probably heard the term, heard your mom complain about it and your dad curse it like a bad golf swing. Hard water is actually responsible for a huge amount of waste and destruction in your home and on your body, and it should be cursed.

Down-and-really dirty

Hard water is considered water with a high volume of hard minerals, usually calcium and magnesium.(Sounds like a bad 80s singing duo) Anything with more than 1 grain of hard minerals per gallon is considered hard water. Anything above 3 gpg, run, don’t walk, to get a water softener. Believe me, you will thank me and may even send me a present.(I need new sweaters by the way.)

What Hard Water Does

These two nasty elements then run amuck on your skin, hair and household appliances. Ever get out of the shower and feel like, how do I say, gunky? That’s because soap and other products can’t rinse properly and subsequently dry out your skin and hair. Remember in old Acme cartoons, the fleas used to build whole cities on the family dog? It’s like that, in mineral form.

Appliances are not spared from hard water’s wrath. A recent study shower showerheads can get clogged and rendered inoperable within 18 months. Ever pull out dishes from the dishwasher to be greeted by filth spots? You can thank hard water. If your sink looks like a frat house just used it during its latest social, hard water is probably to blame. (Disclaimer: If you actually did just have a frat party, that’s also the reason the toilet is in the front yard.)

Time Goes By So Slowwwlllyyy

I know the Righteous Brothers did not have hard water in mind when they came up with that line. But who says they didn't? Moving on.

A study by Ohio State University indicated that time required for typical cleaning taskes was increased by 50 percent.

So look around your house and in the mirror and ask: Is hard water costing me money and time? If the answer is yes, yell “Hey Culligan Man!”

The New Fountain of Youth: Your Faucet

One of the most phenomenal beauty treatments is available to everyone; it’s painless, has positive side affects and an unlimited supply.

It’s water.

Drinking water, according to health and beauty experts, leads to a glowing complexion, clear eyes and the minimization of under-eye circles. If seeking a more youthful appearance, begin by examining your water intake before almost any other step. Opt for a glass of water from a Culligan water cooler or reverse osmosis filter, rather than coffee, soda, juice or even tea. At the end of the day, the simple “eight-glasses-of-water-a-day” rule is an inexpensive way to keep you looking and feeling your best.

Showering with unfiltered water is shown to cause damage and excessive dryness to your hair and skin. Local Culligan dealers say it isn't the actual shower water that gives you that dry feeling after you bathe, but rather chemicals, such as chlorine, found in almost all unfiltered water sources. When showering with soft water, you can literally see and feel the difference.

According to health experts, the old saying, “beauty is only skin deep” doesn’t cover the whole story. Drinking water is as important for your internal health as it is for your external aesthetic. The water you drink carries nutrients to your cells, eliminates toxins and helps to remove waste from your body.

Furthermore, water keeps your metabolism in high gear and provides you with the necessary energy allowing you to lead a healthy, active lifestyle.

Founded in 1936 by Emmett Culligan, Culligan continually develops new technologies to treat hard water and rid water contaminants. All products have been perfected through research and development, set standards in the water treatment industry, and are used by homes and businesses worldwide.