If you have ever encountered the stubborn white stains on your bathroom fixtures and kitchen faucets, then you know how cumbersome it is to clean those hard water stains. Hard water can also obstruct the effectiveness of soaps and detergents, resulting in stains on bathtub, spots on glasses and dishes, and dull and rough clothes. Thankfully, Water softeners are readily available in the market, which converts hard water into soft water. Of the different types of water softeners, the most common is ion exchange water softener. Ion exchange water softeners exchange ions in a water supply. They su ..read more

Iron can be one of the most troublesome elements found in water. It can cause stains on plumbing fixtures and blockage in pipes and faucets. Even as low as 3 parts per million, iron dissolved in water can make it smelly and tasteless. Other than iron, particles of magnesium and calcium are also found in water, which makes the water hard and harmful to use. Scaling on appliances, regular plumbing issues, and dry skin and hair fall are commonly a result of hard water caused by magnesium and calcium in water. The easiest way to fix all these issues at once is by ensuring you get soft water in you ..read more

Many places in India receive a hard water supply. Using hard water for bathing, laundry, cleaning, and other household chores can cause several issues – from scaling & corrosion of taps and appliances to dryness of skin and hair. The water becomes hard when it percolates through limestone, chalk, and gypsum deposits which adds a high amount of calcium and magnesium carbonates, bicarbonates, and sulphates to the water. If you have a hard water supply, you may notice that soap doesn’t lather easily and you have to use a lot more soap. Additionally, your hands may also feel slimy after washin ..read more

Do you often notice that soaps, shampoo, and detergents don’t lather as much as they should? Hard water could be the main culprit to this reason. Hard water is high in mineral content, such as calcium and magnesium carbonates, bicarbonates & sulphates. It forms when water percolates through mineral deposits increasing its mineral content. Hard water can not only make lathering of soaps, shampoo, and detergents difficult; it also gets deposited in pipes & on taps, tiles, and floors. Additionally, hard water can also be detrimental to hair and skin. However, KENT has a solution with its ..read more

Hair texture is a reason of concern for almost everyone. Busy schedules, hectic lifestyle leave you with little or no time to follow a proper hair care routine. By the time you start following a healthy hair care routine, the damage is already done. However, an important factor that many people ignore is the water quality. Hard water, which is quite common in most of the places in India, is one of the main reasons for excessive hair fall. Hard water makes your hair frizzy, coarse and also dries up your scalp, which results in dandruff. Unfortunately, many people are not aware of the ill-effect ..read more

Hard water causes build-up on the faucets, showers, sinks and over time leaves ugly stains on the bathroom tiles. This can affect everything from your appliances and plumbing to the tile and grout in your bathroom shower. Hard water coats your shower tiles with an Iron and Calcium deposit. These deposits are initially undetectable to the human eye, but if left unattended, they will layer over time, producing ugly dark stains on your tile and/or grout. Moreover, the brown stains on bathroom tiles not only steal away the aesthetic appeal of your bathroom but are also difficult to remove. The rea ..read more

The need for a water softener arises from our everyday struggles with hard water problems. If we opt for a good quality water softener that uses ion-exchange process, then other than adding salt to it periodically, the overall maintenance is quite low. But how do you get to know when the salt is to be added? We have collated a few important questions, which help you decide when to add salt, how to check the salt level and what happens if you forget to top up. Top factors impacting salt usage in your water softener The easiest way to replenish your water softener’s salt supply is to keep a trac ..read more

Unanswered questions around any technology or product can get a consumer to make an uninformed purchase decision. It can also ruin the experience of a user in many ways. When it comes to water softeners, we got you covered. We have compiled the top 10 questions, which we hope will answer most of your queries about water softeners. How do I know if I have hard water supply at home? Minerals and sediment abound in the local water supply, which can damage pipes, sinks, and even your hair and skin. So, ask yourself these questions to understand the need for a water softener for your home: Is your ..read more

Sand, mud, and other visible impurities in your water can make it look cloudy and increase turbidity. Even though most of us do not use this water for drinking purposes, however, this muddy water can still be harmful to your health and your home. Common Causes of Sand in Water There can be innumerable reasons for the presence of sand in water, from petty to major. Let us look at some of the most common causes of sand in water: Well water Mostly wells use submersible pumps, which have a metal casing. Over a period, this casing can become degraded or corroded which allows silt or sand to get i ..read more

Most of us are heavily dependent on our washing machines to perform the heavy task of washing clothes. This appliance is an essential part of every household to wash regular clothes, bed sheets and even curtains. But how many of us actively take care of our washing machines. While we do know about regular maintenance and deep cleaning to keep the washing machine working, most of us are unaware of the impact, hard water, has on the longevity of washing machines. Hard water is very common. It’s not something that people living in rural areas experience, even municipal water can have hardness as ..read more