Hard water is a widespread problem in the UK that affects over 60% of British homes. The term hard water simply refers to water that contains minerals. There are three possible solutions to the problem of hard water – chemical cleaners, a conventional water softening system and an electronic or magnetic descaler.
Chemical Cleaners
Various chemical cleaning products are available to deal with the problem after it occurs. Designed to dissolve the residue that hard water leaves behind, these products must be used regularly. Not only are chemical cleaners a lot of work, requiring frequent scrubbing, they also cause wastewater pollution. (more…)
The year has ended and for many people January is the time for summerizing stuff. That’s why we have decided to remember 5 posts that you have liked the most on our blog in 2009. The subject: eco tips and water.
Feng Shui is the practice of arranging one’s environment to allow for the free flow of energy, known as Chi. Originating in ancient China, the principles of Feng Shui may be used within the home to increase happiness, health and prosperity.
Clear Clutter
To allow energy to flow freely, it is essential to dispense with clutter. This free flow of energy, or Chi, is especially critical in the space beneath the bed. To maximise the flow of Chi within your home, work toward eliminating clutter and freeing up as much space as possible. (more…)
Recently people have been talking a lot about saving, and it doesn’t mean only saving money in the home budget even when we are struggling with the worldwide crisis. Reasons to save can be completely different.
What’s the problem? Natural gas is a fossil fuel which amount continuously reduces, and it will end in 100 years time. Juice is mostly made from coal which basics are reducing fast too. Environmentally-friendly juice is only a small part of used electric energy, which each year needed more. Another problem is usage of water, because the energy to clean it is needed, and a place to warehouse solid pollution. It should be mentioned that heating which is expensive and rarely eco-friendly. And all of us should always remember to segregate rubbish, because recyclingis very important. (more…)
The convenience of a dishwasher simplifies kitchen chores, while easily sanitising crockery, pans and utensils. However, a dishwasher can begin to show signs of fading in a household with hard water. Homeowners begin to notice that crockery comes out of the wash cycle with a white build up. Glasses, which used to come out of the dishwasher clear and sparkling, are now covered in a filmy layer. Stains begin to appear on the interior from the build up of hard water minerals. Although these minerals do not pose any real health risks, they do decrease the effectiveness of the appliance and increase costs of running it.
Calcium and magnesium, the two main minerals in hard water, do not only form their deposits on dishes and the inner walls of the dishwasher. These mineral deposits also build up within the water lines and the heating elements, which affects the service life of the appliance. The accumulation of lime scale is responsible for many appliance repairs and increased household bills. Hard water also affects the amount of dishwasher detergent used for each wash cycle, requiring more detergent for a thorough clean. (more…)
In times, when catastrophic results of humans’ predatory activity regarding our planet becomes a well known topic, architects and architecture users are beginning to take into consideration how buildings affect environment. It applies both to small range of single buildings, as well as the large scale of thousands of structures of the same kind built around the world.
Ideas of architects concerning economy and environment-friendliness are slightly peculiar – a house heated with human body temperature, hairdryer or cooking – on plans it looks good but in reality both costs of putting into practice and comfort of living are precluding from using them. Luckily, we can also take the less drastic elements into consideration, to make our home more ecological. (more…)
If you have hard water, scale build-up or calcium deposits, looking into an electronic water conditioner is a smart move. There are many reasons why you should consider purchasing one. (more…)
Doing the wash at home is a convenience that many people easily take for granted. However, even a generation ago, washing machines were not standard appliances in homes. The UK Statistics Authority showed that in 1981, only 78% homes in the UK had a washing machine. By 2008, this number increased to 96% . However, these washers prove less effective when a home has hard water. The minerals running through the laundry cycle leave deposits on clothing, while the scale can build up within appliances.
Some people might not realize that they have hard water, but laundry can show the signs. Coloured clothing dulls easily, while white clothing turns yellow or grey. Clothes feel dingy and stiff. Using liquid fabric softer might seem like an answer, but this is no substitute for water treatment. Even with a large amount of fabric softeners, the minerals in the water still run through the wash cycle, leaving deposits on clothes. (more…)
No matter the economic climate, no one wants to lose money on household necessities. For homes with hard water, there are many added costs associated with this problem. Because of the mineral deposits contained in hard water, pipes fur up causing changes in a plumbing system. According to the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the scale left behind on heating systems and other appliances interfere with efficiency. The mineral deposits, such as calcium magnesium, affect more than just the water quality. They also affect your budget.
Without water treatment, repairs bills keep rolling in for appliances that use water. The lime scale that builds up in pipes restricts the flow of water and takes more energy to heat. (more…)
