Frequently Asked Questions
Residential Water Systems
What is Water Softening?
Water softening is the reduction/removal of calcium and magnesium ions, which are the principal cause of hardness in water. The hard water enters the water softener, and tiny beads in the resin bed attract the hard water minerals, removing them from the water. When the resin beads are full of hard water minerals, they are flushed and drained with a brine solution during “regeneration.” The brine is created with salt you add to the softener. Clean Water Guys Inc. features the most energy-efficient water softeners, which use less salt and electricity than ever before. And today, the amount of sodium released into a gallon of softened water is very small, about as much as you get in 2 slices of wheat bread! The benefits include brighter clothes, cleaner dishes, less detergent consumption, and less water usage. Your softener will protect your entire plumbing system and minimize scaling.
Should I Be Concerned About Hard Water?
Hard water can contribute to a number of problems for your home water system and the overall health of your family. When you use softened water you can:
- Use less energy to heat water year after year.
- Wash clothes in cold soft water with half as much detergent as washing in untreated hard hot water.
- Use 50% less detergent in the dishwasher.
- Prevent hard water scale from shortening the life of your appliances, restricting water flow in your plumbing, and staining your bathroom fixtures.
How Do I Find Hardness in my Water?
Clean Water Guys Inc. will test your water to determine the level of particles and “hardness.” Most studies show that only 15% of the United States has naturally occurring soft water. The remaining 85% get to fight the battles of hard water. Omaha has some of the hardest water in the country.
How Do I Soften My Water?
Commercial Water Systems
What Type of a Water Conditioning System is Best for my Business?
Will My Customers Really Notice a Difference?
Water quality is something that can impact the success of your business. If you are in the restaurant or food service industry, clean dishes and great-tasting water at each table are crucial to an enjoyable customer experience and gaining repeat customers!
