What’s Hard Water, Anyway?

Hard water is simply water containing minerals like calcium and magnesium. These minerals aren’t harmful, but they create noticeable issues around your home. Have you ever noticed limescale in your kettle or cloudy marks on your shower glass? That’s the effect of hard water—and it affects your laundry too.

Why Soft Water Makes a Real Difference

Switching to soft water for your laundry offers several noticeable benefits:

1. It’s Not Your Softener, It’s Your Water

Hard water minerals settle within your washing machine and onto your clothes, causing fabrics to become stiff, rough, and dull over time. Using soft water prevents these mineral deposits, helping your clothes and towels maintain their softness and original colours for longer.

2. More Bang for Your Buck

Soft water boosts your detergent’s effectiveness, meaning you can use less product and still achieve excellent cleaning results. This not only saves you money but also reduces the environmental impact by cutting down on excess detergent usage.

3. Gentle on Sensitive Skin

Soft water is a great choice for sensitive skin. Hard water minerals often leave residue trapped in clothing, potentially irritating your skin and worsening conditions like eczema. Soft water thoroughly rinses away detergents and minerals, ensuring fabrics are gentle and irritation-free, making your laundry kinder to your skin.

 

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Experience Soft Water at Thames Laundry

At Thames Laundry, we pride ourselves on having invested in advanced water-softening technology, delivering water in its softest, purest form directly to our washing machines. You’ll notice the difference—softer fabrics, brighter colours, and clothing that feels great against your skin.