How Do I Know My Water Softener Is Working
After a shower, pay attention to your skin. Soft water feels silky, like you just rubbed lotion all over without the sticky part. Hard water leaves your skin tight, squeaky, and sometimes itchy. (Ever felt like you’re wearing a straitjacket made of dryness? That’s hard water.)
Now your hair. Running your fingers through it should feel like a shampoo commercial. No tangles, no matting. If it feels like straw trying to escape your head, your softener is slacking. Call it out.
The Limescale Check (Bathroom Edition)
Peek at your showerhead or faucet. No crusty white buildup? Beautiful. That’s hard water’s ghost. Limescale is the telltale sign of a broken heart—or a broken softener. A working system sends those minerals packing.
If you see white flakes falling off like dandruff from a snowman, something’s off. Don’t panic. It might just be a low salt level or a clogged valve. We’ll get to that.