4 Tips On How To Improve Water Quality At Home

Do you feel like the quality of your water is lacking? Maybe it feels too rough on your skin, or it leaves stains on dishware, or maybe you want to be sure the tap water you drink is safe and clean. Whichever the reason, you are looking to get better water running through your pipes. Here’s how you can do that!

1. Get filtering systems

The first thing you can do to improve the overall quality of the water in your pipes is to install a house-wide filtering system. There are so many options out there, from ones that need a storage tank to ones that simply attach to the incoming pipes. The best one for you depends on where you live and what you want it to do! For example, a country home with a private water supply will likely do better with a more heavy-duty, tank system, while in the city you can use a simpler filter to boost the already processed water in the pipeline. Work with filter providers and ask them what the most suitable type of filtering system for your lifestyle and family is!

2. Change the filters often

Just because you installed a filtering system years ago, that doesn’t mean that it will keep working on its own forever. You need to maintain it and keep it in ship-shape. Which means changing the actual filters as often as needed. Each brand has its own replacement schedule, and you need to both know and follow it if you want quality guarantee! Most have sensors that alert you when something is wrong or needs changing. Once you need new parts for your filtering system, make sure you buy brand-specific replacements, otherwise we cannot guarantee a good fit. For example, only use Viqua replacement filters for your Trojan filters to ensure they keep doing their job!

3. Do some research

Before you jump to filters, do research. Look up places that assess water quality and send them a sample. See what they say is the best solution for you. Maybe you need a better filter than you initially expected, or maybe all you need is a countertop filter for drinking water. Also look into the reasons your water is sub-par. Is it the pipes? The source? Can you find a better supply to begin with? Ask yourself all these questions, then ask experts and take their advice, this is what they are here for. Also research the filters you want to get and look at different brands, so you can pick the one that is best for you. Most popular brands have websites you can check out to see helpful guides, while others even have online customer support waiting to answer your questions.

4. Use neutralizing products

If the issue isn’t large and it’s more a matter of convenience than an actual health reason for you to purify your water, consider skipping filtering altogether or using a small filter for drinking water. For example, if you have an issue with limestone residue messing with the washing machine parts, you can add an anti-scale tab to the wash cycle. Consider running an empty load every now and then and adding vinegar instead of detergent. Same goes for dishwashers. Some detergents even have anti-scale compounds built in. For your hair and skin, a spoon of vinegar dissolved the rinse water is your friend! Sometimes, simple is better and we want to make sure you have the solution that is best for you!

Now that you have some ideas on how to improve the quality of the water in your home, you have all the tools to make your life a little bit easier! You and your family will be glad you took the time to provide fresh, clean water for them. Let us know what is your favorite method of purifying water and tell us how our suggestions turned out in the comments!