Domestic Water Softener

Home water softeners, also called ion exchange units, are appliances that remove calcium, magnesium, and other minerals from drinking water. Resin beads inside the softener trap the calcium and magnesium and exchange them for sodium or potassium.Water softening is a process in which the ions of calcium, magnesium and sometimes iron are removed. It is these ions in hard water that make it difficult for products with other positively charged ions to dissolve in the water. By doing this, the water softening removes the offending minerals from the water.Hard water enters your home from a main water pipe or well, and travels to the water softener. Resin beads in the tank attract and hold onto hard water minerals, removing them from the water. Softened water exits the tank and flows to the plumbing throughout your home.What does fabric softener do? The ingredients in fabric softeners are deposited onto fabric fibers to help fight wrinkles, reduce static and add a soft touch and fresh scent to your laundry.Of the various types of water softener systems, the most common are ion exchange water softeners, dual-tank water softeners and salt-free water softeners.