Hard water defined. Learn what hard water can do to your household fixtures and how to protect your appliances from mineral buildup.

1. GET THE FACTS ON
HARD WATER
P E R F E C T W A T E R T E C H N O L O G I E S

2. P E R F E C T W A T E R T E C H N O L O G I E S
HARD WATER
DEFINED
7+ GPG
AQUIFERS
Holds more than seven grains per gallon (gpg) of
dissolved minerals
Water from aquifers often percolates through mineral
deposits
DISSOLVED
MINERALS
The harder the water, the more dissolved minerals it
contains

3. EFFECTS OF
HARD WATER
HIGHER
ENERGY
BILLS
CLOGGED
PIPES &
SCALING
MINERAL
DEPOSITS ON
GLASSWARE &
DISHES
DRY SKIN,
HAIR &
DINGY
LAUNDRY
Hard water is not necessarily bad for your health, but is a
concern for your clothes, skin, hair and household items
and fixtures.
P E R F E C T W A T E R T E C H N O L O G I E S

4. SIGNS OF
HARD WATER
DRY & ITCHY SKIN
MINERAL DEPOSITS
STIFF, DINGY LAUNDRY
HIGH SOAP USAGE
According to the Water Quality Association these are the signs to look for:
P E R F E C T W A T E R T E C H N O L O G I E S
SCALE BUILDUP
HARD TO REMOVE SOAP
SCUM
HIGH ENERGY COSTS
UNRULY HAIR

5. P E R F E C T W A T E R T E C H N O L O G I E S
T O S O F T E N O R D E S C A L E ?
HARD WATER SOLUTIONS

6. P E R F E C T W A T E R T E C H N O L O G I E S
WATER
SOFTENER
HOT
WATER
MINERAL
REMOVAL
ALWAYS
SPOTLESS
Connects to hot water,
guaranteeing spot-free glass
and metal surfaces.
Soft, scaleless and spot-free water
where it benefits most: dishwasher,
washing machine, showers and
sinks.
Removes calcium and
magnesium, preventing bonding
with metal and glass.
Added salt replaces calcium and
magnesium, leaving water feeling
silky and smooth.
SALT
NEEDED

7. P E R F E C T W A T E R T E C H N O L O G I E S
SCALE
PREVENTION
WHOLE
HOME
FILTERS &
CONDITIONS
REDUCES
SPOTS
Lessens the likelihood for
spots, but doesn't completely
remove calcium and magnesium.
Prevents scaling of
appliances, toilets, sinks,
bathtubs and showers.
Conditions the water and
removes sediment, chlorine
and chemicals.
Keeps tap water fresh and salt-free
for drinking.
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