What can you do about limescale?

Q: How much limescale is there in your tap water?

The amount of calcium in your tap water depends on where you live in the Netherlands. Water companies draw their water from different sources. Would you like to know how much calcium is in your tap water? Then take a look at the page: Water hardness in the Netherlands

Q: Anti-limescale solution

There are various ways to descale. For example, you can use cleaning vinegar, lemon or the old-fashioned descaling tablets. But of course, the best thing is to prevent limescale from getting into your tap water in the first place. You can do this with a water softener.

What can be done about limescale? What’s the best solution? anti-limescale What can be done about it, and just how bad is limescale really? We answer all these questions below.

Why is limescale a nuisance?

Limescale in tap water has unpleasant consequences. This is because the limescale builds up in your pipes (causing a loss of water pressure), in your central heating system (reducing its efficiency), and in your appliances (shortening their lifespan). You’ll also notice unsightly limescale deposits on your shower walls, tiles and taps.

How much limescale is there in your tap water?

The amount of limescale in your tap water depends on where you live in the Netherlands. Water companies draw their water from different sources.

Would you like to know how much limescale is in your tap water? If so, please visit the page: Water hardness in the Netherlands

Want to measure the lime yourself?

It is very easy to measure water hardness (the amount of limescale in your tap water) yourself. Using a Water hardness test You can measure the calcium content of the water yourself. You can obtain the water hardness test kit via our online shop.

Anti-limescale system

There are various anti-limescale systems available, but the only ones that really work are those that can reduce the hardness to 0 dH. A genuine water softener physically removes the limescale from the water using (synthetic) resin.

A water softener It is a considerable investment, but unlike, for example, an anti-limescale magnet, it does provide you with soft water (100% limescale-free). This substantial investment does, however, come with a whole host of benefits. To name but a few: your appliances, such as central heating boilers, heat pumps, Quookers etc., will last longer; you’ll have less cleaning to do; and it’s better for your skin and hair.

No more descaling

With an anti-limescale system – also known as a water softener – you’ll never have to descale again. All you need to do is top up the salt once every two to three months.

Further information on water softeners

Anti-limescale solution

There are various ways to descale. For example, you can Descaling with cleaning vinegar, with lemon or with old-fashioned limescale-removing tablets. But the best thing, of course, is to prevent limescale from getting into your tap water in the first place. You can do this with a water softener.

See below for even more limescale prevention tips:

– Descaling the Senseo unit
– Cleaning black taps
– Descaling a shower head
– Prevent limescale build-up in the bathroom
– Tips for rain showers

Would you like to discuss anti-limescale systems over the phone?

Would you like more information about our limescale prevention solutions? You can always call us on weekdays for further details. Our number is 085-0604470. You can also contact us contact form fill in and, of course, a no-obligation quote applications.