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What is a descaler and how does it work?
Request a quote What is a water softener? Put very simply, a water softener removes limescale from tap water, thereby preventing limescale build-up. A water softener is also known as a water descaler or water filter. A genuine water softener (and we’re not talking about...
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Descaling a kettle with cleaning vinegar
How do I clean my kettle with cleaning vinegar? Tap water in the Netherlands is hard. This means that the water usually contains a lot of limescale particles, which cause limescale build-up. It is a good idea to descale your kettle every now and then because after...
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Do magnetic water softeners work?
We are often asked, ‘Do magnetic water softeners actually work?’. Now, of course, we sell genuine water softeners, so perhaps we aren’t entirely impartial, but we do replace many magnetic water softeners – such as the Amfa4000 or Big Green – with genuine water softeners....
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Do you need a water softener for a rain shower?
Get your price, including installation. Rain showers and power showers are becoming increasingly popular. They give you a sense of relaxation and, of course, leave you feeling nice and fresh and clean. Thanks to the wide spray, the water is distributed all over your body....
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Small water softener
Request a quote. You’d like a water softener but are wondering, 'Do I actually have enough space to install it somewhere suitable?'. Well, we have the solution. Because Mooiwater has very compact water softeners in its range....
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How do you put a water softener into holiday mode?
If you are away from home for an extended period, it is advisable to set the water softener to holiday/hygiene mode. In the video below, you can see how to easily set the water softener to holiday mode (Comfort series) or how the...
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How do you remove limescale from black taps?
How do you remove limescale from black taps? How to remove limescale from black taps. We’ll give you some handy tips on what to do – and, more importantly, what not to do. You’re seeing them more and more in the bathroom...
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What is hard water?
Hard water What is hard water? In short, hard water is water that contains a lot of limescale (a compound of calcium and magnesium). The more limescale the water contains, the ‘harder’ it is. In the Netherlands, we express hardness in...
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What are the disadvantages of a water softener?
Disadvantages of a water softener The benefits of a water softener are well known (no more limescale in your tap water, meaning less cleaning, lower energy bills and better for the environment). But what are the disadvantages of a water softener? The 5 biggest disadvantages of a...
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Home improvement grants for the earthquake-affected area of Groningen
Do you live in the earthquake-prone area of Groningen? If so, you may be eligible for various grants to improve your home and make it more sustainable. This applies whether you are part of the NCG reinforcement programme or not...
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When is a water softener needed?
Do I need a water softener? When you mention a water softener, a common response is: ‘But we don’t need water softeners in the Netherlands, do we?’ It’s true that in the Netherlands we may well have the best tap water in the world...
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Advantages of an electric water softener
Suppliers of non-electric or mechanical water softeners make all sorts of claims to give you the impression that non-electric softeners are superior to electric water softeners. As our Duplex range also includes a non-electric softener...
