Fact: Soft water removes limescale that is already present

A water softener Does it remove limescale from the water, but does it also remove any limescale that is already present? That is correct, and that is why soft water Also referred to as ‘aggressive water’ in trade journals. That may not sound very positive, but it actually is! Because all the limescale has been removed from the water, softened water can absorb the limescale already present in the pipes, kettle, washing machine, etc., and remove it all. The term ‘aggressive’ is used to describe this property because, just like ‘aggressive’ cleaning products, limescale-free water has this cleansing effect.

Limescale-free water is good for the environment and your pipes

Unlike harsh cleaning products, limescale-free water is therefore actually good for the environment. You no longer need to use these cleaning products and you get the same result. As well as harsh water, there is also corrosive water. This is water with a high acidity level. This water does corrode copper pipes.

For further information on corrosive water, see the fable: “Soft water corrodes copper pipes.”