Water softener for coffee machines
A water softener removes calcium from your tap water and prevents limescale in your coffee machine, so that it will last for years to come. In the Netherlands, tap water contains limescale. This limescale is particularly troublesome when it builds up on the heating element of your coffee machine.
Your coffee machine works perfectly for years, but that pesky limescale is a real nuisance: because the machines have to heat the water up considerably, limescale from the tap water builds up in every nook and cranny of your lovely coffee machine.
How can you prevent limescale build-up in your coffee machine?
There are actually two ways to remove limescale from your coffee machine. The first is to clean it afterwards. You can do this using vinegar or a special cleaning product. You should do this once every few weeks. It’s a bit of a faff.
Alternatively – and this is, of course, a much better option – you can prevent limescale from building up in your coffee machine. This is achieved using a water softener. A water softener removes limescale from your tap water. So you’ll no longer have to worry about limescale in your coffee machine.
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Other appliances are also affected by limescale
It is possible to buy a standalone water softener that only prevents limescale build-up in your coffee machine, but there are many other appliances in your home that suffer from limescale. Your washing machine, shower and dishwasher will also last much longer if you purchase a water softener. That’s why we offer water softeners in various sizes, designed to soften all the water in your home. With a whole-house water softener, your appliances and pipes stay limescale-free, saving you up to €500 a year on cleaning products and appliances. Your laundry will also remain wonderfully soft.
Prevent limescale build-up and order an energy-efficient water softener for your whole home from €890:
- Your investment is paid for itself within two years
- Save up to €500 per year
- Prevent limescale build-up with a water softener
- Installation possible within 2 weeks
Order a water softener for your home and save up to €500 a year
If you want to get rid of limescale for good, buying a water softener is the ultimate solution! As you can see, it’ll save you a fair bit of money. It’s also very convenient to have a water softener in your home. Your laundry will be softer, you won’t need to scrub your glass shower door any more, and your skin will feel softer. Read more about the benefits here.
Some suppliers claim that the water should not be made completely limescale-free, as this could have harmful effects on pipes and appliances. We can reassure you: this is utter nonsense. Should you nevertheless wish to have a small amount of limescale in your water, this is perfectly compatible with all appliances that beautiful water That’s not a problem. All models are fitted with a mixing valve that we can adjust to your preferred water hardness.
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