The UK Water Trade Association (UKWTA) has published studies into the benefits of softened water for health and home. The study showed that:
- softened water reduces maintenance and servicing of your appliances
- water softeners help you save energy
- water softeners reduce your household fuel costs
- water softeners reduce carbon emissions, making your home more eco-friendly
- softened water removes existing limescale in pipes and appliances
- softened water helps to reduce the amount of soap, shampoo and detergent you use
- softened water is better at removing clothing stains
- clothes last longer when washed in softened water
- softened water makes cleaning easier as there is no scum
- softened water is kinder to the skin
- softened water keeps your hair soft.