5 Simple Hard Water Treatments

How to Get Rid of Hard Water Problems


A common misconception about hard water is that it is unhealthy. But in fact, it can actually help increase your intake of daily-recommended minerals and prevent disease – nature’s “one-a-day.” Although hard water is not a problem for the human body, it can have devastating effects on plumbing, hot water heaters, dishwashers, washing machines, and many other household appliances.

The most annoying hard water problem is that it leaves white residue on dishes, glassware, and sinks. In addition to making your dishes and sink dirtier, hard water buildup also reduces the lifespan of plumbing systems and contributes to problems such as rusting, reduced effectiveness of cleaning agents, and scale accumulation in pipes. This scale accumulation stemming from hard water buildup can also result in water heaters and plumbing systems using more energy, in turn costing more money in the long run for you.

Although hard water is not a problem for the human body, it can have devastating effects on plumbing, hot water heaters, dishwashers, washing machines, and many other household appliances.”However, there are also a few other hard water treatment options you can try out in your home.

Here a few hard water treatment options you can try out in your home.

Vinegar reduces hard water spots on dishes.




You may also notice a build-up of soap scum from hard water that vinegar can help get rid of. A simple rinsing with 1-part apple cider vinegar and 3-parts filtered water will do the trick.


Not many people realize that running hot water through the hot water heater contributes to hard water stains and mineral buildup. This is due to the mineral precipitation process that takes place in the hottest part of the plumbing system. Over time, the hot water heater will accumulate scale from hard water buildup. Reducing the temperature of the heater will help delay the accumulation.

Reduce temperature on hot water heater.


3. Rinse AidLemi Shine removes tough water stains.




Remove build-up from plumbing fixtures.

 4. Appliance cleaners

As mentioned above, it is important to treat hard water buildup on appliances. This rule applies to pipe systems as well. Over time, calcified buildup becomes hard to remove. We recommend cleaning pipes and appliances regularly to keep from having to replace them too soon with simple appliance cleaning solutions that are available from many brands. These solutions include cleaners that are acidic, abrasive, chlorine-based, and more to help with hard water problems.

As mentioned above, vinegar is an inexpensive substitute for some more expensive packaged appliance cleaners. For smaller appliances such as coffee makers, run two cups of strong white vinegar water through them on a regular basis to help prevent hard water buildup. This will ensure that it’s being cleaned thoroughly in areas that are hard to reach and will keep tea and coffee tasting great while lengthening the lifespan of the appliance.

5. AQUASANA WHOLE HOUSE SALT-FREE Water ConditionersimplySoft

For the long-term, comprehensive protection for pipes and all appliances against hard water, the best thing to do is invest in a descaler. The Aquasana Whole House Salt-Free Water Conditioner is the healthier choice for the human body, as it will not expose the immune system to the unneeded salt.

Different from a traditional salt-based water  softener, this effective softening substitute tackles typical hard water problems using proven salt-free Scale Control Media (SCM) technology designed to prevent scale formation and protect plumbing from corrosion. 

So how does SCM technology work and why do we emphasize that our system is “salt-free”?


Furthermore, using our Salt-Free Water Conditioner means you won’t need to worry about purchasing heavy salt bags and doing complicated and frequent replacements (most water softeners need new salt every 6-8 weeks). In fact, our Salt-Free Water Conditioner is incredibly low maintenance, as it does not require electricity or wastewater drainage and the system lasts for 6 years. As a testament to the quality of our system, it comes with a 6 year warranty. 

Take a look at our Salt-Free Water Conditioner to learn how it can help get rid of hard water problems including scale buildup on plumbing, stains on dishes, and calcification that shortens the life of frequently used appliances such as your washing machine and dishwasher.


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