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Water Hardness by the Numbers

Hard Water Statistics Having running water is a necessity, and many people are concerned about the hardness of that water. Hard water can require more detergent in the laundry machine as well as more soap in the dishwasher. It can

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San Antonio Water Hardness Explained

San Antonio and the Hill Country are known for having some of the hardest water in America. Like the weather in this community, this is something that we learn to adapt to. Water softeners are extremely common in central Texas,

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Industrial Water Softener Benefits for Restaurants

Should I Get A Water Softener For My Restaurant Ensuring clean water is critical to the success of your restaurant. You use water every day to clean, cook, and drink. Ever notice a white calcium build up around faucets or other equipment?

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Why Cooking Bacon in Water is Popular

Should I Cook My Bacon In Water? Cooking food in soft water rather than hard water can make for a better taste and even a better smell. One food in particular that has gained more popularity by cooking in water

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Recent Water Softening Equipment Installations

Water Softener News At Kinetico San Antonio, our commercial and residential water softening equipment installations range from single occupant homes all the way to systems with a demand as high as 100 gallons per minute. We also work with a lot

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Super Summer Hair is Possible

Keep Your Hair Beautiful In The Summer Summer is officially here. Both on the calendar and in the weather. Even worse? It seems like we’re experiencing more of a Houston-type summer this year. That means hot…and humid. What that also

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Green Water Softener Options

These days many homeowners want the greenest options out there, and this extends to water softeners. Luckily, water softeners are, in essence, already green because they save you water, energy and the use of harsh and excess detergent. In addition,

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Health Benefits of Soft Water

Soft Water and Your Health With summer approaching, our bodies will require more water than ever. After all, the human body is composed of up to 60% water, and a healthy recommendation is drinking eight 8-ounce glasses of water a