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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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Why Cooking With Soft Water is Better

Benefits of Cooking With Soft Water Cooking is not always a simple task. Sometimes your list of ingredients can be a mile long. And one ingredient that is often overlooked is water. You may be thinking water does not have

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What Causes Eczema?

Understanding Eczema Your skin is the part of your body that is most exposed to the world. Skin diseases are no joke. One disease, in particular, that affects a lot of people is eczema. Eczema can be caused by one or

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Is Fluoride Bad for You?

If you’re like me and you hear the word fluoride, you think of toothpaste. In good, “dentist-approved” toothpaste, fluoride has been added to strengthen enamel and protect teeth from demineralization caused by acids in the food we eat. However, when

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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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Commercial Water Softener Benefits for Hotels

Why Your Hotel Needs A Water Softener Hard water can cause stains, buildup and many other ugly discomforts in your home. This is why water softeners exist – especially in parts of the country like San Antonio, where the water

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Common Water Problems Explained

Angie’s List and Kinetico Even though tap water has to pass federal quality standards, it’s still possible that you’d like it to be better. Kinetico San Antonio recently wrote an article for our friends at Angie’s List that explains some

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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