Moved into a new place recently and the water here is super hard. Like, dishes come out of the dishwasher looking cloudy, shower doors are always spotty, and my hair feels weirdly dry after washing. I've heard about water softeners but honestly have no clue where to start or if they're even worth it. Anyone dealt with this before or have some good suggestions?
Totally get the frustration—been there myself. Have you tried vinegar yet? I used to soak my showerhead and faucets in vinegar overnight, and it really helped with the spots. As for water softeners, they can be pricey upfront, but honestly, mine made a noticeable difference in how my skin and hair felt. Maybe look into renting one first to see if it's worth the investment before committing fully?
Vinegar's a great suggestion, definitely worth a shot. Have you checked your showerhead type, though? Sometimes switching to one with silicone nozzles makes cleaning way easier—just rub your thumb across and the deposits crumble right off. I know water softeners can seem like a big step, but renting first is smart advice. I had a client who rented one for a couple months and ended up loving it enough to buy. Might ease the decision-making stress a bit...
- Vinegar's solid, but silicone nozzles are a game changer—switched mine out last year, zero regrets.
- Renting a softener first is smart. Did that with one of my rentals, tenants loved it, ended up installing permanently.
- Hard water's annoying as heck, but you're on the right track. Keep testing options till something clicks...you'll get there.
