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Inhibitors and softeners

When it comes to water treatment in the home, there are many options:

Inhibitors

Chemical inhibitors are used in the central heating sytem to pevent the build-up of magnetite sludge. A clean system will help the householder to reduce heating bills because it stops the inside of the system degenerating and keeps their heating system operating at optimum efficiency levels.

Softeners

Some people in the UK are fortunate to have naturally soft water to use in their homes, but the majority of the population have hard water delivered from the mains.  

Hard water has a number of problems associated with it. It scales up hot water tanks, pipes, boilers and washing machines, reduces their efficiency and adds to heating bills. These systems will eventually require service or replacement. It costs more in soaps, detergents, shampoos, descalers and bleaches. It's hard on clothing, skin and hair.

Electrical or physical softners can be used in the home to combat hard water. To get more information to make an informed choice, visit www.britishwater.co.uk