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Sick of softener salt? We’ve got the solution

Sick of softener salt? We’ve got the solution

Are you sick of having to spend money on the salt for your water softener? Well we’ve got a great solution. Ditch the salt and grab a HomeScale Protect, on Mr Central Heating the perfect solution to water hardness. The Homescale Protect is not a water softener and uses completely different technology to remove the limescale from your water. It instead uses Ion Polarization System (or IPS) to prevent the build-up. IPS effectively prevents the formation of solid sediments and corrosion in cold and hot water appliances.

IPS has a flow-through body with turbine-shaped electrodes of two different electrically conductive materials. The electrode design generates a swirling water flow, causing a change in the structure of the minerals and therefore, doesn’t leave any deposits behind or affect the water in any way. This is obviously in comparison to standard salt water softener systems, that I’m sure you’re familiar with. They use a different process to create soft water.

Inside a water softening system is a collection of beads which water passes over to take out the hard minerals of magnesium and calcium and replace them with harmless sodium (salt) ions. Essentially replacing one deposit for another. This water treatment process removes the scale which leaves the water softened but can also leave behind salt that sits within the water. These deposits stay within your water as it leaves your house and enters back into the drainage system. This can cause issues as it continues on its journey, back into the cycle. Salt can damage soil and land that it comes into contact with, essentially meaning you could be polluting without even knowing about it.

If you’re concerned about the environment, another great feature of the HomeScale Protect is that it is non-electric, so uses no power and is very easy to install by a plumber. It also is incredibly energy efficient, which in the long run could save you time and money. Just add it to your water system for immediate softened water. If you've been looking for a whole house water filter to help improve the quality of your water supply, then the Homescale Protect is a good option. 

This is another great benefit of the Homescale Protect, in that it doesn’t add a single thing to the water that it’s treated. In a very different way to a traditional water using block salt, it changes the structure of it to remove any calcium and magnesium. Because of the change of structure at source, there’s no need for maintenance or to keep spending money on extra additives such as salt. It’s a one off, affordable cost that will give you softer water, improve your water quality and keep your water, home and appliances limescale free for years.

Another issue people have been increasingly concerned about in recent years is the effect on your health by consuming water softened by salt. Naturally, traditional water softeners do add sodium to the tap water. Of course, it is only a very small, trace amount that healthy people would not notice, however it can be flagged in the diets of some. Again, you guessed it, the HomeScale Protect does not have this issue since it is a salt free water softener. It removes any damaging residue from your drinking water leaving it clean and fresh. Not only this but the water you’re washing your clothes in, cleaning your pots in and showering is as fresh as the water you’re drinking. Not only will it keep your appliances going for longer, but it won’t be putting any extra nasty additives into your body either - win win.

If you want an extra boost to your washing machine, dishwasher or even toilet cistern, then you can add a Washball on Mr Central Heating. This is a great affordable tool, that uses the same technology as the HomeScale Protect to remove limescale from water and stops it from damaging clothes and creating residue build up. If you live in a hard water area, it can sometimes be exhausting. Scrubbing shower screens, descaling faucets, inefficient appliances and even horrible water marks on your shiny brand-new car. Awful! Luckily, all those hard water problems and limescale build-up issues can be easily solved by the HomeScale Protect.

Mr Central Heating recommends this great little product over a traditional salt-based water softener. It is proven to have an efficiency of over 76% in reducing the creation of limescale on pipework, valves, taps, shower heads and coils within your heating system but it also doesn’t add anything to your water. It removes the magnesium and calcium cleanly, keeping your appliances running for longer, your clothes fresher and your family's health as its top priority.

The HomeScale Protect has an easy installation process, with a compact design and has no ongoing maintenance costs, meaning you can add it to your plumbing system and just enjoy a limescale free water supply for years to come with no worries. What have you got to lose - give it a go today!