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We often heard home owners asking on how to choose a water softener for their home as the selections are overwhelmed. There are so many types, functionalities and brands of water softener in America. Contradicting information on the same type of softener are often seen online which made selections even harder. To simplified the selection process, we have summarized the important elements that you need to consider while choosing your first water softener. Facts That You Need To Know About Softener Some basic facts that you need to know about water softener. It is not water purification system  unless stated otherwise Most whole house water softeners are standalone products and do not remove contamination. Salt based and salt free softener  in the market. Salt based softener required constant refilling of salt and it required electricity to power up the softener system. For salt free softener converts the hard water into crystal particles that isn’t sti...

Water contamination is a hot topic nowadays. Just a few days ago, it was reported that a cancer-causing chemical was found in hundreds of the well water in California. In a separated occasion, residents in Jeanerette, Louisiana experience rust colored water from their tap water. The tap water  no longer safe  as compared to a decade ago. Most people are aware about the seriousness of these problems and  taking preventive measures  to keeping their family safe. One of the way is to get a reverse osmosis water filter system. Why Reverse Osmosis? Reverse osmosis is a  common and effective method in removing 99% of contamination dissolved in the water. It uses pressure to force contaminated water to pass through the fine membrane leaving only pure water after filtration. This method is proven and has been used for more than a decade. Many of the system are  fully certified by NSF and WQA  on their effectiveness and quality on r...

Proper maintenance of your air purifier will ensure that you get maximum protection for the investment you have made in this smart home technology. Regular maintenance also increases the lifespan of an electronic product and keeps it running in an energy efficient manner. In products like   air purifiers , maintenance of air filters can also help in keeping the noise level down as it reduces the stress on the input and output fans. The best thing about air purifier maintenance is that it is relatively simple and can be done by yourself. Important things to know about air purifier maintenance As different units will have different mechanisms, it is better to familiarise yourself with the instructions manual that came with your unit. Also, mark the maintenance schedule in your calendar to ensure timely replacement of HEPA and activated carbon filters. Tips for maintaining HEPA filters - Make sure that the area around the air purifier is clean. Accumulation of dust bunnies...

  If you research online before buying an RO water purifier, one term you will frequently encounter is TDS. It stands for total dissolved solids. TDS levels in a water sample determine whether the water is hard or soft. High levels of TDS mean that the water is hard and low levels of TDS mean that the water is soft. What is TDS Controller? The reverse osmosis process that is used to filter tap water in most home water purifier removes hard water elements and reduces the hardness of water by up to 90%. Which means if the input water has TDS of 700, the output water will have TDS close to 70. This is done by the TDS controller. How does the TDS controller work? The water that enters the RO purifier is divided into 2 parts. The water in Part 1 goes through the RO purification process which reduces the TDS and removes all inorganic impurities from it. The water in Part 2 goes through UF+UV filtration (depending on the specifications of the unit). While this water is puri...

The importance of keeping yourself hydrated throughout the day cannot be stated enough. Water plays a major role in keeping our bodies functioning properly – even more so than we assume. Considering the human body is mostly made of water (up to 60%), it should not come as a surprise. The daily water requirement for an average person varies, but it’s estimated to be about 3 litres for an adult man and slightly less for an adult woman. But a majority of us don’t measure our water intake and many drinks only when we are thirsty. This leads to a shortage of water consumption, which is not good for our health. Even if you decide to drink enough water every day, achieving that goal gets difficult.However, you can take certain steps to ensure you drink the right amount of water every day by following certain easy steps. 1. Invest in a good purifier You should know that modern  water purifiers  do a lot more than just purify your water. They also enhance the taste of the water you dr...

The onslaught of human activities has resulted in the rampant pollution of almost every type of fresh water source available to us. From small water bodies like ponds and lakes to the oceans of the world, water pollution is prevalent everywhere. Currently, more than one-sixth of the country’s groundwater supply is overused, according to India’s official Ground Water Resources Assessment. Furthermore, 80% of the country’s surface water is polluted. These problems give rise to numerous waterborne diseases which if not treated properly and on time can prove to be fatal. One of the proven methods is to invest in a  high-quality water purifier . It will help defend you and your family against harmful waterborne diseases. Here are 10 common diseases caused by water pollution 1. Dysentery Dysentery is a combination of nausea, abdominal cramps coupled with severe diarrhoea. In cases of acute dysentery, one may also experience a high fever and traces of blood in the faeca...

When it comes to spending money on a good water purifier, pretty sure you would be spending every penny wisely, isn’t it? After all, it’s about the health of your loved ones. Even if you are not concentrating on this factor while navigating through  water purifier brands  you must be looking into other aspects of it. For instance, an adequate water purifier makes sure that everyone in the family is safeguarded from waterborne diseases that can be life-threatening at times. Also, with a good purifier, you can get rid of the weird taste of calcium carbonate and chlorine among everything else.  Having said that, here are a few things that you must look into a home water purifier before taking the plunge. Type of Purifier Depending Upon the Water Quality:   Considering the number of types available out there, deciding upon one could be quite a tiring job. Thus, you can easily do so while assessing the water quality in your area. If the Total Dissolved Solids ...