Soft Water Service & Water Treatment Blog
Welcome to Palm Springs Water Systems, your source for top quality commercial and residential water treatment and soft water service in the Coachella Valley. Whether you’re looking for a home water softener, soft water service, drinking water system, or any other water treatment system, we’re here to help. In our blog, you’ll find useful information about soft water and drinking water solutions that can make a difference for your home or business. Plus, we’ll provide tips for getting the best water quality that you can enjoy day in and day out. Keep reading to learn more!
DIY Water Softener Installation vs. Professional Installation: Pros and Cons of Each
If you’ve made the decision to switch to soft water, you could be tempted to complete a DIY water softener installation. Before you get in over your head, however, it’s a good idea to know exactly what you’re getting into. Here, we explain why some homeowners...
How to Banish Hard Water Smells: Unleash the Power of Soft Water!
Do you ever turn on your tap and get hit with a strong, unpleasant odor? Perhaps it's that unmistakable scent of rotten eggs or a musty, earthy smell. If so, chances are you're dealing with hard water. Not only can hard water leave behind unsightly residue on your...
Water Softeners and Laundry: How Soft Water Enhances Fabric Care
The bad thing about laundry is that it never ends ... technically. But the good news is that it can get better! Washing the whites and separating the delicates doesn’t necessarily get easier, but a water softening system can make your efforts go twice as far. Water...
Hard Water Troubles: Common Signs and Solutions with Water Softeners
Hard water is chock full of excess minerals like calcium and magnesium. And while the presence of these minerals isn’t harmful to our health, hard water can take a toll on our homes— and even our bodies. The majority of American homes deal with hard water troubles....
Water Softeners vs. Reverse Osmosis: Which Do You Need?
If you’re considering getting a water treatment system for your home or office, it’s important to understand the distinctions between water softeners and filtration systems. Both water softeners and reverse osmosis (RO) systems improve water quality, but the way each...
5 Benefits of Installing a Water Softener System in Your Home
At first glance, hard water problems are just an inconvenience. Spotting on glassware becomes just a part of everyday life. But what about the mysterious film on your laundry– why does it always need an extra rinse? Or maybe you’re experiencing too many breakouts and...
Water Quality Month: How We Can Protect Our Water?
It’s no coincidence that we celebrate National Water Quality Month during the hottest time of the year for many Americans. As some US cities reach record temperatures, August is the perfect time to bring awareness to the importance of clean and safe drinking water....
Tips to Keep Your Water Softener Running Smoothly
Is your water softener not working as well as it should? Much like any other household appliance, a water-softening system requires some standard maintenance to keep it running smoothly. Over time, residue buildup and rust will impact performance and lead to the same...
How Long Do Water Softeners Last?
Water softeners play a vital role in ensuring the most efficient water systems for your family and home. Because water softeners help to remove unwanted minerals like calcium and magnesium, they are used to prevent hard water buildup. They also help ensure appliances...
The Importance of a Water Softener to the Curly Hair Routine
Hard water is water that is higher in minerals like magnesium and calcium. By some accounts, hard water is found in nearly 90% of homes in the US! This water is so packed with minerals that hard water buildup can clog pipes and coat appliances. These minerals can bind...
Soft Water Delivery Service Skips the Salt
Are water softeners bad for the environment? Everyone appreciates high quality water, but sometimes water quality comes at a difficult cost. One of the biggest challenges with water softening today is the impact that salt-based water softeners can have on the...
What You Need to Know About Lead Poisoning
Is there lead in your tap water? Lead can be found all around us, from the air we breathe to the soil on which we live. In some cases, lead can even be traced to the water we drink. But how does lead get into our drinking water? Lead is able to enter the drinking...