Whilst looking into solutions to your limescale problems you may have wondered how does a water softener work? In this article we’ll look into what a water softener does and the methods it uses to achieve its results. We’ll also briefly touch on the different types of softener systems.

All you need to know about your hard water options: whether that be a water softener, water conditioner or a scale inhibitor.

It is important to start this article by making a correction. Technically there is no such thing as a salt free water softener in the UK or anywhere else for that matter. But don’t go running just yet, the term you’re looking for is water conditioner.

Are water softeners necessary? In this article we’ll take a look at why you might need a softener and what the alternative option is.

Two documents looking at cost of water conditioners and softeners compared to results and time, to help you in your research in choosing your system.

This evolving water softener and water conditioner comparison document is designed to help you look through the market with a little more ease.

Comparing the market for water conditioners and water softeners is no easy task. Here we’ll try and give a general overview of the market to help.

Water softeners are the traditional means of dealing with limescale in the UK. But what is the environmental impact of salt softeners.

Salt softeners have been banned in some parts of the world for environmental reasons. Let’s take a look at the issues and why the reasoning behind the bans.

Deciding which system is best for you can be a real headache! We’ve listed the 6 key differences between water softeners and water conditioners.