Gourmet Coffee Corner

A recent survey found that only 15 percent of American homes have soft water flowing from the tap. Even if a vast majority of domestic households could benefit from a hard-water filter, it’s still not enough to ensure a quality shower experience. It’s a common misconception that hard-water filters remove contaminants; in fact, their only purpose is to remove mineral deposits.

Hard water is hardly a problem at all when compared to the serious issues presented by unsanitary water. Mineral buildup from hard water tends to be most severe in areas where water is heated, such as showers and coffee machines. However, with the use of a decalcifier, removing lime and calcium is painless.