Everything You Wanted To Know About Soft Water – You Asked, We Answered

What’s the deal with soft water??? Unlike a design trend piece or makeover reveal, this post is for those of you who are considering investing in a water softening system for your home and are genuinely curious about what it’s all about. It is real peak adulting, the quietest of luxuries that once you try it, is really hard to go back. In fact, most of Culligan’s clients are repeat customers – people who have moved to a new house and need that soft water back in their lives or who grew up with a Culligan system and can’t imagine going without it in a home of their own. But “softening your water” also sounds intimidating, expensive, and just, like, “how??” So I figured I’d break it all down for you.

We worked with Culligan when we lived in LA, where our water was VERY HARD without us knowing it. We accepted this as just part of life until we softened it and the difference was incredible. After we moved to Oregon, getting Culligan out to the new house was on our minds – so when they approached us to partner I was so excited, thrilled even, to have them install the system that I know benefits my hair and skin (and my entire home!) so much.

Why Would You “Soften” Your Water?

My #1 reason for wanting soft water at my house: Softer Hair and Skin! A water softener reduces the hard water minerals that make my skin dry and my hair frizzy. It’s science! On your skin, the combo of hard water (basically excess calcium and magnesium, FYI) and soap or shampoo can block your pores and/or not completely rinse off, which can prevent your natural body oils from reaching the surface of your skin. If your skin is more sensitive like mine, it might dry out, get itchy, red, or you might even get a rash. NO BUENO. 

The same thing is true for your hair. The residue clings to your follicles, which makes your hair stiff and dry. If you feel like you need to wash your hair every day, your hard water might be a factor. (You can have Culligan test it for you – seeing the hardness levels can be eye opening!)

Soft water, simply put, is much softer on everything – less harsh. If you’ve ever had hard water and then stayed at a hotel with softened water, you’ve felt the difference. It’s like that every day here Read More