does it remove the hard water residue?
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No. You need an ion-exchange or reverse-osmosis filter to remove dissolved minerals from hard water.
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I don't think so, because the filter is made to reduce the quantity of impurities of the water, but not to remove ions like calcium, that makes the hard water. We're talking about charcoal filters, designed primarily to improve the taste of the water.
1361883
I dont think so either, I just use the filter for my animals water bowls from the tap water, because I have a 5 gallon water cooler for drinking and cooking. I believe the filter takes out the chlorine and such because I would never drink tap water ever.
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Yes, it does remove scum on tubs -- use a sponge that has a "hard" top. It's one of the few products that really lives up to its name. I've been using it for over 5 years.
1291576
like hard water stains? It will remove hard water stains but with hard water, you will get them again (I have this issue). It will also remove rust(iron) (if you have well water)
2245097
Product does not claim to be a water softener, nor does it add any chemical to reduce hardness. So I am sure that it does not reduce the hardness of water by removing calcium. However, I like what it does do. Removes chlorine and probably a few other things. You can research these type of filters on the internet.
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Hi Valerie, I don't know if it will remove rust. I have very soft water and I love the shampoo. I think it's worth a try.
636591
This kettle is intended for water only, so regular cleaning isn't an issue. I haven't done it yet, but I was advised to clean it with vinegar to remove any hard water build-up.
1277465
No it doesn't - anyway I didn't have any luck getting rid of hard water stains, I even scrubbed for quite a while but they are still there - I really feel that the only benefit of the steamer is that it disinfects with the hot water. I feel it is way overpriced for what it offers - I would not waste my money again!
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It is a cleaner. Will it remove hard water spots? Tough question. I have had it remove water spots from an outdoor glass table. But I have had some old, old water spots on glass that I had to use a very fine auto rubbing compound to remove. Once remover this product has kept it clean. I'd say try it. It's the best cleaner I have ever used.
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no. depending on your water softener... determines how much salt it uses. mine is gear driven by water... so every 300 gallons mine regenerates. water softeners don't remove iron... like this air injection sys does. I have noticed a big difference in my water since I bought this system... I would recommend that you get your water tested.... to see if you need an iron removal system
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I do think it works all right with hard water however using soft water makes the filters last longer. I have also noticed that when making coffee there are chunks of lime scale that fall out of the water dispenser so the machines require cleaning more frequently. I hope this was the answer you were wanting to see. Thank you for asking questions because that makes you an informed consumer.
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I'm not sure about hard water stains, but I know that it works on stubborn coffee stains in mugs..
459563
Hmmm . . . it will clean up standing water. But it's a vacuum. If you have a stain as a result of water that was left standing, I don't think any vacuum will be able to remove that.
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I just use water. There is a cleaner they recommend in the user manual for tough cleaning but I have not used it.
510198
I don't think it turns hard water soft; but it does produce negative ions that help balance the pH levels to purify water.
301024
I see you water drop question has been answered. You might want to consider that the instructions that come with this product state not to use any harsh cleaners on it.
729703
What may appear as white dust may be from the water source that has dried. The water in the area that I had to use in the unit also left a similar residue, but it is not harmful. It has to do with the area having hard water and me not choosing to use distilled water for the unit. If you are extremely concerned and financially capable, you may choose to try distilled water, change your filter, run bleach through the system and see if the effect is still noticed.
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Yes!! Make sure you follow directions and you will notice daily improvements. It's a continuous cleaning product. Use weekly. I have hard water and now have no more orange ish residue.