Rice Water for Skin: Benefits and Side Effects Sitting inside many bathroom cabinets are half-used “miracle” serums that promised flawless skin but didn’t deliver. With skincare brands constantly churning out new products, it’s easy to get caught in the cycle of buying, trying, and sighing. Interestingly, though, you may not need another dedicated skincare product […]
Read more9 Reasons Your Tap Water Tastes Weird and How to Fix It No one wants to sip on a gross-tasting drink—certainly not when it’s the water from the sink. In its purest form, water shouldn’t taste like anything. But sometimes, it can have a weird flavor that may take your taste buds for a spin. […]
Read moreWhat Causes Pink Bathroom Slime, and How Do I Remove It? If you notice pink slimy stuff on your bathroom surfaces, you might be scratching your head in confusion. What is this mysterious, nasty-looking slime? No matter how often I scrub, scour, and sanitize my bathroom, it keeps returning. What do I do? Who do […]
Read moreIs Fluoride in Drinking Water Making Kids Less Intelligent? Updated: 11/18/2024 As parents, part of our duty is to ensure our kids drink enough water—whether that’s filling their water bottles for school, jazzing up plain water with fruit, or finding other creative ways to keep them hydrated throughout the day. But what if something in […]
Read moreWhat is the Average Household Water Flow Rate? Updated August 26th, 2024 You turn on a faucet and get a trickle instead of a steady stream. Your dishwasher takes forever to fill up and run a cycle. Showering becomes a struggle as there’s barely enough water to rinse the soap and shampoo away. Should you […]
Read more6 Water Contaminants That May Irritate Your Skin Updated August 20th, 2024 If you or your household members have been experiencing strange reoccurring episodes of disruptive skin conditions, there’s probably something lurking in your home that’s causing those issues. You may have tried changing soap brands, laundry detergent, or using lotion more often, but the […]
Read moreExplained: The Difference Between Salt-Based and Salt-Free Water Softeners (Updated August 13th, 2024) If you notice stains, watermarks or filmy residue on your sinks and bathtubs, you might have a problem with hard water. Hard water contains high levels of minerals such as calcium and magnesium and can wreak havoc in any household. Luckily, there’s […]
Read moreWhat Is Hard Water & How To Test For Water Hardness Updated August 12th, 2024 If you’ve ever experienced any signs of “hard” water in your home, your first instinct is likely to figure out the steps to fix the problems – quickly. So we’ll go through what water hardness is and a few easy […]
Read moreUnderstanding pH in Your Drinking Water There are a few essential things to understand when ensuring the best-quality drinking water in your home, one of which is your water’s pH value. You may have seen the term “pH” printed on the labels of various types or brands of bottled water at the grocery store (think […]
Read more7 Signs of Sediment Buildup in Your Water Heater Updated July 26th, 2024 If you’ve ever had to take a cold shower during the chilly winter months, you know it’s crucial to have a water heater installed in your home. But like nearly every other appliance in your household, several things can damage your water […]
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