Limescale – a dreaded consequence of hard water

“Lime” is not a real component of water, but is formed from the substances calcium and magnesium . These substances are particularly found in hard water.

Limescale occurs especially when water is heated. The precipitation of lime increases at a temperature of 60° Celsius.

Negative consequences

In contrast to other components of water, water hardness is not harmful to health. However, it affects the taste of the water. You can recognize this in the household by the taste of water or tea. If the water is hard, limescale can form where the water comes into contact with objects. This is how the white, easily recognizable substance forms on numerous fittings and devices. These include cups, glasses, pipes, household appliances, kettles, tiles and taps. Hard water also feels different on the skin.

At the same time, detergent consumption also increases because hard water leads to limescale deposits inside the washing machine.

How do I get rid of him?

Getting rid of limescale is very easy these days. First of all, your water needs to be softened. A softening system (also known as a decalcification system ) will help you with this. It removes the hardness formers from the drinking water . A reverse osmosis system is also suitable for softening. This system also has the advantage of removing not only water hardness but also microorganisms and strong contaminants.

The disadvantage of a reverse osmosis system is that its capacity is exhausted more quickly due to the double burden of reducing water hardness and eliminating microorganisms. That's why it's worth installing a softening system in front of the reverse osmosis system. This is particularly recommended for homeowners who want particularly clean drinking water .