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Plain-English guides about hard water, softeners, filters and drinking water, written by QWA members. No sales pitch.
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A common problem you may find when you are researching intohaving a water softener installed for the first time, you may findyourself con...
Milton Keynes Network Day
The Association of Independent Water Softener Experts: Training and Networking Day in Milton Keynes On a crisp autumn day in Milton Keyne...
What Water Softener Is The Best?
We are often asked the question ‘what is the best water softener?’. Whilst this sounds like a simple enough query, the answer is ce...
Can I Drink Softened Water?
Can I drink softened water? A question our members are often asked by customers is “Can I drink softened water?”. The simple answer to th...
Drinking Water: The Facts
We all know that to stay healthy we must drink plenty of water so having access to good quality drinking water is vital. With several dif...
Water Softener Running Costs
So how can a water softener save you money? As we know, a water softener removes the hardness from the water entering your home. Without...
Water Filters, which is best?
Coming in all shapes, sizes and systems, there are such a variety of water filters out there it can be confusing to know which is best fo...
What is in my Water?
What Is In Your Water? Even though 1 in 9 people globally don’t have access to safe water, many of us take it for granted that we have wa...
What is the AIWSE?
The Water Softener industry is part of the water treatment industry, which covers everything from small domestic drinking water filters t...
What Causes Etching on Glass?
Many of us are lucky to have a dishwasher in our homes. With increasingly busy lifestyles and a constant stream of washing up to do, thes...
Is Softened Water Corrosive?
Water is an essential resource that we rely on for various purposes, including drinking, cooking and cleaning. However, the quality of wa...
History of Water Softening
Water is an indispensable resource that sustains life and supports countless essential activities. However, not all water is created equa...
3 Ways Not To Waste Money on Water Softening
We all want to experience the best quality water from our taps. However, achieving this can come with significant costs if you don’t foll...
Why You Need Water Testing.
Should we be opting for “alkaline water” or “ionised water” in our drinking choices today? What about “hydr...
The Hard Facts About Water and Eczema
Leading doctors in the UK have issued a warning about the detrimental effects of hard water on our skin's protective barrier, potentially...
Blue Water and Copper Pipes
What causes blue water? The occurrence of a blue colour in drinking water is uncommon, but when it does happen, it is typically due to th...
Can You have a Water Softener With A Worcester Bosch Boiler?
Is it possible to install a water softener with a central heating boiler? The unequivocal response to this question is a resounding ̶...
Commercial Water Softeners
What is the difference between domestic and commercial water softeners? The primary distinction between domestic and commercial water sof...
Does My Tap Water Contain Fluoride?
In the world of health and wellness, there's often a spotlight on what we consume, from the food on our plates to the water flowing from...
What is a Water Softener?
A water softener is a water filtration system which removes the calcium and magnesium minerals that are found in hard water. The hard wat...
Just A Glass of Water
Just a glass of water… …or is it? You may not be aware but your humble glass of tap water may contain rather more than just p...
What is Hard Water Doing To My Home?
Hard water. AKA, the enemy of all households. It wreaks havoc on your home and your finances and can feel like a never-ending nightmare t...
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