Hard water guides & advice

If your clothes or towels feel stiff after washing, hard water is often the cause. Here’s why it happens and how to get softer laundry again.

If your washing machine smells musty, it’s usually caused by a build-up of residue, bacteria and limescale. Here’s how to fix it properly.

Is limescale bad for you? Not to drink, but it is bad news for your home, skin and hair. Learn the real impacts and what to do about it.

Hard water could be ruining your hair without you realising it. Learn how to spot the signs, what salons and the science say and how to fix it.

If you’ve got sensitive skin or eczema, you’re probably already careful about the soaps and creams you use. But have you ever thought about the water coming out of your tap? Hard water might not be dangerous to drink (in fact, it has some health benefits), but it can definitely have an impact on your skin — especially if it’s already on the reactive side. So what does the science actually say? Can hard water cause eczema, or just make it worse? And what can you realistically

If you live in a hard water area, chances are you’ve wondered whether all that limescale building up in your kettle is doing something sneaky inside your body too. Is hard water bad for me? Is it safe to drink? Should I be worried? Here’s the short answer off the bat: No, hard water isn’t bad for you. But (of course) there’s a bit more to it than that. Let’s dig in. What is hard water, exactly? Hard water simply means your water has a higher concentration of minerals — mainly

Noticed your hair looking a bit lacklustre or your skin feeling tight after a shower? You’re not imagining it — your water could be to blame. Hard water might be harmless to drink, but when it comes to your skin and hair, all those extra minerals can quietly cause problems. Here’s how it all works, plus what you can actually do about it. What is hard water? Hard water contains high levels of minerals, mainly calcium and magnesium. While these minerals aren’t harmful to drink,