What is the purpose of the salt and why does the water feel “smoother” when softened?
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Water softeners are special machines that help to make hard water softer. Hard water has a lot of minerals in it, like calcium and magnesium, which can make it difficult for soap to suds up and can also leave spots on dishes and glasses.
A water softener works by using little beads called “ion exchange resin” to filter out the minerals in the hard water. The water softener has a tank that is filled with these beads and when the hard water flows through the tank, the minerals in the water stick to the beads instead of staying in the water.
After the minerals are stuck to the beads, the water becomes softer and doesn’t have as many minerals in it. The water softener also has a special salt solution that helps to clean the beads and get them ready to filter more minerals out of the water.
Water softeners are really helpful because they can make it easier to do things like wash dishes and clothes, and can even make your hair and skin feel softer and smoother.
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