Limescale inside the kettle can be an indicator of the water condition. The fact is that the whitish layer of sediment on the walls of the kettle is mineral deposits from insoluble calcium and magnesium salts contained in hard water. If these deposits appear quickly, the tap water is very hard with a lot of impurities. Often such waters also have an unpleasant metallic taste, foreign odors or shadows. And all this can be very harmful to health. This was told socialbites.ca by Roman Podobedov, director of quality for the production of water filters at the technology company BARRIER.
According to the expert, the formation of scale inside the kettle in the first place will reduce its effectiveness over time, as it worsens the thermal conductivity of the metal. It will take more and more time to boil the water and one day this will cause the appliance to overheat. But even a broken teapot cannot be compared to the negative health effects of hard water.
“Regular consumption of water with a high content of impurities can lead to the development of some serious diseases. Therefore, metal salts tend to accumulate in the body, leading to urolithiasis and joint problems, and rust particles cause various dysfunctions in the digestive system. In addition, hard water contains inorganic minerals that can accumulate on the vessel walls. Therefore, the consumption of hard water over time can lead to hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases,” Roman Podobedov warned.
Another consequence of the effect of hard water on the body is dry skin and hair. The minerals in hard water can strip your skin and hair of their natural oils, making them dry and prone to irritation.
You can fight the “symptoms” forever, that is, periodically clean the walls of the kettle from scale. This helps extend the life of the equipment, but does not protect against potential health problems. Therefore, it is best to strive to eliminate the root cause of mineral deposits – for additional purification and reduce water hardness, ”advised the quality specialist.
He stated that the easiest and most budgetary way to purify water in an apartment is filter jugs. Cartridges for such filters can remove most known harmful impurities, soften water and minimize sediment formation, as well as remove odors and unpleasant tastes.
If a higher degree of purification or large volumes of drinking water is required, you can pay attention to flow filters. They usually consist of three to five cartridges, each performing its own cleaning phase. Such filters easily and effectively remove chlorine, metal salts, minerals and other chemical and organic substances.
Knowing the characteristics of the spring water in your home will help you choose the right filter. For this, you can find your region on a special map or order detailed water analysis from any accredited laboratory.
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