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Natural Ways To Clean Limescale
Limescale. It can be a complete pain in the derriere! In our previous blog, we provided some helpful tips on how to remove unsightly limescale stains from laminate countertops, granite surfaces, porcelain and stainless sinks and even bath tubs. Here, we provide some...
Ten Compelling Reasons Why You Would Want A Water Softener
So what’s all the fuss about having soft water? Why would you want to invest your hard-earned money on a water softener? Will it be worth it? Will you notice any difference from the water currently coming out of your tap? These are all perfectly valid questions. The...
Why Shaving Is So Much Better With Soft Water
Some people love to shave, whilst others find it a complete pain in the butt which has to be endured to keep you looking presentable to the world at large. Whatever camp you fall into, as sure as eggs are eggs, the whole shaving experience will be improved by using...
How Does A Tri-flow Filter Tap Work?
A tri-flow tap, otherwise known as a three-way tap, is a popular addition for many people who enjoy the benefits of having a water softener, but who don’t necessarily want to drink soft water. Although it is perfectly OK to drink soft water, it’s usually down to...
How A Water Softener Works
Water softeners use the process of “ion exchange” to remove calcium and magnesium. Our softeners are filled with food-grade resin beads that are dosed with sodium ions. As the water passes through the tanks the resin beads attract and hold on to the magnesium and...
Servicing And Repairs
In the unlikely event that your soft water equipment does require any maintenance, we will ensure that any replacement parts and faults are rectified as soon as possible, to ensure there is minimal disruption to you. In addition to the peace of mind our manufacturer...
Just A Drop Foundation
Improving water quality in zambia Our installations of Kinetico water softeners help to support the Just a Drop foundation. A charitable organisation with the aim of providing clean water in countries such as Zambia. The current...
Is My Water Softener Using Too Much Salt?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_35RLRVPvg&t=72s One of the things that we sometimes get asked is "why is my water softener using a lot more salt than usual"? 1) Firstly, your softener device needs to be of sufficient size for the amount ofwater your household is...
How Is A Water Softener Installed?
This useful video shows how your water softener is linked to your mains water supply and how the hard mains water is channelled into your water softener, so that soft water flows to all parts of the house. Should you wish, it also demonstrates that, by turning a...
Refilling, Resetting And Hardness Settings On Your Ecowater Comfort ED
In this video I go through the process of how to fill up your Ecowater Comfort ED and reset it to the correct salt level. Remember you can fill it up to the top of level 5. I also show you how to regenerate the softener as well as set the hardness....
Reduce Eczema Symptoms With A Water Softener
Research shows that conditions such as eczema and dry skin are worsened by hard water. You can protect your family from the discomfort of these skin conditions and others by installing a water softener. How does hard water affect your family? Hard water contains...
Is It Better To Buy A Water Softener Direct From The Manufacturer?
Even where manufacturers do have a direct sales force, almost without fail,they will also have a dealer network acting in support. So you have to ask, whywould a manufacturer go to the trouble of appointing dealers if they alreadyhave a team selling direct to the...
What Is Hard Water?
You can’t tell whether water is hard or soft simply by looking at it. Either way, itshould appear pretty much crystal clear. What determines its hardness is theamount of minerals and chemicals contained within it.When water is said to be hard, it is because it has a...
Is Drinking Soft Water Bad For You?
For the majority of us, no, it isn’t. But that doesn’t mean to say that everybody should drink soft water, or that they’d even want to. It is worth remembering that the primary function of having a water softener is not to provide you with nice soft water to drink....
Soft Water On Kitchen Sinks And Taps
Why are water softeners good for kitchen taps and sinks? If you live in a hard water area and you have a stylish, black sink – or any shade other than white for that matter - it isn’t going to stay looking nice and clean for long, if it is continually being subjected...
How Does Soft Water Dissolve Current Limescale?
First of all, it’s helpful to understand what makes water create limescale in the first place, given that soft water gets rid of the scale build up. Rainwater is naturally soft. But the problems occur when the rain percolates down through the ground. It’s here that it...
Do Water Softeners Waste A Lot Of Water?
Going back twenty years or more, the general assumption was that water softeners DID use masses of extra water and that they were an unnecessary drain on a precious natural resource. But, as with any industry, technology has moved on and put a real dampener on that...
Everything You Need To Know About Your New Aqua Taste Water Filtering System & Replacement Cartridges
No more Filter Jugs or Bottled WaterDelicious filtered water at a fraction of the cost per litre whilst protecting the environment by minimising plastic waste and without the hassle of filter jugs that provide limited quantities of water. Great Tasting WaterClear...
Do Water Softeners Add Salt To My Water?
The short answer is that they don’t. Even though you think they might. Indeed, every time you carry a heavy bag of salt into your property to replenish the brine tank in your water softener, it’s easy to imagine that loads of salt must get flushed out into your...
How To Regenerate A Kinetico Water Softener
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How Your “A” Rated Boiler Could Become A “B” Rated Boiler In Just 6 Months
Other than a catastrophic pipework failure that floods out your property (an unlikely occurrence) there aren’t many plumbing issues that will have a worse impact on your home than the effects of hard water on the boiler and central heating system. This is especially...
How Much Does A Water Softener Cost?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc3_5FnFo5A All prices listed below and throughout our entire website are inclusive of VAT. Buying a new softener can be overwhelming, here is a rough guide to what your money will get you... You won’t be surprised to hear that there...
Don’t Let A Water Softener Be An Afterthought
We have seen it on countless occasions… Clients who’ve spent a packet on upgrading their property with an all-singing, all-dancing new kitchen, with state-of-the art ovens, spectacular island features, wonderful work surfaces. Everything looks magnificent. Out with...
Bin The Plastic Water Bottles
These days plastic is a dirty word. It didn’t used to be. We once thought of it as a wonderful invention – which is why it is so abundant in our everyday lives. But world plastic production has doubled in the last 50 years and the effects are taking a heavy toll....
SJ Water Softeners Subscription
At SJ Water Softeners, we take pride in being ahead of the game, both in terms of the outstanding range of soft water products and solutions we provide and also the service we offer our customers. First and foremost, it’s you the customer who comes first. With this in...
What’s The Difference Between A Water Softener & Water Conditioner
Despite the fact that many people think water softeners and water conditioners are the same thing, although there are some similarities, they do perform different functions. A water softener is a specific type of water improvement system, which is designed to...
Dishwasher Salt & Rinse Aid With A Water Softener
Did you know that if you have a water softener you no longer need to fill it with salt or use rinse aid? Funnily enough, the name rinse aid this really has nothing to do with rinsing your dishes. Instead, it helps remove the water during the drying cycle. So really it...
2020 – The Decade When Water Looks To Clean Up Its Act
As we enter a new decade (technically, it doesn’t actually start until 2021 as 2020 is the last year of the 2011-2020 decade - but we won’t split hairs), the UK water industry is undergoing quite a sea change, with some ambitious targets now in its sights.Many of...
6 Ways Hard Water Can Spoil Your Home
Whether you’ve owned properties previously or you are a first time buyer - there’s nothing quite like the anticipation of moving into a brand new property. The pristine appearance of kitchens and bathrooms, free from the tell-tale signs of previous occupants, now...
We Confidently Work On Granite Or Corian – All Part Of Our Soft Water Service Versatility!
Check out the picture. Plenty of tradesman would run a mile from this sort of task – cutting through a pristine granite worktop to install the kitchen tap or taps. Many customers are understandably concerned that once their new kitchen is fitted with luxury looking...

Installed in the Royal Suite at Buckingham Palace

Preventing scale in hot water systems as the chain expands

Installing water softeners for NHS Home Kidney Dialysis

Delivering soft water to London’s most luxurious hotel

Soft water for this forward-thinking restaurant & bar

Beautiful food, beer and soft water for The Chantry

A highly reviewed Italian restaurant know the benefits soft water can bring

Cheswood Lee Apartments in Worthing have soft water on tap

Royal Garden Hotel are now enjoying the benefits of soft water

Darlington Court care home had a softener installed recently

Bringing authentic Spanish Tapas to Brighton since 2009, now with soft water!

C&C window cleaners are now serving their customers with soft water

The University of Chichester are now loving the benefits soft water can bring to their staff & students

These guys service, repair & supply equipment, often including softeners which are used for dishwashers, oven steamers & glass cleaners

They have two deli's in Central London and have just opened a restaurant in Chiswick which all utilise soft water

Itchenor Sailing Club are are one of the leading dinghy and keelboat sailing clubs in the UK, now benefiting from soft water