Soft Water Savings
Over time, soft water savings can really add up. For instance, conditioned water not only delivers greater washing power, it reduces the amount of soap you need to use by up to 70%. In fact, the Bureau of Statistics found that between 17 and 20.8 cents of every dollar are spent on cleaning products. Soft water can reduce that bill by up to 65%. It can also eliminate extra rinse cycles and hot water. Plus using less detergent, household cleaners and chemicals is better for the environment.
| Monthly Cost* | Yearly Cost* | %Saved | Monthly Savings | Annual Savings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soaps and Cleaning Aids Laundry, cleaning, dish washing, bathing, complexion, shaving, shampoo and rinse *10 or more hours of cleaning per month | $86 | $1032 | 80 % | $68.80 | $825.60 |
| Plumbing and Appliances Replacement and repairs. | $10 | $120 | 75 % | $75 | $90 |
| Energy Consumption (.06 KWH) Heat loss due to scale | $26.67 | $320.00 | 20% | $5.33 | $64.00 |
| Clothing and Linens | $50.00 | $600 | 30 % | $15 | $180 |
| Cooking and Coffee Tea, Sugar and Canning | $9.83 | $118.00 | 25% | $2 | $30 |
| Totals | $182.50 | $2190.00 | $99.09 | $1189.10 |
| Soaps and Cleaning Aids Laundry, cleaning, dish washing, bathing, complexion, shaving, shampoo and rinse *10 or more hours of cleaning per month |
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| Plumbing and Appliances Replacement and repairs. |
| Energy Consumption (.06 KWH) Heat loss due to scale |
| Clothing and Linens |
| Cooking and Coffee Tea, Sugar and Canning |
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*Based on an average family of four with 10 gpg water hardness.
Compiled from the following sources: U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Labor, National Industrial Conference Board, Water Conditioning Research Council, National Restaurant Association, American Laundry Institute, Orange County California Research Study, U.S. Bureau of Standards, University of Illinois, University of New Mexico.