You may have heard that bathing in hard water can be bad for you, but is that true? What's the difference between hard and soft water?
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Hard facts about tap water
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"Apparently, all tap water is not created equal. Some water is deemed 'hard,' and other is considered to be 'soft.' And here's the confusing part: Hard water isn't better than soft in all situations, and soft isn't always preferable. Confused yet? We explain the ins and outs of each below."
Hardness of Water
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"Hard water contains dissolved magnesium and calcium ions. These make it more difficult for the water to form a lather with soap. Temporary hardness is caused by dissolved calcium hydrogen carbonate (which is removed by boiling)."
The Expedited Explainer: Hard vs. Soft Water
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"Not all water is created equal. Namely, some is hard (about 85 percent of the water in the U.S.) and some is soft-and the difference is important. It comes down to minerals, which are annoying in some circumstances and helpful in others."
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Hard vs. Soft Water: What's The Difference?
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