Hard Water

One of the things we quickly figured out was that the water in California is different then we are used to.  The water has a strong flavor and leaves residue on anything that gets wet.  Soap doesn't work as well, pots end up with permanent stains, glasses, dishes and silverware get really spotted, washed clothing doesn't feel the same, and showers doen't feel right either!

We tried bottled water for drinking, but it wasn't much better.  So we had some guy install an overly expensive water filter in our kitchen sink.  This helps with the drinking water (and ice - we hooked the refrigerator into it too), but doesn't solve the other problems.

I'm reluctant to buy a whole house system because they are expensive, breakdown, require maintenance, and add salt to the water.

A friend recommended a product that will solve 1 of these problems - the dishwasher!

We gotta try it.  Thank you Allison.