You may need to care about hard water because it can cause problems for your home and health. Hard water can lead to scale buildup in your piping and appliances. It reduces soap lather, forcing you to use more soap that can affect your skin. You can notice the scale build us in you tea cattle and water heaters. Contribute to dry skin, hair, and scalp, and increase the risk of infections. Change the taste and appearance of your drinking water. To avoid these issues, you can test your water hardness and install a water softener. Soft water can improve your water quality and save you money in the long run.