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Posted: 21st March 2026

Staying hydrated is never more important than during the season of summer, with its increased temperatures and our extra outdoor activities. Getting enough water every day is essential for: Regulating…

Posted: 18th February 2026

Hard water can wreak havoc on your laundry and your wallet. If you've ever experienced itchy clothes after washing, you're not alone. The minerals in hard water can make your…

Posted: 13th January 2026

Now that winter is fast approaching, freezing temperatures can often cause damage to your water softeners if you don’t take precautions to protect them. Having frozen pipes could lead to…

Posted: 11th September 2025

What if hard water was affecting your children's routine? The start of the school year is approaching, and like many parents, you are carefully preparing your children's backpacks, clothes, and…

Posted: 10th June 2025

Before You Fill Their Bowl, Read This Hard water, rich in minerals, is common in many regions. While it is generally safe for humans, it’s reasonable to question whether it’s…

Posted: 9th May 2025

Plants and hard water: an incompatible duo? Hard water, often rich in minerals such as calcium and magnesium, can negatively impact your plants' health. While it may benefit certain crops,…

Posted: 7th April 2025

Hard Water Has an Environmental Impact We often hear about the downsides of hard water: it damages appliances, dries out skin, and affects laundry quality. But one crucial point is…

Posted: 6th March 2025

The Impact of Hard Water on Cooking: Understand and Act Cooking with hard water has a direct impact on the taste and texture of food, and this is a well-known…

Posted: 18th February 2025

Throughout March, AO Smith showcased our innovative water solutions at Aquatech Amsterdam, the world’s leading trade event for process, drinking, and wastewater technology. Held at the Amsterdam RAI, it was a great experience…

Posted: 25th January 2025

Dry skin is a common issue in winter, especially for those who suffer from dry patches or painful chapping. There are several reasons for winter-related skin dryness. On one hand,…

Posted: 10th December 2024

Home Brewing: A Growing Passion From artisanal breweries to beer enthusiasts crafting their own brews at home, the beer brewing has become a booming trend. One of the joys of…

Posted: 8th October 2024

As winter is here, homeowners prepare for colder temperatures by sealing drafts, servicing their boilers, and layering up to stay warm. However, one important factor often overlooked during the winter…

Posted: 10th April 2024

What is hard water? A simple definition of water hardness is water that is high in dissolved minerals, mainly calcium and magnesium. Some mineral-rich sources are very appreciated for their therapeutic…

Posted: 12th February 2024

Hard water impact on your hair Our hair and our skin go through a lot on a daily basis that we don’t even think about. Besides bleaching, colouring, and using…

Posted: 26th May 2023

If you're not yet using soft water in your household, it might be time to reconsider. Soft water has numerous benefits that you should know about, including saving you money…

Posted: 29th March 2023

Kettles are a staple in many households, providing us with hot water for our daily tea or coffee. However, over time, an unwelcome guest can appear - limescale. Limescale buildup…

Posted: 26th January 2023

In recent years, people have become increasingly concerned about a variety of environmental threats to health and safety. At the top of the list for many is the potential for…

Posted: 4th April 2022

Like many of the other home appliances you depend on every day, water softeners require consistent maintenance to ensure proper performance. Upon installation, your local authorized dealer will configure your…

Posted: 10th January 2022

It is easy to decide that you want to enjoy the benefits of softened water in your home. What may be a little more difficult is deciding what the best water softener system will be to meet your needs.

Posted: 7th November 2021

Back again! Hague Quality Water returned to the Aquatech Amsterdam event in the Netherlands in November. We want to thank our distributors and visitors who came to visit us during…

Posted: 2nd September 2021

Our customers report noticing a big difference in their water, once they start using their Hague water softeners.    One thing they mention frequently is how smoothly softened water glides…

Posted: 21st July 2021

Many homeowners with well water have hard water issues, like ugly mineral deposits, or dingy stains on laundry. On the other hand, people with city water may not like the…

Posted: 11th May 2021

At times it may seem difficult to conserve water, but there are plenty of quick and simple tricks to ensure you’re doing your part. By making a conscious effort to…

Posted: 23rd February 2021

Water is so important to your health and home. From food prep and drinking, to laundry and cleaning, quality water has benefits you can taste, smell, see, and feel. If…

Posted: 18th September 2020

Water softeners are known to have a great impact on your household. However, there are some myths that people choose to believe about water softening that are either misinterpretations or…

Posted: 2nd July 2020

Tired of dealing with limescale in your kettle? The white residue that you can often see is the limescale in the kettle, caused by hard water. Is limescale in your…

Posted: 13th May 2020

The coronavirus has sent people all over the world home to ride this pandemic out. This means that food preparation, laundry and cleaning is increasing through many households which can…

Posted: 17th February 2020

As a nation, we are becoming more aware of the environmental impact of plastic bottles. We are constantly reminded that drinking more water is good for your body but, is…

Posted: 17th January 2019

You will never permanently remove hardness from your water, but you can reduce hardness tremendously by using a water softener to soften your water throughout your home. Build up and…

Posted: 9th November 2018

A water softener is a product that reduces hardness causing minerals from your water, such as calcium and magnesium. These minerals are what cause limescale build up on your surfaces and inside…

Posted: 24th July 2018

At Hague, we stress the importance of clean water. One of the reasons being because drinking water correlates with your health. Considering roughly 65% of our bodies are made up…

Posted: 13th February 2018

Choosing a water softener: Which water softener do I need?  There are many reasons why you might be looking to invest in a water softener; we’re here to talk you…

Posted: 8th November 2017

Do I have hard water? If you already suspect you have hard water, you probably do. Perhaps you’ve been noticing limescale on taps or appliances, white stains on dishes, or…

Posted: 14th September 2017

This October, Hague Quality Water exhibited at Aquatech Amsterdam, in the Netherlands – Aquatec is a prominent event, featuring the latest innovations in the water industry and connecting water technology…

Posted: 26th July 2017

Having hard water minerals can take a toll on all of your water-using appliances, your dishes and even your clothing and linens. Hard water contains many minerals, including Magnesium and…

Posted: 27th April 2017

Could there be chlorine in my drinking water? Think your water smells like chlorine? Believe it or not, you’re probably right, there is chlorine in your drinking water. Chlorine is…

Posted: 30th January 2017

Hard water corrosion Whilst hard water is not itself a health concern, it can cause corrosion in water pipes and home appliances, which creates major problems and costly defects. When…

Posted: 28th November 2016

For many people the culprit of limescale, grime and smells in washing machines is hard water. Hard water can cause multiple problems to all home appliances that use water, especially…

Posted: 23rd September 2016

What causes white stains from dishwasher? Have you noticed stains and a bit of white residue on the inside of your dishwasher and even your dishes and glassware? These dishwasher…