Do these work well with hard water?
651350
I don't have hard water, but I'm sure they would. I use them in cold water for cleaning everything, and for doing laundry. Maybe try a smaller package, and go from there.
651351
I struggled with these and was not able to get my clothes clean. I will admit the water is hard here (I don't have my water soft system installed where I live right now) and the washer is older and does not work very well. Maybe if the water was softer and the washer was better I might have had more success. If you have hard water, I would not recommend these.
651352
I've used them in several regions of California, and I now live off the coast of Washington. Not sure on the comparison basis because I don't know how the water types match up.....but I do know I had hard water in San Diego, CA. The different water types do not seem to affect the product. Why don't you just get a small bag or sample to try first? I have found that people have a lot of difficulty accepting that these little things work, probably due to their shape, etc. Why don't you ask the company for a sample?
1155043
No, these pads work much better wet or at least dampened. Ater use, and when left to dry, they can become hard as a rock!
1035360
Depends on your water pressure ? We have well water and it isn't as strong as city water but the pressure with the nozzle is great. Been using these for years. Love them!
1896698
Reviews indicate it does pretty well with hard water. Many people utilize this device to lenghthen the life of their coffee pot. Where I live, there is heavy chlorine and lime in the water, but it is much more refreshing now.
960636
I reviewed the other answers, they are spot on, my only other advice is to make sure your water is very cold and add an additive to take out hard water minerals if you aren't using filtered water.
898065
Yes they are water proof, but to a certain extent. You dont want them getting soaked all the time.
427844
I haven't used them with anything so far, just dry. For me they work great dry.
305100
You don't want the "soft rock" for hard water, as that is for soft water specifically. If you order the "hard rock" it works great, or any of the regular ones with two scoops per load instead of one scoop will work in hard water.
1559730
I have no such issues. However, the shower heads do get dirty when you have hard water. The flow rate slowly diminishes. We love these shower heads: a very innovative invention.
1001665
I would say no. I haven't tried them in water, but the materials do not seem waterproof at all.
801115
I dont understand the question but these will work fine for drinking water use. Mine have been outdoors for more than a year and still work great. Built strong.
1698529
I used them on a paper calendar so I can't answer for their durability in water. I sort of doubt it. Eileen
1166084
Worked for me. Now three years into use of these filters and no calcification issues. We have really hard ( read chewable ) water so I'm very pleased with this prduct.Disclosure; living in the tonto national forest -Payson az - all ground / well water But have adapted from life in paradise (San Diego)
1500129
I haven't had that problem and our water is hard. I dry with a soft towel and it works good for me.
863624
Hi Ignacio: Yes, they really work and come with a performance guarantee. The 3 star is the standard residential unit used my most consumers. They 4 star is an extra heavy duty unit designed for exceptionally hard water and the 5 star is a waterproof unit designed for outdoor usage. Both the 4 star and the 5 star have the same power levels. If you wish, you can contact us at 800 560-0436 to discuss your needs before purchasing.
1108300
Yes, I believe so. I bought these for my mother in law back in February and they are still going strong in her tub. :o)
198861
Yes. See Patrick's review "a better understanding of how these work". My water is brownish, but it probably depends on what residue remains suspended after use.