Does this kind of filter help with hard water spots on the glass?
1676126
Yes, yes it does. That being said, you'll still have to clean/wash the shower; but, in my experience, this does help prolong the "cleanliness" of hard water spots on the glass.
1676127
We did not use this filter on dishes! It improves the quality of water on your skin.
2110015
I can't really say for sure, but I don't think so. I don't notice the water being any "softer" with the filter.
2012081
I never used the filter and I only imagine it is of use if you are in a hard water area. It worked fine without it.
131768
sorry, I don't have hard water, so I'm not sure. the only con I've found is that it does take forever for the water to filter thru all 5 filters!
2082296
I just bought one to replace my original permanent filter which was somewhat smaller. I've noticed that water flows through faster with the new filter, and the brewed coffee is weaker. Adding a paper filter has helped.
939372
We have found squeegeeing is required, however I'm assuming this material fills the pores of the glass & makes it smoother and easier to remove the water spots. Our water is hard and will leave resides on anything. Perhaps if you have a good quality water softener you would not have to squeegee it, but that is speculation. At any rate it makes squeegeeing much easier...
1361881
No. You need an ion-exchange or reverse-osmosis filter to remove dissolved minerals from hard water.
2228197
Even though this filter helps to soften water in your house, still a regular softener is more efficient.I would suggest to start with this filter anyway because it is better for your health to remove chlorine,and then add a softener if your water remains hard.
428625
I do use a water softner, there fore it helps keep the filter from building up.I use the filter from k-cup,package of I think 2.I have only changed mine one time in about 1 year.We use it often.Great unit.
1584499
I assume it probably would help to a degree, but honestly it comes down to how hard your water is. There is a test strip included in manual to test this. You will set your water hardness number as determined by that strip into the machines settings. It should be noted that I do not use this particular filter. Instead, I purchase Reverse Osmosis/Filtered water for the machine.
1493434
The filters I bought goes inside my Mr,Coffee pot to filter the hardness out. works really well.
721461
I haven't tried it, but the filter is for removing chlorine which means it is filled with activated carbon most likely. You want a deionization filter which removes charged particles that would result in scaling, aka water spots.
1134344
I live in an area where water is very hard. The filter doesn't remove the calcium. I can see that while boiling the filtered water; have to clean the boiler every day if I don't want to have any sediment in my tea. I find the Berkey filter more effective.
204671
I assume so, the filter only affects water and ice feature....ice making machine is terrible by the way, same if not worse technology as 50 years ago...a disgrace
901861
NOPE.... best is to use Windex or product similar for glass. I used BarKeepers or KABOOM for tough spots on cast iron type of tubs/sinks. Kaboom works pretty good for many hard water stains if you clean on a regular basis.
2194988
I have had no issue with dust and small water spots. I use a "pen." One end has a fine brush to remove anything that is loose, and the other end a fine dry pad that is used to polish. There are several brands. I have been lucky so far and have not gotten a greasy fingerprint or major goop like salt air from the beach. They are trouble no matter what! But then, that is what this filter is for. Mess it up too bad, and just accept replacing it. Better than replacing a lens!
591022
yes as long as you get all the hard water off, you will know if you dont. you will get spots there.