I finally looked up the actual cost of a water softener for my place

I was sure I needed one because of the hard water spots on everything. Checked a local plumbing supply site and the average system for a house my size is over $2,500, not counting install. I found a study from the University of Arizona that said for most people, just using a citric acid rinse in the dishwasher and a vinegar spray for fixtures works just as well for spot prevention. Has anyone else skipped the big system and gone with simple fixes like that?

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gavinramirez3d ago

Honestly that study sounds about right. Hard water is annoying but it's mostly a cosmetic issue, not like your pipes are gonna explode. The cheap fixes are probably fine for most people.

jennyp193d ago

My vinegar spray works fine.