A water softener removes minerals that make your water hard. If you live with hard water it's obvious. Water hardness is one of the most common water quality concerns reported by consumers in the United States. It interferes with almost every cleaning task from laundering and dishwashing to bathing and personal grooming. A water softener makes your water usable and saves water heaters, coffee brewers, dishwashers, and other appliances from wear and tear. What is hard water? When it rains…