Hard Water Vs Soft Water. What's the difference?

A simple demonstration showing the difference between hard water and soft water.
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[@TheLeiaOrgana]

See and people kept calling me weird for saying there is hard water and soft water....

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Leia Organa not weird... you are one step ahead :)

[@TheLeiaOrgana]

Scott Jenkins Water Softeners Jenkins I appreciate that. Thank you.

[@shamimaramannan375]

Oh my god, yes

[@ImSexyAf]

Lol me too

[@NeverGiveUp1313]

Wow, 3 years later this is still the best video I can find on telling the difference between hard and soft water!!! Thanks!!

[@Dustin92780]

Great Video that clearly shows the difference in the two. So simple yet educational! Thanks for posting.

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

I am glad you have founf this usefull, many thanks

[@ss_gang7068]

Cool😆😆

[@dalailamafanclub2232]

@@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643 Great video.

[@dalailamafanclub2232]

@@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643 Great video.

[@antarcticbicycle9005]

So simple yet so effective. Exactly how a yt video should be!

[@gl3110]

I live in scotland, usually lovely water, spent my entire life not even being aware that hard water was a thing. All of a sudden a few months ago I start finding it hard to get soap to lather properly, dish soap, shower gel etc. I expect this is the reason. Real pain in the arse.

[@fahimshahriyar2801]

Simple!! But one of the best on KZbin!!

[@matt33876]

This is such an amazing video! Excellent demonstration.

[@rdwytnblue]

Excellent video, right to the point. Thank you.

[@MehArVlogs]

Well explained with a example. Helped me alot

[@sh7143]

Thank you for posting it🙏 love you sir

[@shilpas6831]

I'm the 400th subscriber to this channel. Keep going

[@evelyndavid1710]

Wow! Best explanation and educative. Thanks alot 😊

[@Fennily]

That high pitched squeaking was killing me

[@user-kx1mx6er4b]

This is so helpful thank you so much!

[@galenavlasova7580]

Very understandable. Thank you very much. Happy new year.

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Thank you very much, we plan to do more videos in the new year 😊

[@mstargate12]

Simple precise. Cheers.

[@bhavya2301]

Great Effort!

[@jak.joerac5621]

Thank you for posting this video 😇😇

[@saurabhkatiyar7670]

Good demo 👍

[@purplebreeze106]

Thnx dude, really helpful

[@mquartarone]

Brilliant - thank you!

[@mageshsudalai9734]

Thank U for upload this video

[@Staceface_95]

I grew up with hard water. I never knew that soft water was better! I’m looking into a water softener ASAP!

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

If you would like any unbiast opinions please let me know, I would love to help 😀

[@dxdux]

@@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643 What are the dangerous levels of hard water?...i just tested the water at my home and it was over 700 ppm, for reference our drinking water was 18-24... thanks in advance.

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

@@dxdux wow! That is a high reading. Where in the world do you live?

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Hi Staci, did you get a water softener in the end?

[@hornetsilksong]

So THIS is probably why my skin is so dry

[@CrazyBunniePanda]

As a visual learner.. this summed up hours of other videos exposing this in literally a few minutes. 😎

[@Hermanubis1]

No such thing as a visual learner. It just means you are low IQ if you need to see it.

[@soham1437]

Understood very nicely

[@lancegt01]

Love this video. I just started a water conditioning company and would love to share this on my Facebook page.

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Yes please, go ahead. What is your company website? If I can help in any way please let me know.

[@minsuga3670]

Oh my god now I can understand ❤️👍 thanks sir

[@mukeshjha3598]

amazing ! Thank you so much 😊

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Thank you, I now have a nother video.. Please subscribe for more

[@francoiscamara9383]

Thank you very much

[@spooky1639]

VERY GOOD VIDEO.

[@p3t3r826]

Love the logo

[@boodige]

Hi, I am trying to do this test at home. Is there a difference when using hot water as opposed to cold water? Also I have a hard time telling if the the water murkiness is due to hard water or air bubbles...

[@unlimitedsongs6048]

Nice video

[@sougatachaki9020]

"this is hard wather and that is soft water "

[@ZikzakHD]

Soft Water (left) vs Hard Water (right)

[@tehminaaamir2282]

wicked! thanks :)

[@davemilton1587]

i now understand hard vs soft water :)

[@shauniebaby7290]

Hi. I live in Louisiana now and my water feels slimy and smells like sulfur/eggy. I moved from NYC where im used to water that smells slightly of chlorine. Im worried that its not safe to cook with/bathe with. Does soft water usually carry a egg like smell?

[@breakdancerQ]

Holy shit! The world needs to know about this!

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Yes it does! Believe it or not awareness is my biggest battle. So many people don't even know what hard water is and even less people know that it can be improved to soft water by a water softener.

[@KALKIATOR]

😂❤ GREAT VID SIR

[@Prashant-qs6sm]

Thank you

[@syedshabbarraza7858]

Thanks

[@winonadaphne6445]

oh my god i had no idea that hard water was even a thing what even how weird

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Hi Winona, thank you for taking the time to comment :) Can you believe that water softeners have been around for over 100 years? The most reliable softeners have been around for nearly 50 years so they know water. #experienceovermarketing

[@8TheOry]

Sick! And I thought the lurky water wothout lather is normal!!!!!

[@cherryviper3940]

I've got a question here. I probably live in an area with hard water coming from the taps, but I have got RO installed for drinking purposes. Should I use the RO water (used for drinking) or the water RO machine throws away after filtering (usually drained)? Or completely dropping either of these and adopting some other method would help me? Any advice and help would be appreciated. Thanks. :)

[@andrewmcphilbin2017]

RO water is considered dead water because it doesnt contain any electrolytes. I would advise fitting a remineralise cartridge after the RO and before the faucet. This would put in essential electrolytes

[@ES-xq7iu]

dead water is not healthy

[@satyapal8594]

Thanku.♥️♥️🙏🙏

[@yetube6047]

Idk what I expected when I clicked this video but man, I was NOT expecting the absolute disdain in this man’s voice for hard water 😂😂

[@jeswint7763]

Sir can we use alum to soft the water ??

[@1.8millionvolts87]

I'm watching this for my fish lol

[@granturismo315]

Just got my water softer installed I’ve had severe dryness and some red rash eczema after moving into my farm home just trying to recover my skin now 😱

[@Dream-to1qq]

My water takes forever for soap to rinse off, leaves a slimy/slippery feeling, makes my hair feel soft (which I don't like), and generally you never feel completely rinsed off because your entire body feels slimy/slippery. I'm guessing I have soft water then?

[@notademon9303]

Nice

[@JohnLemon48]

I never knew that

[@mainlyshii5723]

That is what I wanted

[@zealchristian799]

PLEASE SIR, WHERE CAN I BUY PORTABLE WATER SOFTENER FROM?

[@kiran_K]

What If he mixed both water at the end?

[@Thenormalguy_real_one]

I like in the uk and have always had soft water in all of my houses I’ve lived in

[@born7thjuly]

Excellent video, just bought myself waterfilters.

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Great stuff! What system did you opt for?

[@born7thjuly]

Scott Jenkins Water Softeners Im using a brand called Clearly of Sweden. One filter for the shower and one for the kitchen. Even though we have pretty much soft and drinkable water here, I still want it to be topnotch.

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

@@born7thjuly I hope you enjoy your new water and thank you for your comments 😊

[@mrdragonart2895]

professional soap scrubbing

[@nirmalag4670]

How to avoid hair fall from hard water in home and outside pl give me solutions pl

[@shalinidixit9823]

@@nirmalag4670 stop bathing

[@shivanibansal7590]

Which soap should I use to test this?

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Any soap will work for this test.

[@krisc1243]

Which one cleans body better. I felt that softwater(hotel or camping ground) leaves slimy feeling on my skin meaning that no soap has come off.

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Thank you for your comment and this is one of my favourites. The "slimy" feeling otherwise known as "silky" is due to the fact that there is no chalk and scum present on your body. This video form 1.30 explains why this is silky and not "squeaky clean." Basically slimyness = clenliness and once you are dry you will feel moisturised and not dried out. Or as I like to put it "reptillian"

[@cornellgrad17]

Soap can't lather in hard water, that's why they put EDTA in body cleaning products: to bind to the ions so the soap can clean you. Ergo, soft water is technically ideal. :)

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

@King Louis!! Perhaps you should ask for one. Ask them which filters they have that can remove 99% of chlorine. If they do not have one get in touch I have all manor of systems available. My systems have 10 year warranty's and I provide the NHS and Buckingham Palace... Sorry I am just showing off :) I am sure you will be more than happy with your choice.

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

@King Louis!! Great to hear back from you. We are on par with Harvey pricing, in some areas we can offer more for your money not to mention the life span of our products and running costs which supersede our competitors :)

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

I hope you like my blog www.sjwatersofteners.co.uk/blog/how-to-make-water-thats-too-soft-harder

[@ahsenshah2875]

Thanks for this great insightful video. Can you tell me what the difference is between a water softener and a water filter? Or are they the same thing? Thanks in advance

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Ahsen Shah, thank you for your comment. This is rather a broad question, softening water uses Ion exchange which removes magnesium and calcium (predominantly chalk) so technically that is filtration. However a particular filter system can soften water but the delivery would not be able to cope with the demand. Thus we have different systems for different requirements. The kinetico product range far surpasses any other on the market. Our clients such as the NHS, Savoy, Royal Mint, Buckingham Palace to name but a few. Our products are not just global we even have our filtration systems in space!! Here is a video on reverse osmosis, the filtration system I have in my home accompanied by the Premier Compact. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKbIpGCue92ce7M I hope this answers your question, please let me know if not. All the best and thanks again for your participation, Scott

[@sumsum5935]

I have years of craz hairfall since I move into new home my hair always like dirty never clean after show Stick together like glue I loose massive hair I thin is this the problem

[@kutie216]

Sum Sum I'm having the same issue! My aunt, a hairstylist, recommended I mix baking soda with my shampoo (not daily only when you have buildup) and use a leave in conditioner after. I hope this helps!

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Dear Sum Sum, many thanks for your comment. Where do you live would be my first question? Second would be where have you moved from?

[@finecurls2291]

You should consider buying a shower head filter.

[@neerajpotter1]

Super

[@jennybean9065]

I live in the North (lovely soft water) and I have a relative in the south (hard water) I hate showering at her house, my skin feels horrible after!

[@khanhnhutranle4457]

Is there a possibility that hard water still creates a lather?

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Hi there, yes you will get a lather from hard water. You just need to use more soap 🧼🫧

[@khanhnhutranle4457]

Thank you, @scottjenkinswatersofteners1643, for reaching out. I am actually referring to a low level of hard water, which is more like the early stages of well water turning into hard water. Unfortunately, I cannot afford a water test at the moment. However, I have developed eczema since moving to my new place, and I suspect that the water supply may be the cause. While the water doesn't taste metallic or have a strong odour, it can sometimes have a mildly sour taste.

[@mberge1]

Will there be a difference if I do this test with ivory soap?

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

I have never tried it with ivory soap. However, I imagine that sopa scum will still be visible.

[@jason38800]

ive only ever used soap in the uk and i thought the opaque cloudiness was normal i didnt know it was supposed to make bubbles!!!!!!!! mind blown

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Hi Jason, exactly! Our water softeners seem to be Britain's best kept secret. Thanks for your comment 😀

[@robinkaler1091]

Is bottled spring water hard or soft?

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Check the mineral content on the bottle. If it has magnesium and calcium in it then yes it will be.

[@muhammadzeeshan6477]

NYC Experiment soft and hard water

[@Amal-be2jv]

Usefull

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Thank you Amal, I am really trying to take out the sales pitch and give good advice so as that the end user can make up their mind before letting a salesman into the home. My clients love this and invariably order with no sales pitch or home visit.

[@udaythakur9543]

# Plzzzz response.Great video .but how can you help to convert hard water into soft by cheaply method.

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Great question and a hard to answer without being biased. Short term. A) call a plumber and he will do his best... B) Call a specialist who has passion and knowledge. This will cost more, sure. But do you want to take the bike or fly the plane?

[@RICHIE_RICH89]

so i have a new home the soap seems slick as hell to wash of skin is that hard or soft

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

What country do you live in and which area?

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Sounds like it could be you live in a soft water area such as the North West.

[@deezedayz]

It sounds as if you have soft water. My parents' house have soft water directly from the mains while my apartment has hard water. I can definitely tell the difference when I bathe at their home versus my place... I actually have to use a shower gel at my place, while a regular bar of soap is sufficient at my parents'. I also notice that my white and bright clothes generally get more clean when I wash them at my parents' but tend to look rather dingy when I wash them at the launderette near my place.

[@nopenu442]

Did you just use regular soap?

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Hi and thanks for your question. I choose simple soap as there are no perfumes or additives that you find in other brands.

[@roarrrist]

Okay its obvious that you probably live in hard water haven London. So im wondering, how did you get access to soft water?

[@born7thjuly]

Chrisna 1311 Waterfilter

[@roarrrist]

Tony Lundell apparently it isnt that effective

[@co22uwu23]

I did this but the water comes out white like milk with little bubbles so im confused. The water doesnt look clear it looks white but it has little bubbles.

[@co22uwu23]

NVM my friend had some purified water and it come out CLEAR with bubbles just like in the video. I use hard water to wash my face maybe thats why Ive been breaking out so bad.

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

That is telling you that your water is hard 🙂

[@nowifi8063]

No wonder I could never get the soap soapy and why my skin got worse when I moved to us

[@tensor6956]

man gets love for making bubbles on youtube

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Hit subscribe

[@nineman6756]

What lvl of hardness is good, I taste salt in my water :(

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Nine Man many thanks for your question... zero hardness is always good! If you have salty water you must contact your water softener engineer.

[@robhingston]

👍

[@human-qi9mg]

does the hard water have more mineral composition than soft???

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Thank you for your comment. Yes there is magnesium and calcium in hard water. These are the minerals that make your water hard.

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Most definately, Magnesium and calcium

[@TheMarleyguzman]

how does one get ahold of this soft water ?

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Hi there, see if friends or family own one and see how their experience was\is. Alternatively, website search engines.

[@Abhinavsharma-ut6xs]

Is that a bathing soap

[@lemon9399]

what soap did u use?

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

I used Simple soap

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Simple soap

[@user-hq2be6or7y]

Wowwww

[@xtinabeezt2686]

Hello mr.Scott i did this experiment but while the water got foggy and whitish like in the hard water it created bubbles . I m confused because i dont know what the water is

[@xocea1366]

Water isn't simply JUST soft, or just hard. There's levels of hardness.

[@xtinabeezt2686]

Rebellious Winter thanks for replying. I noticed when i first moved in this city that my skin was more dry and my hair got weaker and i was losing also more.

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Please contact your local Kinetico water softener company they will assist you.

[@photelegy]

Is soft or hard water healthier to drink? I ask because of the minerals in the hard water ...

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Hi Marcel, great question and a very common question. My reply is neither they are both the same in my opinion. Why? well, the small amount of minerals that are removed are vastly insignificant to what you should consume in your daily diet If you want a better quality of drinking water and no more plastic then the K5 Reverse Osmosis is worth a look. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4myfZx-h8p7jNU Let me just say that softening and filtering are two completely different things

[@waterconditionersdotin]

Upto 500 ppm good for health above not ok

[@goldy6576]

Hlo sir I had also tested it today and it is same as right bowl but foam is also present in it , so it is hard or soft

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

I would say it is hard, however. It may be moderately soft. The water in my video is 300ppm's

[@goldy6576]

@@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643 ok thanks so much, there are white spots on taps ,bathroom doors and utensils in our house and how much ppm is safe for bathing as we have no problem in drinking this type of water but it is damaging our hair

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

@@goldy6576 this is difficult to say, because it is more of an opinion than anything. In my opinion uk water is always safe to bathe in and I would say 50ppm is the maximum I personally would choose to bathe in.

[@goldy6576]

@@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643 ok which water softener will u recommend I live in india 🇮🇳

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

@@goldy6576 sorry I have no idea, have a look on my website and see if any brands I use are available in india

[@aminedavid6992]

sir i look for making soft water to hard water how can i do it , help me please

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Hi, you will need to get a water softener. Google your local specialist and I am sure they will be able to help. If your in the UK I am sure I can help. www.sjwatersofteners.co.uk/

[@emmajachowski5412]

Mr. Jenkins, Is there any other way to eliminate the minerals in hard water besides a softener?

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Dear Emma Jachowski, thank you for your great question. Unfortunately not, there are products which claim to reduce the damage caused by the minerals. This involves changing the molecular structure of the elements however, this is only temporary as the structure will reform. Remembering that the only minerals a softener will remove is magnesium and calcium. This can only be done through Ion exchange. I hope that is clear please let me know if it isn't or if you would like more detail. Best wishes, Scott

[@whimzy3256]

Actually, it has been proven that if you boil the hard water, then the minerals such as calcium and magnesium will exit the hard water.

[@whimzy3256]

Actually, it has been proven that if you boil the hard water, then the minerals such as calcium and magnesium will exit the hard water.

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Lizzie Vlogs many thanks for your comment. When hard water is boiled the minerals come out if suspension. This is known as "precipitation" and will clump together and eventually, as the water cools sink to the bottom. The surface water will contain less calcium and magnesium yet the minerals will not exit the water. For example, chalk or calcium carbonate can not be evaporated. It will get left behind. This is a great way to look at the water cycle. When it rains it rains naturally soft water, when it hits the ground it will percolate through to the bedrock (which would be chalk in a hard water area). Then ultimately as it makes its way around it will evaporate leaving the minerals behind and then start the cycle again.

[@nirmalag4670]

How to avoid hair fall from hard water in home pl give me solutions sir

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Nirmala G I am biased to say the least. However I would recommend a Kinetico water softener. The reliability and build quality simply can't be matched.

[@waterconditionersdotin]

You can physical water conditioner to stop hair loss . We have done this in India . Most welcome if you need any help

[@lingsilinnycrafts]

Did I looked it wrongly? So he really did use the same soap in both hard and soap waters and they looked completely different

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

No trickery here

[@maximusytgames5449]

we can use any soap or no

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Yes, you can use any soap

[@maximusytgames5449]

@@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643 ok thanks

[@maximusytgames5449]

@@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643 btw i got ur video from our chemistry teacher he loved ur video so much the whole class watched it! but i have exam in it😭but ur video helped me to understand more thanksssss😉😁

[@p3t3r826]

Lucky my area has soft water

[@vintagegirl1961]

No wonder my bras never look clean when I hand wash in sink with hard water.

[@togeinumaki8002]

hard water: ICE

[@aremxdyp46]

I always thought i had hard water but apparently i dont lol

[@playjazz87]

Omg wtf that’s crazy wow I have hard water and it’s killing my skin smh

[@Rainbow-lg7tr]

It doesn't tho...

[@janan630]

Rainbow 01223 it actually does....

[@agnessmith9548]

It makes it dryer

[@jeremycbarnhart2305]

Question: Would soft water taste greasy and slimey? And why would it be that way 'sometimes', but not always??

[@scottjenkinswatersofteners1643]

Thank you for your question... You will find the explanations to your question bmon our website... www.sjwatersofteners.co.uk/blog?source=home