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Hard water vs. Soft water The term hard-water relates to the residue left behind when water evaporates. Calcium and magnesium leave behind a hard residue that is difficult to wipe away, while sodium leaves behind a soft residue that is easily wiped away. Your water softener simply removes the hard minerals and replaces them with the soft minerals giving you noticeably softer water. Hard water is costly as well as an irritant to your skin. Have you ever taken a shower with hard water and noticed that your skin feels "sticky". If you wipe your hand across your skin it sticks and grabs a bit. Aft...