Water treatment for laundry
If your white shirts look dull, your towels feel scratchy, or your washing machine builds up residue, the problem isn’t your detergent, it’s your water.
Houston’s hard water is full of calcium and magnesium minerals that interfere with cleaning. Those minerals react with soap, leaving behind a film that makes fabrics stiff and colors fade. Over time, it can also damage your washing machine and shorten the lifespan of your clothes.
How Hard Water Affects Laundry
When hard water mixes with soap, it forms a sticky substance called soap curd. Instead of rinsing clean, that residue clings to fabric fibers and builds up in your washer.
You might notice:
Clothes that feel rough or heavy even after drying
Whites that turn gray or yellow
Dull colors and stiff towels
Excess detergent use (since hard water makes it harder to lather)
Limescale buildup inside your washer drum and hoses
That buildup doesn’t just affect laundry quality, it forces your machine to work harder and wear out faster.
How Water Treatment Improves Laundry
Softening and filtering your water can completely change how your laundry looks, feels, and lasts.
1. Water Softener
By removing calcium and magnesium, a softener prevents soap scum and buildup. Clothes come out cleaner, brighter, and softer using less detergent.
Bonus: You’ll save on energy bills because your washer and water heater will run more efficiently.
2. Whole-Home Filtration System
Removes chlorine and sediment that can discolor fabrics or affect delicate materials. It also protects your plumbing and appliances.
3. Reverse Osmosis (R.O.) for Spotless Results
For delicate or high-quality garments, R.O. water removes all dissolved solids that might dull fabrics over time.
4. Proper Maintenance
Even with treatment, occasional cleaning of your washer with vinegar or citric acid helps prevent buildup from residual minerals or detergent.
Why Environmental ProTech
At Environmental ProTech, we help Houston homeowners improve their water from the ground up, so even your laundry looks and feels better.
We test your water for hardness, chlorine, and sediment levels, then design a system that delivers clean, soft water to every load of laundry. With over 30 years of local expertise, we know how to protect your water, your appliances, and your investment.
Call now to schedule your free water test and see how the right system can make your clothes softer, cleaner, and longer-lasting.
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