"Martin Hirsch" wrote
Hi

I have been researching water softeners and was able to find many benefits
but no real negatives other than initial cost, installation,or
maintenance.

Any information good/bad would be helpful. Thanks.

I installed a softener even though we have city water, simply because I love
having soft water.

Benefits are, you get a smoother shave if you shave with a straight razor.
You use less soap for laundry etc. You use less toothpaste, believe it or
not because of the foaming you get from soft water. My coffee tastes better
from my drip coffee maker. You get more lather from your bar of soap of for
a bubble bath, or washing your car, or shampoo lather. I actually feel
cleaner when taking a shower with soft water than without.

I don't believe it puts salt into your water, if so it must be minimum
because you can't taste it. And I still get ice cubes from the freezer.

One thing about having a softener, it spoils you. On those travel days
staying away from home, you sure notice how hard the water is, makes getting
back home that more enjoyable.