Posts by Carl Mueller

Many washing machines have a fast speed option that reduces the total cycle time to as little as 15 - 20 minutes at the low end. Compare that to a normal wash cycle that might last around 1 hour and...

A water softener removes heavy minerals from water such as magnesium and calcium that have the effect of being harsh on skin and hair as well as leaving calcium deposits on faucets and inside...

You wash your towels with detergent in the washing machine. You dry them, fold them and put them away until they're needed next. But after one or two showers or baths, you're surprised to find a...

Your water softener has a container to fill with salt which is called the brine tank. Most people just think of it as the salt container as that's where you add water softener-specific salt. What...

Adding a water softener is a popular option for homeowners if they live in an area with very hard water. At the bottom of this article you'll see links to all my articles on water softeners given my...

A dishwasher requires that you add both detergent and rinse aid. You're most likely aware of that if you have used a dishwasher on a regular basis and understand how they work. You might be...