What is the term used for the process of removing calcium and magnesium from hardwater?
What is the term used for the process of removing calcium and magnesium from hardwater?
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Water softening is the removal of calcium, magnesium, and certain other metal cations in hard water. The resulting soft water requires less soap for the same cleaning effort, as soap is not wasted mopping up calcium ions.