Thursday Test

For my #adulting post related to water,
do you know if your water is soft or hard?

When we lived in London,
we experienced hard water & it was no fun.

Hard water will affect the performance & life expectancy of water-using appliances
& will leave scale buildup on shower heads, fixtures, dishes, etc.

If your test shows you have a hardness level of 7 Grains Per Gallon or higher,
you have hard water and will likely encounter above symptoms.

I know that the water here in our apartment in NYC is soft
as we don’t have above symptoms,
but I would like to show you the instructions on how you can check your water at home.

The good news is:
the test is free & soooo easy!

For best results, please follow instructions carefully:

1. Collect cold water sample from a tap source that is not filtered or softened.



2. Remove your test strip from its packaging.
Dip it into your water sample for 3 seconds (without motion).



3. After 3 seconds,
remove the test strip & immediately match its color against the provided chart.
Complete color matching within 1 minute.



If your test trip shows you have a hardness level of 7 Grains Per Gallon (GPG) or higher,
you will likely need a water softener.

A water softener will provide you with these benefits:
-no embarrassing stains around faucets & sinks
-increased life & energy efficiency of water heater, dishwasher & washing machine
-softer, brighter clothes & fabrics
-softer skin & softer, shinier hair! --- who knew?!
-and of course, significant annual savings in energy, soap & detergent use!

So what are you waiting for,
get your FREE testing strip now!
Click here.

And if your water is hard,
included in the testing strip is a way to get a $20 Lowe’s gift card
with purchase of any Whirlpool Water Softener from Lowe’s!

Win-win for anyone #adulting!



P.S. The glass is from Duralex.
It is called Picardie.


I have eliminated plastic cups from our household since we lived in London.
I bought my set from Williams-Sonoma & I highly recommend it.
They are classic, affordable & definitely will last a lifetime!
Practical kitchen investment. So #adulting!
Click here to buy.

Or of course from our trusted Amazon!



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Peace & love,
Princess

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