Hard water is common in about 60% of UK homes – trust us, you will soon know if your home has a hard water supply! Hard water can be a total pain in the rear, especially for the items that come into direct contact with water – like the kitchen sink. One great way to mitigate the effects of hard water is to seek out kitchen sink ideas that are less susceptible to its impact.
But first, what is hard water and why should we care? ‘Hard water contains high levels of calcium and magnesium, which are picked up as rainwater passes through rocks like limestone and chalk. These minerals cause limescale build-up in kitchen sinks and plumbing, leading to milky white deposits,’ says Gabby Gardner, UK Sinks Product Manager at Franke. Over time, limescale can be difficult to remove and may require specialist cleaning products, and a lot of effort, to get your sink sparkling clean again.
