2006-11-19 00:20:58 · 3 answers · asked by saleem q 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Hard water just has many minerals in it that can cause rust colored rings in the toilet and also not allow laundry detergent to get sudsy.
How to Test for Hard Water
Materials Required
Water hardness test strip
Sample of water you use to bathe (shower or tub)
Easy Steps for Testing Hardness of Water
Remove one water hardness test strip from the bottle of water hardness strips or open the single water hardness test strip. Refer to key on side of bottle indicating the levels of hardness.
Insert water hardness test strip into water sample for a few seconds then remove from water. Indicator strip will indicate the level of hardness (presence of calcium).
Place water hardness test strip alongside key on side of bottle to identify the level of hardness.
Green = Soft Brown = Hard Water Orange = Very Hard Water
Refer to Malibu Wellness Water Analysis Table to interpret your water hardness test and specifically how your water is affecting your hair, scalp and skin.
Refer to HAIR SOLUTIONS, SCALP SOLUTIONS or SKIN SOLUTIONS for the recommended Malibu MakeOver and system kit for your specific condition.
How to Test for Chlorine
Materials Required
Chlorine Indicator Kit (purchase at your local pool supply store)
Sample of water*
Clear glass
*Note that chlorine evaporates rapidly. Therefore, test for chlorine as soon after you draw your water sample as possible.
Easy Steps for Testing Chlorine
Draw sample from your shower or bath (where you bathe your hair and skin). Allow the water to run for one minute and collect up to 3 ounces of cold or cool water into a clear glass or container. Do not draw hot water.
Dispense 6-10 drops of Chlorine Indicator into the sample of water and shake or swirl water around in glass or container.
If the water remains clear, there is no residual chlorine in the water at that time. If the water turns yellow, this indicates chlorine is present in the water. If the water turns very yellow or a greenish color, this indicates a high level of chlorine that may exceed the legal standards for chlorine required by states for swimming pool sanitation.
2006-11-19 00:23:57 · answer #1 · answered by E B 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
the Hardness of water can be checked with EDTA (Ethyl Di Methyl Tetra Acitic Acid)
2006-11-19 08:25:28 · answer #2 · answered by The Potter Boy 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you can have your water tested or you can buy a test kit, but water can be drank at any hardness, mine is about as hard as it gets, it is the best water in the county.
2006-11-19 08:24:24 · answer #3 · answered by rhino_man420 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋