Got a pot? Boil your water. Seriously. Boiling hard water makes the calcium precipitate—fancy science word for “turn into little white flakes.” Let the water cool, then pour it through a clean cloth or coffee filter. Done.
But here’s the catch: this only works for drinking water. It won’t save your pipes or your showerhead. And let’s be honest, who has time to boil every single glass of water? Not me, pal.