Sometimes, these signs aren’t just hard water. Maybe your soap is awful, or you forgot to clean the shower for six months. Kidding. Mostly.
But if you checked off more than three of these clues? Congrats (sort of). You likely have hard water. Don’t panic. There are filters, softeners, and whole-house systems that fix all this nonsense.
For a fun, cheap test, grab a water hardness test strip from a hardware store. Dip it. Wait a minute. Watch it turn a horrifying color of purple or red. That is your water’s guilty verdict.
In the meantime, accept your fate. Stock up on vinegar for cleaning. Buy a showerhead filter. And maybe just embrace the spots on your glasses. They’re not a flaw—they’re a conversation starter about geology.
Now, pass the coffee. Preferably made with filtered water.
