There's nothing like wrapping yourself in a fresh-from-the-dryer towel that's a perfect balance of warm and fluffy. Unfortunately, towels can lose their softness over time. Why? It's not because of your detergent or how often you're washing—it's actually because of your water.

Despite needing water to survive, it tends to be overlooked by most people. There are so many amazing things about water that you might not know. For example, did you know that if all of the world's water were to fit in a one gallon jug, the fresh water available for us to drink would be equal to only one tablespoon? Here are 15 more water facts we've compiled that we think you'll find interesting...

At AquaMaster, we know how important it is to hold third-party certifications. Not only do they guarantee the quality and high-standards of our products, but they also do so in a non-biased way.

It's important to make sure you have an efficient water softener. The more efficient your water softener is, the less salt and water it will need in order to regenerate. Reduced salt and water usage means you'll be spending less of your hard-earned money on replenishing your water softener supplies!

Hard water, water that is high in mineral content, can affect the efficiency of your home's appliances, stain your appliances, dull your clothes and clog your plumbing system. It can even dry out your hair and skin! Not to mention, hard water can cost you time and money.

Here at AquaMaster, we're always excited to hear about innovations in water conservation.

Did you know that water heaters are the second highest energy hog in a typical home? According to the Water Softeners Save Energy report, water heaters represent about 13 per cent of household energy use. This is second only to heating and cooling which represent 49 per cent of household energy use.

Interested in buying a water softener for your home but aren’t sure which one to get? 

Studies show that water heaters use up to 48% more energy operating on hard water compared to soft water.¹