Question:
Very hard water. Shower head filters, do they work?We have very hard water. When you take a shower the soap hardly lathers up. Your skin feels so dry after showering. I was thinking about getting a filter for the shower head but not sure if it will take care of the hard water. Has anyone tried one of those and do they work? Are they expensive and what is the best kind. Do you have to buy replacement filters? We can't afford a water softner right now and really don't have a place for one. Also do you know of any special soap or shampoo for hard water?

Answer: I've heard these are good:

http://santeforhealth.com/

I live in a house with only a tub, so I haven't used one, but a friend has one of these and is pleased.

To help remove any build up that your shampoo may have missed, try this treatment once a week: Mix a half-teaspoon of white vinegar with a pint of distilled water. Pour it on your hair, let it sit for a few minutes and rinse out. Do this 2 -3 times a month at night, when you aren't planning on going out due to the smell.