Good Water Matters--Even When You're On Vacation
This past weekend my husband and I celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary.
Each year we like to visit a new place in Ontario. We love exploring smaller towns, visiting quaint shops, enjoying delicious dinners, hiking and biking. Staying for the weekend, we typically rent an airbnb or stay at a hotel.
Even though we’ve been doing this for many years, I’m always reminded of how important good, clean water is not just for drinking but for showering in as well.
Yes, we bring our drinking own water!
We’re both big water drinkers, and we try to avoid using small single-use plastic bottles whenever possible. When we travel, we often bring a 3-gallon container of purified water from home, along with a pump or small dispenser.
We then fill our reusable stainless-steel water bottles before heading out for the day.
And yes… I’ve even been known to bring my own water bottle to dinner because I know that the water being served isn't necessarily filtered.
Then there’s the shower…
While we’re usually very conscious of the water we drink, travelling has also made me pay more attention to the water we shower in.
This year, after just a couple of days away, I noticed that my skin and hands were extremely dry. The shower water seemed to have a noticeable amount of chlorine, and combined with the hardness of the water, my skin definitely noticed the difference.
For someone with sensitive skin, changes like this can be especially noticeable.
It also reminded me how much I appreciate the water we have at home.
We often think about drinking water—but what about bathing water?
When we talk about water quality, the conversation usually focuses on drinking water. But we spend a lot of time in contact with our water through showers and baths as well.
Chlorine is commonly used to disinfect municipal water and help keep it safe to drink. However, some people find that chlorinated water can leave their skin feeling dry or irritated, particularly if they already have sensitive or dry skin.
Hard water can also contribute to that feeling. The minerals in hard water can make it more difficult for soap and shampoo to rinse away completely and may leave skin feeling dry and hair feeling less soft.
Once you experience the difference between hard, chlorinated water and soft, chlorine-
reduced water, it can be hard not to notice!
A simple solution for your shower
If your shower water is leaving your skin feeling dry or your hair feeling rough, you don't necessarily need to invest in a whole-home system to make a difference.
A shower filter can be a simple, budget-friendly place to start.
An easy-to-install shower filter can help reduce chlorine in your shower water, making it a great option for homeowners and renters alike.
And if you're looking to address both chlorine and hard water throughout your home, there are whole-home solutions available as well. Depending on your home's water quality, needs, and budget, options may include a water softener, whole-home filtration, or a combination of systems.
That weekend away was another reminder for me that good water isn't just about drinking water. It's about the water we live with every day.
I haven't quite figured out the perfect solution for taking my preferred shower water with me on vacation yet—but I have become even more grateful for the soft, chlorine-free water we enjoy at home!
If you're wondering what you can do to improve the water in your home, we're always happy to answer your questions and help you find a solution that makes sense for your water, your home, and your budget.
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