===Hard Water Problem=== We live in an area that is notorious for its hard water. This results in lime scale round taps, in the toilets, in the shower, the kettle and so on. I sometimes feel that lime scale is the bane of my life!All of this means extra cleaning, and extra cleaning products. Lime scale is an unsightly nuisance in a lot of these contexts, but its effects are probably most serious and significant when it comes to the washing machine. The difficulty with this is that you can't generally see what's going on inside, so any lime scale build-up may go unnoticed until such time as there's a malfunction. That's bad news because it generally means a ...  Read the complete review

I have had my new washing machine for almost a month and I decided from the start that I would take greater care of this one than I have of previous models. Admittedly I do not live in a hard water area, but my kettle, baby bottle warmer and iron do scale up over a period of time (particularly annoying in my iron) so there is room for improvement even with my supposedy 'soft' water. With prevention rather than cure in mind I made sure I purchased some limescale prevention tablets before my first wash in the new machine and have endeavoured to use them every wash since (My partner is not as diligent however). I initially looked for these tablets among the ...  Read the complete review

*** Advantages of Using Any Limescale Protection *** Preventing limescale has the following advantages for washing machines. You will need to use less detergent. The heating element will be more efficient, so will use less electricity, and be less likely to break down. Helps delay rubber pipes deteriorating. Encrusted limescale can break off and stain clothes worse than before you tried to clean them. My experience is that this may be impossible to get off without harming the fabric. *** Manufacturer's Claims *** Calgon is the big brand that I most associate with limescale ...  Read the complete review