Question

Mention the disadvantages of hard water.

Answer 1

1. It is not good for washing clothes. It forms scum with soap and detergents, which makes the soap ineffective and also spoils the clothes further.
2. It damages the utensils and containers in which it is stored and forms a hard layer.
3. It forms scales on the machine parts used in industries and decreases their efficiency.
4. It results in stomach ailments if consumed for a long period.