Remove limescale and start saving!
It might almost seem like an advertisement, but it's actually one of the first rules to follow to reduce energy consumption, greatly benefiting the environment and, no less importantly, your wallet.
Let's refresh our minds with a quick review of limestone.
Water hardness is defined as the content of dissolved calcium and magnesium salts, especially carbonates, in water. Under certain conditions, these salts precipitate, forming limescale deposits.
You already know that high temperatures are one of the main factors in the formation of limescale, so the surfaces most exposed to scaling are those where hot water flows or is produced.
Stop and take a quick look around your home: washing machine, dishwasher, iron, coffee maker… the list is long, but you've probably figured out that most of your appliances are exposed to this phenomenon.
What does energy saving have to do with all this?
Consider that just 2 mm of limescale around the heating element of a washing machine or dishwasher can lead to a 15-20% increase in the electricity consumption of each appliance per month.
Not to mention the premature aging of the appliance and the damage caused by limescale build-up.
How to behave?
In reality, there isn't much advice to follow, but it needs to be put into practice consistently.
The first thing to do, and the most important, is to reduce the hardness of the water , and this can be done by using anti-limescale products. specific to be used periodically or through water softening devices.
It may seem trivial, but our experience in the industry tells us that most appliance breakdowns are the result of poor prevention. Let's face it, appliance maintenance is a pain in the ass! It takes up time and money. In fact, in 90% of cases, we only use a descaler when the appliance becomes blocked or broken, and by then it's already too late.
Cleaning operations to remove limescale and dirt deposits must be carried out periodically, even when the appliance appears to be in perfect working order.
Regular limescale prevention can double the lifespan of your appliance and keep it energy efficient, reducing consumption and saving on maintenance and repair costs.
It is also worth considering that less calcareous water reaches the desired temperature sooner, further reducing energy costs.
At this point, let's digress a little. If you don't have a water softener, it's essential to use specific descaling products, preferably ones with a low environmental impact.
But above all, remember that vinegar is not the right product; it ruins appliances, corrodes metals, and has a significant environmental impact.
Trust me, there are excellent sustainable alternatives that achieve excellent cleaning results.
With our final tip, which specifically concerns washing machines and dishwashers, we'd like to tell you about two of our innovative products: Wonderstar and Breath Dr.Neu, specifically designed for the daily care and maintenance of these two appliances.
As mentioned above, preventing or limiting the formation of limescale deposits is the first thing to do.
Keep in mind that limescale hinders the action of detergents (surfactants), making them less active, forcing us to use much more product to obtain optimal results.
The WONDERSTAR Dr.Neu dishwasher cleaner and BREATH Dr.Neu washing machine cleaner have been specifically designed for prevention and the best washing performance.
While traditional washing machine/dishwasher cleaners are used every 2 or 3 months, in single-dose formats, Dr.Neu has come up with a new way to take care of your appliances, focusing on frequent application with reduced doses and eliminating the empty cycle.
Just a few sprays directly onto the areas affected by dirt and limescale, such as the filter and spray arms of the dishwasher, the detergent drawer, and the door seal of the washing machine. The product acts for the necessary time and rinses out during the usual wash cycle, facilitating the action of the detergents.
The appliance remains constantly clean, free from limescale, mold and unpleasant odors, and we have optimized water and energy consumption.
If we have piqued your interest, we invite you to visit the product pages for Wonderstar enzymatic dishwasher cleaner and Breath enzymatic washing machine cleaner .
Emphasizing the importance of daily limescale prevention in favor of energy saving, we leave you with a nice test to calculate your environmental footprint: Consumer Footprint Calculator (from the official website of the European Union)
