Home and appliances

Protect the home from recurring scale

Practical routines for kitchens, bathrooms, laundry and hot-water equipment.

Water treatment guides

Start with the question you need answered.

Find explanations of how each treatment works, what it costs and what you need to check before buying.

Understand why deposits return after cleaning.

Use manufacturer-led descaling and maintenance.

Start with the official hardness number.

Judge the total household burden.

Avoid buying the wrong category.

Check space, drain, bypass and access.