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Dr. Eoghan Kelly

Why Your Skin Feels Dry After Showering

Dry, itchy skin after a shower is often linked to hard water and water temperature. The minerals can leave a film on the skin that affects how it feels and how well moisturiser sinks in. Hot water can...

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6 Aug 2026 Our blog

Deposit Return Scheme Ireland: Why €60M Went Unclaimed Last Year

Irish shoppers failed to claim back €60.1m in deposits through the Deposit Return Scheme in 2025. That is according to Re-Turn's 2025 annual report. Most of that money came from drink containers that...

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6 Aug 2026 News

How Do You Know If Your RO Membrane Is Bad?

How Do You Know If Your RO Membrane Is Bad? Quick answer: A bad RO membrane usually shows itself through a change in taste, slower water flow, more frequent filter changes, or a rising TDS reading if ...

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4 Aug 2026 Our blog

Limescale in Your Boiler: Why Hard Water Costs Irish Homes More

Quick answer: In hard water areas, limescale builds up inside your boiler and your home appliances. That layer of scale makes them work harder. Your energy cost goes up and so does your maintenance bi...

Boiler Maintenance Cost and Maintenance Hard Water Limescale Water Softener

31 Jul 2026 Our blog

Is a Water Softener Worth It? A Complete Guide for Irish Homes

Quick answer: It depends on how hard your water is . In a soft water area, a softener is money you do not need to spend. In a hard water area, it usually pays for itself over time through longer appli...

Hard Water Limescale Water Softener Whole House Water Systems

28 Jul 2026 Our blog

Dr. Cian Gallagher

Filter Jug, Reverse Osmosis or Bottled Water: What Your TDS Reading Really Says

One simple test tells you a lot about your drinking water. It costs almost nothing. It is called TDS, or total dissolved solids. A small meter reads how many dissolved particles float in your glass. T...

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27 Jul 2026 Our blog

Can We Drink Boiled RO Water? Boil Water Notices in Ireland Explained

If you live in Ireland, you have probably seen a boil water notice at some point . Maybe it arrived as a text alert. Maybe a neighbour mentioned it over the wall. Either way, the routine is familiar. ...

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23 Jul 2026 Our blog

Dr. Cian Gallagher

Water Safety in Ireland: Is Your Tap Water Safe or Just Legally Acceptable?

Acceptable and safe sound like the same word. In water regulation, they are not. Acceptable means a sample passed a legal test on the day it was taken. Safe is a bigger claim. It covers your supply, y...

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22 Jul 2026 Our blog

How to Test Your Drinking Water: A Simple Guide

Have you ever filled the kettle, caught an odd smell, and wondered what is coming out of your tap? You are not alone. Most of us drink, cook and bathe in tap water every day without ever knowing what ...

TDS testing Tap Water Safety Water Quality Water Test

20 Jul 2026 Our blog

Dr. Eoghan Kelly

Hydration in Ireland's Heatwave Summer: Why It Matters More Than Ever

For years, hydration advice in Ireland came with a shrug. Sure, drink your water, but it is hardly Spain out there, is it? This summer has changed the talk. Ireland has already had record May warmth a...

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17 Jul 2026 Our blog

Signs of Hard Water in Your Home

Have a quick look inside your kettle. If you can see a chalky white crust at the bottom, your home is already telling you something about your water. That crust is limescale , and the kettle is only t...

Green Softener Hard Water Hard Water Solutions Limescale Water Softener

14 Jul 2026 Our blog

Dr. Eoghan Kelly

Is Chlorine in Drinking Water Safe for Your Family?

Understanding Chlorine in Drinking Water Fill a glass from your kitchen tap and take a sniff. If you notice a faint swimming pool smell, you are not imagining it. That smell is chlorine, and it is in ...

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13 Jul 2026 Our blog

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