Two years ago, we made what turned out to be the best decisions for our home—installing a Culligan drinking water filtration system. We had the best experience with Culligan and absolutely love our drinking water. Since then, we’ve partnered with Culligan again to install a water softener. Now that we’ve had the softener for ~2 years, I can tell you: I wish I did it sooner. From how a softener works, to the ways it’s transformed our daily routines and lifestyle, here’s our story.

When did I start to notice the benefits of installing a Water Softener? Does soft water actually make a difference?

In my experience – I noticed changes in our home almost immediately. I feel the Culligan difference in our home everyday – especially during bath time and laundry.

From our showers to our laundry, installing a water softener has changed the way our home feels by improving the quality of little things, all over our home. Kai noticed the difference in her skin, her hair, even the way her towels felt softer. And the funny part? My mom noticed it, too, the minute she stayed over!

Now, it’s been almost a year since installing the Culligan water softener and I feel the Culligan difference in our home everyday. Here are the real soft water benefits I’ve noticed since their team installed our water softener:

No More Scale Build-Up: Before installing the water softener, I was constantly laboring over hard-to-clean white spots on dishes, faucets, tubs, and shower doors. Now? Everything stays clean and sparkling without the extra elbow grease. Every time my mom stays with us, she points out how neat and polished everything looks!
Appliances Last Longer, Bills Are Lower: Our washing machine and water heater run like new because there's no mineral buildup clogging the appliances’ systems. My Culligan expert told me that soft water actually reduces energy use in appliances by up to 30% (!!!) and boosts my appliances lifespan significantly. That kind of lasting return is music to any mom’s ears (and budget).
Softer Skin and Hair: Our kiddos used to come out of the bath scratching and complaining about itchy skin. Now, their skin is noticeably smoother, and my hair is shinier with less product needed. Our Culligan water softener gets rid of hard water at the source – so shampoos and soaps rinse out fully, reducing residue that dries out skin and dulls hair.
Cut Down on Detergent: Believe it or not, we use about half the amount of laundry detergent we used to. Culligan estimates families can save up to 50% on detergents, soaps, shampoos, after installing a water softener in the home. That’s a tangible monthly saving for our family! You know it’s good when even my husband notices how soft our clothes are, and he never comments on that kind of thing. He even mentioned how soft our sheets feel now!

The Peace of Mind & Everyday Convenience

Installing a Culligan water softener system felt less like a home improvement project and more like investing in family wellness. There are even optional salt delivery and maintenance plans, so I never have to lug heavy salt bags again.

If someone had told me almost two years ago that such a simple home upgrade could: give me cleaner surfaces with less effort, extend our appliances’ lifetimes and lower our energy bills, make our family’s skin and hair noticeably healthier, and cut our detergent use in half, I might have rolled my eyes.

But here we are—and I’m telling every mom I know: investing in a Culligan water softener is one of those rare changes that pays for itself, day in and day out. Every bath, dish, and piece of clean clothing reminds me it's more than water—it’s comfort, savings, and a smoother life for our family. Call Culligan today and schedule a free in-home consultation – they will walk you through everything, test your water and recommend a solution that’s best for you and your family.