To put water softeners to the test ... water into a composition that’s kinder to the skin and strands. The shower head was created to make a simple switch from your existing plumbing.

Installing a water softener is the most straightforward solution ... Similarly to cleaning hard water deposits off taps and shower heads, you can buff out water marks using white vinegar or glass ...

Drawing on this experience, I researched a broad pool of water softener products to find these top options. The Whirlpool 40,000 Grain Water Softener tops this list for its efficiency.