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Often tap water contains dissolved metal ions that can produce undesirable effects. This so-called "hard" water can cause rings to form in bathtubs, cause buildup in pipes and reduce the effectiveness of many detergents. Thus a water softener, such as potassium chloride, is often used to remove these ions.

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