| The chemical soda ash, which contains sodium, is used to manufacture glass, soaps, paper and water softeners. |
| Non-precipitating water softeners use complex phosphates to sequester calcium and magnesium ions. |
| Water softeners and conditioners work in different ways, but neither will have much effect on removing scale from a central heating system. |
| Commonly, water softeners are used to pretreat the feed water to remove the minerals that cause scale. |
| Bubble gums are made of sugar, corn syrup, flavours, softeners and latex or plastic. |
| Water softeners provide a convenient environment for these bacteria to grow. |
