Don’t panic. You don’t need to sell your house or move to Colorado. A simple showerhead filter can help your hair and skin feel better for about thirty bucks. You can buy a pitcher filter for your drinking water if the taste bugs you, but it won’t stop the spots on your dishes.
For your dishes, use a rinse aid. I know, it’s an extra step, but it breaks the surface tension of the water and lets it slide off without leaving marks. For your coffee maker, run a vinegar cycle every month. It’s like a spa day for your machine. Your morning coffee will thank you by not tasting like a rock quarry.
So, does San Diego have hard water? Yep. It’s a fact of life here, like sunshine and bad parking. But now you know the secret. You can either live with the mineral confetti or fight back with some cheap tools. Either way, you’re not alone. Every San Diegan has a cloudy wine glass story. Welcome to the club—now go scrub your showerhead.
