Softeners, descaling systems and limescale protection in the test

Descalers are suitable for selective use, but do not solve the problem in the long term.
They are harmful to materials, machines and the environment – the waste water must be cleaned, as many descaling agents contain chemicals or aggressive substances.
If you want to take sustainable and convenient action against limescale on household appliances, you should invest in your own water treatment system and tackle the limescale problem with a limescale protection device.
This will save you money and effectively remove limescale.

Conclusion: Do not use descaler or use it as rarely as possible.
Instead, a limescale protection device would be more sustainable and better for your health and the environment.

Softener test in espresso (Switzerland)

In the consumer guide Espresso (from Swiss Radio and Television), descaling agents for coffee machines were tested and documented.
The focus here was on coffee machines because they are used a lot.
The descaling agents are expensive and often prescribed by the manufacturer.
But do they really work and how safe are they for people and the environment?

In brief: Descaling agents are used and are very similar in their formulation.
If certain agents are prescribed, this does not depend on the formula – instead, expensive agents are sold and money is made with them (e.g. Nespresso descaler set costs CHF 5 per descaling – descaling with a standard “supermarket product” costs just under CHF 1).

The frequency of use of descaling agents depends on the use of the coffee machine and the degree of water hardness.
This is basically true, but this formula can quickly be broken if a limescale protection device is used.
This prevents heavy deposits of limescale in household machines and can delay the use of descaling agents for a long time.
A descaling system can also do this, but the sodium-containing water can damage the pipes and the machine.

Conclusion: With a limescale protection device from Tratson, you need to descale your coffee machine less frequently.
They protect the machine and ensure delicious coffee.

Calcification in the washing machine (Espresso / Kassensturz test)

The following article deals with the topic of descaling agents for washing machines.
Here, too, the conclusion is sobering – because chemicals are generally sold instead of more sustainable solutions.
Softeners are expensive and unnecessary.

Nicole Roos from Kassensturz confirms that no additional softener is needed for the washing machine.
The softeners are already contained in the washing powder and are superfluous in most cases.
A Swiss washing machine manufacturer confirms that calcified machines are very rarely a problem.
If you have hard water, you should take a different, sustainable approach to the limescale problem.

When washing, it is important to use the right amount of detergent – adapted to the water hardness. If you use a Tratson limescale protection device, for example, you can save up to 35% on detergent. This is good for the environment and your wallet.
With a limescale protection device from Tratson, you can effectively combat limescale deposits – the gentle way.

Descaling systems in the test

Unfortunately, there are no reliable and neutral tests that compare different descaling systems and alternative technologies.
Comparisons of the different descaling systems exist mainly in the German market, although the question of the test circumstances often arises here.
Most appliances are rated as “very good”, although the technology clearly has a negative impact on water quality, health or the environment.
In terms of costs, too, only half the bill is usually shown (acquisition costs excluding installation, salt and service costs).

At Tratson, we have set ourselves the goal of replacing descaling systems with gentle limescale protection devices – because descaling systems are harmful to the environment and to health.
We all bear the consequential costs of the widespread use of chemical descaling.

You can find out more about the different solutions in our technology comparison.
We will also be happy to show you the advantages of our limescale protection device.

Thanks to Tratson’s limescale protection device, limescale can be easily wiped off

Is there a test winner in Switzerland?

No, there is no test winner in Switzerland – because there are no comprehensive and neutral tests.
However, we have chosen our product as our personal test winner.
This is because we provide sustainable and scientifically proven limescale protection that is gentle on people and the environment – and at a very fair price.
With a limescale protection device from Tratson, you get a product with no hidden costs (completely service and maintenance-free).
The only follow-up costs are the energy costs, which are comparable to running a coffee machine.
So the circle is complete: you should tackle the limescale problems in your household sustainably.
If you have to descale a coffee machine once a month, you have already incurred more costs than the operation of our limescale protection device requires.

Tratson solves limescale problems sustainably