Is Your Water Rusty or Have That Rotten Egg Smell?
Culligan’sÒ New Sulfur-Cleer™ Water Filtration System Removes
Two of Water’s Most Common Problems
2-in-1 System Tackles Hydrogen Sulfide and Iron with Eco-Friendly Features
CHICAGO, IL – January 17, 2007 – Homeowners can now turn rusty or sulfurous* tap water into fresh, clean water with Sulfur-Cleer™– an exclusive water filtration process with patented technology that removes both hydrogen sulfide and iron and promotes “greener” practices at home. Sulfur-Cleer was introduced by Culligan International Company, a global innovator of high-quality water treatment solutions for residential and business use, to help consumers combat two of the most common water problems with a single, highly efficient system.
Many homeowners dread turning on their tap water and facing a rotten egg smell* or scrubbing black spots and rust stains from their laundry and fixtures. The culprits – hydrogen sulfide and iron* – often require harsh chemical cleansers to unclog pipes and remove stains, which can be harmful to the environment. Foul-tasting or discolored water also drives consumers away from the tap and toward single-serve plastic water bottles, which creates landfill waste in excess of 7,000 tons every day1.
The Hassles of Hydrogen Sulfide*
Hydrogen sulfide mostly affects individuals living on private or community well systems* and is formed by the decay of underground organic deposits, Sulfur Reducing Bacteria (SRB) or when the water heater anode (a rod that protects the tank) is in contact with sulfates. It can cause a rotten egg smell and taste and creates black spots on laundry as well as on kitchen and bathroom fixtures. Coffee, tea and other beverages made with water containing hydrogen sulfide may be discolored and the taste of cooked foods can be affected. Hydrogen sulfide can damage a homeowner’s water distribution system because it is corrosive to metals such as iron, steel, copper and brass. Most people with hydrogen sulfide in their drinking water also have a problem with iron, which causes rust.
Iron* Irritating Your Irrigation
When iron reacts with oxygen, this process is called oxidation and the end product is known as rust. Iron creates rust stains on clothes, fixtures and dishes; can leave a metallic aftertaste in drinking water; and often clogs pipes, leading to expensive repair. Rust is considered a growing threat to U.S. drinking water for residents living on wells from antiquated pipe systems that support a municipality’s water distribution infrastructure. Pipes laid under city streets 50-100 years ago were mostly made from iron and span almost one million miles in the United States. As these pipes age, rust enters the system and can contaminate tap water – especially in older cities like Philadelphia, Chicago, Denver and New York, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council.
“Cleer” Benefits for Consumers and the Environment
If consumers suspect they may have hydrogen sulfide or iron present in their tap water, Culligan offers a free,
in-home water analysis and consultation. If both impurities are present, Sulfur-Cleer provides immediate “double duty” throughout the home by filtering tap water to produce fresh, clean water for drinking, bathing and washing.
Among its many benefits, Sulfur-Cleer:
- Contains an exclusive water filtration process that removes both hydrogen sulfide and iron
- Gets rid of rotten egg smell and rust stains or black spots on laundry and fixtures
- Eliminates damage and buildup in piping from iron and hydrogen sulfide
- Uses a very low concentration of bleach (compared to other systems) to remove hydrogen sulfide
- Stops the need to use harsh chemical cleansers to remove stains
“Sulfur-Cleer promotes greener practices because homeowners no longer require harsh cleansers to scrub away unsightly stains and spots. It also saves consumers money by not having to replace stained clothing and use cleaners. Finally, because the system removes unpleasant odors and tastes, it makes tap water more appealing so consumers may not be as tempted to drink from plastic single-serve bottles,” said Jim Stewart, Product Manager, Household Products, Culligan. Switching to tap water can potentially save the environment more than 28 billion plastic water bottles every year2 – 86 percent which end up in landfills.3
Sulfur-Cleer offers user-friendly features and reliable “smart” technology that automatically alerts homeowners when their system requires preventive maintenance. A meter is included with each unit that allows owners to view important statistical data and additional diagnostics if desired. Sulfur-Cleer can easily be paired with a Culligan water softener if hardness is detected.
For More Information
If residential customers are interested in obtaining a water analysis or learn more information about Sulfur-Cleer, they should contact their local Culligan dealer. To locate a Culligan dealer near you, visit www.culligan.com or call 1-800-CULLIGAN.
About Culligan
For more than 70 years, Culligan has been recognized as the world leading innovator and provider of filtration systems to improve general use and drinking water in the home and workplace. Headquartered in the Chicago area, Culligan maintains offices in 12 countries, dealers and licensees in over 70 countries, and a network of 700+ franchise and company-owned dealers across North America. Culligan offers the most extensive water treatment product line in the world, and its solutions have been awarded the Good Housekeeping Seal, highlighted as a Consumers Digest “Best Buy” and featured on the “Designing Spaces” national television show. Culligan is also a founding member of the Water Quality Association and contributing donor to the Water Quality Research Foundation, the research arm of the water quality improvement industry. For more information, visit www.culligan.com or call 1-800-CULLIGAN.
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*Substances are not necessarily in your water.
1Parents Magazine, March 2007
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3Container Recycling Institute
