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HARD WATER GUIDE · RAJASTHAN
720 ppm avg TDS · Very Extreme Hardness
Among the hardest water in India. Fighter's pH 3.4 formula was specifically tested on water like yours.
AVG TDS
720 ppm
RANGE
591-849 ppm
SEVERITY
Very Extreme
STATE
Rajasthan
PINCODE
342301
Phalodi water, like most of Rajasthan, is sourced from borewells and groundwater aquifers. As water travels through rock and soil, it dissolves calcium and magnesium carbonates — the minerals responsible for hard water. The result: 720 ppm TDS, classified as Very Extreme hardness.
Very Extreme TDS places this area in the top percentile of hard water severity in India. Only industrial-grade or purpose-built acid cleaners are effective. Home remedies and retail cleaners are ineffective.
BIS standard IS:10500 considers water above 300 ppm as hard and recommends treatment above 500 ppm. At 720 ppm, Phalodi water exceeds this threshold — residents experience visible scale buildup on bathroom surfaces within days of cleaning.
White haze on shower glass
Calcium and magnesium deposits bond chemically to glass. They cannot be scrubbed off — only dissolved.
Crust around faucets & taps
Calcium carbonate builds up around tap bases, aerators, and showerhead holes, reducing water flow.
Cloudy tiles and grout
Grout lines and tile surfaces accumulate scale that standard bathroom cleaners can't remove.
Soap scum and poor lather
Hard water reacts with soap to form insoluble scum instead of foam, leaving skin and surfaces feeling filmy.
Geyser and appliance damage
At 720 ppm, scale builds inside geysers within months, cutting heating efficiency and lifespan.
Spots on glasses and vessels
Washed glassware develops white water spots as TDS minerals are left behind on drying.
Most bathroom cleaners — including popular brands — are alkaline (pH 8–12). Calcium carbonate, the primary mineral in hard water scale, is also alkaline. Like dissolves like — and opposite chemistry dissolves. To break calcium bonds, you need acid.
At Phalodi's 720 ppm, home remedies like diluted vinegar (pH ~3) have some effect on light deposits but cannot penetrate the dense mineral layer formed at this hardness level. A purpose-built multi-acid formula at pH 3.4 with cling-gel delivery is required.
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SPRAY
Coat the stained surface with Fighter's cling-gel formula. It stays on vertical glass without running.
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WAIT 60s
The triple-acid system (pH 3.4) penetrates and dissolves calcium carbonate, magnesium, and iron staining.
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WIPE
Wipe or rinse off. No scrubbing. No second pass. Crystal-clear glass in one application.
What is the TDS of water in Phalodi?
Water in Phalodi, Rajasthan averages approximately 720 ppm TDS — classified as Very Extreme hardness. The typical range for this area is 591-849 ppm.
Is Phalodi water hard?
Yes. At 720 ppm, Phalodi water is classified as Very Extreme hardness by BIS standard IS:10500. This exceeds the 500 ppm threshold beyond which water treatment is recommended.
Does vinegar work on hard water stains in Phalodi?
Vinegar works on light scale below 300 ppm. At Phalodi's 720 ppm TDS, the mineral layer is too dense. A purpose-built acid cleaner like OrangeDemon Fighter performs significantly better at this hardness level.
Is Phalodi water safe to drink?
BIS IS:10500 recommends TDS below 500 ppm for drinking water. Phalodi averages 720 ppm — above this threshold. An RO water purifier is strongly recommended.
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