Difference between Water Purifier and Water Softener

Key Difference: A water purifier is a device, which removes dust particles, heavy metals, chlorine and other containments. A water softener is mainly a type of filter, which removes calcium and magnesium from the water to produce soft water.

In humans, water is responsible for executing and helping in a number of body functions, which is why they should ensure that they are drinking water in sufficient quantities everyday. Nearly two thirds of land on earth is covered with water. Water is an essential substance on the planet and is necessary for the sustenance of life. It is tasteless, colorless, and odorless. It is mainly found in a liquid state; however it is also present in its solid and gaseous form. People use water for practically everything, cooking, cleaning, drinking, washing, bathing, etc. Even our bodies are significantly made up of water. Water is the most essential thing for everyone.

Water purifier is a device, which removes dust particles, heavy metals, chlorine and other containments. It depends on the type of purifier which will remove specific containments. There are many different kinds of purifiers, each of which have advantages for certain applications or purposes. However, the impurities focused on in the purification process are those that relate to the overall safety of the water. It does not remove the minerals or salt from water; it does not purify hard water; it just primarily makes water taste better and healthier to drink.

A water softener is mainly a type of filter, which removes calcium and magnesium from the water to produce soft water. It is used to treat hard water which contains an excessive amount of minerals and iron that can be an expensive trouble for a home. It is a simple appliance that is stored with salt. It is fairly easy to obtain and maintain. A person needs to do only one thing after installing the water softener that is to periodically add sodium chloride, and the rest of the work will be done by the water softener.

Comparison between Water Purifier and Water Softener:

	Water Purifier	Water Softener
Description	Water purifier is a device, which removes dust particles, heavy metals, chlorine and other containments.	Water softener is any substance that lessens the hardness of water, usually by precipitating or absorbing calcium and magnesium ions.
Features	Remove contaminants such as chloride, copper, bacteria and parasites from the water supply.	Remove the minerals magnesium and calcium.
Result	It improves and maintains the taste of water.	It improves the effectiveness of the cleaning products.
Price	Water purifiers are less expensive as compared to water softeners.	Water softeners are more expensive as compared to water purifier.
Maintenance	One must regularly replace water purifiers.	It involves keeping the salt level high enough.