At the recent Totally DIY show Barrettine launched its Magic water softener, which it says is a unique and revolutionary way of converting ordinary tap water into soft/de-ionised water for household use.
The crystals contained in the 1 litre bottle instantly change the structure of the water. Moreover, it can be refilled 24 times, making a litre of soft water cost just 33p.

Barrettine says the product will be useful for all steam irons, mops, batteries, etc, which require soft water to make them work more efficiently. A high-impact display of 64 bottles showing all features and benefits is available from Barrettine.