Wait, you rent? Or you’re just not ready to commit to a big system? I got you. A fridge pitcher or a faucet filter is your low-commitment option.
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Does it fully soften water? No way. But it removes the worst of the taste and some scale. For a quick fix, grab a Brita UltraMax or a PUR FM-3700 faucet mount. They’re cheap, easy, and your coffee will taste like a dream compared to that tap water.
Just don’t expect them to save your water heater. They’re like a band-aid for a broken leg—okay in a pinch, but not the real solution.
