We have had a water softener installed for over 30 years. To my mind there are no drawbacks, and it will give pipe work a new lease of life.
You save a lot on washing detergents, soap and shampoo as well. You can pretty much halve consumption.
Never had a problem rinsing either.
No limescale build up on shower glass, tiles, or tap and shower heads.
You must have a mains supply to water tap in kitchen for cooking and drinking, as softened water is not recommend for drinking.
JMTC.
PS. Plumb the waste water into main drain pipe for disposal during cleaning.
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