[header] How to soften hard water naturally [title] Boil away impurities. [step] If your water contains a lot of minerals, especially calcium, you can remedy the unpleasant taste by boiling the water before drinking. Fill a clean pot or kettle with water and place it on a stove burner set to high. 
Allow the water to boil for a few minutes. [substeps] If you aren't sure if your water is hard, or if you want more specific information about the minerals in your water, test it with water hardness testing strips.