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Dirty Jobs: Hard vs Soft
Ever wonder about the difference between hard and soft water, and why you might not WANT hard water in your home? Wonder no more: Mike Rowe's got your answer.
Added: Dec 21, 2011
Views: 6073 Views
Runtime: 01:39
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