This is where things get fun—or confusing. Pellets dissolve faster, so you’ll need to refill more often. Salt blocks are like the slow-and-steady tortoise; they last longer but can leave gross sludge at the bottom. Most people stick with pellets because they’re easier to handle and less messy.
How to add salt to the water softener
And hey, don’t buy “rock salt” from the hardware store meant for melting ice! That stuff is like feeding your softener muddy gravel. It’ll clog everything. Get pure, clean water softener salt—your tank is a diva, not a dumpster.
Seasonal Surprises
Your salt frequency might change with the seasons. In winter, you might use slightly more water for hot baths. In summer, you might use less. Also, if you have a water conditioner that regenerates based on usage, the softener will eat salt faster during busy months (like the holidays, when everyone is washing dishes and doing laundry).
So, check more often in December. Your grandmother’s gravy dishes will thank you. Nobody wants a cloudy gravy boat, right?
