Most people forget to refill the salt, and their softener slowly turns into a sad, mineral-filled aquarium. Set a calendar reminder every two months, or your water will revert to its gritty, rebellious teenage phase. Pro tip: buy solar salt—it’s purer and won’t leave sludge in your tank. And never, ever use rock salt unless you hate your softener. That stuff is for melting ice, not for saving your shower head from a chalky death.
Aquasure Water Softener System Whole House Digital, 1-2 Bathrooms
One more surprise: Soft water might make you feel slimy
That slippery feeling after a shower? That’s your soap actually working. Hard water leaves soap residue on your skin, which feels “squeaky clean” but is actually a film of mineral-gunk. Soft water rinses clean, leaving your skin naked and trapped in a world of moisture. Embrace the slime. It’s health, disguised as a slip-n-slide.
