Water Softener Salt
Water Softener Salt
Cargill
Diamond Crystal Bright and Soft Water Softener Salt Pellets, 99.8% Pure, 50 lb Bag
Regular price $12.49Unit price- Uniform Softener Pellets: Uniform pellets dissolve evenly for steady regeneration.
- Fights Hard Water: Keeps your softener removing hardness minerals.
- Fits Most Softeners: Made for standard residential ion-exchange water softeners.
- Easy to Load: Pour it straight into the brine tank.
Water Softener Salt
Cargill
Diamond Crystal Solar Naturals Water Softener Salt Crystals, 40 and 50 lb Bags
Regular priceFrom $8.49Unit price- Softener Crystals: Crystals dissolve into brine for regeneration.
- Fights Hard Water: Keeps your softener removing hardness minerals.
- Fits Most Softeners: Made for standard residential ion-exchange water softeners.
- Easy to Load: Pour them straight into the brine tank.
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Water Softener Salt
Cargill
Diamond Crystal Bright and Soft or Iron Fighter Water Softener Pellets, 40 lb Bag
Regular priceFrom $9.99Unit price- Uniform Softener Pellets: Uniform pellets dissolve evenly for steady regeneration.
- Fights Hard Water: Keeps your softener removing hardness minerals.
- Fits Most Softeners: Made for standard residential ion-exchange water softeners.
- Easy to Load: Pour it straight into the brine tank.
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Water Softener Salt
Morton Salt
Morton Potassium Chloride Water Softener Pellets, 99% Sodium Free, 40 lb Bag
Regular price $44.99Unit price- Potassium Chloride: A sodium-free alternative to regular softener salt.
- Fights Hard Water: Keeps your softener removing hardness minerals.
- Fits Most Softeners: Made for standard residential ion-exchange water softeners.
- Easy to Load: Pour it straight into the brine tank.
Water Softener Salt
Morton Salt
Morton Clean and Protect Water Softener Pellets, 4-in-1 Benefits, 40 lb Bag
Regular price $8.76Unit price- Uniform Softener Pellets: Uniform pellets dissolve evenly for steady regeneration.
- Fights Hard Water: Keeps your softener removing hardness minerals.
- Fits Most Softeners: Made for standard residential ion-exchange water softeners.
- Easy to Load: Pour it straight into the brine tank.
Water Softener Salt
Morton Salt
Morton Pure and Natural Water Softener Crystals, All Natural, 40 lb Bag
Regular price $8.76Unit price- Softener Crystals: Crystals dissolve into brine for regeneration.
- Fights Hard Water: Keeps your softener removing hardness minerals.
- Fits Most Softeners: Made for standard residential ion-exchange water softeners.
- Easy to Load: Pour them straight into the brine tank.
Water Softener Salt
Do it Best
Do it Best Water Softener Salt, Cubes, Rust Remover or Extra-Coarse Crystals, 40 lb
Regular priceFrom $8.99Unit price- Three Styles: Choose cubes, cubes with rust remover or extra-coarse crystals.
- Fights Hard Water: Keeps your softener removing hardness minerals.
- Fits Most Softeners: Made for standard residential ion-exchange water softeners.
- Easy to Load: Pour it straight into the brine tank.
Water Softener Salt
Nature's Own
Nature's Own Potassium Cubes Water Softener Salt, Low-Sodium Alternative, 40 lb
Regular price $47.99Unit price- Potassium Chloride: A sodium-free alternative to regular softener salt.
- Fights Hard Water: Keeps your softener removing hardness minerals.
- Fits Most Softeners: Made for standard residential ion-exchange water softeners.
- Easy to Load: Pour the cubes straight into the brine tank.
Water Softener Salt
Cargill
Diamond Crystal Iron Fighter Water Softener Salt Pellets, 99.6% Pure, 40 lb Bag
Regular price $12.99Unit price- Rust Fighting: Helps control iron buildup in the softener.
- Fights Hard Water: Keeps your softener removing hardness minerals.
- Fits Most Softeners: Made for standard residential ion-exchange water softeners.
- Easy to Load: Pour it straight into the brine tank.
Water Softener Salt
Morton Salt
Morton Clean and Protect Plus Rust Defense Water Softener Pellets, 40 lb Bag
Regular price $10.71Unit price- Rust Fighting: Helps control iron buildup in the softener.
- Fights Hard Water: Keeps your softener removing hardness minerals.
- Fits Most Softeners: Made for standard residential ion-exchange water softeners.
- Easy to Load: Pour it straight into the brine tank.
Water Softener Salt
Home and Country USA
Home and Country USA Water Softener Salt Pellets, 40 lb Bag
Regular price $39.99Unit price- Cleansing Formula: Helps reduce the need for brine tank cleanouts.
- Resists Mushing and Bridging: Pellets hold their shape so brine keeps forming properly.
- Fits Standard and HE Units: Suitable for standard and high-efficiency ion-exchange softeners.
- 40 lb Bag: A full refill for most residential brine tanks.
Water Softener Salt
Peach Country
Peach Country Water Softener Salt With Rust Remover, Solar Salt for Iron Stains
Regular price $36.99Unit price- Fights Iron Stains: A rust remover additive helps clean iron from the resin at...
- High Purity Solar Salt: Clean crystals mean less sludge in the brine tank.
- Softener Friendly: Suitable for standard ion-exchange water softeners.
- Well Water Ready: A good match for homes with iron-bearing well water.
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Water Softener Salt
Home and Country USA
CrystalPure Solar Salt for Water Softeners, 99.5%+ Pure, Naturally Evaporated, 8 lb Bag
Regular price $19.99Unit price- 99.5% Pure: Evaporated solar salt with very little insoluble material left behind.
- Fights Scale: Keeps your softener regenerating so hard water minerals stay out of pipes...
- Dissolves Efficiently: Crystals form consistent brine for reliable regeneration.
- Fits Most Softeners: Works in most residential ion-exchange water softeners.
Water Softener Salt
Home and Country USA
Home and Country USA SolarSalt for Water Softeners, Premium Grade, 99.6% Pure, 8 to 50 lb
Regular priceFrom $21.99Unit price- 100% Natural: Solar evaporated salt crystals with no added chemicals.
- Removes Hardness: Supports regeneration so calcium and magnesium stay out of your plumbing.
- Less Residue: Clean crystals help keep the brine tank free of sludge.
- Fits Standard Softeners: Suitable for standard ion-exchange softeners in homes and businesses.
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Water Softener Salt
Chemical Equipment Labs
Softener Shield Salt, Solar Coarse Crystals with Rust Remover, NSF/ANSI 60, 40 lb Bag
Regular price $41.99Unit price- Rust Remover Additive: Helps control iron and rust staining on fixtures and laundry.
- 99.6% Pure: Solar salt crystals with very little insoluble material.
- Cleaner Brine Tank: Reduces residue buildup between refills.
- Protects Your Softener: Helps keep resin working efficiently in iron-bearing water.
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Water Softener Salt
Home and Country USA
Home and Country USA Solar Salt Water Softener Pellets, 40 lb Bag
Regular price $34.99Unit price- Made From Seawater: Solar evaporated salt pressed into pellets.
- Uniform Size: Consistent pellets dissolve evenly for steady brine.
- Low Residue: Helps keep the brine tank cleaner between refills.
- Home or Business: Suitable for residential and commercial softeners.
Water Softener Salt
Home and Country USA
Home and Country USA Solar Salt, 99.6% Pure Natural Sodium Chloride, 50 lb Pail
Regular price $49.99Unit price- High Purity Crystals: Clean solar salt that dissolves consistently in the brine tank.
- Natural: No added chemicals or additives.
- Reduces Buildup: Helps protect pipes, water heaters and fixtures from hard water scale.
- Pail Packaging: Stays dry, stacks neatly and is reusable once empty.
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About water softener salt
Water softener salt in pellets, solar crystals, rust remover formulas and potassium chloride, from Morton, Diamond Crystal, Cargill and our own solar salt. Pick the type your softener calls for, and we ship it from our warehouse in Williamstown, NJ so you are not hauling 40 lb bags home.
Read the full guide
How Water Softener Salt Works
A home water softener uses resin beads to catch the calcium and magnesium that make water hard. Over time the resin fills up. During regeneration, the softener rinses the resin with brine from the brine tank, which flushes the hardness minerals out so the resin can keep working.
The salt you add is what makes that brine. That is why the type and quality of salt matter: it has to dissolve steadily, leave little residue and suit the design of your tank.
Start With Your Softener Manual
Before you buy, check the manual or the label on your softener. Most home units accept pellets and many accept crystals. Some are set up for potassium chloride. If your manual names a salt type, stay with it. If you are not sure, pellets are the most common choice for single-tank cabinet and tall brine tank systems.
Which One Should You Buy?
Solar Salt Crystals
Solar salt comes from evaporating sea water with sun and wind. All Natural Solar Salt comes in 8, 40 and 50 lb bags, High Purity Solar Salt Crystals come in a 50 lb pail, and CrystalPure Solar Salt Crystals are labeled 99.5% pure in an 8 lb bag. Morton Pure and Natural Crystals and Cargill Water Softener Salt Crystals round out the crystal options.
Pellets
Pellets are pressed salt in a uniform shape. They are a common choice for single-tank softeners. Options include Solar Salt Pellets, Cleansing Formula Pellets, Morton Clean and Protect, Diamond Crystal Bright and Soft in a 50 lb bag and Cargill Pellets in a 40 lb bag.
Rust Remover and Iron Formulas
If your water leaves orange or brown stains, a salt made for iron can help keep the resin clean. Look at Snow Shield Solar Salt with Rust Remover, Peach Country Salt with Rust Remover, Morton Clean and Protect Plus Rust Defense and Diamond Crystal Iron Fighter. Do it Best Water Softener Salt comes as cubes, cubes with rust remover or extra-coarse crystals.
Potassium Chloride
Some households prefer a sodium-free option. Morton Potassium Chloride Pellets and Nature's Own Potassium Cubes both come in 40 lb bags. Check that your softener can use potassium and whether its settings need to change.
Water Softener Salt Compared
| Product | Type | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| All Natural Solar Salt | Solar salt | 8 lb, 40 lb, 50 lb |
| High Purity Solar Salt Crystals | Solar crystals | 50 lb pail |
| CrystalPure Solar Salt Crystals, 99.5% Pure | Solar crystals | 8 lb |
| Solar Salt Pellets | Solar pellets | 40 lb |
| Water Softener Salt Pellets, Cleansing Formula | Pellets | 40 lb |
| Snow Shield Solar Salt with Rust Remover | Solar salt with rust remover | See product |
| Peach Country Softener Salt with Rust Remover | Salt with rust remover | See product |
| Morton Clean and Protect Plus Rust Defense | Pellets with rust defense | 40 lb bag |
| Diamond Crystal Iron Fighter Pellets | Pellets | 40 lb bag |
| Morton Potassium Chloride Pellets | Potassium chloride pellets | 40 lb bag |
| Nature's Own Potassium Cubes | Potassium cubes | 40 lb bag |
| Cargill Water Softener Salt Crystals | Crystals | 40 lb bag, 50 lb bag |
Solar Salt vs Pellets
Both are sodium chloride. The difference is form. Crystals are loose, natural pieces that let water move around them. Pellets are pressed into a uniform shape. Your softener design matters more than the salt itself, so follow the manual. Whatever you choose, stick with it rather than switching back and forth.
How to Add Salt to Your Softener
- Lift the brine tank lid and look at the salt level.
- Break up any crust you see before adding more salt.
- Pour salt in until the tank is about half full.
- Check again in a month and top off as needed.
How Much to Order
Salt use depends on how hard your water is and how much water your household uses. A simple approach is to check the tank monthly for a couple of months and note how many bags you add. That tells you how much to keep on hand. Many customers like to order a few bags at a time so they always have one in the garage.
What to Watch Out For
- Salt bridges. A hard crust can form across the tank and leave a hollow space under it, so the salt never reaches the water. Push gently on the surface with a broom handle to break it up.
- Mushing. Salt that turns to sludge at the bottom of the tank can block the brine intake. Let the tank run low and clean it if you see this.
- Mixing types. Do not mix salt types in the same tank. Let it run low before you switch.
- Overfilling. Keeping the tank about half full is plenty for most homes.
Buying by the Pallet
Water softener salt is a steady, year-round purchase. For property managers, rental owners or anyone who wants a season of salt at once, pallets ship by LTL freight and only the freight is quoted. The per-bag price stays the same. Start on the bulk and pallet orders page or browse bulk and pallet orders. For dishwashers with built-in softeners, see specialty salt, and for salt water pools, see pool and spa salt.
Quick Answers
Pellets or crystals: which is better for my water softener?
Both work in most home softeners. Pellets are compressed evaporated or solar salt and suit most tall brine tanks. Solar crystals are a good fit for many two-tank systems. Check your softener manual and stay with the type it recommends.
Can I use potassium chloride instead of salt?
Many softeners can run on potassium chloride in place of sodium chloride. Check your manual first, since the softener settings may need to change when you switch.
How often should I add salt to my water softener?
Check the brine tank about once a month and keep it roughly half full. How fast salt goes down depends on your water hardness and how much water your household uses.
Can I mix different types of softener salt?
It is best not to. Mixing pellets, crystals or potassium can cause uneven dissolving and buildup in the brine tank. Let the tank run low before switching types.
What is solar salt?
Solar salt is sea salt made by evaporating salt water with sun and wind. It is sold as crystals or pressed into pellets for water softeners.
Not Sure Which Salt Your Softener Needs?
Send us your softener make and model on the contact page and we will help you match the salt. You can also check our FAQ.
