09 April 2019

What is the best type of salt to use in a water softener?

Water softener salt comes in many forms. 

The Diamond Crystal® water softener product line has a wide variety of water softening salts, including Bright and Soft® Salt Pellets (the yellow bag), Iron Fighter® Salt Pellets (the green bag), Solar Naturals® Salt Crystals (the blue bag), Potassium Chloride Salt Alternative, and more.

The different products serve different needs you might have. For instance, you might want Iron Fighter® Salt Pellets if you live in an area with high iron content in your water.

In general, we recommend using a high purity salt like Diamond Crystal® Bright and Soft® Salt Pellets, Diamond Crystal® Iron Fighter® Salt Pellets, or Diamond Crystal® Solar Naturals® Salt Crystals.

It’s best to follow the water softener manufacturer’s directions for the type of salt to use.