Salt blocks for water softeners

Salt for water softeners comes in various shapes and sizes. There are roughly 3 types in the shops: salt tablets, salt crystals and salt blocks.

It is safe to say that the type of salt for water softening does not make much difference to how it works. Salt tablets, salt blocks or salt crystals are all essentially... salt. The format does not impact on the quality of your water or the salt usage.

What is more important is the purity of the salt itself. There are several certificates that guarantee the quality of the salt you are buying. These certificates are usually indicated on the packaging.

Salt crystals are generally cheaper than salt tablets and are also more durable. Salt tablets or crystals cannot, however, be used in water softeners that work with salt blocks. Salt blocks are often made for use in specific brands or types of water softeners.