A water softener is one of the most important systems in your home — especially…
Konnor HoranFebruary 5, 2026
Benefits of Replacing Your Water Softener
Upgrading your system isn’t just about fixing problems — it improves your entire home water experience. Modern softeners provide: Better hardness removal Lower salt usage Improved water pressure Smart regeneration…
Read MoreGeneral guideline: City water: Every 12 months Well water: Every 6–12 months High iron: Every…
Konnor HoranFebruary 5, 2026
Step 1: Empty the Brine Tank Scoop out remaining salt Dispose of sludge or mushy…
Konnor HoranFebruary 5, 2026
If you’ve opened your water softener salt tank and noticed a slippery, slimy buildup —…
Konnor HoranFebruary 5, 2026
Still seeing stains after installing a water softener? Learn the most common reasons and how…
Konnor HoranJanuary 29, 2026
Do water softeners remove iron from water? Learn what types of iron a softener can…
Konnor HoranJanuary 29, 2026
Installing a water softener is supposed to solve hard water problems — so it’s frustrating…
Konnor HoranJanuary 26, 2026
Understanding Water Softener Discharge Many homeowners worry that water softeners constantly waste water. This usually…
mobiDecember 13, 2025
Is Limescale in Drinking Water Dangerous? Facts About Hard Water Mineral Deposits Meta Description: Wondering…
mobiDecember 13, 2025
Ultimate Water Softener Maintenance Guide: Keep Your System Running Smoothly Meta Description: Learn how to…
mobiDecember 13, 2025
Softened water contains a small amount of sodium added during ion exchange. The exact level…
mobiDecember 6, 2025
A water softener removes calcium, which is one of its primary purposes. Calcium is a…
mobiDecember 6, 2025
Many pet owners worry about the sodium added during softening and how it affects a…
mobiNovember 30, 2025
Regeneration is the process that restores a water softener’s ability to remove hardness. When this…
mobiNovember 30, 2025
Chlorine is added to public water to prevent bacterial growth, but it also creates taste,…
mobiNovember 23, 2025
Water softener resin handles the entire ion exchange process. When it weakens, hardness minerals start…
mobiNovember 23, 2025
Water softener salt and sidewalk salt look similar at first glance. Many people assume they…
mobiNovember 16, 2025
Standing water in the salt tank can confuse many softener owners. Some water is normal,…
mobiNovember 15, 2025
Every homeowner eventually wonders how long a water softener will last. These systems quietly protect…
mobiNovember 7, 2025
Hard water builds up inside pipes, appliances, and fixtures, wasting energy and reducing lifespan. A…
mobiNovember 7, 2025
Maple Grove Residents Ask, How to Reset Time of Day after a Power Outtage? We…
Sales Peterson SaltJune 26, 2020
Prepping the home for winter is non-negotiable here. Unfortunately, you can’t just ignore your property’s…
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There may be such a thing as drinking water that’s too clean. Just ask the…
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If you're on the fence about getting a water softener, make sure you've read about…
Sales Peterson SaltNovember 23, 2016
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New Brighton and its water system have a complicated relationship; just please don't get caught…
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What's better than having a fixed water softener? Being able to do it all by…
Sales Peterson SaltJune 22, 2016
After more than 40 years of serving the Hopkins Community the windows are now dark…
Sales Peterson SaltApril 20, 2016
Why should I purchase my water softener from a brick and mortar water dealer instead…
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Question: How do I choose the right size water softener? Answer: There are a few…
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Question: What is the "reserve capacity" for a water softener and why is it important?…
Sales Peterson SaltMarch 22, 2016
Again and again Fleck water softeners are rated as one of the top industry picks…
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Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service Peterson Salt & Water Treatment has…
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If you are in the market for a new water softener for your home, you…
Sales Peterson SaltJanuary 26, 2016
Water softener salt is something you need for your home anyway, so why not buy…
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Sales Peterson SaltDecember 31, 2015
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Sales Peterson SaltFebruary 26, 2015
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Sales Peterson SaltOctober 29, 2014
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Sales Peterson SaltOctober 28, 2014
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Sales Peterson SaltOctober 14, 2014
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Sales Peterson SaltMay 12, 2014
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Sales Peterson SaltApril 21, 2014
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Sales Peterson SaltApril 12, 2014
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This year marks the 25th birthday of Peterson Salt and Water Treatment. For a quarter…
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The employees at Peterson Salt & Water Treatment have some exciting news to share this…
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This winter, try these top-notch ideas for keeping the ice off of more than your…
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Homeowners, this year make it your resolution to get yourself a water softener that will…
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Sales Peterson SaltOctober 25, 2010
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Sales Peterson SaltSeptember 21, 2010
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Sales Peterson SaltAugust 20, 2010
Often, our new customers wonder what type of salt they should use for their softeners:…
Sales Peterson SaltAugust 13, 2010
DID YOU KNOW? Most people prefer the taste of hard water to that of soft…
Sales Peterson SaltJuly 23, 2010