Regeneration is the process that restores a water softener’s ability to remove hardness. When this…
mobiNovember 30, 2025
Can Dogs Drink Water From a Water Softener?
Many pet owners worry about the sodium added during softening and how it affects a dog's health. Dogs drink from their bowl throughout the day, so owners want clear information…
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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…
Sales Peterson SaltDecember 8, 2017
Imagine your Monday morning without morning coffee. Without showers, would your friends still get along…
Sales Peterson SaltOctober 12, 2017
Spring in Minnesota: an exhilarating time of year for green-thumbed snowbirds looking to defrost. But…
Sales Peterson SaltApril 19, 2017
There is nothing better than taking a drink of cold water when you’re thirsty—except for…
Sales Peterson SaltMarch 22, 2017
There may be such a thing as drinking water that’s too clean. Just ask the…
Sales Peterson SaltFebruary 9, 2017
If you're on the fence about getting a water softener, make sure you've read about…
Sales Peterson SaltNovember 23, 2016
ATTN EARLY TRICK-OR-TREATERS: Stop by the shop before 5 p.m. today for a sweet deal!…
Sales Peterson SaltOctober 31, 2016
Hey, Chatty Kathy... want a salt discount? Know anybody that's in need of water softener…
Sales Peterson SaltOctober 25, 2016
Looking to treat your water but leery of using chlorine? Say no more, fam. Two…
Sales Peterson SaltOctober 6, 2016
Alright, alright, alright. I know what you're thinking... What's with Peterson Salt's blog deficiency?…
Sales Peterson SaltOctober 4, 2016
We talk smack about hard water almost all the time, we admit it. But there is something…
Sales Peterson SaltAugust 24, 2016
Some people like salt on their tomatoes, some like salt in their tanks... But we…
Sales Peterson SaltAugust 17, 2016
The first thing I learned at college in Winona? All water is not created equal.…
Sales Peterson SaltAugust 10, 2016
New Brighton and its water system have a complicated relationship; just please don't get caught…
Sales Peterson SaltAugust 2, 2016
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…
Sales Peterson SaltApril 5, 2016
Question: How do I choose the right size water softener? Answer: There are a few…
Sales Peterson SaltMarch 29, 2016
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…
Sales Peterson SaltFebruary 8, 2016
Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service Peterson Salt & Water Treatment has…
Sales Peterson SaltFebruary 4, 2016
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…
Sales Peterson SaltJanuary 19, 2016
Happy New Year! This year, we think it is a good idea for you to…
Sales Peterson SaltDecember 31, 2015
It can be easy to get caught up in the fast-paced excitement of holidays and…
Sales Peterson SaltDecember 21, 2015
Question: I think I have hard water because it just doesn't feel right, but how…
Sales Peterson SaltDecember 2, 2015
Question: If you are researching water softener options you may have read about the different…
Sales Peterson SaltNovember 17, 2015
Why it is important for your water softener's clock to be accurate: As you’re changing…
Sales Peterson SaltNovember 2, 2015
Tight supplies expected again this year on Magnesium Chloride One of our most popular ice…
Sales Peterson SaltOctober 22, 2015
We love our customers, and we love it when they love us. Here are some…
Sales Peterson SaltOctober 15, 2015
Peterson Salt offers a wide variety of winter ice melt products for keeping your sidewalks…
Sales Peterson SaltOctober 9, 2015
For the month of October, Peterson Salt & Water Treatment is offering a free…
Sales Peterson SaltSeptember 30, 2015
ATTENTION MINNEAPOLIS HOMEOWNERS: WE LOVE YOU, TOO! Have we mentioned how much we appreciate warm fuzzies?…
Sales Peterson SaltAugust 4, 2015
Peterson Salt & Water Treatment in Hopkins, MN has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s…
Sales Peterson SaltMarch 16, 2015
Do you just love how we carry your heavy salt bags into your home and…
Sales Peterson SaltFebruary 26, 2015
How was your experience with us? We're staying warm this month by reading your customer…
Sales Peterson SaltJanuary 15, 2015
As we prepare for the ice melt extravaganza of winter to barge in, we're thinking fondly of…
Sales Peterson SaltOctober 29, 2014
Let's be honest, water softeners are not a sexy topic. In the realm of home-improvement,…
Sales Peterson SaltOctober 28, 2014
Beware of the salt shortage. Even well-equipped planners can fall victim to winter ice! By…
Sales Peterson SaltOctober 14, 2014
Hard water is hard to deal with--no matter where you are or how many hardness…
Sales Peterson SaltOctober 3, 2014
Saying goodbye to any old friend is hard--even if it's an inanimate object. Replacing a…
Sales Peterson SaltOctober 2, 2014
Don't know anything about water treatment? Don't worry 'bout it. Peterson Salt & Water Treatment…
Sales Peterson SaltOctober 1, 2014
In the ages of the Internet, online review websites are King of the Hill. We…
Sales Peterson SaltSeptember 3, 2014
It's 2 a.m. and you just heard something making noise in the laundry room... Should…
Sales Peterson SaltAugust 18, 2014
Water treatment doesn't stop at water softeners and RO units; it applies to swimming pool…
Sales Peterson SaltMay 12, 2014
Thank You Thank you to each of our customers who took the time to write…
Sales Peterson SaltApril 21, 2014
Soft water is a wonderful thing. Easy lathering, calcium-free dishwasher, laundry so bright it'll make…
Sales Peterson SaltApril 12, 2014
Wouldn't it be easy if you could get free quotes for your water softener? Wouldn't it be…
Sales Peterson SaltMarch 20, 2014
Hard Water Impact On Hairs Bad hair day? Maybe it's something in the water... People go…
Sales Peterson SaltMarch 14, 2014
Looking for full-time job at a well-established small business? Peterson Salt is in search of…
Sales Peterson SaltMarch 12, 2014
The RO membrane is an essential component to your reverse osmosis system, but it requires…
Sales Peterson SaltMarch 12, 2014
As you’re changing the clocks around your home this Saturday night or Sunday morning, don’t…
Sales Peterson SaltMarch 10, 2014
Well, folks, it appears as though we've decided to clean up our act with this…
Sales Peterson SaltMarch 7, 2014
Everybody has their personal favorite winter activity; mine is reading Peterson Salt customer reviews by the…
Sales Peterson SaltMarch 7, 2014
ATTN Surge Water Conditioning customers in Hopkins, MN: As a local water treatment company…
Sales Peterson SaltFebruary 20, 2014
Free Ice Melt Shaker We love your feedback; you love our ice melt shakers... want to…
Sales Peterson SaltJanuary 28, 2014
Local business: small, underrated, and happy to be here Peterson Salt is thankful to be…
Sales Peterson SaltOctober 31, 2013
We get this question more often now that the internet is the "mall" of the…
Sales Peterson SaltSeptember 11, 2013
Summer is over; with fall temperatures just around the corner, winter is already on our…
Sales Peterson SaltSeptember 10, 2013
September 4, 2013 -- Chanhassen, MN A.J came within the scheduled time frame. He was…
Sales Peterson SaltSeptember 4, 2013
For the latest news on what's happening at Peterson Salt, customers can now follow our…
Sales Peterson SaltAugust 2, 2013
July 29, 2013 -- Eden Prairie, MN Peterson Salt & Water Treatment installed a new…
Sales Peterson SaltAugust 1, 2013
You spend an hour doing dishes only to realize that all your cleaning left you…
Sales Peterson SaltJuly 18, 2013
June 17, 2013 - Minnetonka, MN Wonderful! They gave me a window of time and the salt…
Sales Peterson SaltJuly 8, 2013
We Are Hiring Peterson Salt & Water Treatment is hiring. Delivery driver wanted!! We're looking…
Sales Peterson SaltMarch 14, 2013
Happy Daylight Savings!!! As you’re changing the clocks around your home this Saturday…
Sales Peterson SaltMarch 8, 2013
Refurbished water Softener Good as new and waiting for you in Hopkins! Looking for…
Sales Peterson SaltFebruary 12, 2013
Shopping for a new water softener and not sure where you will find the best…
Sales Peterson SaltFebruary 7, 2013
January 29th was a very busy day for ice melt sales here at Peterson Salt!…
Sales Peterson SaltJanuary 30, 2013
QUESTION: I am a customer in Edina, MN and I have a water softener that…
Sales Peterson SaltJanuary 25, 2013
January 23, 2013 AJ was very efficient. He worked quickly and very knowledgeable about H2o…
Sales Peterson SaltJanuary 24, 2013
Tired of hauling heavy bags of water softener salt through the grocery store and then…
Sales Peterson SaltJanuary 21, 2013
Peterson Salt's first delivery truck in St. Louis Park, MN. As we look ahead…
Sales Peterson SaltJanuary 16, 2013
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Sales Peterson SaltJanuary 15, 2013
What kind of salt do customers prefer most? Let's find out! Take our water softener…
Sales Peterson SaltJanuary 15, 2013
Ready for installation in your home we have a newly refurbished 460-i Autotrol water softener.…
Sales Peterson SaltJanuary 14, 2013
The employees at Peterson Salt & Water Treatment have some exciting news to share this…
Sales Peterson SaltJanuary 8, 2013
Thank you to Nora and everyone at Think Hopkins for the Spotlight article they did…
Sales Peterson SaltNovember 9, 2012
It seems the recent article written by Kare 11 may not have clearly defined our…
Sales Peterson SaltOctober 2, 2012
Ordering salt for your water softener is even easier now! At Peterson Salt and Water…
Sales Peterson SaltSeptember 25, 2012
Peterson Salt and Water Treatment is now offering pool salt! Quick Dissolve pool salt, now…
Sales Peterson SaltJuly 11, 2012
With all of the special loan programs available to Minneapolis residents right now it is a great…
Sales Peterson SaltJune 28, 2012
June 15, 2012 Peterson Salt was the most affordable around. They were knowledgeable, had great products, and the guys…
Sales Peterson SaltJune 20, 2012
Rent a water softener for your home or apartment building from Peterson Salt & Water…
Sales Peterson SaltJune 14, 2012
April 4, 2012 Very helpful and customer service oriented -- both phone staff and service…
Sales Peterson SaltMay 9, 2012
This year marks the 25th birthday of Peterson Salt and Water Treatment. For a quarter…
Sales Peterson SaltFebruary 9, 2012
Jan. 29, 2012 (Minnetonka, MN) Peterson Water and Salt is an awesome company. What we…
Sales Peterson SaltFebruary 1, 2012
There may not be much need for ice melt yet this winter, but it's Minnesota,…
Sales Peterson SaltJanuary 20, 2012
Nowadays most of us purchase our clothing from the department store, and we don't really…
Sales Peterson SaltJanuary 12, 2012
Most people prefer the taste of hard water to the taste of soft water. …
Sales Peterson SaltJanuary 10, 2012
The employees at Peterson Salt & Water Treatment have some exciting news to share this…
Sales Peterson SaltDecember 21, 2011
Peterson Salt & Water Treatment has some big changes coming up. We will soon be moving…
Sales Peterson SaltOctober 7, 2011
At Peterson Salt & Water Treatment we are committed to giving our customers top-quality service…
Sales Peterson SaltSeptember 28, 2011
At Peterson Salt & Water Treatment we are committed to giving our customers the best…
Sales Peterson SaltSeptember 19, 2011
For the most part, the water softener in your home or business doesn't need a…
Sales Peterson SaltSeptember 7, 2011
Whether you're a large-scale apartment complex in Coon Rapids or a homeowner in Edina, you're…
Sales Peterson SaltJuly 25, 2011
Whether you're a residential customer in Maple Grove or a commercial property in Plymouth, you…
Sales Peterson SaltJune 20, 2011
When we think of salt in our water, one of the first things we think…
Sales Peterson SaltJune 1, 2011
Peterson Salt & Water Treatment is now hiring for a driver to operate our new…
Sales Peterson SaltMay 27, 2011
Attention all commercial property owners and managers! Peterson Salt & Water Treatment has an exciting offer for…
Sales Peterson SaltMay 11, 2011
Position Title: Administrative Assistant (part time) Work Hours: 15-30 hrs/wk Work Days: Mon-Fri (preferred availability…
Sales Peterson SaltMay 6, 2011
If you live in Plymouth, MN and need a water softener contractor, call Peterson Salt…
Sales Peterson SaltMay 1, 2011
At Peterson Salt & Water Treatment, we recommend changing the filters for your Reverse Osmosis…
Sales Peterson SaltApril 6, 2011
As you're changing the clocks around your home this Saturday night or Sunday morning, don't…
Sales Peterson SaltMarch 11, 2011
If you live in Edina, MN and need a water softener contractor, call Peterson Salt…
Sales Peterson SaltFebruary 23, 2011
If you live where there is snow, you've certainly seen or used salt in the…
Sales Peterson SaltJanuary 26, 2011
This winter, try these top-notch ideas for keeping the ice off of more than your…
Sales Peterson SaltJanuary 17, 2011
Homeowners, this year make it your resolution to get yourself a water softener that will…
Sales Peterson SaltJanuary 3, 2011
On top of our already competitive prices, we have special reduced rates for some of…
Sales Peterson SaltNovember 23, 2010
In Hopkins, Edina, Minnetonka and other Minneapolis suburbs affected by the loss of power, many…
Sales Peterson SaltNovember 16, 2010
This is a unique sale that began when the owner of Peterson Salt, Tom Peterson,…
Sales Peterson SaltOctober 25, 2010
If you own or operate a water softener, you might notice a layer of dirt or…
Sales Peterson SaltSeptember 25, 2010
Your soap won’t lather and there are spots on the dishes. You know you’ve got…
Sales Peterson SaltSeptember 21, 2010
Although the two don't always go together, it is not uncommon to have problems with…
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