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Best Water Softener Cleaner: Iron Out vs ResCare and When to Use Each

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Best Water Softener Cleaner

There are two types of water softener cleaner and they are not interchangeable. Iron Out targets iron deposits that coat resin beads, which is primarily a well water problem. ResCare and ResUp address organic fouling and chlorine degradation, which is the more common issue for homeowners on city water. Using the wrong product does not … Read more

Water Softener Maintenance: The Annual Checklist and the 15-Minute Task That Prevents Most Service Calls

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Water Softener Maintenance

The two maintenance tasks that prevent most problems are checking the salt every four to six weeks and cleaning the venturi valve once a year. Most homeowners do the first and skip the second entirely, which is why the venturi clog is the leading reason softeners stop using salt and the most common source of … Read more