Water softener salt is a core consumable specifically designed for water softening equipment (such as water softeners and ion exchange systems). Its primary function is to regenerate the resin in the softening equipment, thereby continuously removing calcium and magnesium ions from the water to achieve water softening. The specific functions are as follows:

1. Restores the Softening Capacity of the Resin

• The ion exchange resin in water softening equipment adsorbs calcium and magnesium ions (the main cause of scale) from the water. However, the resin becomes ineffective once it reaches adsorption saturation.

• During the regeneration process, the sodium chloride (NaCl) in the water softener salt replaces the calcium and magnesium ions accumulated in the resin, restoring its softening function.

2. Prevents and Reduces Scale

• Softened water effectively prevents scale formation, protecting equipment such as pipes, water heaters, and boilers from scale-related clogging or corrosion.

• For systems with existing mild scale, softened water can gradually help alleviate scale buildup.

3. Improves Domestic and Industrial Water Quality

• Domestic Water: Softened water makes skin smoother and hair softer after bathing, reduces soap residue, extends the lifespan of clothing, and avoids detergent waste.

• Industrial Water: Protects equipment such as boilers, cooling towers, and dyeing machinery, improves energy efficiency, and reduces maintenance costs.

4. Application Scenarios

• Household: Whole-house water softening systems, dishwashers, washing machines, water heaters.

• Commercial: Hotels, swimming pools, spas, laundromats.

• Industrial: Boiler feedwater, food processing, textile dyeing, pretreatment for ultrapure water in electronics factories.

Important Notes

• Use high-purity salt specifically designed for water softeners (e.g., pellet or tablet salt) to avoid impurities clogging the equipment.

• Replenish the salt in the softener's brine tank regularly to ensure the automatic regeneration process functions correctly.

In summary, water softener salt is the "regenerant" that maintains the efficient operation of water softening equipment. It removes scale through the ion exchange principle, achieves water softening, extends equipment lifespan, and enhances the water usage experience.