Can I Put Vinegar in my Water Softener? - Aquatell Canada

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Can I Put Vinegar in my Water Softener? First, what is a water softener? A water softener is an essential home appliance that removes minerals e.g. iron, magnesium or calcium from hard water that could otherwise stain and clog your pipes. Water is softened through a process of ion exchange where resin beads that absorb the undesired minerals and replaces them with sodium before the water reaches your kitchen or bathroom taps. The system keeps soft water running to your home all through, but the buildup of these minerals in the system would reduce its efficiency. Why would someone want to add vinegar to your water softener? For the purpose of cleaning the tanks. Routine cleaning of the water softener becomes necessary to keep your system performing at its peak. The best time to clean the water softener is when the softening salt