Okay, here’s the only rule you need to remember: Add salt when the tank looks less than half full. Period. No spreadsheets. No apps. No paying a neighbor’s kid to check it. Just a quick glance every month or so. If your water feels silky and your dishes sparkle, you’re winning.
And if you forget for two months? Life goes on. You’ll get a few days of hard water until you refill. It’s not a crisis; it’s a gentle nudge from the universe to pay a little attention. Then you add salt, and bam—silky hair returns. Like magic, but cheaper.
So relax. You’ve got this. Your water softener is a patient friend, not a demanding boss. Keep it half full, listen for grumbles, and enjoy that gloriously slippery feeling when you step out of the shower. You’re doing great.
