🧂💦Salt-based water softeners operate on a process called ion exchange, where calcium and magnesium ions responsible for water hardness are replaced with sodium ions. It's crucial to clarify that while this process involves sodium, it doesn't actually "add" salt to the water in the way we typically think of salt (sodium chloride) on a kitchen table. Here's a breakdown of the ion exchange process: 1️⃣Resin Tank: The water softener contains a resin tank filled with tiny resin beads. These beads c