The calcium and magnesium swap with the sodium ions, removing the ‘hardness’ and softening the water. So any anti-caking agents or magnesium salts will just defeat the purpose of removing magnesium.

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If you've done this, then rinsing it with water can help make sure the softener doesn't get clogged with salt. Why is the dishwasher salt reservoir full of water? You can often adjust the salt setting on your dishwasher to suit the hardness of the water in your area. You could have to refill the salt every month if you live in a hard water area and run your dishwasher often. To find out how hard the water in your home is, consult your water supplier – you can usually find the information online. You'll be able to find the concentration of calcium and magnesium ions, usually in millimole per litre (mmol/l). If you think you're having to refill it too often then you could try lowering the water hardness setting on your dishwasher.If the salt you use doesn't have anti-caking agents, such as calcium carbonate or magnesium carbonate, then you can use it. Although there would be little benefit as it would likely be more expensive than regular dishwasher salt. After the first time you use it, your softener unit should always have a bit of water in it. You won’t need to refill it. Why does the dishwasher keep asking for salt? All-in-one tablets will have some salt in to help replenish the water softener, although we still recommend that you top up with dishwasher salt if you want the best results. This is because the salt in the tablet often isn't enough to protect dishes from cloudiness over many washes. Dishwasher salt problems Is there too much salt in my dishwasher? It needs to be this because the sodium in dishwasher salt combines with resin balls in your dishwasher’s workings to absorb the hardness. The resin balls have a negative atomic charge and the dishwasher salt has a positive atomic charge.

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In reality, they should all be the same. All of them will be 100% salt, with no added anti-caking agents. On a box of Finish dishwasher salt you’ll see ‘100% better protection’, but if you read further you’ll see this isn’t compared to other dishwasher salts; it’s only compared to not using salt at all. Most dishwashers also now have a salt refill light. If your dishwasher doesn’t have indicator lights, it’s a good idea to refill the salt about once per month. Not sure what to look for when it comes to the best dishwasher rinse aid? Take a look at this buyer’s guide. SizeWhen the resin balls’ sodium stores are exhausted, adding dishwasher salt resets them, so they can absorb more. What does rinse aid do? To get the most from your dishwasher, you need the right chemicals. A dishwasher rinse aid is the finishing touch you need, giving your dishes a brilliant shine and ensuring they’re dry ready for their next use. Whenever you're topping up the salt in your dishwasher you're aiming to make a saltwater brine, so you don't want to fill it up to the point that the water inside is overflowing.