Here’s the secret sauce: Clean your salt tank once a year. It collects a muddy sludge at the bottom called “salt mush.” Just scoop it out with a plastic cup. It’s gross, but satisfying, like cleaning a very wet sandbox.
Also, if you have an iron problem in your water, look for “rust-removing” salt. It’s got special chemicals that help break down the orange stains. Your shower curtain will send you a thank-you note. Don’t forget to wipe down the top of the tank occasionally. Salt dust gets everywhere.
