The short answer
Doing it yourself means checking the tank monthly, then buying, loading and carrying 40 lb bags, about 12 bags or 480 lb a year at Morton's average. A Simply Salt plan replaces that with a sensor and tank-side refills, from $16 a month plus a one-time $50 install, with no contract.
The do-it-yourself routine
- Check the tank at least once a month and keep it at least half full (Diamond Crystal, Morton).
- Buy salt made for softeners, 99% pure or better (Morton Water Softeners).
- Load and carry the bags. Morton's main softener salts come in 40 lb bags.
- Repeat about 12 times a year at Morton's average usage of two bags every two months. That is roughly 480 lb of salt.
- Poke the salt every few weeks to keep a bridge from forming (Morton Water Softeners).
What a Simply Salt plan covers
- A smart sensor installed in your brine tank, yours to keep.
- Real-time monitoring, with our team alerted when you run low.
- Delivery before you run out, with the bags carried in and poured into the tank.
- Shoe covers on every delivery. You do not need to be home as long as the softener is accessible.
- Month to month, cancel anytime.
Side by side
| Do it yourself | Simply Salt plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Checking the level | You, at least monthly | The sensor, day and night |
| Buying salt | You, at the store | Included in your plan allowance |
| Carrying 40 lb bags | You, about 12 a year at the average pace | Our team |
| Pouring into the tank | You | Our team |
| Being home | Yes | Not required if the softener is accessible |
| Commitment | None | None, month to month |
What the plans cost
One-time $50 sensor install, then a monthly plan based on household size and salt. The Individual plan includes up to 6 bags a year and the Household plan up to 13. Same price across the whole service area, with no zone surcharges, fuel fees or delivery minimum. See full pricing, or see how the water softener salt subscription works.
| Plan | Solar Crystals with Rust Remover | Morton Clean & Protect Pellets | Bags included a year | Extra bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual (1 person) | $16/mo | $20/mo | Up to 6 | $16 each |
| Household (2+ people) | $26/mo | $30/mo | Up to 13 | $8 each |
Who each option suits
If your softener is easy to reach, you do not mind a monthly check and the lifting is no trouble, doing it yourself works. Follow the manufacturer routine above.
If the softener is down a flight of basement stairs, you travel, or you are simply tired of forgetting until the water turns hard again, that is who the plan is for. We serve homes and businesses within about 40 miles of Peoria. Check your town.
Common questions
Simply Salt plans run $16 or $20 a month for an Individual plan and $26 or $30 a month for a Household plan, depending on salt, plus a one-time $50 sensor install. No contract.
At Morton's average of two 40 lb bags every two months, about 12 bags or 480 lb a year.
No, as long as the water softener is accessible.
No. Simply Salt plans are month to month and you can cancel anytime.
Sources
Every figure on this page comes from the sources below or from Simply Salt's own published plan details.
