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A salt-based softener uses ion exchange to actually remove hardness minerals, so it stops scale and spotting. A salt-free conditioner does not remove them, it changes their form to reduce scale buildup, with no brine or drain needed. Salt-based is more effective on very hard water; salt-free skips the salt and the maintenance.
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