Free Salt Delivery at Harringtons
Harringtons of Reading is offering free delivery on all water softening salt until 31st March. If you’ve got a water softener at home, you’ll know that lugging 25kg bags around is a real chore – so this is worth taking advantage of. The offer covers Harvey’s Block Salt, Aquasol British Salt Tablets, Hydrosoft Water Softener Tablets, and Harringtons’ own branded salt, saving you the usual £3.25 delivery charge*.
All Salt Products
What is Water Softening and Why Do I Need It?
Hard water contains calcium and magnesium minerals that leave limescale deposits inside kettles, on tap aerators, and across showerheads. Beyond the annoyance of white buildup, these minerals make it harder for soap and detergent to lather properly, and they shorten the life of washing machines and boilers.
Salt-based water softeners work by passing hard water through resin beads that trap these minerals. Periodically, the system flushes itself clean using salt solution, regenerating the beads so they keep working. You’ll need to top up the salt reservoir regularly – how often depends on your household’s water usage and how hard your local water is.
Product Comparison Table
| Product | Format | Typical Pack Size | Compatibility | Approximate Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey’s Block Salt | Blocks | 2 x 4kg | Harvey’s softeners only | £8 – £12 |
| Aquasol British Salt Tablets | Tablets | 10kg, 25kg | Most standard softeners | £6 – £18 |
| Hydrosoft Water Softener Tablets | Tablets | 10kg, 25kg | Most standard softeners | £6 – £18 |
| Harringtons Branded Salt | Tablets & Blocks | 10kg, 25kg, 2 x 4kg | Most standard softeners | £5 – £16 |
Pros and Cons for Each Option
Harvey’s Block Salt fits Harvey’s softeners perfectly and requires no measuring or pouring. The blocks stack efficiently and create less dust than tablets. On the downside, they only work with Harvey’s machines and cost more per kilogram than tablet alternatives.
Aquasol British Salt Tablets work with most standard softeners and are made in the UK. The tablets dissolve cleanly without leaving residue. The catch is that households with higher water usage will need to refill more often than with block systems, and the 25kg bags are heavy to lift and pour.
Hydrosoft tablets offer similar broad compatibility and clean dissolution at mid-range pricing. Like other tablet salts, they’ll need more frequent refilling than blocks if you use a lot of water.
Harringtons’ branded salt gives you the best value without cutting corners on quality. It works with most softener models and suits households watching their budget. The trade-off is less brand recognition than Harvey’s or Aquasol, and some people prefer sticking with what the manufacturer recommends.
How to Get Your Free Delivery from Harringtons
Order via the Harringtons website at www.harringtonsreading.co.uk or ring their sales team. Tell them which product and how many bags or packs you need. Check that your delivery postcode falls within their service area – they cover RG, SL, GU, HP, OX, TW, UB, and selected W postcodes around Reading.
TFree delivery offer runs until 31st March on all their salt products. Standard delivery takes 2 – 4 days from when you place your order.
Ordering water softening salt now means you’ll avoid the hassle of regular trips to the shops and won’t pay delivery charges for months. Get in before 31st March and take advantage of Harringtons’ free delivery offer – visit their website to order your blocks or tablets with free postage and find the right product for your softener.
*Free delivery is not available for Same Day and Next Day delivery