DIY Sole Water: A Simple, Affordable Way to Re-Mineralize Your Filtered Water

Did you know that when you use filtered or reverse osmosis (RO) water, you're not just removing harmful contaminants — you're also stripping away the beneficial minerals your body needs?

While I’ve been adding liquid trace minerals to my water for years, I’ll be honest — it can get pricey. That’s why I’m so excited to share this super easy, cost-effective way to re-mineralize your water naturally: Sole Water (pronounced so-lay).

What Is Sole Water?

Sole Water is a saturated solution of mineral-rich sea salt and purified water. It’s a natural way to replenish your body with essential minerals like magnesium, potassium, and sodium — all of which are crucial for hydration, energy, and cellular function.

Why You Should Avoid Pink Himalayan Salt

While pink Himalayan salt is trendy and looks pretty in a grinder, studies have shown that it often contains trace amounts of heavy metals like lead, arsenic, and cadmium. Yikes! That’s why I always recommend using a high-quality, pure white sea salt — ideally unrefined and free of additives — for making Sole Water. It’s just safer and cleaner for your body.

Ingredients

Filtered waterFiltered water
Quart Size Mason Jar with a plastic lid (we love this one) Quart Size Mason Jar
1-2 C high quality white sea salt1 to 2 C high quality white sea salt (crucial Four, Maldons, Jacobson's)

Steps

Put 1 C salt in quart containerPut 1 C salt in quart container
Fill with filtered water to 1 inch below the rimFill with filtered water to 1 inch below the rim
DO NOT USE METAL (no metal spoon or lid)DO NOT USE METAL (no metal spoon or lid)
Top with a plastic lid (salt solution is corrosive)Top with a plastic lid (salt solution is corrosive)
Shake this wellShake this well
Let sit for 12 to 24 hours on the counterLet sit for 12 to 24 hours on the counter
By the next day, if you still have salt crystals, you have a full saturated solution (if no salt, add a little more and let it sit for 12 to 24 hours till it is saturated - a light dusting of salt on the bottom)By the next day, if you still have salt crystals, you have a full saturated solution (if no salt, add a little more and let it sit for 12 to 24 hours till it is saturated - a light dusting of salt on the bottom)
Use 1/2 to 1 tsp in water first thing in the morning and then a couple drops in drinking water throughout the day.Use ½ to 1 tsp in water first thing in the morning and then a couple drops in drinking water throughout the day.
Store on the counter (no need to refrigerate and it never goes bad)