Eliminate the Chemicals That Are Killing Your Septic System
If you maintain your septic system properly, you won't have to worry as much about having the money set aside to make repairs when trouble arises. What you put down the drains inside your home will have a significant impact on how well your septic system holds up over the years. Using chemicals to clean your home can put a strain on the septic system as it will kill the bacteria that the septic system needs to break down the solid waste. Here, you'll find a few natural ways to clean your home and treat the septic system without using harsh chemicals.
Skip the Additives and Use Yeast
The additives marketed for boosting the bacteria levels in your home septic system aren't really needed. Instead of spending the money on those products, get a few pouches of active dry yeast.
Boil four cups of water, two cups of sugar, two cups of cornmeal, and two packets of dry yeast. Stir the mixture together and cook it until it begins to froth. Wait for the mixture to cool, pour it down a toilet, and flush.
Tip: Don't rush the process. If you pour the hot mixture into the toilet before it has a chance to cool, you could crack your porcelain toilet and find yourself having to replace the toilet.
Use Natural Drain Cleaner
Don't pour those toxic drain cleaners down the drains and hope for the best. Instead of introducing unnecessary chemicals to the septic system, opt for a natural drain cleaner.
Boil four cups of water and mix two cups of baking soda, two cups of table salt, and a half-cup of cream of tartar. Pour the mixture down the slow drain, and let it sit for a little while. In no time, the mixture will break up whatever is clogging the drain, and your drain will be flowing freely.
Opt for Natural Cleaners
So many people go straight to the bleach when they're cleaning their bathrooms and kitchens. Unfortunately, all of the bleach that you're using will go into the septic system and will kill the bacteria that the system needs.
Instead of using bleach, opt for natural cleaners – baking soda, white vinegar, and lemon juice, for example.
White vinegar can be used to clean just about any surface in your home safely. It naturally sanitizes the surfaces without any chemical residue being left behind.
Tea tree oil is another natural cleaner that will disinfect without introducing chemicals into the home.
Talk with your septic repair specialist at the first sign of trouble. He or she will be able to check the system and determine what's going on before things go bad. Hopefully, what you've learned here will help you prevent any need for repairs, but in the event that you need help with septic tank repair services – call for it right away.
