Eric Thiel

Hey, I'm Eric Thiel, a contributor and chief-editor at Septic Patrol. As a North Carolina State Certified Septic System Inspector, endorsed by NCOWCICB, I have inspected hundreds of septic systems for both residential and commercial properties. I have seen many septic system flaws over the years and saved my clients tens of thousands of dollars. I'm here to guide you on the intricacies of system maintenance and operation, allowing you to maintain a healthy septic system and avoid costly mistakes.

Molly’s Suds Toilet Bowl Cleaner & Your Septic System: Safe or Unsafe?

May 28, 2025 by Eric Thiel

Is Molly’s Suds Toilet Bowl Cleaner safe for your septic? Let’s begin by examining its ingredients: Ingredients: Ingredient Analysis ✅Septic-Safe …

Lemi Shine Toilet Bowl Cleaner & Your Septic System: Safe or Unsafe?

May 28, 2025 by Eric Thiel

Is Lemi Shine Toilet Bowl Cleaner safe for your septic? Let’s begin by examining its ingredients: Ingredients: • Deionized Water• …

Method Antibacterial Toilet Bowl Cleaner & Your Septic System: Safe or Unsafe?

May 28, 2025 by Eric Thiel

Is Method Antibacterial Toilet Bowl Cleaner safe for your septic? Let’s begin by examining its ingredients: Ingredients (as listed): • …

Better Life Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner & Your Septic System: Safe or Unsafe?

May 28, 2025 by Eric Thiel

Is Better Life Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner safe for your septic? Let’s begin by examining its ingredients: Ingredients: • Purified …

Vacplus Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner & Your Septic System: Safe or Unsafe?

May 28, 2025 by Eric Thiel

Is Vacplus Automatic Toilet Bowl Cleaner safe for your septic? Let’s begin by examining its ingredients: Ingredients: Ingredient Analysis ✅ …

Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Toilet Bowl Cleaner & Your Septic System: Safe or Unsafe?

May 28, 2025May 28, 2025 by Eric Thiel

Is Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Toilet Bowl Cleaner Safe for Septic? Let’s begin by examining its ingredients: Ingredients: Ingredient Analysis …

Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner & Your Septic System: Safe or Unsafe?

May 28, 2025May 27, 2025 by Eric Thiel

Is Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner Safe For Your Septic? Let’s start by examining what’s inside some of Lysol’s most common …

Scrubbing Bubbles & Your Septic System : Safe or Unsafe?

May 27, 2025 by Eric Thiel

Is Scrubbing Bubbles Septic Safe? Let’s begin by examining the ingredients in various Scrubbing Bubbles® products: Scrubbing Bubbles® Fresh Brush® …

Pink Stuff Foaming Toilet Cleaner & Your Septic System: Safe or Unsafe?

May 27, 2025 by Eric Thiel

Is The Pink Stuff Foaming Toilet Cleaner Septic Safe? Let’s begin by looking at its ingredients: Ingredients: INCI Name: C9-11 …

Does A Leach Field Need To Be Level?

May 26, 2025November 29, 2023 by Eric Thiel

The answer is a resounding yes. The levelness of a leach field is paramount for its optimal performance and longevity. …