Lime-A-Way is a household cleaning product that is specially formulated to deal with calcium, lime, rust, and hard water stains in the bathroom. It is advertised as a sure way of removing lime scale and calcium deposits. But the use of lime-A-Way in the bathroom raises an important question for septic system owners: is it safe…
Scrubbing Bubbles is a bathroom cleaning product from S.C Johnson & Son. The company has lots of other cleaning products including disinfectants, bathroom cleaners, and grime fighters in various forms such as trigger, aerosol, and gel. Scrubbing Bubbles products are meant to make the process of cleaning bathrooms not only easier but also more effective….
The maintenance of a septic system relies heavily on using septic-safe products on it. I am talking about dish soaps, toilet cleaners, laundry detergents, shaving creams, hand washing soaps, shampoos, you name it. Basically, anything that goes down your drain ends up in your septic system. Sadly, most of these products harm bacteria in the…
Some fish species have been used in septic systems to help in the digestion of waste. For instance, catfish have been used in Indonesia to desludge septic tanks. The catfish are said to eat the sludge and multiply while at it until there is no need to empty the tank. If that is the case,…
If you have a septic system, it’s important to know whether your household cleaning products—especially laundry detergents—are septic-safe. Tide is one of the most popular laundry brands in the world, known for its strong cleaning power and wide variety of formulas. But is Tide safe for use in homes with septic tanks? Is Tide Laundry…
The presence of bad odor is often a sign of a septic system problem. For the most part, the smell is caused by a full tank. As such, pumping the tank should take care of the odor problem. However, there are some cases where you may pump the tank but the odor still lingers. So,…
Just as the name suggests, an above-ground septic tank is a septic system that is built above the ground unlike conventional systems which are typically buried. These types of systems are usually installed as an alternative solution in areas where conventional systems may not be practical e.g. if the risk of septic system failure is…
Septic system safety and proper functioning is a key factor in achieving the comfort and ambiance of a home. Septic systems get blocked or damaged occasionally due to the entry of unflushable objects into the drainage pipes and the tank. One of the most commonly used hygiene products is Dude Wipes which are then disposed…
A septic tank is a very most important component in your home. With it, you can rest easy knowing that waste and wastewater from your home is taken care of. The tank expertly uses bacteria to digest the raw material into an eco-friendly product. After digestion, the once-solid material separates into effluent which is safe…
Flushable wipes are life savers in the bathroom. Sometimes toilet paper alone doesn’t cut it when it comes to the cleanliness of your private area. No matter how hard you try, it rarely does a neat job. Wipes, on the other hand, are moist and will clean your nether areas impressively. Flushable wipes are meant…