It’s been said that the world is made up of dog people and cat people. Dogs are unfailingly loyal and always happy to see us, while cats rule the human race with calm indifference. Whichever side of the divide you personally fall on, if you’re a pet owner, you surely love your animal and probably … Read more
If you live in a rural area or are removed from the centralized sewage systems of a city, you probably own a septic tank. Though fewer and fewer households rely on septic tanks, there are still millions of homes throughout the United States that use septic systems. Septic systems are tremendously helpful, but unfortunately, they … Read more
Are Flushable Wipes Safe for Septic Systems? {Baby vs Adult Wet Wipes} There’s nothing worse than using the restroom for your personal business only to leave and feel like you aren’t fully clean. You can’t think about anything else all day. You’ve surely heard the expression, “Cleanliness is next to godliness.” If that’s true, then … Read more
Ever since we wrote about getting our septic system tank installed, some of the most common questions we get now from our readers are about whether certain bathroom cleaning supplies are septic-safe or not. So we came up with a short list of recommended toilet bowl cleaners for homes with septic systems but since then we’ve … Read more
Septic systems are not designed to be used as a garbage disposal to process food waste or scraps. Coffee grounds and other food items will not break down in the septic tank and can even cause problems and clogging. As we’ve discussed here, a healthy septic system needs a balanced ecosystem of healthy bacteria that … Read more