Since we started this blog and wrote about living in a home with a septic system, many of our readers have asked about specific brands of cleaning products, wondering if common household brand names like Comet is safe for their septic system or general recommendations on good septic-safe toilet bowl cleaners. Another common question is if … Read more
As we’ve mention on our blog before, we have always tried to use non-toxic cleaning products whenever possible but since we started living in our home with a septic system we’ve also had to research what products that won’t harm our septic tank or kill off the “good” bacteria that help keep the system running … Read more
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