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 shortlist 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 garbage disposal to process food waste or scraps. Coffee grounds, food scraps and other items that will not break down in the septic tank will add to the sediment layer at the bottom of the septic tank. This sludge layer is why septic tanks occasionally need … Read more
Keeping a dog or cat has its own joys and sorrows. One of the downsides of having either of these pets is the fact that they both generate poop which you need to dispose of at regular intervals. You don’t want to mix dog pop or cat litter with the kitchen garbage due to the … Read more
Many commercial toilet bowl cleaners contain bleach and some even are made with hydrochloric acid.
The septic system is an underground wastewater treatment system that is highly efficient and self-contained. It is a method of disposing of waste water like the sewer system because it treats and disposes household water on the site. It is more economical than the sewer system in rural areas where the houses are spaced apart … Read more