I was wondering what household cleaning products are safe for the septic system... I've only heard of products that you have to special order... I want to be able to go to my local grocery store and buy it instead.
Bleach isn't safe, but at what amount used is OK? I still need to clean, but I don't want to hurt my septic system.
Also, Is Listerine safe? Since it's a product that kills germs. I realize that not much goes down the drain, but still it's a grem killer.
2006-09-11 11:26:34 · 12 answers · asked by L B 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
cleaning shower/tub, toilet, sinks, etc.
2006-09-11 11:33:21 · update #1
You can use any normal household cleaners when you have a septic system. We have had a septic system for years. Ordinary care is all that is needed in terms of cleaning products. You don't need to buy special cleaning products and you don't need to buy any special products to go into your tank.
You should not put the following in your septic system:
coffee grounds, dental floss, fat, oil, grease, kitty litter, disposable diapers, paper towels, cigarette butts, condoms, sanitary napkins, tampons,
or hazardous chemicals such as:
paints, varnishes, paint thinners, pesticides, waste photographic solutions, oils, old gasoline, other chemicals.
The above items can overtax or destroy the biological action taking place within your system, or clog your drain field (leach bed).
One of the most important things to do is to limit the water entering your tank - conserve water.
This site will explain the care required for your system. I hope this helps.
2006-09-11 15:27:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
Brewers Yeast For Septic Tanks
2016-11-01 09:14:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You aren't going to use enough bleach, listerine or other stuff doing normal cleaning to harm the septic system. There are hundreds of gallons of water being cleaned in the tanks.
2006-09-11 13:32:43 · answer #3 · answered by DelK 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Clorox is bad for septic tank systems, and you should avoid cleaners which contain it. You can find cleaners and soaps which are 'biodegradable' without having to mail order them in. Also, your local hardware store should have drain cleaners which do not kill the bacteria which keep the system working. Put a couple of doses of brewers yeast or bread-making yeast into the system every month. Rid-X is excellent...use as directed.
2006-09-11 11:36:45 · answer #4 · answered by paleblueshoe 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Agrees with "nightimew"... I am a avid over user of bleach and "Rid-X" is needed for our septic system. I bleach everything and this bleach kills the much needed bacteria our system needs to do its breakdown job.
You can find Rid-X at any hardware or home improvement store. I add it approx. 3 times a year though they recommend more often! Happy Flushing !! : )
2006-09-11 14:57:50 · answer #5 · answered by Kitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am also new to the septic system.. i also use some bleach products but i have cut waaaayy back!! and after i clean i put raw meat cuttings down my garbage disposal, to put some of that Bactria back in the tank. I have asked alot of people about the septic system and it seems alot of people don't worry to much about what they put in it.. I have also gone on the web and gotten alot of info from there. tampons are another big no no.
2006-09-11 11:35:46 · answer #6 · answered by c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most household cleaning products will kill the good bacteria that your septic tank needs. Soap is a major killer. Just try adding some Rid-X
it will help keep the needed bacteria..to keep ya flushing.
2006-09-11 11:32:07 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put Rid X in the drains once a month and it replenishes the bacteria needed to keep the septic tank from filling up. i have used this for years in my tank.
2006-09-11 11:43:03 · answer #8 · answered by nighttimewkr 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
is polyident safe for septic systems
2016-10-19 05:30:59 · answer #9 · answered by Robert 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you mean the toilet or the septic system itself .if you mean the toilet bowl vinegar and water in a spray bottle will do the trick .if you mean the septic system itself it needs a qualified drainer to do that job
2006-09-11 11:30:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋