Cleaners Septic System

DETERGENTS: Low sudsing detergents should be used. If powdered detergents are used, only the
concentrated forms are recommended. Filler materials used in the “economy size” containers do not dissolve readily. Below are a few suggestions:
Ultra Cheer with advanced color guard powder
Liquid Tide with bleach alternative
Ultra ERA liquid

NEVER USE MORE THAN THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED AMOUNT OF DETERGENT:
If excessive sudsing or foaming occurs during laundry, reduce the amount of detergent used to 1/2 of the recommended amount. Manufacturer's recommendations can often be reduced.

BLEACH: Chlorine bleach should not be used. Oxygen bleaches are recommended. Oxygen bleaches can be used in any form, liquid, powder, or pellets. Most laundry detergents contain sodium perborate or bleach which releases boron as it breaks down. Boron has a bactericidal effect which in excessive quantities could damage your treatment plant so that it is wise to keep bleach levels to a minimum.

DRAIN CLEANERS: Non-caustic biodegradable drain and toilet bowl cleaners are recommended when
available. DO NOT USE TOILET BOWL CLEANERS SUCH AS 2000 FLUSHES; OR DRAIN CLEANERS SUCH AS DRANO OR LIQUID PLUMBER.



Previous Article : Septic System Plumbing - - Next Article : Septic System Perk

Featured Articles
Providing Quality Service...Guaranteed In the Greater Austin Area of Travis, Hays, Williamson, Burnet, & Bastrop Counties , Barton Creek, Lago Vista, Pflugerville, San Marcos, Driftwood, Hays County, Weir, Florence, Georgetown, Bell County, Misc Locations.
Call (512) 338-1804 for fast, dependable service.
Septic Tank Additives There are many companies promoting their septic tank additives, saying they can solve all of your septic woes. For over 15 years, these claims have...
Aerobic Treatment Unit First, please understand that the State has clearly stated it is the owner's responsibility to operate the aerobic treatment unit in compliance with all regulations...
Improved Efficiency - Public And Private (Rare story: A public agency and private company work together to improve efficiency for themselves AND their customers.) Background:   Since the State-wide change in...
News Articles
  • Septic Tank Bacteria SewageSewage typically contains 95% to 99% water.Impurities in sewageMicro organismsOften includes disease causing organisms (pathogens), including bacteria, viruses,...
  • Septic Pumps The septic tank effluent is allowed to flow to the drainfield by gravity or is dosed by pump...
  • Septic Drain Field Some homes may not have enough land area or appropriate soil conditions to accommodate the soil absorption drain...
  • Septic Tank Inspection When you want it done right... Call S.O.S. When your septic doesn't work... Call...
  • Septic System Water The aerobic treatment unit components - pretreatment tank, aeration chamber, air pump and settling chamber - work together...