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Fabric Softeners and Septic Tanks
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Fabric Softeners and Septic Tanks

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Fabric Softeners and Septic Tanks

When most people think about septic systems, they think about their bathrooms. They may think about the signs asking folks not to flush anything but paper. But, what about fabric softeners and septic tanks? It's probably not on the forefront of septic owners' minds; after all, septic systems process waste. What does your laundry have to do with it? Quite a lot! Even though septic systems are designed to treat human waste, all of your household water goes through the system as well, including the water used for laundry. And with delicate, natural bacteria doing much of the heavy [...]

By Advanced Septic Services|2021-07-14T17:05:48+00:00July 14th, 2021|Septic Tank Care|

Septic Systems and Laundry – Preserving Your Septic System
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Septic Systems and Laundry – Preserving Your Septic System

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Septic Systems and Laundry – Preserving Your Septic System

While the topic of septic systems typically comes up in association with your restroom, your septic treats ALL of the water from your home. Including the laundry room. Septic systems and laundry can have a complicated relationship, depending on your habits. Everyone has their own laundry techniques. However, practicing preventative, septic-safe habits preserves your septic tank and system. If you are looking for ways to keep your septic system working better and longer, look to your laundry room and habits. Septic Systems and Laundry — What You Need to Know to Preserve Your System [...]

By Advanced Septic Services|2019-10-25T18:11:40+00:00October 25th, 2019|Septic Systems|

Is Chlorine Bleach Safe For Septic Systems?
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Is Chlorine Bleach Safe For Septic Systems?

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Is Chlorine Bleach Safe For Septic Systems?

We all love a clean, sparkling house. We also love septic systems that work and work well. If you own a septic system, you know how delicate the system can be. You might be wondering, Can I still Use Bleach If I Have A Septic System? Chlorine does more than restoring your whites and getting out tough stains, it also acts as a sanitizer. Sanitizers are designed to eliminate bacteria and viruses — including in your septic tank. Bacteria in your septic tank need to thrive in order for the system to operate correctly. But, misuse and overuse of Bleach [...]

By Advanced Septic Services|2021-11-03T21:46:50+00:00October 27th, 2017|Septic Tank Care|

Choosing Septic Safe Laundry Soap and Dishwashing Detergent
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Choosing Septic Safe Laundry Soap and Dishwashing Detergent

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Choosing Septic Safe Laundry Soap and Dishwashing Detergent

Does using septic safe laundry soap really matter? Yes it does and here's why. The tank in your home septic system works with the ground soil and organic bacteria to filter the waste water leaving your home before it returns to the ecosystem. The soil is in a sense the final filtering system that removes bacteria and pathogens from getting into groundwater, and you might be disrupting that delicate process by using harsh dishwashing detergents or laundry soaps. Not only could you be polluting the ground water, but those harsh cleaning agents in those products could also clog the septic [...]

By Advanced Septic Services|2017-05-04T18:00:00+00:00May 4th, 2017|Septic Tank Care|