You may not realize how much waste goes down your drain every day. Each time you wash dishes, flush the toilet, or do laundry, your septic tank is hard at work. Septic tanks carry the burden of holding wastewater until solid and liquid waste separate, allowing liquid waste to enter the treatment stage in the drain field.
Ultimately, what goes down your drain matters. Here are a few everyday items you should avoid pouring down your drains:
- Cooking fats. After cooking a delicious meal, you might consider pouring grease, oil, or fat down your sink when washing dishes. This is a big no-no! Cooking fats can lead to clogs and pricey repairs.
- Coffee grounds. Coffee brewing in the morning creates a pleasant and comforting aroma. However, coffee grounds should stay out of drains – put them in the trash instead.
- Dental floss. Practicing good dental hygiene is great, but don’t let floss escape into the drain. Instead, toss it into the trash to prevent issues.
- Household cleaners. While household cleaners keep homes sparkling, they can harm your septic tank and kill the good bacteria inside. When housecleaning, use biodegradable cleaners to avoid septic tank problems.
- Sanitary napkins. Dealing with clogs is no fun. That is why it is essential to dispose of menstrual products in the trash.
Septic tanks are a necessary element of septic systems. If your septic tank is giving you trouble, contact us for a free estimate of our services. We also offer free filter cleaning on the septic tanks we pump!