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407-565-7044Your septic system is essential to keeping your home clean and safe. Sometimes, without realizing it, we may use products that can harm our septic system, resulting in necessary septic tank repair. One standard household product that many people wonder about is bleach. Septic Blue of Orlando discusses how bleach can affect your septic system.
Before we talk about bleach, it’s helpful to understand how a septic system works. Your septic system has two main parts: the septic tank and the drain field.
Bleach is a powerful cleaning product and can be harmful if used in large amounts in your septic system.
Bleach is designed to kill bacteria, which is great for cleaning but not for your septic system. Remember, your septic tank relies on bacteria to break down waste. If too much bleach enters your septic tank, it can kill the good bacteria, slowing down the process of breaking down solids. In extreme cases, you may need septic tank repair or cleaning more often than usual.
Using a small amount of bleach now and then is generally okay. For example, using bleach to clean your toilet or adding a bit to a load of laundry won’t usually cause harm. However, problems arise when you use bleach in large amounts or pour it directly down the drain regularly.
Experts recommend keeping bleach usage to a minimum. Avoiding overusing bleach is especially important for households that use septic systems. If you’re unsure how much is safe, contacting a local septic company for advice is a good idea.
It’s not always easy to tell if bleach is affecting your septic system, but there are some signs you can watch for. If you notice any of these, it might be time to reduce your bleach usage or contact a septic company for help:
If you notice any of these problems, calling a septic company for a professional inspection is a good idea.
Remembering what you pour down the drain is essential to keep your septic system in good working order. Here are some tips for protecting your septic system from bleach and other harmful chemicals:
If you think your septic system is struggling due to bleach or other factors, don’t wait until it’s too late. If you notice slow drains, bad smells, or other warning signs, it’s time to call a septic company for help. In some cases, especially if the system is very old or damaged, you might need a complete septic tank installation to replace the system.
While bleach is a standard household cleaner, it’s important to remember that too much bleach can harm your septic system. The bacteria in your septic tank are essential for breaking down waste; bleach can kill these helpful organisms. Don't hesitate to call Septic Blue of Orlando if you have concerns about your septic system or notice signs of trouble.
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