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407-565-7044Flushable wipes are often touted for their ease and convenience. However, their fluid properties don't meet expectations and often create major plumbing system and septic tank issues, necessitating expensive septic tank repair. This article by Septic Blue of Orlando offers alternatives to better support plumbing infrastructures while protecting the environment.
Although flushable wipes are touted as flushable, many don't disintegrate as quickly in water as toilet paper does, leading to potential clogging issues in pipes that need repair or even pumping of your septic tank and necessitating professional septic company services for servicing their disposal tank(s). Such issues are costly and inconvenient, often necessitating services provided by professional septic companies to effectively address their disposal properly.
Toilet paper offers the simplest alternative to flushable wipes for eliminating blockages on septic systems and tank maintenance needs. Regular toilet paper dissolves rapidly into water, which means most septic systems can tolerate its use safely without frequent tank maintenance needs. Furthermore, its non-clogging qualities reduce emergency repair or septic tank installation requirements due to potential blockages caused by traditional flushable wipes.
Paper towels can function similarly to wipes when cleaning messes around your house. Remember not to flush them! Instead, toss used paper towels away in your trash can and dispose of any that end up in your septic system, as that could require expensive services from septic companies for pumping services or any additional needs.
For parents needing to clean up after their children, baby wipes offer another effective solution that should not be flushed down the toilet. Much like paper towels, baby wipes are thicker and take more effort to break down than toilet paper. They may require professional septic tank repair or other septic services to break down quickly enough for flushing down septic systems.
Reusable cloths offer an eco-friendly alternative to flushable wipes. Washable and reusable over multiple uses, they reduce waste and the frequency of visits from septic companies for septic tank cleaning services. By switching over, the risk of clogs decreases, along with the subsequent need for regular inspection visits from the company.
Bidets are bathroom fixtures used to cleanse oneself after using the toilet. They use water instead of toilet paper and flushable wipes, offering an efficient alternative. By employing this water-based method after each visit to the commode, bidets provide an eco-friendly method to significantly decrease waste generation while supporting overall septic health by decreasing the frequency of pumping/installation services required by your system.
Some wipes are labeled compostable. Designed to biodegrade quickly compared to their flushable counterparts and usually made of natural materials, compostable wipes may provide an environmentally friendly option; however, septic companies must be consulted first, as not all systems can handle even compostable wipes without impacting their functionality.
By opting for alternatives to flushable wipes and taking good care in managing your septic system, you can avoid costly repairs while prolonging its functionality for years to come. Prevention is always key to saving time and money on expensive septic tank pumping services.
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