How to Naturally Clean & Maintain Your Septic System
Septic systems can be finicky to maintain if you don’t know what you’re doing. If you feel toilets aren’t flushing properly or pipes could be cleansed, the introduction of harsh chemicals to your septic system can disrupt the naturally occurring biome of bacteria that helps your system function properly. We wanted to write a blog here at Fagone plumbing teaching readers how to add a natural cleanse to a septic system without putting its functionality in jeopardy.
Simple, Quick Cleanse
This method is a quick, gentle solution that is also effective. This method requires one to utilize the power of baking soda, vinegar and lemon. First start by mixing a quarter of a cup of Baking soda with a half cup of vinegar and put directly into toilet. Then add two tablespoons of Lemon juice. The baking soda combined with the vinegar causes a chemical reaction that fizzles and helps break down grim and dirt. The lemons acidity aids in this process and also provides a pleasant aromatic. This solution is will clean your toilet bowl and after flushed, will do the same to the pipes within your system. And since this is a natural solution, it won’t affect your systems healthy bacteria.
Homemade Septic Tank Treatment
As mentioned earlier in this blog, healthy bacteria are needed to ensure your septic system is working properly. The bacteria in your system helps breakdown solids allowing easier flow to the leach field. This is also helpful when you need to get your septic system pumped. The ingredients required for this natural solution are the following: Water, Sugar, Cornmeal, and Dry Yeast.
To concoct this mixture, first start by boiling roughly a half gallon of water. Add in 2 cups of sugar. The sugar will act as the first food your bacteria will eat! Next, let the mixture sit until room temp and add in 2 cups of cornmeal. Let the cornmeal absorb the water and mix it together until blended. At this point you can add 3 packets of dry yeast and continue to mix together. Once all combined, add the mixture into the toilet and flush. After the water returns, flush the toilet again. This ensures the mixtures is pushed all the way into your septic tank. After the second flush, wait another 5-10 hours and flush the toilet again to continue to mix around the solution within you tank.
After completing this treatment, your tank should be back to a healthy bacterial state. These cleanses can be administered every 6 months or so but only if you suspect there to be a lack of bacteria.
Fagone Plumbing Can Help!
If you suspect your septic system could be working better, give Fagone Plumbing a call today! Whether it is a bacteria issue or something else, we will be able to diagnose and provide the most cost-efficient solution to get your septic system working properly again!