Quick Tips For Septic Maintenance!

Paper products you should avoid flushing:

• Feminine hygiene products
• Dental floss
• Condoms
• Paper towels
• Diapers

Just because something says biodegradable does not mean it will degrade quickly enough to avoid a problem if it clogs up with other waste. This can result in costly repairs. 

Household chemicals you shouldn’t flush:

• Fats, oil and grease
• Coffee grounds
• Solid food waste
• Bleach or other cleaning chemicals

There is a natural, biological treatment that is taking place in your tank. Flushing any chemicals down your toilet interferes drastically with this process. The only way to keep your maintain a healthy septic tank is to have it pumped every 3-5 years.