Using Bacterial Septic Tank Cleaner
Although septic tanks are recommended to be pumped every five years, many people are having problems before then. Due to an increased amount of water used and overuse of household cleaners, the bacteria needed to break down waste is being flushed away or destroyed, and bacterial cleaners restore necessary bacteria to septic tanks.
Bacteria
Septic tank waste and material is broken down by bacteria. Without this, a septic tank will not work properly because a it uses the bacteria as the elimination process. The two bacteria used in the sewer septic process are aerobic and anaerobic.
Problems
Some homeowners are facing septic problems well before the recommended five year pump. Large amounts of water can flush the good bacteria away while overuse of chemicals, especially bleach, kills bacteria needed to breakdown waste. Without this bacteria, septics have to be pumped more often. It can also cause parts in the septic to break or stop working.
Cleaners
Bacterial septic cleaners restore the active bacteria needed for a well-tuned septic tank. They are far better than a chemical cleaner. A chemical cleaner might work temporarily, but it is not going to restore the proper balance needed. Eventually the problem will repeat itself or become worse.
Bacterial cleaners start to work within minutes of making contact with water. Within the next several hours they germinate and start to break down waste material, and the bacteria multiplies over the next few days. This helps your septic tank to wear away waste material quickly.
To use a bacterial septic tank cleaner, you will need to know the size of the septic tank. If you don't know, you can check out the minimum size requirement by bedrooms. Once you have this information, purchase enough product for the size of your septic tank.
When ready to use, simply pour it down the toilet. It is not necessary to add cleaner to another toilet in the house. For best results, use the cleaner at night before bed so the cleaner can set in your system for as long as possible without disturbance. Make sure to read the label and all instructions before use.