Duck Toilet Fresh Strips, Toilet Bowl Cleaner & Descaler, Lime, 3 Strips

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You want to buy goodies that are phosphate-free . Phosphate actually promotes the growth of algae and this is something you really want to avoid happening in your tank.

Groundwater pollution is the name given to this kind of problem and it has a massive impact on those living in the area. Bleach is a product that wants to get rid of all kinds of bacteria, which is exactly what it should do. However, there are certain types of bacteria in a septic tank that are actually ‘good’ and they need to stay there. Bleach is one of the biggest items that you need to avoid if you have a septic tank. You should stop putting extra strong and straight bleach into your loos and sinks, in particular! It’s worth buying goods that are made from natural ingredients as these products will cause the least amount of harm to the ground.

Always choose mild cleaners wherever possible. These items will contain less harsh chemicals and will not cause as much damage to the tank itself.

You need to choose products that are not going to damage/change the ‘good bacteria’ in your septic tank . It’s worth pointing out that if you fancy giving your home a thorough clean, but you’re weary about what products you should be using, you could make up some lotions and potions at home to clean with. So, if you put bleach into your septic tank, you’ll inevitably eradicate the nice bacteria that are needed, and you might end up damaging the tank too. If you’ve recently moved into a new house that has a septic tank, you might be wondering how on earth you are meant to clean your toilets in a safe way, without polluting the water in the septic tank or causing harm to the ground.White distilled vinegar, for example, is great because it’s non-toxic and natural. Not all shelf-bought goods are as neutral as this item. There are so many cleaning products on the market today, and it’s because of this reason that people often have trouble distinguishing between what’s good and bad for their tanks!

Now you know that it’s okay to use this product, you need to know what other products are fine and not so good to use when you use a septic tank! If you do feel the need to use bleach, you should dilute a very weak bleach in water before using it in your home. And you should avoid doing this too often. 2. Harsh chemicals

How to remove and prevent limescale

Septic tank systems are designed to take wastewater from a home and then distribute this water into a ‘drain field’. The water, as you might have guessed, needs to be quite safe and as ‘neutral’ as possible before it gets to the field, otherwise it will pollute the ground. Home remedies are usually a lot cheaper to try out than bought-in goods, and you know exactly what products you’ve used as well, so you’ll know if you’re putting your tank at risk or not. One way of making sure that the effluent water that leaves the tank is safe is to make sure you don’t put the following products into the septic tank in the first place: 1. Bleach Septic tanks do work somewhat differently from regular drainage systems, so you may be a tad confused about what should and shouldn’t go down the drain!