{"id":159,"date":"2023-11-02T06:59:43","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T06:59:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dallasgaplumbers.com\/?p=159"},"modified":"2023-11-02T06:59:43","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T06:59:43","slug":"how-do-you-maintain-a-septic-tank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dallasgaplumbers.com\/articles\/how-do-you-maintain-a-septic-tank\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Maintain A Septic Tank?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Living with a septic tank system in your home requires a little bit of work and some vigilance. But if you stick to a proper maintenance schedule and keep your eyes (and nose) out for signs of trouble &#8211; you should be able to keep your septic tank for many years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do I Keep My Septic System Healthy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend that if your household is 4 people or less, then have your septic tank inspected every 4 years. If your household is 5 people or more then you should have your tank inspected every 2 years. This schedule will ensure that you avoid any major sewage backups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally speaking, sewer lines should be cleaned out every 18 &#8211; 22 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to actually pumping out your septic tank, the schedule should be every 3 to 5 years. Again, it depends on how much it&#8217;s used which of course depends on the number of people in the household.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Good For Septic Tanks?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best cleaning products to use for your home which are safe for septic tanks are home made. Using ingredients like White Vinegar, Lemon Juice and Baking Soda &#8211; you can clean your house from top to bottom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, there are commercial products that you can use &#8211; here&#8217;s a short list&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CLR Calcium, Lime and Rust Remover<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seventh Generation Dish Liquid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bissell advanced professional spot and stain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seventh Generation All Purpose Natural Cleaner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some products will say that they are septic safe &#8211; so look for that but note that not many products take the effort to put that information on their labels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are The Signs That Your Septic Tank Is Full?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are 5 signs to look out for that indicate that your septic tank is full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1) Sewage backup<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; It&#8217;s very easy to identify when a sewage backup occurs. You will see (and smell) black water in your bathtub, sinks, toilets and\/or showers. There&#8217;s no denying what it is and it&#8217;s a very clear (and usually the most common) sign that your septic tank is full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2) Patches of very green grass in your yard<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; It&#8217;s not true that the grass over your septic tank should be greener than the rest of the lawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3) Slow drains and slow flushing toilets<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Another telltale sign of a filled septic tank is that your drains are emptying very slowly. Of course, this could also just be a clog somewhere in the sewer line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4) Sewer odors<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Your nose may tell you that your septic tank has reached it&#8217;s limit. The odor isn&#8217;t completely sewage because the septic system in your home doesn&#8217;t just collect human waste, it also collects water from your shower, washing machine and dishwasher. But the odor is very strong .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5) Signs of standing water<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; If you notice any standing water on your property in the area of the septic tank &#8211; that&#8217;s another telltale sign that something has gone awry and it&#8217;s strongly recommended that you call in a plumber to get the septic system inspected and probably emptied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Toilet Paper Is Best For Septic Tanks?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 3 characteristics you should look for in septic safe toilet paper is biodegradable, recycled and\/or septic safe. Any one of these traits are indications that the toilet paper product is safe to use in septic systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reason these 3 types of toilet paper are better for septic systems is because they tend to dissolve faster and with less water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions about septic tanks, call Atlantis Plumbing today at&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:+17704438229\">770-443-8229<\/a>. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Living with a septic tank system in your home requires a little bit of work and some vigilance. But if you stick to a proper maintenance schedule and keep your eyes (and nose) out for signs of trouble &#8211; you should be able to keep your septic tank for many years to come. 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