When flushing the toilet, no one wants to watch the water swirl around in the bowl and come up and over the rim, instead of go down. Likewise, when doing laundry or dishes, dirty sewage water bubbling up into the tub or shower is not something anyone wants to ever deal with, but at times, it can happen, especially if the septic system is clogged. If it does happen, it is a messy situation that involves quite a bit of cleaning, most likely with disinfectants and bleach. Of course, you may not be able to prevent all Septic Repair in Bremerton WA, especially if the tank needs to be pumped out due to age, but you can prevent much of it, by being mindful of what you flush down the toilet or pour down the sink.
When flushing items down the toilet, it’s important to consider what you’re flushing away. A regular, normal amount of toilet paper will usually cause no problem whatsoever, but the popular kid and adult cleansing wipes can wreck havoc with your system. Many people assume that because the wipes advise they are “flushable,” they can be sent down the toilet without any danger. Unfortunately, the wipes do not dissolve quickly and can rapidly cause your septic to back up. Feminine hygiene products can also cause many clogs in the system. Again, many state they are flushable but with a septic system, they tend to bunch up and quickly cause problems. Most plumbers suggest disposing of wipes and hygiene products in a waste receptacle instead of flushing them, to keep the septic system running smoothly.
Many people never think twice about pouring used cooking oil, or grease from frying, down the kitchen sink. Of course, when the hot oil hits the cool temperatures in the septic system, the oil tends to congeal making a large grease ball that can clog the system. This can be prevented by pouring cooking oil and grease into a specific container to hold it while hot. Afterward, when it cools off, it can be thrown away.
Watch what you flush to keep your septic system running smoothly and prevent messy and expensive clogs. They may be a bit inconvenient to do so all the time, but it will be a lot less inconvenient that cleaning up after a toilet overflow or a sewage backup in the tub or shower.
