What are safe cleaning chemicals (laundry, kitchen, bathroom) to use with a septic system?
I am a new septic tank user and have gone through the ?'s looking for the answer, but am getting so many conflicting answers that I don't know what is right. Is Rid-X good, or should I let the natural tank bacteria do its thing? I have read that I should not use powder laundry detergent. Is this correct? What kind of bathroom and kitchen cleaning chemicals can I use. I have always been a big fan of Bleach, but I have read this is bad for the system. Is this correct? I also use CLR for cleaning. Good or bad? What are good cleaning chemicals to use? How about shower soaps and dishwasher soaps? This is too many questions in one (sorry), but just trying to keep my system safe and working properly. A web site link would be great also. Thanks!
Public Comments
- rid x can actually help in the long run you can also use oxy clean its a good unclogger
- This is just for drain maintenance- Pour 1/2 C. baking soda down the drain and follow with 3 C. boiling hot water. Let it bubble for a few minutes and then rinse with hot tap water.
