Jun192013

Is Your Septic System Problems Giving You Headaches?

Septic System Problems Got You Down?

Septic system problems happen.  On a long enough time line, each and every septic system has problems.  The reasons problems pop up with septic systems is traditionally due to lack of understanding on how septic systems work, although in some instances pure neglect is at fault.  If you are searching the internet for a solution to resolve your septic problems, you probably don’t need any more “grief” about what caused the issue in the first place.  What you need is a solution, and perhaps a quick education on how to prevent these issues again in the future.   Continue reading »

Jun052013

Drano Advanced Septic Treatment

Drano Advanced Septic Treatment Review

The Drano brand is nothing new to homeowners.  Drano products have been being used for plumbing solutions for years.  From clogged drains to septic treatments the Drano name is well known and easily recognized.  As such, many readers have asked how come we dont have a Drano Advanced Septic Treatment Review.  Well readers, here you go.

Drano Advanced Septic Treatment is a monthly flush-able packet, designed to give your septic system a little boost of bacteria and enzymes to keep things running smooth.  Bacteria and enzymes are what breaks down the solid waste, fats, grease and paper products in your septic system.  By providing a small boost each month, Drano Advanced Septic Treatment is designed to prevent problematic build up.  And for what it was designed to do, this product is certainly a brand to consider.   Continue reading »

May222013

Septic Tank Restoration Tips

Septic Tank Restoration Is Easy with these Tips

For many homeowners the concept of fixing their septic problems by themselves seem impossible.  Part of the issue is the fact that they know very little about septic systems, but mostly people are unwilling to learn more simply because they think it must be some messy process.  No one likes the smell of septic odor or sewage smell, but septic tank restoration does not require you to come in contact with any waste water or solid waste.  In fact, in most cases, you can restore your septic system to full function without even picking up a tool.

Think septic tank restoration like this sounds too good to be true?  Or cost an arm and a leg?  Nothing could be further from the truth.  In fact, even the worst case septic problems can be solved for roughly a couple hundred dollars.

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May162013

Foul Septic Odor Spoiling Your Summer Plans?

Tips to Remove Foul Septic Odor from Yard

Foul septic odor is as repulsive as it gets.  It starts off faint, in fact many homeowners are in denial about the smell for a few weeks.  Eventually, however, the odor is undeniable and must be addressed.  Do NOT make the mistake most homeowners do, which  is to run to Home Depot or Lowes to purchase a septic treatment.  Rid X or Roebic or Drano are not going to get the job done.  Foul septic odor is caused by a far larger problem within the septic system, and a small monthly additive is not going to be enough to remove foul septic odor.

The first, and often times most important step, is acknowledging that you have a septic problem.  Foul septic odor does not appear from time to time for no reason.  The reason is real, and it indicates a serious imbalance in your septic system. Continue reading »

May082013

Zep Septic Treatment Review

Zep Septic Treatment Review

The Zep Septic Treatment brand is fairly well recognized due to its exposure in many storefronts nation wide.  Our base of readers have asked us to review a series of products that they have access to in their local stores rather than some of the more prominent, and in our opinion, more effective septic treatments on the market.  If you are looking for a septic brand that is available locally, then Zep Septic Treatment certainly is among the options to consider.

Zep Septic Treatment is another preventative septic treatment.  It is not designed to remove years of build up or sludge.  In fact, if you are currently having septic problems it is probably best that you seek other options, as Zep Septic Treatment is purely a preventative measure. Continue reading »

May022013

Roebic K-37 Septic Tank Treatment Review

Roebic K-37 Septic Tank Treatment Review

While not quite as recognizable as RID X, Roebic K-37 has established itself as a fairly common name within the septic treatment industry.  Much of this is as a result of selling their products in major superstores such as Home Depot.  Roebic K-37 is an annual maintenance treatment used to help prevent any build up or sludge in your system.  While well manufactured and of decent quality, Roebic K-37 Septic Tank Treatment is not designed to reverse clogged septic systems, or failing drain field.  It is only a preventative measure. Continue reading »

Apr302013

Septic Treatment Summer Regimen

Summer Has Arrived – Time for Septic Treatment

You have put off Septic Treatment for a couple months.  You know the septic system has been running a bit slower the past few months, but we have chosen to put it off until the last minute.  Now spring is in full swing and summer is just a few weeks off, it is time to address your slow septic system.  Some homeowners choose simply to pump out the system, removing the immediate need but not addressing the root of the problem, while others choose the more diligent approach of septic bacteria additives to reverse any bio mat or sludge build up.  No matter which school of thought you prefer, the time of the year to address your septic treatment has arrived.

 

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Apr232013

Septic Problem Household Products

Which of Your Household Products are Adding Damage to your Septic Problem?

Every septic problem has a cause and of course an effect.  When  you talk about septic problems, you may have many different “symptoms” that you may be experiencing, but only one cause for those issues.  Whether you have a clogged drain field or the occasional backup, a foul septic odor or standing water in the yard, ALL SEPTIC PROBLEMS BEGIN WITH BACTERIA COUNTS.

It may not be instant, it may not stop your system overnight, but when a septic problem pops up, you better believe it started with bacteria counts in your tank dropping weeks, months or even years earlier.  Septic problems are not rocket science, once bacteria levels drop to the point where they cannot keep up with the amount of waste within the system, problems begin to arise.  In order to prevent this from happening you need to be sure to maintain proper bacteria and enzyme levels within the tank. Continue reading »

Apr122013

Tips to Prevent Clogged Drain Field

Clogged Drain Field? Read these Tips to Restore

Clogged drain fields are a part of life, at least if you have a septic system it is.  It is ALWAYS a possibility.  Too much paper, too many household cleaners, the wrong type of laundry detergent and so forth.  Living with a septic system is no joke, you must remain focused at all times.  And any day you could wake up to a nightmare of a clogged drain field and be staring in the face of a $15,000 bill.

There are a few important steps that you can take to help prevent a clogged drain field, or to aid you in your battle to restore a sluggish drain field.  The first and most important steps is realizing that you have to do something, and that you cannot simply ignore the system.  On a long enough time line, septic systems left un-serviced and un-maintained will eventually clog in the drainage area and you will be facing some serious expenses.   Continue reading »

Apr082013

Septic Products Save Homeowners Thousands

Septic Products Save Homeowners Thousands In the Long Run

Septic Products are not a new invention.  There have been version of septic products for sale on the market for years.  A few of these septic products are sold nationally in hardware stores and the like.  Strangely, homeowners often find themselves wondering whether or not these treatments work.  In an interesting consumer twist, homeowners tend to follow the opinion of their septic treatment contractor, who is directly compensated for a poor running septic system.  Yet these contractors keep selling their clients a bill of goods and homeowners continue to gobble it up costly hundreds, even thousands more than is necessary.   Continue reading »