If your home or business in Central Florida has a septic tank, you want to ensure proper maintenance is performed to avoid costly repairs. The fact is, the better you maintain the septic system, the longer it will last. 

It Is Important Not To Make These Septic Mistakes

Flushing Things That Shouldn’t Be Flushed 

Nothing other than toilet paper and waste should be flushed down the toilet! Though there are many products that claim to be safe for flushing, even if you have a septic system, such as wipes and chemical cleaners, they can cause serious problems. They don’t break down in the septic tank and they can easily get stuck on filters. 

Doing Several Loads Of Laundry In One Day 

The washing machine uses several gallons of water, doing many loads one after the other can put significant stress on your septic system. To avoid problems, spread the loads of laundry over several days. 

Putting Chemicals Down The Drain

While there are many chemical products on the market that negatively affect the septic tank. Such as drain cleaners, anti-bacterial cleaners and soaps. These products kill the necessary bacteria in the tank, used to break down solids. 

Not Having The Tank Pumped Regularly 

On average, the septic tank should be pumped every 3 to 5 years. That in itself can increase the lifespan. Along with annual inspections, can save you a ton of money in the long run.

Not Taking Care Of The Drain Field 

The drain field is an important component of the system. Make sure cars do not drive on it and trees and shrubs aren’t planted on or even close to it. If you notice the grass over the drain field is wet or pooling with water, this indicates a problem. The drain field pipes may be clogged with waste particles, causing waste water to rise to the surface.

Though you may not think about your septic system very often, it is a vital part of your home or business and having it regularly inspected and maintained by the professionals at Orlando Septic Services will ensure your septic system is healthy and working properly to avoid any costly messy problems. It’s an investment you won’t regret.