Septic tank!!!

[marmalade999]

We are moving to a house with a septic tank. I feel sick knowing I can't get the bleach out as I think the house will be rather grotty when we move in. Is there anything that's a good substitute??

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Check toilet cleaning products. They will say if OK to use with a septic tank.

Most bleach says it's ok to use with a septic tank but I wouldn't. We use Ecover stuff which is great

We have a septic tank, it does take a bit of getting used to. If I were you I'd get a steam cleaner, that gets rid of grot very effectively.
With that and normal detergent, you'll be fine.

Oh and you probably already know but do NOT put anything down which isn't toilet roll. It isn't worth it I promise

We have one
Use bleach all the time
It's ok !
Have been there 12 years

Thanks!! I love the smell of bleach knowing it's killing those nasties!! It's going to take some feeling use too I think!!! I'll be purchasing a steam cleaner I think. Any recommendations?
Also looking out for ecover stuff. I think my husband would be right P1ssed off if I used anything that would aggravate it x

I wouldn't risk it. From what i understand is the septic tank gets wrecked it can cost a small fortune to put right again.

For a steam cleaner, you've gotta go with a VAX S7, i love mine to bits it does a grand job.

www.scottishwater.co.uk/you-and-your-home/septic-tank-emptying/looking-after-your-septic-tank

You can use bleach, just don't go nuts.

Ive had a septic tank for 12 years and i use bleach...why am i not meant to?

Same here myusername. Oops.

My husband worked in wastewater management. He uses bleach to clean our water pipes (we're on well water) twice a year. It all goes into our septic with no problems. As he says 'The solution to pollution (or bleach) is dilution'. Just don't pour a gallon of straight bleach down the loo and be sure you flush a goodly amount of water after you clean the loo with bleach or any strong cleaner.

We have one and use bleach
No problems in over 12 years

Not too much difference from.mains - nothing down the toilet except body waste and bog roll. Nothing else is flushable - packets lie.

Nothing down sink except waste water - no grease , no coffee grounds, no waste disposal unit. Again, same as mains.

Get it wrong and you will pay the financial and smell penalty, so every incentive!