Regular care and maintenance are essential if you want to avoid problems with your septic tank. That means keeping your septic tank clean should be high on your list of priorities. Here’s a short rundown of what you need to know about septic tank cleaning in Kent.
Why do septic tanks get clogged?
There are two main reasons why septic tanks get clogged. The first is that people put unsuitable waste down them. The second is that the solid waste (sludge) does not get processed effectively. Dealing with the first cause is down to education. This includes educating yourself on which products are genuinely flushable and which aren’t.
Dealing with the second can be done in one of two ways. You can have your septic tank cleaning in Kent done by a traditional septic tank cleaning company in Kent. They will pump out your septic tank and then clean it ready for use again. This approach will get the job done but it does have three main drawbacks.
Firstly, you need to schedule your cleaning sessions carefully. If you have them too often, or not often enough, you could find yourself wasting a lot of money. Secondly, having your septic tank pumped out can be very disruptive. Thirdly, even if you do get the frequency just right, these procedures are still expensive.
The alternative is to use our Septic-Free Regular septic tank treatment. This helps to break down the solid waste so that it can exit the septic tank freely. In other words, it prevents septic tanks from becoming clogged up in the first place. It, therefore, eliminates the need for pumping and cleaning.
How sludge gets broken down in septic tanks
In septic tanks, sludge gets broken down by bacteria so it can exit through the drain pipe. Unfortunately, modern sewage waste often contains chemicals that are harmless to humans but toxic to bacteria. For example, most cleaning products will damage bacteria to some extent. The stronger they are, the more damage they will do.
As the bacteria are weakened, they lose their ability to process sludge effectively. The sludge, therefore, starts to stick on the inside of the septic tank. If it does make it to the outlet pipe, it will often get stuck on that. Over time, the pipe’s diameter becomes narrower. Eventually, it reaches a point where it is too clogged to function properly.
Our Septic-Free Regular septic tank treatment breaks this cycle by reinforcing the bacteria. This means that the sludge is always processed as it should be. It stops drain pipes from becoming blocked in the first place and hence eliminates the need for pumping and cleaning.
Why it’s important to clean your septic tank
Cleaning your septic tank stops problems that can vary from minor irritations to major hazards. At a minimum, a clogged septic tank will cause puddles on your soil and very bad odors. At worst, improperly-treated sewage can contaminate groundwater and create an environmental and/or health hazard.
In between these two extremes, there are all kinds of inconveniences and problems. These range from toilets not flushing to damage to neighboring property. In short, therefore, it’s vital to make sure that your septic tank is always kept properly clean and in good order.
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