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What cleaners are safe to use with a septic system?
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If you have a septic system, it’s important to know what cleaning products are safe to use.
Is Borax safe to use in a home with a septic system? What about bleach?
Using too many chemicals will affect the bacterial balance needed for a healthy septic tank.
When the balance is off, problems arise. Systems start to clog, and the drain field malfunctions.
Everyone has to clean, so for the best results, use septic-safe cleaners.
- Septic systems can handle small amounts of some chemical-based cleaning products. Don’t go overboard. To be on the safe side, use natural cleaners instead.
- The best option is to use products with a label stating they are safe to use with septic systems. The Environmental Protection Agency assigns numbers to chemicals and pesticides, and that number will help determine its safety.
- Environmentally friendly products, as well as biodegradable cleaners, are safe for septic systems.
- When using laundry detergent, the best are phosphate-free (low sudsing), nontoxic, biodegradable, and non-chlorine based. These cleaners do not have the harsh chemicals that will affect the bacteria in a septic tank. Cleaners with phosphates kill the good bacteria and enzymes in septic tanks.
- Ammonia products are safe for use in septic systems, in small amounts. Ammonia does not kill bacteria in septic tanks. Do not mix chemicals, such as bleach, with ammonia.
- Most water-based cleaners (those with water as the first ingredient) are safe for use in septic tanks.
- Drain cleaner, even septic-tank safe products, should be used sparingly to avoid damage to your septic system. Do not use foam drain cleaners, only liquid.
- Some products that you already use and have around the house are safe for your septic system. Vinegar (white vinegar and apple cider vinegar), Borax, OxiClean, and baking soda are some products that can be used to clean very well and be septic-system safe. Oxidized bleaches are also a less hazardous alternative to chlorine bleach.
- Using Epsom salts in a toilet can be beneficial to your septic tank’s drain field, aiding in plant growth because of its increase of magnesium in the soil.
Raul was great. Came late to allow us use and first thing back the next AM to fix the issue. Thank you!
14:55 30 Dec 23
They were awesome. My septic tank was having problems on a Tuesday rainy night. And they came at 9pm and stayed under the rain cleaning my septic tank until 11pm. Nobody else would do that!! Thank you. Your guy was amazing 👏 😍 🙌 ❤️
14:04 08 Dec 23
Came out in very late evening and was very efficient. Thank you for assisting us when no one else would.
21:46 15 Nov 23
Marcus was at my house within a couple of hours of calling for service. He answered my questions and was very professional. I will definitely use and recommend Crews Environmental from now on.
16:29 18 Apr 23
Crews Enviornmental was AWESOME!!Good to know ppl still give a price they honor and also show up when they say they will. I will not be using anyone else they got my septic pump replaced and gave me great advice. I had 3 quotes and no one else was in the ballpark.
14:44 14 Mar 23
Have used these guys a few times now. Robin is always friendly, knowledgeable, and takes care of us when we call. The guys know their business well, have been upfront, and don't overcharge. If you need any septic work done, they're who you want.
18:37 01 Mar 23
Their customer service is great! Quick to respond and try to figure out your problem so they can send out the correct person. We also used them for a septic tank inspection and they were on time and professional.
08:48 15 Feb 23
We needed a septic tank pumping for our home and called Crews environmental, they came through in a timely manner. Another company let us down and Crews was very responsive and came through for us. Great communication and customer service. I highly recommend their services!
10:40 21 Dec 22
Amazing fast service. We had one company come out. He refused to do the job because our ground was “too hard”. Crews Environmental was recommended to us. I called and got super fast service. Our technician Raul was very polite and respectful. He worked hard in the dark to get our septic tank unclogged and drained and back working properly. I will request him every time! Very pleased with the service of everyone I spoke with and will absolutely call back any time I need septic tank work done. Thank you Crews and Raul!!!!
02:01 13 Dec 22
Excellent service! Markus was quick to call back even though I called early in the am for a emergency service. They where able to schedule me in for the same day! James the tech that came out was professional and quick! I could not have asked for a better company. I will absolutely be using them for continuing service.
18:27 21 Sep 22
Ruul the tech did a great job, very thorough. I explained the issue and what I wanted done. He completely understood and did that he went on to explain what I could do to prevent future issues. He offered simpleCommon sense solutions
22:46 08 Jun 22
I've always used another local septic company for my septic maintenance but received a referral to Crews Environmental from a very satisfied client. I needed a pump out and so I decided to give Crews a shot at my business. They did not disappoint! The service received was outstanding, and service tech Marcus was a gem. He was informative, respectful, kind, and performed his job with great care. A quality job in every sense. Crews Environmental is now the only company I will be using in the future! Well done and thanks, Marcus!
12:41 25 May 22
I called Crews Environmental 2 days ago to have my septic tank emptied. The rep (sorry, I forgot her name) was friendly, polite, and helpful. I told her that I had used Crews Environmental when I bought my home and because they were so friendly and professional back then, I wanted to use their service again. She was able to schedule me for yesterday.; however, due to the thunderstorms and concern about lightening, she called me yesterday afternoon to reschedule to Monday. However, Raul, the technician who was just here, called called me last night at 6:50pm to ask if he could come today. He just left a few minutes ago.He showed me how full the tank was when he got the cover off and before he started the vacuum. He told me that he'd let me know when it was empty so I could go see for myself that it had been completely emptied. He said he likes for people to see for themselves that he did empty the tank, rather than just assuming it was done.When Raul had emptied the tank, he asked me to flush my toilets so that he could be sure nothing was stuck in the pipes. He said if the toilets would not have flushed, he would try sticking the vacuum hose into the pipe going to the toilets and hopefully suction out whatever was blocking it. Both toilets both flushed just like normal.. He showed me the empty tank and it is completely empty.I will happily continue to use the services of Crews Environmental. It's nice to work with such professional and friendly people. To Crews Environmental: thanks for such great customer service!!!
14:22 21 May 22
We would like to thank you for hiring one of the best service techs to complete our pump out today. James was polite, respectful, and thorough in completing the job. We would recommend your company just for the employees' great attitudes, like Robin, whose smile I could hear over the phone. Happy 40 years for a job well done! Carla L.
17:45 26 Apr 22
I want to send a BIG Thank You to Crews Environmental-especially to Robin for her great referral of No Problem Home Services. Jose is a true professional and took the time to educate me on the septic system and gave me some helpful tips. I highly recommend his company. They came out quickly and even gave me a break on the price. Keep up the good work everyone.
19:12 11 Mar 22
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