Co-Owner · November 12, 2020
You asked, we answered.
Over 60 million people across the country rely on septic tanks to treat wastewater. After all, they’re a great solution for property owners in suburban and rural areas that lack access to conventional sewer systems.
If you're one of those homeowners, you've probably wondered about septic tank additives. We get asked about them all the time.
The short answer is this: Yes, our team recommends responsible use of approved additives, but let’s break that down a bit more.
Why use additives
While septic tanks were designed to work without additives, the items we use every day often harm its natural processes.
Septic tanks use good, living bacteria to break down solids that have gone down your drains, but products like hand soap, laundry detergent, fabric softener, bleach, and other household cleaners with antibacterial properties kill off that bacteria, making them good for your household but bad for your septic tank.
Our pick: Just Flush.
There are a lot of additives out there, but don't let that overwhelm you. Our team has tested a lot of them over the years, and we recommend Just Flush. It's an easy-to-use, super concentrated, all-natural septic sludge and odor eliminator. It has no chemicals and it's non-toxic. It works best used monthly, like a booster shot for your system. You can buy it on our website, or get it at no cost as part of our Preferred Customer Program.
Remember, nothing beats a regular maintenance schedule.
Additives can help your tank, but the best way to keep your septic system running smooth is regular, scheduled maintenance.