It’s important to know how delicate your septic system can be. One of the best pieces of advice I can give new homeowners or those running a business is to learn how to take care of your septic system.

You should always schedule septic pumping service every 1 to 2 years (more if you have an older septic tank or problems with the septic tank). It’s also important to keep bad things out of your toilets and drains. Here are 3 things that syou hould never [...] Continue Reading

May 16th, 2012 BY EarthCare No Comments

One of the number one reasons professionals have to be called in for septic pumping service, clogs, or back- ups in the septic system is because of the household toilet.

Many people don’t realize how fragile the toilet and the septic system can be to the entire household. It seems like you would be able to flush anything down the toilet without any problems but with most houses that is not the case. You can find yourself dealing with serious septic back-ups, clogs, or bad odors [...] Continue Reading

May 14th, 2012 BY EarthCare No Comments

If you’re experiencing trouble with your septic system that might mean it’s time for septic pumping service. Having your septic system pumped is the number one preventative maintenance.

You may think septic pumping service is expensive and a waste of time but it is certainly not. If you ignore your septic system you will end up having to pay thousands of dollars in repairs that could have been prevented. It’s a good idea to know what you’re looking for.
Here are 4 signs you need emergency septic [...] Continue Reading

May 7th, 2012 BY EarthCare No Comments

If you’ve recently moved into a new home you might find yourself in the position of trying to locate the septic tank. Hopefully you were able to get this information from your real estate agent but many people don’t think to ask about the septic system plans until there is a problem.

You can always have the septic company locate your septic tank cover for you but this could end up costing you extra money. To save a few bucks try to find and expose the [...] Continue Reading

May 4th, 2012 BY EarthCare No Comments

If you own a business or home it’s important to pay close attention to your septic system. You should always be properly maintaining the septic system with regular septic pumping service and inspections as well as keeping it free of hazardous and dangerous chemicals. It’s also a good idea to reduce the amount of water consumption in the building or household.

But there are times, no matter our best efforts, when the septic system is breaking down and in need of repairs. It can be difficult [...] Continue Reading

May 2nd, 2012 BY EarthCare No Comments

If you own or rent a home it’s very important that you spend the time and effort to properly maintain your septic system. Not only is this the best way to keep your property and family safe, you’ll be saving yourself hundreds or even thousands of dollars in the long run by making sure your septic system and septic tank is in great condition.

With just a couple of easy chores you can stay on top of this important part of your home. Here are 5 [...] Continue Reading

April 30th, 2012 BY EarthCare No Comments

If you’re the owner of a business or home  it can be hard to see the signs that your septic system is in trouble and you need septic system maintenance. Ignoring or missing the signs can often mean big trouble. You can end up with thousands of dollars in repairs, ruined landscape from the septic system overflowing, or having to buy a whole new septic tank.

Learn to spot the signs right away and you can often have a small problem fixed quickly with septic pumping, [...] Continue Reading

April 23rd, 2012 BY EarthCare No Comments

When I became a homeowner I never even thought about my washing machine and the septic system having any connection. But did you know that your washing machine can cause big problems for your septic tank and the entire system?

If you overload your washing machine, you are overloading the septic system and it can end up costing you time and money with clogs and back-ups. If you don’t address the issues with your septic system it can lead to being forced to buy a whole [...] Continue Reading

April 10th, 2012 BY EarthCare No Comments

It can be hard to figure out what you can do to help keep up with septic system maintenance. For first time home buyers, renters, or those running a business the septic tank, pipes and drains are not something they thought they would have to think about. But if you own a business or residence it’s really important to make septic system maintenance a part of your life.

If you ignore your septic tank and drains you could end up costing yourself time and money with [...] Continue Reading

April 6th, 2012 BY EarthCare No Comments

If you’re looking for easy, affordable ways to keep your septic system in tip top shape you don’t have to look any further than your own kitchen cabinets!

One of the best ways to clean your kitchen and bathrooms is by using vinegar. Did you know that using harsh chemicals to clean your sinks, toilets, and drains can actually harm your septic system?

It’s true, all those chemicals aren’t just killing germs in your drains, they are also killing off all the good bacteria that live inside [...] Continue Reading

April 4th, 2012 BY EarthCare No Comments