A septic tank is made of concrete, fibreglass or plastic and is normally buried underground. The tank collects and holds wastewater from residential and commercial premises such as hotels, holiday parks, campsites, restaurants and care homes.
They are common on premises which are not connected to a public sewer system. Tanks are environmentally friendly when maintained and cleaned properly.
This article will focus on the benefits of using probiotic products in the washroom to support the health of a septic tank.
To maintain healthy septic tanks, it is crucial to avoid harsh chemicals such as ammonia-based cleaners and disinfectants along with heavy detergents as they will disrupt the delicate bacterial balance (microbiome) essential for breaking down waste. Extra strength and industrial bleach are harmful if used frequently or in large quantities, as they will kill or inhibit the bacteria in septic tanks.
There isn’t a specific UK-wide accreditation system for specific tank cleaning products or products to use within a property where a septic tank is in use, but there are clear guidelines from various sources and best practices for choosing products that are safe for septic systems.
The Cleanline Pure range, exclusively available from Bunzl Cleaning and Hygiene Supplies (BCHS), includes probiotic products which are ‘septic tank friendly’. One example of this is the Cleanline Pure Probiotic Toilet & Urinal Cleaner. Using this unique probiotic toilet cleaner within a property that has a septic tank can offer several benefits compared to traditional chemical-based toilet cleaners. This unique product contains beneficial bacteria that produce enzymes which help break down organic waste, this can be especially helpful in maintaining a healthy septic system.
The main advantages being:
- Support Septic Tank Health: Cleanline Pure probiotic range supports the growth of beneficial bacteria which helps break down waste, fats and solids. These product reduces the buildup of sludge and improve the efficiency of the septic system, which helps prevent clogs, overflows and the need for frequent pumping.
- Reduces Harmful Chemicals: Traditional cleaners often contain bleach, ammonia, and harsh disinfectants which kill both harmful and beneficial bacteria in the septic tank system. Cleanline Pure probiotic products are gentle and low in toxicity, maintaining and actually enhancing the bacteria ecosystem needed for your specific system to function properly.
- Environmentally Friendly: Cleanline Pure Probiotic Toilet & Urinal Cleaner is biodegradable, is low-toxicity and free from harmful residues. This is better for your local water table and environment, especially if the commercial property is in a rural area or near natural waterways.
- Long-Term Odour Control: Cleanline Pure products actively degrade and reduce odour-causing organic matter, providing longer-lasting freshness and natural odour reduction, rather than just masking smells with fragrances.
- Safe for Pipes and Plumbing: Cleanline Pure Probiotic Toilet & Urinal Cleaner is also safe for plumbing and less likely to cause wear and tear on pipes over time which is often the case with very high or low pH toilet cleaning products.
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