Bleach kills bacteria live bacteria inside the septic system are what breaks down and treats waste properly.
Toilet bleach tablets septic system.
Look for chlorine bleach or chemical sodium hypochlorite on product labels.
As long as you use the recommended amount 3 4 cup per wash the bulk of the sodium hypochlorite active will be broken down to salt and water while attacking the stains soils and germs in the wash load.
Toilet bowl cleaners and bleach chlorine based cleaners should be avoided or minimized.
Grease oils and other solids are then pushed out of the septic tank into the drain field.
Everything you pour down the drain flush down the toilet or put in your washing machine has the potential to affect the lifespan of your septic system.
Septic systems can t filter many solvent based products or disinfectants in large doses.
Moderate use of bleach will not throw your septic system out of balance.
Bleach and the laundry.
When bleach kills the bacteria in the septic tank or causes a bacteria die off waste builds up in the septic tank with now where to go.
Moderate use is the amount used in one normal size load of laundry 3 4 cup or the amount used in an application of toilet bowl cleaner.
I can put your mind at ease regarding using clorox regular bleach 2 and your fear of harming your septic tank bacteria.
Here are a few tips to keep your house clean and septic system safe.