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Can Doing Laundry Create the Need for Septic Tank Repair? Here’s What You Need to Know
Septic Service Provider • May 23, 2016
Although the need for septic tank repair and doing laundry aren’t directly correlated, cleaning your clothes does require water to go through your septic system. For this reason, you need to take certain precautions to ensure that when you do laundry, you
don’t overload your system and create the need for septic tank repair.
- Keep Your Lint Trays Clear. While cleaning out your dryer’s lint tray may be second nature, keep in mind that your washer also has a lint tray. If debris and lint from one of these trays escapes and travels to your pipes, it can create a severe blockage, which can wreak havoc on the rest of your septic system.
- Consider Switching to Natural Detergent. Many people accidentally let toxic chemicals get into their drains. Although small amounts of chemicals aren’t too big of a deal, excessive amounts can kill the good bacteria needed to break down waste in your septic tank. To prevent the need for septic tank repair and limit the amount of toxic chemicals going through your septic tank, consider switching to an all-natural laundry detergent.
- Space Out Loads of Laundry. Doing multiple loads of laundry in a row can put unnecessary strain on your system, which can cause important components to break down and become unusable prematurely. For this reason, it’s a good idea to only do one or two loads of laundry a day. You may also want to consider investing in a high-efficiency washer, since these appliances are designed to use less water.
