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Drain Cleaning & Maintenance

Are Your Drains Clogged? 

Drains are meant to, well... drain!  And when you have a drain that's not living up to it's name, that can be a major problem!  The first sign of trouble begins when drains begin to slow down and back up into the sink, tub, or shower.  This is the first sign of trouble.  If you ignore this problem, then you are most likely headed for a real nightmare in the near future.

Clogged drains don't have to turn into a nightmare, but when you have a septic system, you must be careful in how you address this problem.  Pouring harsh chemicals down your drain can help with the clog, but it will likely be harmful to the overall performance of your septic system.  The best way to handle clogged drains (if the simple home remedies aren't working), is to a call a professional.

Clogged Drains?

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Avoid the Urge to Pour Harsh Chemicals Down the Drain

In order for your septic system to function properly, a collection of living organisms that digest and treat household waste must be maintained. Pouring harsh chemicals and toxins down your drain can kill these organisms and harm your septic system.

Having an Emergency?

Call our office ASAP to arrange for emergency services

Keep Your Drains... Draining

Toilets Aren't Trash Cans

Your septic system is not a trash can. An easy rule of thumb: Do not flush anything besides human waste and toilet paper. Never flush:


  • Cooking grease or oil
  • Non-flushable wipes, such as baby wipes or other wet wipes
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Condoms
  • Dental floss
  • Diapers
  • Cigarette butts
  • Cat litter
  • Paper towels
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Household chemicals like gasoline, oil, pesticides, antifreeze, and paint or paint thinners

Think at the Sink

It's unavoidable, eventually the pipes for your sink are going to become clogged.  When you have a septic system, it's important to resist the urge to use harsh chemicals and toxins to remove the clog from your drains.  While these chemicals can be effective, they can also damage the performance of your septic system.  Your septic system relies upon a collection of living organisms to help process the waste that is introduced into your septic system. Whether you are at the kitchen sink, bathtub, or utility sink:

  • Avoid chemical drain openers for a clogged drain. Instead, use boiling water or a drain snake.
  • Never pour cooking oil or grease down the drain.
  • Never pour oil-based paints, solvents, or large volumes of toxic cleaners down the drain. Even latex paint waste should be minimized.
  • Eliminate or limit the use of a garbage disposal. This will significantly reduce the amount of fats, grease, and solids that enter your septic tank and ultimately clog its drainfield.

  • Toilets

    Toilets Aren't Trash Cans


    Your septic system is not a trash can. An easy rule of thumb: Do not flush anything besides human waste and toilet paper. Never flush:

    • Cooking grease or oil
    • Non-flushable wipes, such as baby wipes or other wet wipes
    • Feminine hygiene products
    • Condoms
    • Dental floss
    • Diapers
    • Cigarette butts
    • Cat litter
    • Paper towels
    • Pharmaceuticals
    • Household chemicals like gasoline, oil, pesticides, antifreeze, and paint or paint thinners
  • Sinks

    Think at the Sink


    It's unavoidable, eventually the pipes for your sink are going to become clogged.  When you have a septic system, it's important to resist the urge to use harsh chemicals and toxins to remove the clog from your drains.  While these chemicals can be effective, they can also damage the performance of your septic system.  Your septic system relies upon a collection of living organisms to help process the waste that is introduced into your septic system. 


    Whether you are at the kitchen sink, bathtub, or utility sink:

    • Avoid chemical drain openers for a clogged drain. Instead, use boiling water or a drain snake.
    • Never pour cooking oil or grease down the drain.
    • Never pour oil-based paints, solvents, or large volumes of toxic cleaners down the drain. Even latex paint waste should be minimized.
    • Eliminate or limit the use of a garbage disposal. This will significantly reduce the amount of fats, grease, and solids that enter your septic tank and ultimately clog its drainfield.
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