Washing powders, detergents, permitted and prohibited for use in septic tanks.

Unlike traditional cesspools and primitive country toilets, modern treatment systems include a stage of aerobic wastewater processing using bacteria. In order for your home sewage system to perform its functions uninterruptedly, you should find out which washing powder is suitable for septic tanks.

Familiarity with the rules for choosing detergents will help maintain the number of microorganisms necessary for the operation of septic tanks.

Hazardous components for health and septic tank:

1. 
   Household chemicals for a septic tank should not contain chlorine or chlorine-containing substances. Chlorine is very toxic; when it enters a septic tank, it kills all bacteria. It actively enters into various chemical reactions, including with hydrogen sulfide, and forms toxic gases, which manifest themselves in the form of a sharp, unpleasant odor. Chlorine is found in bleach and whitening laundry detergents. Why does the septic tank smell?

2. In addition to chlorine, detergents for septic tanks should not contain a large percentage of phosphates, phenols, or surfactants . In addition to washing powders, it is also necessary to stop using aggressive detergents for washing dishes, cleaning plumbing, and others.
3. Discharge of alcohol-containing products, solvents, acids and alkalis, and medications into the sewer system is harmful to the microflora of a septic tank. It is allowed to discharge dishwashing detergents, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and toilet paper into the septic tank. With a small discharge of aggressive compounds and drugs into the system, the bacteria will survive, but with a significant discharge, it will take several weeks for the population to restore normal functioning.

Tips for washing

A special washing powder or liquid product that is safe for a septic tank is used, following the instructions included with the product. A number of simple practical recommendations will help you avoid disrupting the operation of your septic tank.

1. When preparing for washing, the machine is loaded according to the passport data. If there are few things, turn on the economical water consumption mode and, accordingly, reduce the dose of detergent. It is advisable to install a washing unit with functions of energy saving and laundry weighing.
2. Using biodegradable preparations, their rate is adjusted depending on the hardness of the water and the degree of contamination of textiles. In case of an overdose, the quality of washing does not improve; expensive powder will be wasted.
3. It is better to divide a large volume of dirty clothes into several passes so as not to overload the septic tank and give it a chance to recover.
4. Carefully check the items to be washed. Among them there should be no items that clog the septic tank - dental floss, cotton swabs, paper napkins, tampons or pads.

Black list of toxic products:

• Whitening with sodium hypochlorite
• Chlorane
• EG Eurogarant universal cleaning agent with chlorine
• Cleaning agent Sanfor chlorum (sanfor chlorine) instant whitening
• Mitsuei Chlorine Toilet Cleaner
• Disinfectant "Nika - Chlor"
• Plumbing product Chistin “Universal with chlorine”
• Toilet bowl cleaner Bref Color Activ with Chlorine component

Natural detergents and cleaning products are harmless - baking soda, citric acid, vinegar essence, ash, hydrogen peroxide, ammonia, laundry soap. Every year the number of people abandoning synthetics in favor of natural cleaning products is growing.

Dangerous household chemicals

In addition to washing powders, many other household chemicals are used in homes. When it gets into the septic tank with drainage, it can disrupt its operation and damage beneficial bacteria.

All categories of synthetic products are dangerous , including sanitary and hygienic products and preparations for disinfection:

• toilet bowl cleaners;
• carpet cleaning shampoos;
• cleaning powders and gels for baths and sinks;
• glass washing liquid, etc.

If possible, all drugs with aggressive chemical compositions should be replaced in the house with environmentally friendly septic tanks that are harmless to bacteria.

Available natural cleaning products:

• Laundry soap is a type of soap with a large amount of fatty acids. It was originally made in Provence from olive oil, in Paris from peanut oil, and in England from palm oil. Modern natural laundry soap is made from vegetable oils, sodium and fresh water. It has one of the highest pH values ​​- pH-12. Possessing high antibacterial characteristics, it is non-toxic and safe for both people and wastewater treatment plants. Used for washing dishes, washing clothes, wet floor cleaning.

• Ammonia is a clear liquid with a pungent odor of ammonia . Hydrogen indicator pH-11.5. Used in medicine and in everyday life. It is used to remove stains from clothes, clean plumbing fixtures, mirrors, crystal and glass.
• Hydrogen peroxide is an effective bleach . Peroxide is used to disinfect wooden cutting boards, refrigerators, and remove odors from plastic containers.
• Citric acid is used to clean toilets, sinks, faucets, hoses, tiles, and enamel baths.
• Ash is an effective degreaser. With its help, you can remove all the fat remaining on the skewers and dishes after cooking the kebab.
• Baking soda is used to descale teapots, burnt pots, and is used to clean children's dishes. Clean the sink drains by adding a few tablespoons of baking soda and adding vinegar.
• Vinegar removes stains on carpets, disinfects various surfaces, and removes odors.
• Universal washing and detergent based on soda and laundry soap

Pros of biodegradable detergents

Even with careful use of powders and liquids that do not decompose in natural conditions, the load on the biological processing system increases by 1.5-2 times. In order not to reduce its performance, you have to buy a more expensive septic tank with a power reserve. But even extra financial investments do not solve the problem, since aggressive chemicals still harm the microflora. It is better to use washing powder that is absolutely safe for septic tanks.

Biodegradable environmentally friendly detergents have many advantages over traditional preparations:

• almost 100% natural composition - the role of softeners, cleaning and bleaching additives is played by bioenzymes (they wash fabrics no worse than synthetic MS);
• no harmful effects on the human body - powders are suitable for allergy sufferers and young children;
• ease of rinsing - detergent components decompose after contact with dirt and do not linger in the fibers of the fabric;
• safety for any living organisms.

The only disadvantage of organic products is their relative high cost.

Review of recommended powders and liquid preparations

Biodegradable powders and liquids are produced by global and domestic companies.

Table 1 provides a select list of brands recommended for use in the presence of a septic tank.

Table 1

Environmentalists recommend washing powders with the following logos.

• Falcon. The label was developed by the Swedish Nature Society and is applied to a wide variety of Scandinavian products. It is distinguished by strict criteria for product compliance with environmental standards.
• Northern swan. Products in this group are subject to less stringent requirements than the previous ones.

• Eco flower. The official symbol adopted by the EU to represent the environment. Assigned to high quality products that are “friendly” to nature.

• Blue Angel. German logo, known back in 1978. It is featured on more than 3,500 environmentally friendly products.

A brief description of brands of soft, eco-friendly laundry detergents will help you make your choice.

1. ECOVER. All powders of this brand are made on the basis of plant extracts and sugar, do not contain surfactants, and are hypoallergenic. With ecocover you can wash things at a temperature of +30-60°C. Thanks to the biodegradable formula, particles of the product are washed out of the fabric without leaving a residue, and the used water can even be used to water plants. The powder is ideal for daily washing when removing wastewater from Biodeka, Astra, Topas septic tanks. The ECOVER line also includes a natural stain remover that effectively dissolves traces of blood, wine, and dirt.
2. Frosch. Organic-based washing powder recommended for newborns and those prone to allergies. The composition does not contain chlorine, parabens, lauryl phosphates, or alkalis. Copes well with dirt of various origins and does not deform the fabric.
3. Amway. Concentrated powder, used in small doses. The product formula includes bioenzymes, active oxygen, natural softeners and bleaches. The product does not contain surfactants and chlorine, and is used when connecting to an autonomous sewer system. Effectively removes coffee, blood, greens, grease and oil stains. Easy to rinse and does not cause skin irritation.

Washing liquid "Synergetic". This is a biodegradable product without chlorine, surfactants and parabens, suitable for children's clothes and delicate fabrics. “Synergetic” dissolves old and complex stains, its operating temperature range is from 40 to 60 ° C.

White List of Non-Toxic Biodegradable Powders and Gels

There are a number of environmentally friendly products designed for use in septic tank treatment systems.

Safe household chemicals designed to minimize environmental damage and therefore compatible with any septic tank. These products are more expensive than their toxic counterparts, but do not have as many negative effects. After all, if the bacterial population dies during application, this will lead to a number of unpleasant consequences. First of all, the wastewater will cease to be properly processed and purified and, in this form, will end up in the filtration fields and in the filtration well. A very strong odor will appear.

1. “BIOMIO Eco” without phosphates, concentrated, washes well, rinses off without residue.

2. Garden biodegradable composition. It removes fresh stains very well, but does not remove old stains well, it takes a lot of money.
3. Frosch . There are no phosphates, optical brighteners, A-surfactants, economical to use, foams well, no odor, washes without complaints.
4. "Delamark Royal Powder" has a good composition, almost odorless, affordable price, economical.
5. “Meine Liebe” perfectly washes various types of stains in cold water, does not contain phosphates, A-surfactants, does not contain chlorine, optical brightener, economical, pleasant aroma.

Bleaches:

• Oxygen product Sodasan
• Eco-friendly bleach “Percarbonate”

Detergents for washing dishes, vegetables, fruits

• NATURE CLEAN
• BIOMIO

Stain remover

• Ecover

How to choose a safe one?

Before purchasing a washing product for a home in which a septic tank is installed, you must carefully study the information provided by the manufacturer:

1. The drug must have a biodegradable composition.
2. There should be no entry of substances harmful to the bacteria of the septic tank (chlorine, etc.).

The use of household chemicals that do not decompose in natural conditions increases the load on the bioseptic tank significantly. As a result, its productivity decreases.

A more powerful and more expensive septic tank helps to partially compensate for this state of affairs . But even this does not solve the problem completely, so choosing the right detergent becomes very important.

Many detergents labeled “bio” have a higher cost than their synthetic counterparts.

Ecolabel

To make it easier for customers to navigate, eco-labels have been developed - special signs that help identify products as environmentally friendly and safe. In each country, products are marked with their own marks. Pay attention to the signs confirming the environmental safety of products:

• “Leaf of Life” (Russia)
• "EU Flower"
• "Blue Angel" (Germany)
• "Northern Swan" (Scandinavia)
• Green Seal (USA)
• "Environmental Choice" (Canada)

How to accurately and competently buy a drug with bacteria?

When purchasing bioactive preparations for sewage systems, it is important to pay attention to certain nuances. The effectiveness of the products may be influenced by the ambient temperature, as well as the indicator of organic and inorganic compounds in the working environment.

Products may be liquid or powder. The first option is considered more economical, because it is sold in the form of a highly concentrated product.

In turn, bulk preparations must be distinguished by purpose:

1. Please note that it is better to use starter medications after a long break, for example, if the summer cottage has not been visited throughout the fall and winter.

2. If the sewer system is too polluted, it is better to purchase an enhanced drug

3. Universal bioactivators are a popular preparation for sewer systems.

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