a friend of mine uses vinegar as a natural way to deordorize and clean. she is concerned that too much vinegar in her septic systen will affact it's ability to breakdown waste material. will vinegar adversely affect her septic system?

amricca

I've actually heard vinegar is much better for the septic system than harse cleaners such as toliet bowl cleaner. So no, it should not adversely affect her system.

ballengerb1

Well how much is she using?? A gallon or two perweek would be unnoticed by the little guys in the tank, they'd think it was salad dressing. Vinegar is a very mild acid, I tell people to put salt and baking soda intheir drains followed by vinegar all of the time. Tell her not to worry, disinfectants do more damage than vinegar.

biggsie

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ballengerb1

Grandpa always said to throw mice from traps into the septic. We thought it was to add bacteria. Once grandma died he told us it was to keep her from seeing the mice.

afaroo

Hello Biggsie I am reading you answers and they are really great, my question is that for the slow drains should I use a mixture of Salt/Baking soda followed by Vinegar ,what Kind of Vinegar and how much of each is needed or shall I use Bio-Clean where can I get this, Thanks. In advance. John

ballengerb1

Afaroo, that concoction is actually my post. 1/2 cup any table salt mixed with1/2 cup of plain baking soda followed by a cup of white vinegar, allow to soak over night. Next day a big bucket of very hot water and the drain should smell good and flow well.

afaroo

ballengerB1, using 1/2 X 1/2 and 1 cup vineger don't you think it will remian in trap how would go to the drian, Thanks.

ballengerb1

Most clogs are in the trap but when you add the vinegar the chemical reaction will cause everything to expand and push further into the drain.

afaroo

Can I use the same procdure for the wash machine drain and bath tubs, Thanks.