I don't have a septic system but I've had problems with clogging of the downstairs toilet - because my house is 1870s? or because the toilet is low flow? or because I'd been using thick tp? I've been using Rid-X and that seems to help dissolve the...
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Rid X is primarily a product to help speed the bacterial action in a working septic tank. GreenPig as a product along that same line, it is not a strong drain cleaned or a product that will alleviate a drain if clogged or slow because of root's and other solid obstacles. I would think your drain problem, due to the age, would be considered past repair and would need to be replaced. No simple solution or any amount of sewer products will restore an old drain system. Products like RidX and GreenPig are not nearly caustic enough to dissolve an obstruction in a sewer pipe.
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Thank you for your suggestion to use vinegar. I just did and most of it came off. I have to use pumice in the toilet bowls too.
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I can only reply to your question by my own experience. My house is on well and septic. The hard water stains were just awful. Since using Never Scrub, the toilet brush is only used occasionally, and I never have to scrub. I have not had a problem with the rubber components in the tank in the four years I've been using Never Scrub. Hope this helps.David J.
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I don't have a septic system, but if Chlorox is okay for you, then that is all this is. The wands are just the delivery system. You don't flush anything but the solution that ends up in the toilet bowl--just as if you were scouring with a typical toilet brush.
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I would think so, it just goes into your septic. Whatever you would normally flush would be good to go.
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i also have a septic system but have always had a garbage disposal. nothing special attached to this. i have lived in my home for 10 years and have had no issues with my septic tank. you can pour the same solution down your toilet once a month and get the same result.
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I only put the cleaner in the toilet tank. In that way, I could observe the cleanliness of the tank. It is composed of magnets. It is chemical free. The septic system should not be affected. However, I am not a plumber.
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I have had o problems with these wipes at all. Mind you don't put a bunch down the toilet at one time. We are on city sewer.
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What result are you hoping to achieve with the use of the product? I purchased it to clean my shower and it didn't do as good a job as Clean Shower from Arm & Hammer and that costs around $2. Don't get me wrong, each of them required a considerable amount of scrubbing, but Clean Shower produced better results. I used the ROG with bare hands and it did't affect my skin, so I would assume it's safe for your septic system. If you'd like, I can check the container when I get home.
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I think the question should be " is it bad for septic tanks?'.....the answer is "no".....we are on a septic tank and we use this product every six months following a root obstruction a few yrs back.....it does not harm the septic system and we have been root free....RRR
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Sorry, Marge, we don't have a septic system so I can't answer your question. You might want to contact the manufacturer. My guess would be that Charlie's Soap is safe for septic systems because it's made with natural ingredients BUT I wouldn't want to mislead you. Catherine
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Josh, I have heard this is an advantage for those who have septic systems. I do not have a septic system, so it did not matter to me. This product seemed to have worked, as my drain was running much faster after I used the product. I have always had to call a sewer service in the past to clear out the roots, but not this year.
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We've just started using this product because my parents have been using it for years for their septic tank. If Ridx is working, I'd try Green Pig, its supposed to eat the solids & etc.
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One of my rentals built in 1943 had this problem with all forms of toilet paper. Finally I had a great plumber replace the sewer lines with pipes that are up to the current code, eliminated excessive elbows and installed them with the correct slope. No issues at all now at any of my 4 rentals or the home I live in. And let me tell you, renters can be hard on pipes.
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We don't have our own septic tank but have it connected with city so that might affect clogging but not sure. However I didn't flush them that often. I kept a tight small trash can with lid and would put them in there and empty often. And occasionally would flush a poopy one if I was upstairs away from that trash can. I maybe flushed maybe 3-5 a week and never noticed any clogging or septic problems. Hope that helps a little! Heard some people flush these with no problems. I didn't feel comfortable with that but in the end made the decision to put them in the trash because my toilets far away from my changing table :p We don't have our own septic tank but have it connected with city so that might affect clogging but not sure. However I didn't flush them that often. I kept a tight small trash can with lid and would put them in there and empty often. And occasionally would flush a poopy one if I was upstairs away from that trash can. I maybe flushed maybe 3-5 a week and never noticed any clogging or septic problems. Hope that helps a little! Heard some people flush these with no problems. I didn't feel comfortable with that but in the end made the decision to put them in the trash because my toilets far... » Read More We don't have our own septic tank but have it connected with city so that might affect clogging but not sure. However I didn't flush them that often. I kept a tight small trash can with lid and would put them in there and empty often. And occasionally would flush a poopy one if I was upstairs away from that trash can. I maybe flushed maybe 3-5 a week and never noticed any clogging or septic problems. Hope that helps a little! Heard some people flush these with no problems. I didn't feel comfortable with that but in the end made the decision to put them in the trash because my toilets far away from my changing table :p « Show Less
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My septic guy said yes when I asked him. I've been using it for over a year and no problems!
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Iam on a septic system and have not noticed any problems. My system was pumped out just a few months ago and the company said everything looked fine. I only use these 1 or 2 at a time in my automatic toilet cleaning system and they last for months so I'm not dumping a lot into the septic tank anyway. The container does not specifically mention septic systems as far as I can tell.