Taking care of your waste management system is an integral aspect of proper home maintenance. To avoid unpleasant surprises with your septic tank, new homeowners should have their system checked for damage the previous owners neglected to address. In Oahu, Gecko Enterprises has a team of experienced professionals ready to inspect, maintain, and repair any home septic system at an affordable price.

To help you avoid problems in the first place, they offer the following four tips:

1. Conserve Water

The amount of water your system processes is directly proportional to the amount of stress it must endure. Wasteful practices—such as leaving the sink running while doing dishes or allowing a toilet to leak for days—will force your septic tank to handle hundreds of gallons of additional water, dramatically increasing the possibility of a system failure.

2. Don’t Use a Garbage Disposal

Although your septic tank is only designed to process human waste and toilet paper, it’s forced to handle anything you put down your pipes. Throwing food items into the sink can have disastrous effects on your system’s functionality. Simply put, use a trash can to dispose of discarded food.

3. Use All-Natural Cleaning Products

The microbial organisms that break down waste in your septic tank are extremely vulnerable to the toxins in standard household cleaning products. Avoid pouring anything down your pipes that is not made from 100% natural substances.

4. Get Routine Septic Service Checks

No matter how well you care for your system, the wear and tear brought on by use and age still need to be addressed. Be proactive and schedule septic tank cleaning and pumping before there is a problem—not after.

Gecko Enterprises in Oahu has been helping homeowners maintain their private waste management systems for over 25 years. To learn more about their services, check out their website, or call them at (808) 637-3240 for septic tank help.