Whether you’re hosting a holiday party for your coworkers or your whole family is staying at your house for Christmas, the last thing you want is a malfunctioning septic system. Both occasions could lead to the excessive use of appliances such as sinks, dishwashers, and showers. This can overwork your septic tank and lead to a malfunction or total failure. Avoid needing emergency septic tank maintenance by following these tips on how to maintain your septic system for the holiday season.  

4 Holiday Septic Maintenance Tips

1. Stagger the Use of Showers and Baths. 

Taking back to back showers puts too much stress on your water system. Divide the guests, so half will shower in the morning while the other half will wait to shower at night. This will prevent too much water from entering your septic tank at once. If most of your guests are partial to morning showers, then suggest shorter showers. 

2. Be Careful of What Gets Flushed Down the Toilet

To avoid unnecessary septic tank maintenance, talk with your guests about what shouldn't get flushed down the toilet. Avoid flushing paper towels, feminine hygiene products, and tissues. Generally, adults know these bathroom etiquette rules, but having this conversation could save you from needing to schedule emergency service over the holiday. 

3. Limit the Use of Dishwashers

Due to holiday baking or extravagant dinners, you might end up with multiple loads of dirty dishes that you want to put in the dishwasher. However, too many dishwasher cycles could add stress to your water system. Try hand washing and drying as many dishes as you can. Also, wait to run the dishwasher at night when everyone has gone to bed so no one will try turning on another water appliance. 

4. Pump Your Septic Tank Before the Holidays

As a form of preventative septic tank maintenance, get your tank pumped before the holidays. It leaves your field tank empty so that it can refill during the holiday festivities. Your septic tank company can also asses the condition of your tank system to make sure everything is running as it should before the weather gets too cold and address any potential issues. 

If you need to schedule a pre-holiday pump, call Wright’s Septic Service, located in Tamah, WI. These licensed technicians will not only give you a thorough pumping and cleaning of your tank, but they will also talk with you about how to use your system correctly. Then you can take that information and share it with your holiday guests so your tank can run smoothly all year round. To schedule an appointment, go online, or call (608) 372-3615 today.