• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Peyton's Momma™

Minnesota based Family Lifestyle blog. Mother Daughter duo take on food, travel, and more.

  • Home
    • Media Kit
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclosure Policy
  • Entertainment
    • Ap
    • Books
      • Adult Book
      • Childrens Book
      • Cook Book
      • Coloring Book
      • Educational
      • Young Adult
    • Events
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Television
    • Theatre
  • Peyton’s Corner
    • Slime
    • Toys
  • Lifestyle
    • Contest
    • Camping
    • Everyday
    • Health
      • Weight Loss
    • Pets
    • Restaurant
    • Roadtrips
    • Review
      • Beauty
      • Cleaning
      • Fashion
      • Food
      • Green
      • Kitchen
      • Subscription Boxes
      • Technology
  • Destinations
    • California
    • Florida
    • Illinois
    • Iowa
    • Kansas
    • Kentucky
    • Minnesota
    • Nebraska
    • Ohio
    • South Dakota
    • Wisconsin
  • Recipe
    • Appetizers
    • Bento Box Lunches
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Essential Oils
    • Main Dishes
    • Pet Friendly
    • Side Dishes
    • Slowcooker
    • Snacks
    • Weight Watchers
  • Gift Guides
    • Back to School Middle School Edition
    • Our Sensory Themed Easter Basket
    • Holiday Gift Guides
      • Holiday Beauty Gift Guide
      • Ultimate Harry Potter Gift Guide
      • Kitchen Enthusiast Gift Guide
      • Pet Lovers Holiday Gift Guide
      • VSCO Girl Holiday Gift Guide
    • Marvelous Mother’s Day Gift Guide
  • Disney
    • Disney Entertaining
    • Disney Memories
    • Disney Movies
    • Disney Resturaunts
    • Disney Shows
    • Disney Special Events
  • Ellie’s World

5 Ways to Prevent Septic Systems Disaster this Summer

I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."We live in a suburb of the Twin Cities where everyone has well water and a septic system. Even though I literally live 15 minutes from St. Paul I do not have city water and sewer. It has its perks, like no water bill from the city and no one ripping up our streets to fix sewer lines. But it can also have its drawbacks. And if you do not care for your septic system it can be a costly nightmare.

Scheduled Maintenace

Here in our city, we are required to get our septic system pumped every 3 years or more. But we do it every other year. We are a busy family, with frequent house guests, so I don’t want to take chances that our septic system may get full and back up into the house. Or leak in our yard. Neither are pleasant pictures to imagine. So become friends with your local waste removal company and be sure to set up a routine that works for how busy your house is.

Educate Family Members & Guest

The biggest thing I have learned over the years is that those who are not on septic do not understand the limitations of a septic system. Educate your house guest and family member. For example – place a little sign in the bathrooms about what cannot be flushed. Did you know feminine hygiene products can clog your septic system and cause it to backup?

Kitchen Waste and Grease

Never dump grease down a drain no matter how hot the water is. But if you have a septic system it’s even more important to not dump that grease! It doesn’t break down and it will sit in your septic system. And guess what? It’s not scalding hot in your septic system so it will harden and can clog the septic system causing a backup. The same thing goes for kitchen scraps being ground up by the garbage disposal.

Roto Rooter Septic Tank TreatmentUse a Preventative

We use Roto-Rooter Septic Tank Treatment twice a year. It’s simple to use, just pour the contents into a toilet and flush. Sounds simple, right? But this simple act is missed by many septic system owners.  What the tank treatment does is introduce healthy bacteria that will help keep the sludge and slime that builds up in a septic system breaking down. When grease and sludge become excessive it can clog your septic system and cause backups. But using Roto-Rooter Septic Tank Treatment can help introduce healthy enzymes that will help break down the sludge and slime maintaining a healthy free-flowing septic system.

Keep the Area Around Your Septic Clear

Nothing is more frustrating than not being able to access your septic system if need be. We had our pump burn out 3 years ago but because we never kept the manhole cover clear it took forever to find it. We also had a frozen drain field, again we didn’t keep it clear so we had no clue where the pipes where.  Be sure to keep your pipes clearly marked and clear from any heavy brush. Now, we mow our whole drain field and have every pipe clearly marked. We also have decorative rock covers to hide our septic tank pipes that stick out of the ground and cover our manhole so we can access it at a moments notice.

The key to not having a septic system disaster is to be proactive. Just a few minor adjustments to your routine can mean the world to your septic system.

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Reddit
  • Tumblr

About Shanna

Shanna started writing shortly after her daughter was born. She's written for various outlets over the years. When she's not writing about her adventures with her daughter, she's out having adventures!

Primary Sidebar

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • TikTok
  • YouTube

About Peyton’s Momma

Shanna is a single mom living in the suburbs of the Twin Cities raising her daughter.

Shanna blogs about family, food, travel, middle-school-age children topics, and more. She shares tips and tricks she has discovered to help make her life run smoother.

She is also an avid cook and enjoys sharing recipes and entertaining. Shanna plans educational events and field trips for her daughter and shares her experiences so other families can plan their own adventures.

Services Offered:

  • Video Creation
  • Travel Coverage
  • Event Coverage
  • Press Junket Coverage
  • On Location Coverage
  • Resort Coverage
  • Sponsored Posts
  • Brand Ambassadorships
  • Gift Guides
  • Product Reviews
  • Book Reviews
  • Movie/Music/Entertainment Reviews
  • Giveaways

And More! Please contact us at Shanna@PeytonsMomma.com to discuss further

 

Copyright © 2021 This blog does contain affiliate links within the articles. This blog does not contain any content which might present a conflict of interest. Peyton’s Momma is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com That means – When you click on my link to purchase I’ll receive a slight commission for sending you to Amazon. But you won’t pay a higher price. It’s just Amazons way of saying thank you for the business!

 

Loading Comments...
 

You must be logged in to post a comment.