Making sure that your septic system stays clear and functions well is an important thing. That will save you a lot of money and time. There are several easy things that you can do to make sure that your septic system is working well. 

Watch Your Kitchen Waste

One thing to do is to watch what you are running down your kitchen sinks. There are some things that will clog your system or that could damage the bacteria that help make sure your septic system is running well. One thing you can do is to make sure that you collect all the grease so that it doesn't go down the drain. If you pour it in an empty can or another container, you can just toss it in the trash when the grease has solidified. Another thing that you can do is to start composting. You can put a lot of your kitchen waste outside in a compost pile so that it can break down into new soil. 

Get It Pumped

You should have your septic tank pumped on a regular basis. A septic repair company will come in with a big truck with a tank and a hose. They will open up an access point on your tank and suck all the sludge out. Getting rid of that sludge will make sure that nothing is plugged and that the water flows from one section of the tank to the next. Getting your tank pumped is the easiest way to make sure that the tank stays healthy and avoids an expensive and ugly repair. How frequently you get your tank pumped depends on how big your tank is and how many people are using it. If you have recently moved, you may want to have it pumped proactively. 

Watch the Cleaning Products

There are cleaning products that can do damage to your tank. That can include things like chlorine bleach. Check the directions on the cleaning product to see if it's safe for use in a septic system. You can always call a septic repair company and ask them what they would suggest you use. There should be plenty of things that you can use to help keep your house and clothes clean without messing up your septic system. 

If you have a septic tank, you want to make sure that you keep it running well. To learn more, talk to companies like LP Murray.