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Q: I just moved from the city to the country and was informed by a neighbor that septic cleaning should be added to my list of things to do. How often should I clean my septic tank? Is this something ...

Dear Heloise: I know you're a big fan of vinegar, but is it safe to clean my toilet? I have a septic system. – Glenna in Indiana Dear Glenna: Absolutely! Vinegar is safe and milder than caustic ...

DEAR TIM: I just moved from the city to the country and was informed by a neighbor that septic cleaning should be added to my list of things to do. I've never had a septic tank and now am concerned ...

A nonprofessional should never attempt to clean or pump a septic tank. It's dangerous work, not least because you can expose yourself to dangerous pathogens that thrive in a septic system. Never stick ...

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Think flushable wipes are safe? Think again! Thick, scented, baby, and disinfecting wipes can clog pipes, ruin septic systems ...

Michigan is the only state in the nation that doesn’t have a uniform septic code, which leaves local governments to come up with their own septic ordinances to keep fecal bacteria from septic tanks ...