> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 12 Jan 2008 20:59:18 -0500, "Dee.Dee" >
> wrote:
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>>
>>Only suggestion I have is: when you have time, research comments about use
>>of bleach products.
>>
>>This may be an inacurrate observation on my part, but I seem to recall
>>that
>>bleach will play havoc with the little beasties that work on the
>>deterioration of your waste.
>>
>>Dee De
>
> Having lived in a home serviced by a septic system most of my life
> (I'm now 73), and wishing to avoid any problems, I have probably
> researched septic info more than the average person.
> With regard to septic systems, here's what the makers of Clorox have
> to say about using Clorox Regular for laundry. This is copied and
> pasted from the Dr. Laundry section of the Clorox web site.
> http://www.drlaundryblog.com/?cat=9
> <Quote>
> The recommended amount of Clorox Regular-Bleach is 3/4 cup for regular
> loads or 1 1/4 cup for large/heavily soiled loads.
> As for the septic tank, you shouldn't worry about using the
> recommended amount of bleach. The active ingredient, sodium
> hypochlorite, is extremely reactive and nearly all is consumed in the
> wash and reverts to mostly salt and water. The small amount that may
> be un-reacted will encounter lots of organic soil in the drain pipes
> and be consumed long before it reaches the septic tank.
> <Unquote>
>
> Ross.


Thanks for your article.

Clorox recommends 3/4 cup to 1-1/4 cup. I rarely ever use more than 1/4
cup, and wouldn't no matter what kind of tank I had.

Dee Dee