Muck Munchers Flooded Septic Tanks and Soakaways Flooded septic tanks and soakaways are a septic tank owner’s nightmare. With sodden ground all around you. Unfortunately, in the short term, there is little you can do to alleviate the problem to ensure that over-flows are minimised drain covers are sealed to eliminate unnecessary water draining into your tank.   If the water table (level of water in soil) becomes higher than the outlet from a septic tank, then water will drain back into the tank – it’s simply that water will always find its own level. This is likely to fill the entir ..read more

Muck Munchers Pet Safe Floor Cleaner – Dog Friendly Cleaning! Tired of dirty floors? Are you looking for a pet safe floor cleaner to help you with the tedious task of dog friendly cleaning? As a pet owner, you appreciate the mess your beloved fur baby can make, from wet muddy paw prints to hair collecting, and on sunny days, the sight of dust settling on your hard floors, whether tile, wood, laminate or vinyl. it doesn’t matter – it’s just mess, dirt and grime. We are all busy people, and if you are like us, cleaning-up after a pet often seems like a thankless task. In this article, we’ll l ..read more

Muck Munchers Your Septic System and Prescribed Medications? Have you wondered about your septic system and prescribed medications? At some point or another, we all get ill and may need the assistance of medications to help us get better. In the case of a long-term illness, we may also need medicines and drugs to manage our symptoms for improved quality of life. Many customers have asked about a medication’s impact on the efficiency of their septic systems. Hence the reason for this article where we will investigate the impact prescribed medications can have on the health of a septic tank. B ..read more

Muck Munchers What is a Septic Tank Grease Trap? A septic tank grease trap is a device used to help collect light liquids – such as fats, oils, and grease – on their way through the waste drains. Septic tank systems – at home and in commercial settings – are highly sensitive and rely on bacterial populations to digest organic waste. Without those bacteria, septic tanks simply won’t break down those solids – leaving sludge to build, and crusts to form. In this guide, we’ll take you through why setting up a grease trap for septic tank systems could give you extra protection against the threat o ..read more

Muck Munchers How to Reduce Septic Tank Grease As efficient as septic tank systems are, grease remains a common cause of concern for septic tank owners.  Grease in septic tank systems can cause short-term distress – and potential long-term headaches too.  That is why, in this article, we will address the issues and help you to reduce septic tank grease. Table of Contents What are the Differences Between a Commercial Septic Tank and a Residential Septic Tank? Challenges Maintaining a Commercial Septic Tank How to Save Money with Commercial Septic Tanks Challenges for Hotels, Resta ..read more

Muck Munchers Are Enzyme Drain Cleaners Safe for Septic Tanks? No matter whether you are a septic tank owner, or not if you’re experiencing an issue with your drains and looking for a solution to improve slow-draining water, foul smells and black slime you may well have come across articles about enzyme drain cleaners. We have a lot of customers asking us – 1) What are enzyme drain cleaners? 2) Are enzyme drain cleaners safe for septic tanks? 3) What’s the difference between enzyme drain cleaners and bacterial enzyme-producing cleaners? For those of you who regularly read our articles, you ..read more

Muck Munchers What to Do if Your Septic Tank Overflows Septic tank overflows can be alarming and there are some circumstances where you may find that your tank starts to seep over – and for many, it can be a moment to panic.  However, you can take action. Septic tanks can be complex to manage – and sometimes, even sensitive to maintain over time.   With regular top-ups of Muck Munchers and taking care over what you flush, there is no reason why you should ever worry about septic tank overflows.  Septic tanks are designed to be robust and efficient – but if you do notice your t ..read more

Muck Munchers 6 Septic Tank Myth Busters Septic Tank Owners Should Know! Septic tank myths – are there such things? Well, after our team at Muck Munchers started to do a little research, we found quite a lot of conflicting information. We were a little surprised at some of the answers we found online to some commonly asked questions about septic tank treatments and maintenance. If you own a septic tank, or you are researching septic tanks prior to purchasing a house that isn’t connected to the mains supply, you’ll benefit from reading the top septic tank myths our team has uncovered. It reall ..read more

Muck Munchers Commercial Septic Tank Maintenance for Optimum Results Commercial septic tank maintenance is key for businesses. It’s not just about reducing business costs but, importantly, ensuring the comfort of clients and staff. As such, it will come as no surprise that commercial systems require more care – and vigilance – than most residential models. Table of Contents What are the Differences Between a Commercial Septic Tank and a Residential Septic Tank? Challenges Maintaining a Commercial Septic Tank How to Save Money with Commercial Septic Tanks Challenges for Hotels, Restaurants ..read more

Muck Munchers Shared Septic Tanks – What You Need to Know Did you know that with some neighbours, you might not just share a border but also a shared septic tank, which is pretty common in the UK. Shared septic tanks can be just as efficient and just as useful as standalone septic systems that service one property. And as just as owning an individual septic tank, there are a few things you can do to ensure your shared septic tank is performing at its best. Table of Contents What are the Differences Between a Commercial Septic Tank and a Residential Septic Tank? Challenges Maintaining a Com ..read more