Many home and business owners don’t realize that using vinegar to clean your drains can improve the lifecycle of your septic system. Using vinegar for cleaning has many great benefits such as saving you money, helping the environment, and keeping your septic system in good shape. Choosing vinegar instead of harsh chemical cleaners like bleach will result in fewer clogs, back-ups, and less money spent on septic pumping and repairs. There are many different ways to use vinegar in your cleaning routine. You can mix [...] Continue Reading

May 23rd, 2013 BY Wind River No Comments

Taking care of your septic tank can be good for your wallet, your property, and the environment. There are many easy ways to introduce green living into your home. This will help your septic system work better, last longer, and cost you less in repairs. Here are the top ways to go green for your septic tank:

Switch your household cleaners. Switching to all natural cleaners or using household products to clean such as baking soda, vinegar, lemon, and tea tree oil will make a huge difference with [...] Continue Reading

April 8th, 2013 BY Wind River No Comments

When our family moved to a small town in Massachusetts, we were surprised that the home included a septic tank. It was a new experience for us but we quickly caught on. We received a great referral from our neighbor and hired a company to come out and inspect the septic tank. Everything was working great but our inspector told us we needed to be careful. Since our home was older, the septic system needed extra care. We started doing a little research and found [...] Continue Reading

March 5th, 2013 BY Wind River No Comments

I recently discovered how easy it is to make your own all natural cleaning products. I’ve always tried to buy organic and environmentally safe products for my home. The problem was the cost! They were always so expensive and hard to find. Then one of my neighbors told me how I can make my own cleaners at home using items at the grocery store. It’s saved me a ton of money! Not only are these items cheap and great for cleaning but they will add [...] Continue Reading

February 11th, 2013 BY Wind River No Comments

If you’re looking for an environmentally friendly and safe way to clean your drains look no further than the kitchen! Baking soda and vinegar are both powerful cleaners that won’t cause drain problems. Since many harsh cleaning chemicals can actually damage your septic tank, using all natural cleaners will save you more than just money. Here are a couple ways you can start cleaning with baking soda and vinegar.

Use baking soda and vinegar mix to unclog a drain. If you have a clogged sink or drain you can try using [...] Continue Reading

January 31st, 2013 BY Wind River No Comments

It’s been a year since we moved to the area of Sandy Hook, CT and I’ve never been happier! The town of Sandy Hook is beautiful, friendly, and filled with unique homes and buildings. Since buying our dream house I am doing everything I can to make sure that we keep it in great condition. I recently discovered how important it is to keep your septic system running well. This can mean the difference between costly septic repairs and avoiding things like backed up toilets and [...] Continue Reading

November 15th, 2012 BY Wind River No Comments

If you live in or near the town of Middleton, MA you probably are familiar with how environmentally friendly the area is. Residents of Middleton take the care of their homes, yards, and surrounding land very seriously. One way they help to keep their environment clean is by using the best cleaning products for their homes and businesses. Did you know that the products and habits you use in your home can actually affect the environment? Many people don’t realize that they have the power [...] Continue Reading

November 13th, 2012 BY Wind River No Comments

When I moved into the area of Newton, CT I was very happy to see that so many people were as earth friendly as I am. This part of the country is very into recycling, using organic products and food, and keeping their homes and yards as clean and safe as possible. Since I had just purchased a new home in Newton I knew that I wanted to only use all natural products to clean it. I made my own spray with tea tree oil [...] Continue Reading

August 9th, 2012 BY Wind River No Comments

Our family has chosen to run a business in the beautiful, natural setting of Plymouth, MA. This area of the country takes real pride in the beauty of their surroundings. It is important to us and our neighbors that we don’t pollute the air, soil, or waters and we use only environmentally friendly and safe products. Running a business can often mean a lot of time and money spent on the maintenance of the building. We discovered that it was really important to pay attention [...] Continue Reading

June 26th, 2012 BY Wind River No Comments

If you own a residence or business you know that there is no getting around septic pumping service and inspections. It’s recommended that you have your septic tank pumped and inspected every 1 to 2 years. But if you end up having issues with the pipes, drains, or the septic system itself, you may have to schedule septic pumping service and inspections much more often.

This can end up costing you hundreds of extra dollars not to mention putting too much wear and tear on your [...] Continue Reading

May 16th, 2012 BY Wind River No Comments