{"id":3985,"date":"2025-04-09T09:33:01","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T07:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/?p=3985"},"modified":"2025-04-14T08:09:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T06:09:16","slug":"which-products-should-never-go-into-the-septic-tank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/en\/blog\/which-products-should-never-go-into-the-septic-tank\/","title":{"rendered":"Which products should never go into the septic tank?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_section et_pb_section_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_section_regular et_block_section\" >\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_0  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"1399\" class=\"\">The <strong data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"954\">septic tank<\/strong> is a vital system for wastewater treatment in areas where there is no conventional sewerage network. However, for it to function optimally and have a long service life, it needs to be properly cared for. In this guide, you will find out <strong data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1248\">which products<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1285\">should never end up<\/strong> in the septic tank and why it is essential to <strong data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1352\">avoid <\/strong> certain chemicals and objects that can damage it.  <\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1475\" class=\"\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1475\" class=\"\"><strong>Why is it important to keep the septic tank in good condition?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1602\" class=\"\">Before listing the products that should not be disposed of in the septic tank, it <strong data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1585\">is important<\/strong> to understand the importance of this system:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"2221\">\n<li data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1769\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1769\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1644\">Prevents pollution of the environment<\/strong>: The septic tank treats wastewater, separating solids and liquids to prevent pollution of soils and aquifers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1928\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1928\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1802\">Protect your home or business<\/strong>: A failing septic system can lead to <strong data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1865\">clogs<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1883\">odours <\/strong> and even sewage <strong data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1905\">overflows<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"2067\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"2067\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1962\">Saves costs in the long run<\/strong>: Preventive maintenance is cheaper than expensive repairs or emergency cleaning.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2221\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2221\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2106\">Guarantees the health of the family<\/strong>: A properly functioning septic tank prevents the proliferation of bacteria and exposure to sewage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module \">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"et_pb_button et_d4_element et_pb_button_0 et_pb_bg_layout_light et_block_module\" href=\"#contacto\">Contact us<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_text et_pb_text_1  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2283\" class=\"\"><strong>Products that should never go down the septic tank<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2523\" class=\"\">The following are the <strong data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2343\">main categories<\/strong> of products that should <strong data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2367\">not <\/strong> be disposed of in the septic tank. Doing so can cause blockages, damage the biological balance and affect wastewater treatment: <\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2570\" class=\"\"><strong>Solid and non-biodegradable waste<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"3000\">\n<li data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2732\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2732\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2605\">Wet wipes and nappies<\/strong>: Although some wipes are advertised as \u2018biodegradable\u2019, they take a long time to decompose and can form plugs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2733\" data-end=\"2875\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"2875\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"2772\">Pads, tampons and pads<\/strong>: These products tend to absorb fluids and do not degrade easily, leading to blockages.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"3000\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2878\" data-end=\"3000\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"2878\" data-end=\"2901\">Plastic objects<\/strong>: Bags, wrappers or cotton swabs should not be flushed down the toilet as they do not flush.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3181\">\n<p data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3181\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3018\">Important<\/strong>: All these elements generate blockages in the outlet pipe or inside the pit itself, making the separation of solids and liquids difficult and causing blockages.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3210\" class=\"\"><strong>Aggressive chemicals<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3212\" data-end=\"3659\">\n<li data-start=\"3212\" data-end=\"3383\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3383\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3233\">Excessive bleach<\/strong>: Moderate use may be tolerable, but continuous build-up of bleach <strong data-start=\"3310\" data-end=\"3318\">kills <\/strong> the bacteria responsible for breaking down organic matter.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3384\" data-end=\"3520\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"3386\" data-end=\"3520\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"3386\" data-end=\"3411\">Solvents and paint<\/strong>: These chemicals are highly polluting and alter the biological activity of the septic tank.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3521\" data-end=\"3659\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3659\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3550\">Drugs and antibiotics<\/strong>: Flushing medicines down the toilet can change the bacterial flora in the pit and impact the environment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To learn more about how the use of chemicals influences the health of your septic tank, you can consult the <strong data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"931\"><a data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"929\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/septic\">official recommendations of the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)<\/a><\/strong>. In their guide, you will find guidelines for responsible maintenance and a list of substances that could seriously harm the bacterial balance of your installation. <\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"3661\" data-end=\"3787\">\n<p data-start=\"3663\" data-end=\"3787\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"3663\" data-end=\"3674\">Tip<\/strong>: Use <strong data-start=\"3684\" data-end=\"3724\">biodegradable cleaning products<\/strong> and avoid dumping industrial or highly toxic chemicals.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"3789\" data-end=\"3824\" class=\"\"><strong>Cooking oils and fats<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3826\" data-end=\"4147\">\n<li data-start=\"3826\" data-end=\"3972\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"3828\" data-end=\"3972\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"3828\" data-end=\"3849\">Vegetable oils<\/strong>: When they cool, they solidify and stick to the pipe walls, facilitating the formation of blockages.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3973\" data-end=\"4147\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"3975\" data-end=\"4147\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"3975\" data-end=\"3994\">Fat residues<\/strong>: Contribute to the creation of a slag layer on the pit surface, hindering proper oxygenation and the biological digestion process.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote data-start=\"4149\" data-end=\"4299\">\n<p data-start=\"4151\" data-end=\"4299\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"4151\" data-end=\"4166\">Alternative<\/strong>: Store fats, oils and grease in separate containers for recycling or disposal at council-designated collection points.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"4301\" data-end=\"4349\" class=\"\"><strong>Animal waste in large quantities<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4351\" data-end=\"4578\">\n<li data-start=\"4351\" data-end=\"4578\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"4353\" data-end=\"4578\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"4353\" data-end=\"4387\">Spoiled food waste<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"4390\" data-end=\"4411\">pet faeces<\/strong>: Although they are organic matter, in excess they can overwhelm the capacity of the septic tank. Their rapid decomposition produces gases and alters the balance of micro-organisms. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote data-start=\"4580\" data-end=\"4707\">\n<p data-start=\"4582\" data-end=\"4707\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"4582\" data-end=\"4599\">Recommendation<\/strong>: Deposit this waste in special biodegradable bags or in the organic waste if it is small in quantity.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-start=\"4714\" data-end=\"4783\" class=\"\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"4714\" data-end=\"4783\" class=\"\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"4714\" data-end=\"4783\" class=\"\"><strong>Consequences of discharging prohibited products into the septic tank<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4785\" data-end=\"4874\" class=\"\">Violating the <strong data-start=\"4798\" data-end=\"4816\">basic rules<\/strong> of septic tank care entails multiple risks:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"4876\" data-end=\"5439\">\n<li data-start=\"4876\" data-end=\"4990\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"4879\" data-end=\"4990\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"4879\" data-end=\"4907\">Frequent blockages<\/strong>: Non-biodegradable elements accumulate and block water circulation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4991\" data-end=\"5130\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"4994\" data-end=\"5130\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"4994\" data-end=\"5010\">Bad smells<\/strong>: When bacterial activity is unbalanced, the decomposition of waste generates gases with very unpleasant odours.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5131\" data-end=\"5276\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"5134\" data-end=\"5276\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"5134\" data-end=\"5175\">Increased maintenance costs<\/strong>: The septic tank requires more frequent cleaning to remove accumulated objects and substances.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5277\" data-end=\"5439\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"5280\" data-end=\"5439\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"5280\" data-end=\"5307\">Danger of seepage<\/strong>: Excessive pressure or saturation can cause cracks in the structure, leading to seepage of wastewater into the subsoil.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 data-start=\"5446\" data-end=\"5494\" class=\"\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"5446\" data-end=\"5494\" class=\"\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"5446\" data-end=\"5494\" class=\"\"><strong>How to protect and maintain your septic tank?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5496\" data-end=\"5608\" class=\"\">To <strong data-start=\"5501\" data-end=\"5525\">extend the life<\/strong> of your septic tank and minimise risks, it is essential to adopt healthy habits:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5610\" data-end=\"6175\">\n<li data-start=\"5610\" data-end=\"5723\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"5612\" data-end=\"5723\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"5612\" data-end=\"5632\">Separate waste<\/strong>: Set aside a specific bin for tampons, wipes and other non-biodegradable waste.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5724\" data-end=\"5885\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"5726\" data-end=\"5885\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"5726\" data-end=\"5762\">Check and clean regularly<\/strong>: Hire specialised services to carry out inspections and septic tank emptying at recommended intervals.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5886\" data-end=\"6048\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"5888\" data-end=\"6048\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"5888\" data-end=\"5917\">Use environmentally friendly products<\/strong>: Opt for low-toxicity degreasers and soaps. This maintains the bacterial flora and facilitates the decomposition process. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6049\" data-end=\"6175\" class=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"6051\" data-end=\"6175\" class=\"\"><strong data-start=\"6051\" data-end=\"6095\">Control the disposal of oils and fats<\/strong>: Set aside a container for used cooking oil and take it to a clean point.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you require a more in-depth service, we recommend our <strong data-start=\"4932\" data-end=\"5051\"><a data-start=\"4934\" data-end=\"5049\" href=\"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/en\/emptying-of-septic-tanks\/\">septic tank extraction and cleaning services<\/a><\/strong>, where you will find detailed information on the process and the ideal frequency of maintenance to ensure that your installation functions optimally.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"7100\" data-end=\"7116\" class=\"\"><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"7118\" data-end=\"7595\" class=\"\">In conclusion, keeping a <strong data-start=\"7131\" data-end=\"7147\">septic tank<\/strong> in good condition does not require a great deal of effort, but it does require <strong data-start=\"7202\" data-end=\"7213\">knowing <\/strong> which products to avoid. Remember that solid waste, aggressive chemicals, grease and non-biodegradable objects are the main <strong data-start=\"7346\" data-end=\"7358\">enemies <\/strong> of this system. By <strong data-start=\"7391\" data-end=\"7403\">following <\/strong> these guidelines and carrying out regular checks, you will guarantee optimum operation and prolong the useful life of your installation, avoiding unnecessary costs and health problems.  <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_section et_pb_section_1 et_animated  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_section_regular et_block_section\" >\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"contacto\" class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_row et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row_fullwidth et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters1  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et_block_row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode et-last-child et_block_column\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"et_pb_contact_form_1\" class=\"et_pb_with_border et_pb_module et_d4_element et_pb_contact_form_0 et_pb_contact_form_container clearfix et_block_module\" data-form_unique_num=\"0\" data-form_unique_id=\"cf4dc398-7f88-4751-b720-0428a1f94d44\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et-pb-contact-message\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_contact\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<form class=\"et_pb_contact_form clearfix\" method=\"post\" action=\"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3985\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_contact_field et_pb_contact_field_0 et_pb_contact_field_half\" data-id=\"nombre\" data-type=\"input\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<label for=\"et_pb_contact_nombre_0\" class=\"et_pb_contact_form_label\">Name and surname<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" id=\"et_pb_contact_nombre_0\" class=\"input\" value=\"\" name=\"et_pb_contact_nombre_0\" data-required_mark=\"required\" data-field_type=\"input\" data-original_id=\"nombre\" placeholder=\"Name and surname\" pattern=\"[A-Za-z\\s\\-]*\" title=\"Only letters allowed.\">\n\t\t\t<\/p><p class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_contact_field et_pb_contact_field_1 et_pb_contact_field_half et_pb_contact_field_last\" data-id=\"telefono\" data-type=\"input\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<label for=\"et_pb_contact_telefono_0\" class=\"et_pb_contact_form_label\">Telephone<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" id=\"et_pb_contact_telefono_0\" class=\"input\" value=\"\" name=\"et_pb_contact_telefono_0\" data-required_mark=\"required\" data-field_type=\"input\" data-original_id=\"telefono\" placeholder=\"Telephone\" pattern=\"[0-9\\s\\-]*\" title=\"Only numbers allowed.\">\n\t\t\t<\/p><p class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_contact_field et_pb_contact_field_2 et_pb_contact_field_half\" data-id=\"email\" data-type=\"email\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<label for=\"et_pb_contact_email_0\" class=\"et_pb_contact_form_label\">Email<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" id=\"et_pb_contact_email_0\" class=\"input\" value=\"\" name=\"et_pb_contact_email_0\" data-required_mark=\"required\" data-field_type=\"email\" data-original_id=\"email\" placeholder=\"Email\">\n\t\t\t<\/p><p class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_contact_field et_pb_contact_field_3 et_pb_contact_field_last\" data-id=\"mensaje\" data-type=\"text\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<label for=\"et_pb_contact_mensaje_0\" class=\"et_pb_contact_form_label\">Describe what you need to customise your budget<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"et_pb_contact_mensaje_0\" id=\"et_pb_contact_mensaje_0\" class=\"et_pb_contact_message input\" data-required_mark=\"required\" data-field_type=\"text\" data-original_id=\"mensaje\" placeholder=\"Describe what you need to customise your budget\"><\/textarea>\n\t\t\t<\/p><p class=\"et_d4_element et_pb_contact_field et_pb_contact_field_4 et_pb_contact_field_last\" data-id=\"politica\" data-type=\"checkbox\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<label for=\"et_pb_contact_politica_0\" class=\"et_pb_contact_form_label\"> <\/label>\n\t\t\t\t<input class=\"et_pb_checkbox_handle\" type=\"hidden\" name=\"et_pb_contact_politica_0\" data-required_mark=\"required\" data-field_type=\"checkbox\" data-original_id=\"politica\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"et_pb_contact_field_options_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"et_pb_contact_field_options_title\"> <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"et_pb_contact_field_options_list\"><span class=\"et_pb_contact_field_checkbox\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"et_pb_contact_politica_4_0\" class=\"input\" value=\"I have read and accept the\" data-id=\"-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"et_pb_contact_politica_4_0\"><i><\/i>I have read and accept the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/politica-privacidad\/\" target=\"_blank\">Privacy Policy<\/a><\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" value=\"et_contact_proccess\" name=\"et_pb_contactform_submit_0\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_contact_bottom_container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_contact_right et_pb_contact_field\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"et_pb_contact_captcha_question\">13 + 12<\/span> = <input type=\"text\" size=\"2\" class=\"input et_pb_contact_captcha\" data-first_digit=\"13\" data-second_digit=\"12\" value=\"\" name=\"et_pb_contact_captcha_0\" data-required_mark=\"required\" autocomplete=\"off\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"submit\" name=\"et_builder_submit_button\" class=\"et_pb_contact_submit et_pb_button\" data-icon=\"5\">Send<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" id=\"_wpnonce-et-pb-contact-form-submitted-0\" name=\"_wpnonce-et-pb-contact-form-submitted-0\" value=\"c37bc17350\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3985\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/form>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3967,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3985","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Which products should never go into the septic tank?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Avoid costly damage to your septic tank. Find out which products you should never throw away and how to protect its functioning.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/en\/blog\/which-products-should-never-go-into-the-septic-tank\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Which products should never go into the septic tank?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Avoid costly damage to your septic tank. Find out which products you should never throw away and how to protect its functioning.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/en\/blog\/which-products-should-never-go-into-the-septic-tank\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Limpiezas Domingo e Hijos\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-04-09T07:33:01+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-04-14T06:09:16+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fosa-septica.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"600\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"400\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"La F\u00e1brica del SEO\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"La F\u00e1brica del SEO\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\\\/en\\\/blog\\\/which-products-should-never-go-into-the-septic-tank\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\\\/en\\\/blog\\\/which-products-should-never-go-into-the-septic-tank\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"La F\u00e1brica del SEO\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/98d75a3ba66ad7b61a69955d0685cfa9\"},\"headline\":\"Which products should never go into the septic tank?\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-09T07:33:01+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-04-14T06:09:16+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\\\/en\\\/blog\\\/which-products-should-never-go-into-the-septic-tank\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1713,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\\\/en\\\/blog\\\/which-products-should-never-go-into-the-septic-tank\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/fosa-septica.jpg\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\\\/en\\\/blog\\\/which-products-should-never-go-into-the-septic-tank\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\\\/en\\\/blog\\\/which-products-should-never-go-into-the-septic-tank\\\/\",\"name\":\"Which products should never go into the septic tank?\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\\\/en\\\/blog\\\/which-products-should-never-go-into-the-septic-tank\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\\\/en\\\/blog\\\/which-products-should-never-go-into-the-septic-tank\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/fosa-septica.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-09T07:33:01+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-04-14T06:09:16+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/98d75a3ba66ad7b61a69955d0685cfa9\"},\"description\":\"Avoid costly damage to your septic tank. Find out which products you should never throw away and how to protect its functioning.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\\\/en\\\/blog\\\/which-products-should-never-go-into-the-septic-tank\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\\\/en\\\/blog\\\/which-products-should-never-go-into-the-septic-tank\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\\\/en\\\/blog\\\/which-products-should-never-go-into-the-septic-tank\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/fosa-septica.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/04\\\/fosa-septica.jpg\",\"width\":600,\"height\":400,\"caption\":\"fosa septica\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\\\/en\\\/blog\\\/which-products-should-never-go-into-the-septic-tank\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Portada\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\\\/en\\\/limpieza-y-vaciado-de-fosas-septicas\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Which products should never go into the septic tank?\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\\\/\",\"name\":\"Limpiezas Domingo e Hijos\",\"description\":\"Desatascos y limpieza de tuber\u00edas, limpieza industrial, extracci\u00f3n de fosas septicas\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/98d75a3ba66ad7b61a69955d0685cfa9\",\"name\":\"La F\u00e1brica del SEO\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/21165bdc57993e4e5a4606acbd9c6175b9cc7a86d46e24e0fc3a3dd3f1184c4d?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/21165bdc57993e4e5a4606acbd9c6175b9cc7a86d46e24e0fc3a3dd3f1184c4d?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/21165bdc57993e4e5a4606acbd9c6175b9cc7a86d46e24e0fc3a3dd3f1184c4d?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"La F\u00e1brica del SEO\"}}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Which products should never go into the septic tank?","description":"Avoid costly damage to your septic tank. Find out which products you should never throw away and how to protect its functioning.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/en\/blog\/which-products-should-never-go-into-the-septic-tank\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Which products should never go into the septic tank?","og_description":"Avoid costly damage to your septic tank. Find out which products you should never throw away and how to protect its functioning.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/en\/blog\/which-products-should-never-go-into-the-septic-tank\/","og_site_name":"Limpiezas Domingo e Hijos","article_published_time":"2025-04-09T07:33:01+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-04-14T06:09:16+00:00","og_image":[{"width":600,"height":400,"url":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fosa-septica.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"La F\u00e1brica del SEO","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"La F\u00e1brica del SEO","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/en\/blog\/which-products-should-never-go-into-the-septic-tank\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/en\/blog\/which-products-should-never-go-into-the-septic-tank\/"},"author":{"name":"La F\u00e1brica del SEO","@id":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/#\/schema\/person\/98d75a3ba66ad7b61a69955d0685cfa9"},"headline":"Which products should never go into the septic tank?","datePublished":"2025-04-09T07:33:01+00:00","dateModified":"2025-04-14T06:09:16+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/en\/blog\/which-products-should-never-go-into-the-septic-tank\/"},"wordCount":1713,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/en\/blog\/which-products-should-never-go-into-the-septic-tank\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fosa-septica.jpg","inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/en\/blog\/which-products-should-never-go-into-the-septic-tank\/","url":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/en\/blog\/which-products-should-never-go-into-the-septic-tank\/","name":"Which products should never go into the septic tank?","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/en\/blog\/which-products-should-never-go-into-the-septic-tank\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/en\/blog\/which-products-should-never-go-into-the-septic-tank\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fosa-septica.jpg","datePublished":"2025-04-09T07:33:01+00:00","dateModified":"2025-04-14T06:09:16+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/#\/schema\/person\/98d75a3ba66ad7b61a69955d0685cfa9"},"description":"Avoid costly damage to your septic tank. Find out which products you should never throw away and how to protect its functioning.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/en\/blog\/which-products-should-never-go-into-the-septic-tank\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/en\/blog\/which-products-should-never-go-into-the-septic-tank\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/en\/blog\/which-products-should-never-go-into-the-septic-tank\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fosa-septica.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fosa-septica.jpg","width":600,"height":400,"caption":"fosa septica"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/en\/blog\/which-products-should-never-go-into-the-septic-tank\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Portada","item":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/en\/limpieza-y-vaciado-de-fosas-septicas\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Which products should never go into the septic tank?"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/","name":"Limpiezas Domingo e Hijos","description":"Desatascos y limpieza de tuber\u00edas, limpieza industrial, extracci\u00f3n de fosas septicas","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/#\/schema\/person\/98d75a3ba66ad7b61a69955d0685cfa9","name":"La F\u00e1brica del SEO","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/21165bdc57993e4e5a4606acbd9c6175b9cc7a86d46e24e0fc3a3dd3f1184c4d?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/21165bdc57993e4e5a4606acbd9c6175b9cc7a86d46e24e0fc3a3dd3f1184c4d?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/21165bdc57993e4e5a4606acbd9c6175b9cc7a86d46e24e0fc3a3dd3f1184c4d?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"La F\u00e1brica del SEO"}}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3985","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3985"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3985\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4135,"href":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3985\/revisions\/4135"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3967"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3985"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3985"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.limpiezasdomingo.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3985"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}