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 ...

Not all homes are connected to a city’s sewer system. Homes that do not have a direct connection to the city sewer will typically have a septic system. A septic system consists of a buried ...

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to provide RVers with a simple and effective means of clearing a clog or blockage in the septic system," said an inventor, from Gillette, Wy, "so I ...