Professional tank cleaning services are a must if you want to ensure the safety and reliability of your septic system. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, about 20% of homes in the U.S. depend on a private septic system to manage waste. Professional tank cleaning services are the best way to care for your septic system. Here are three things you should never try to DIY on your septic system.

1. Clearing Clogs With Chemicals

If your septic system is backed up, it may seem like a good idea to grab the chemical clog remover off the shelf and pour it down the drains. We beg of you, please don't do it. Your septic system depends heavily on biological organisms to keep it functioning. Pouring chemicals down your drain will kill those organisms, and it may be a very long time before they flourish again. Additionally, chemicals used to clear drains can have the opposite effect of what you are hoping for. They can further solidify the clog. Get professional help with a clogged line.

2. Cleaning Out Your Septic Tank

Professional tank cleaning services come well-equipped to manage septic tank pumping and cleaning. Tank cleaning is a multi-step process requiring special equipment and know-how. Trying to manage septic tank cleaning on your own can damage the system beyond repair. Unless you have the specialty equipment, including the pumping truck, leave this task up to the professionals. Besides, cleaning a septic tank is a very messy job.

3. Repairing Your Tank

Septic tanks can be made from pre-cast concrete, fiberglass, plastic, or cinder blocks. Tanks can be damaged by a range of things, like parking a vehicle that is too heavy on top of the tank. Sometimes they need to be repaired because they have aged poorly. In all cases, it's best to leave this repair to the professionals. Trying to do this yourself is much more likely to result in injury or further damage.

Professional repair will ensure the repairs are made right and long-lasting. Your septic system is far too important to your home to take a risk that DIY repairs are not done properly. You can do plenty of DIY repairs on your home, but your septic tank is not one of them. Get professional tank cleaning services for your septic system and let the professionals handle any issues. Call Bluffton Aeration today.