Simple Septic Care Checklist

A one-page monthly checklist for fewer septic surprises. Use it near your utility area, home binder, or wherever you keep maintenance notes.

Monthly routine

Dose Maintane: one level scoop per toilet, once a month.
Check bathrooms for odor, bubbling, or slow drains.
Look outside for soggy ground or sewage smell near the drain field.
Record any pumping, inspection, repair, or alarm notes.
Review the house rules with guests, kids, or renters.

Do not flush

Wipes, even wipes labeled flushable.
Paper towels, tissues, cotton swabs, or dental floss.
Feminine hygiene products or diapers.
Grease, oils, paint, solvents, or harsh drain chemicals.
Medication, cat litter, or anything that belongs in the trash.

Kitchen habits

Scrape plates into the trash before rinsing.
Let grease cool, then throw it away instead of pouring it down the sink.
Use garbage disposals lightly if your home has one.
Avoid harsh drain openers as a first response.

Laundry habits

Spread laundry across the week when possible.
Use normal detergent amounts. More is not better.
Avoid heavy bleach or antibacterial product routines.
Fix leaks and running toilets quickly.

Warning signs to watch

Septic or sewage smell inside the home.
Slow drains in more than one fixture.
Bubbling or gurgling toilets.
Alarm, backup, or wet ground near the drain field.

When to call a pro

Call a septic professional for backups, recurring odors, alarms, sewage surfacing outside, persistent slow drains, or an overdue tank. Maintane supports routine maintenance; it does not replace pumping, inspections, or repair.

Maintane fit

Natural septic treatment powder for simple monthly maintenance.

Home fit

Kid and pet safe. Made in the USA. No harsh chemicals.

Routine

Most homes use 1-3 scoops per month depending on toilet count.