One Flush Septic System Treatment
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If you have a septic system, you want to make sure that it’s running smoothly. The last thing you want is to have a puddle in the backyard or worse problems inside the house. Pro Lab has been making One Flush Septic System Treatment for many years, and it is very easy to use. Drop one dissolvable pouch in the toilet and flush to release billions of beneficial bacteria that digest septic waste for weeks.
As you know, your septic systems need bacteria to break down organic matter to stay effective and efficient. Every time you shower, brush your teeth, wash your hands, or wash your clothes, you send pollutants into your septic system. Many products today are antibacterial, from bowl cleaners to mouthwash, and these products kill the beneficial bacteria needed in your septic system. One Flush has more bacteria in one pouch than 141 bottles of Roebic. One Flush comes in a three-month supply and costs less than $12.00. In fact, I just looked back on this product, and it has not changed price in the last 5 years. One Flush will protect your whole system by simply flushing the product down your toilet once a month.
Before the holidays, make sure your septic system is running in peak condition. Look for One Flush in your local family-owned hardware store. And if you can’t find it, call me at the store and I will locate One Flush for you.
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Now to the email….
Question: I have windows that get an overspray from the sprinkler system. Now the windows look hazy from the hard water stains that have built up on the glass. How can I remove that stain?
Answer: It’s been a while since I have had this question. All you need is a garden hose, a Scotch Brite scrubby sponge, and a toilet bowl cleaner called Delete Germ. I know the idea of using a toilet bowl cleaner seems silly, but Delete Germ is an excellent hard water remover. Just apply a small amount on the cool window glass and immediately start scrubbing. You will be able to tell when the hard water is releasing from the window because the glass will get incredibly slick. Then rinse with your garden hose. And then rinse it repeatedly. Your windows will sparkle like new. Call me if you have any questions. Delete Germ can be found on our website.
Question: We have a country home, and we use well water. The minerals in the water stain everything. I can get most surfaces clean, but the inside of my toilet tank looks awful. It’s dark and stained. What can I use to clean the tank?
Answer: Use Instant Power Tank Cleaner. Please put it in the tank in the evening and let it work overnight. The next morning, flush your toilet and then lift the lid; the tank will look new.
Question: We have a problem with tiny ants that I have always called sugar ants. We cannot find where they are coming into the house, and normal bait doesn’t seem to faze them. Can you give us some advice?
Answer: I like using Clobber for an all-around pest control. It’s water-based and safe around children and pets as soon as it’s dry. And it dries in 20 minutes. I spray on all the baseboards that I can easily get to, including those in my pantry. Then I use an ant bait station. Right now, I am recommending Rescue Ant Bait. It’s a dry bait, so you don’t have to worry about spillage from a liquid bait. When I used to pay for a pest control company, he would put bait stations in my kitchen around the windows and under the sink. I think that the combination of the Clobber and bait stations will get your problem under control.