Principles of use

How biological products are used can be considered using the example of well-known brands and main forms of release.

• Powders and granules are dissolved in warm water (room temperature) and infused for 20-30 minutes. The water should not contain chlorine impurities, this will kill bacteria! Chlorinated water should first be left for 24 hours. And then drain, leaving sediment at the bottom of the vessel. After such simple preparation, it will be ready to dissolve the drug. The usual concentration of drugs is one dose per 5-10 liters of water. The prepared solution is poured into the toilet pit. Repeated treatment is carried out after one month. An example of a brand and release form is the Polish “Sanex”.
• Gels can handle any type of waste, including toilet paper. An example of such a drug is Bio Favorit. This American brand produces two lines at once - for septic tanks and cesspools. Special attention should be paid to the corresponding marks on the packaging so as not to purchase a release form that is unsuitable for toilet treatment.

The dosage is one bottle per two cubic meters of pit. The gel is simply poured into the toilet outside. A 946-milliliter package is enough for one year of use.

Concentrated liquids on the market are represented in a wide variety by the American brand Vaist. The liquid is sold in ampoules of 1 ml. This amount is enough for a pit with a capacity of up to two cubic meters. The ampoule must be opened and poured into the toilet. The bacteria last on average 4-5 months. For analogues, this figure is lower and is only one month.

The tableted drug is called “Wayst Treat”. One tablet contains 85 g of active ingredients. The tablets are intended for large cesspools with a capacity of 2 to 5 cubic meters. Cleaning is also done once every four to five months.

Drugs that are resistant to detergents are usually released in soluble sachets. It is believed that bacteria in packaged form do not die even upon contact with antibacterial agents, and only temporarily reduce activity. An example of such a drug is the French Septifos. In one package, the manufacturer sells 18 sachets, with a total weight of 648 grams. The drug is used at the rate of 1 sachet per cubic meter of pit.

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Precautions

Bacteria that are active against sewage waste and the contents of street toilets are absolutely safe for humans. At In case of accidental contact with the skin, it should be washed off with soap and water. The drug does not cause skin irritation and cannot cause allergic reactions.

Only accidental ingestion by a child can pose a certain danger, because the preparations contain cultures of soil bacteria that are not at all designed for contact with the human digestive system. If swallowed, it is necessary to induce vomiting in the child and then rinse the stomach with water several times, and then consult a doctor.

The problem of cleaning cesspools and septic tanks is familiar to all owners of private houses, since this process must not only be effective, but also safe for humans and the environment. If previously the most effective remedy for removing unpleasant sewer odors was bleach, today you can find live bacteria for sale for septic tanks and cesspools.

Specialized stores offer products from domestic and foreign manufacturers, which have different names and are slightly different in their composition. To understand how these products work and how they should be used, you should first understand what they are and in what types they are produced.

What are they and how do they work?

In order not to create inconvenience associated with “odors” and clouds of insects that fly to latrines following these odors, cesspools and septic tanks are periodically cleaned. However, even an unfilled pit is quite capable of emitting an unpleasant odor, which is difficult to get rid of. Disinfection with bleach does not give a long-term effect, but during its implementation, the “aroma” of the sewage system mixes with the caustic, nasty, eye-harming, and, in addition, dangerous for the respiratory system, chlorine smell.

In addition, bleach kills microflora not only in the pit, but also in the soil into which it inevitably falls. As a result of its influence, the decomposition of sewage, which always occurs naturally, stops, and even weeds stop growing in the beds located close to the street toilet.

Therefore, preparations have been developed that help accelerate the decomposition of organic and some inorganic residues. Such compositions are obtained by deep cultivation of soil bacteria, from which those types of microorganisms were selected that are capable of processing human waste as quickly as possible.

Naturally, the resulting preparations do not include pathogenic bacteria, as well as those that emit methane during their vital activity.

Such biological products contain a starting dose of enzymes that help bacterial colonies undergo the necessary adaptation in the shortest possible time and then act more efficiently and quickly.

Once in a favorable environment and under the influence of enzymes, microorganisms multiply quickly, which speeds up their work. If the process of launching them into a cesspool or septic tank is carried out in the warm season, then the results of their activity can be observed within a few days. They consist of clarifying the liquid in the pit, significantly reducing the intensity of the unpleasant odor, and also reducing the volume of sewage. In some cases, waste processed by microorganisms is suitable as a fertilizer, since biological products do not harm the environment and are also safe for humans.

Types of biological products

There are three types of biological products, the main difference between which is the conditions necessary for their life, development and processing of organic matter. Thus, on sale you can find strains of anaerobic and aerobic microorganisms, as well as combined compounds called bioactivators.

Anaerobic microorganisms

For the high-quality functioning of anaerobic microbes, oxygen supply from the outside is not required. Therefore, such microorganisms are not particularly suitable for cesspools, but rather are intended to be added to closed chambers, in which they will contribute to the fastest possible decomposition of waste products.

As a result of the activity of bacteria, organic matter is broken down into insoluble solid waste, which sinks to the bottom of the septic tank, where the process of further decomposition continues, and the liquid is purified and clarified. When a large amount of sediment accumulates at the bottom, it is removed using a sewage disposal machine (it cannot be used as a fertilizer), but water purified by bacteria, after appropriate settling and purification, is even used by some owners to water the garden.

The disadvantages of biological products containing anaerobic microorganisms include the following:

• In the enclosed space of a septic tank, during the work of some bacteria, a gas is released from the waste - methane, which itself has a rather unpleasant odor.
• When using this group of microorganisms, the wastewater is not completely purified, but only 65÷70%.
• Mandatory periodic cleaning of the primary chamber of the septic tank using specialized equipment is required.
• You cannot use recycled waste in full to fertilize the soil.

Aerobic microorganisms

For high-quality work of aerobic biological products, unlike anaerobic ones, oxygen is required, so they can be used both in septic tanks and cesspools. But, if this type of microorganisms is used to clean a closed septic tank, then it is necessary to install a special deep compressor (aerator) in it, which will enrich the liquid with oxygen.

How does a properly equipped septic tank work?

The design of this treatment plant and its volume must comply with certain requirements. More details about the necessary calculations, the variety of models and the rules can be found in a special publication on our portal.

In the process of their work, aerobic microorganisms usually emit carbon dioxide and slightly increase the temperature of their environment. Due to the fact that the product of waste processing by such bacteria is not methane, the unpleasant odor is almost completely eliminated.

This type of bacteriological composition is capable of maximally purifying the wastewater entering a septic tank or cesspool, leaving a minimal amount of solid sediment. The sludge that accumulates during wastewater treatment is also periodically removed from a pit or septic tank and, by the way, can be used as fertilizer - it is often dumped into compost pits or heaps.

Bioactivators usually consist of several varieties of microorganisms and enzymes. These drugs can be universal or have a narrow purpose.

For example, starting compositions of bioactivators are used to revive the work of microorganisms that were previously launched into a cesspool after a long break, for example, in a country house at the end of the winter period.

There are special drugs with enhanced action. They are used in cases where the system is heavily contaminated. These bioactivators are used for a limited time, and then you need to switch to standard formulations again.

Preparations for narrowly targeted use are intended to clean a septic tank or pit from certain types of contaminants, for example, soap sediment or large amounts of fat accumulated in the pipeline or on the walls of the container. Such biological products are also not used constantly, but as needed.

Properly selected complex compositions of microorganisms are much more active and show the ability to process not only soft organic waste, but also various fibrous structures, including paper.

Such complex biological products are the most resistant to detergents and other household chemicals, which are usually present in wastewater. These compositions are environmentally friendly, therefore safe for humans, the environment and the sewage system itself.

Bioactivators can reduce the volume of solid waste by up to 75÷80%. In addition, when used correctly, they improve the permeability of sewer pipes, prevent silting of cesspools and septic tanks, and also neutralize pathogenic microbes.

Positive results of using bioactivators include the following:

• The most rapid processes of decomposition of organic and inorganic compounds are ensured.
• There is an almost complete elimination of unpleasant odors.
• The volume of solid insoluble and non-decomposing sediment is significantly reduced.
• Not only the septic tank is cleaned, but also the entire sewer pipeline.
• The development of harmful pathogenic microbes is prevented.
• It is possible to use these compounds in almost any sewer and treatment system.
• A wide range of various narrowly targeted and universal bioactivators allows you to choose exactly the one that is most necessary in a particular case.

Conditions for the effective operation of biological products

When filling sewage containers with biological products, it is very important to always keep in mind that they contain living microorganisms that can multiply and work effectively only in the right conditions created for them. Therefore, in order for them to start acting in the right direction, when releasing them into masses of waste, it is necessary to adhere to certain rules:

• The waste collection must contain a nutrient medium for bacteria, that is, there must be a certain amount of liquid that exceeds the level of the settled mass containing solid fractions. Therefore, there is no point in putting biological products into a new or newly cleaned waste container.
• The septic tank or pit must be regularly used, that is, replenished with liquid and waste. If the nutrient medium for bacteria is not enough, they will quickly lose activity and then die.
• Toilet or laundry cleaners should not contain chlorine, as it is destructive to almost all living microorganisms.
• Antibiotics should not be allowed to enter waste containers - they, like chlorine, can kill bacterial colonies.
• Such compositions function actively at temperatures from +5 to +50 degrees. The lower the ambient temperature, the slower the waste decomposition process. In winter, at subzero temperatures, microorganisms hibernate, but do not die, and with warming and the presence of a favorable “atmosphere,” biological products again enter the active phase.
• Bacteria will not begin to act effectively if biological products are not prepared for this process. You cannot hope that by throwing the tablets or pouring the powder into a pit or septic tank, the job can be considered completed, and the composition will begin to fulfill its direct functions.

— In order for everything to proceed with guaranteed effectiveness, the biological product must first be diluted in clean, chlorine-free water. To do this, it is collected in a bucket and left for at least a day to settle.

- Then, the water needs to be poured into another clean container, since in the first one a sediment of substances harmful to bacteria may form at the bottom.

After this, the biological product is poured into the purified water. In addition, it is recommended to add half a liter of kefir, which will serve as a preliminary feed for bacteria at the initial stage of their awakening from hibernation.

— The whole mixture is stirred and left to infuse for a couple of hours. And only after that can it be poured into a waste container.

— After pouring the solution into the sewer or directly into the septic tank, it is not recommended to use the latrine for 4–5 hours. Therefore, it is best to carry out this “refueling” process late in the evening, so that the microorganisms adapt and acquire the necessary activity overnight.

What should you consider when choosing a biological product?

Microorganisms must break down organic substances into simple components, such as water, carbon dioxide, solid sediment, etc. Therefore, the choice of bacterial species will directly depend on the conditions of their use. In any case, when purchasing a biological product, you must carefully study the instructions on its packaging and take into account some factors:

• For septic tanks and cesspools, preparations of various compositions can be used.

So, for outdoor toilets, tablets or a dry mixture are used, the packaging of which contains an indication that it is intended specifically for cesspools. Waste processed by bacteria from such biological products does not pose any environmental threat to the environment.

For septic tanks, suitable compositions include live bacteria that can process not only organic waste, but also the remains of household chemicals, and at the same time survive in a fairly aggressive environment.

• The higher the concentration of microorganisms in the selected composition, the less often it will have to be added to the waste container.
• Since the drugs are sold in packages of various packaging, it is necessary to select them correctly by weight for a certain volume of collected waste.
• A bioactivator consisting of several types of microorganisms will work much more efficiently, processing different types of waste that fall into the container.
• It is recommended to choose biological products with a minimum amount of dry residue formed - this indicator (in percentage) is usually indicated on the packaging or in the instructions supplied with the composition. Following this recommendation will allow you to clean the septic tank much less frequently.

A brief overview of popular effective biological products for septic tanks

Specialized stores offer a considerable number of different complex and highly targeted biological products. Some of them, which have gained wide popularity and proven their effectiveness, will be discussed below.

"Vodograi"

The Ukrainian-made “Vodograi” bioactivator includes strains of living microorganisms that are in a dormant state. When the necessary conditions are created for their awakening, which are indicated on the packaging, the bacteria enter the active phase of life.

A similar biological product is intended for processing feces, paper, vegetable peelings and other waste that ends up in cesspools and septic tanks. It decomposes them into carbon dioxide, oxygen, water and sediment, which constitutes approximately 3-4% of the total volume of processed contents.

Waste processing products are environmentally friendly and are often used as fertilizers.

The bioactivator prevents the formation of large layers of sludge in the bottom of cesspools and septic tank chambers, which makes it possible to almost completely eliminate the need for specialized equipment for pumping out fecal matter. In addition, the effect of this drug has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the drainage system, cleaning it from the inside from viscous deposits that prevent the gradual penetration of water into the soil.

“Vodogray +” is a special composition with a higher concentration, aimed at intensive cleaning of pipelines from deposits on the walls and accumulated sediment, which often happens in siphon units or at bends. It also helps in eliminating unpleasant odors. It does not damage the internal surfaces of pipes at all when dissolving contaminants of organic origin accumulated on them.

Application of the drug:

• The powdery mixture is taken from the bag with a dry spoon and poured with settled, unfiltered water at room temperature. After leaving the solution for 20-25 minutes, it is poured into a waste container - a cesspool or into a septic tank, through a sink or toilet.
• For bacteria to work actively, it is necessary to provide air access to the container, and for this, a small hole or slot is made in the sewer manhole cover, unless, of course, a special ventilation pipe was previously provided.

• After pouring the drug into a septic tank or cesspool, it is necessary to prevent washing powder or other chemicals from entering it during the day, otherwise bacteria may not take root in the aggressive environment. After this time, detergents can be used freely and poured down the drain in normal quantities.
• The effect of the bacteria will be noticeable after about 14 days, and the first sign is usually the disappearance of the unpleasant odor. It is this period that is necessary for the reproduction and beginning of active work of microorganisms.
• It will take two to four months to completely process the contents of the cesspool. To achieve the expected full effect, it is necessary to add a small amount of biological product to the pit every month - the required volume of monthly additions is specified in the instructions depending on the volume of the tank.
• High bacterial activity is observed at temperatures from +4 to +40 degrees. This factor must also be taken into account when using biocompositions.

Video: use of bacterial bioactivator for septic tanks “Vodograi”

"Atmosbio"

“Atmosbio” is a French-made bioactivator, which is made on the basis of enzymes and specially grown microorganisms. Suitable for all types of cesspools and septic tanks. Its composition actively and effectively decomposes feces, eliminates odor, dilutes the crust and bottom sediment formed on the surface, and also significantly reduces the volume of accumulated waste.

In addition, the drug, launched through the sink or toilet, simultaneously cleans the sewer pipes of plaque, which also increases the efficiency of the system and helps reduce the use of water for flushing waste.

Application of the drug:

• Atmosbio can be placed into a waste container both in a dry and diluted state. If you pour the drug into the toilet or sink in dry form, you must rinse it off with 12–15 liters of water.
• After filling the container with the composition, you must refrain from using it for 4-5 hours, and prevent chemicals from getting into it for 15-20 hours.
• The Atmosbio package contains 24 packets of the drug. In a septic tank designed for a family of two or three people, one such package is added approximately once a week.

"Microzim Septi Treat"

"Microzyme Septi Treat" is a bioactivator produced in Russia, consisting of natural enzymes and living saprophytic microflora containing 12 strains of soil bacteria.

The drug processes waste, turning it into environmentally friendly fertilizer, which contains beneficial soil bacteria. In addition, this composition has the property of not only cleaning pipes from waste accumulations, but also tightening their walls with a film that prevents blockages.

Prices for the drug for septic tanks "Microzim Septi Treat"

Microzim Septi Treat

Application of the drug:

For containers with a volume of one or two cubic meters, it is necessary to add 250 grams of this bioactivator once a month until the pit is completely cleaned. Further, it will be possible to switch to 50–100 grams per month, and this will be quite enough to maintain the septic tank or pit in normal condition.

• Do not allow the moisture in the container to dry out. If this starts to happen, you need to add a few buckets of water.
• If a biological product is purchased to clean a country toilet, then when keeping the pit moist, only 300÷500 grams of it will be needed for one, and sometimes even two seasons.
• If the pit has a volume of 3÷5 cubic meters, then a single dose per month should be 250÷500 grams until completely cleaned, and 125÷250 grams per month - to maintain the container clean.
• For septic tanks, depending on their volume, the biological product will require from 3 to 6 kg per year.

"Sanex"

"Sanex" - this drug, manufactured by a Polish manufacturer, can be called an achievement of biotechnology. The microorganisms that make up this product are capable of producing special enzymes that process organic fibers, fats, and, of course, human waste.

It is suitable for cleaning any type of sewer containers, processes waste to a neutral state in terms of chemical composition and odor, and the sediment after decomposition is only 3% of the total volume.

Prices for the drug "Sanex"

The manufacturer guarantees that one 100-gram package will be sufficient for a toilet used in a country house for a period of 14 months, and with the second package – for as much as 16 months.

To use this product to clean a septic tank with a volume of 1.5–2 cubic meters, which is constantly used by a family of 3–4 people, it is necessary to apply a triple monthly dose for the first time. Provided that one 100-gram package is enough for the above-mentioned volume of the septic tank for 3 months, then the initial triple dose will also be about 100 grams. Then, a month later, the same weight of the drug is added, but for three months.

"Doctor Robik"

This US patented drug is produced by domestic manufacturers. It contains several types of bacteria that are inert to chemicals and biological agents. It breaks down phenols, fats and various organic substances well. Within a month, the unpleasant smell of sewage is significantly reduced, and then the total volume of mass in the container decreases.

Several types of this bioactivator are produced, which have a narrowly targeted effect. Their markings differ from each other by digital designation. For example, you can list some of them:

• "Doctor Robik 57" - intended for heavily polluted sewer systems and overfilled cesspools.
• “Doctor Robik 87” - this version of the biological product is designed to combat household chemicals entering sewer drains and to protect microorganisms that decompose organic substances. It should be used in combination with one of the main formulations.
• "Doctor Robik 106" is a bioactivator with enhanced action, containing 6 strains of bacteria. Such a drug is capable of processing hard-to-decompose waste that ends up in septic tanks and cesspools - paper, fats, detergents and even natural fabrics.
• “Doctor Robik 109” - this composition is used for permanent use, after intensive cleaning of the container.

All biological products of this brand are environmentally friendly, so they are safe for humans and the environment.

In addition to the mixtures mentioned above, there are other biological products on sale that can make it easier to clean the sanitary areas of your home or cottage. In any case, when purchasing such products, it is necessary to first examine the cesspool or septic tank in order to determine which product will be the most optimal in terms of effectiveness and purpose. In any case, before purchasing, you must carefully study the packaging and instructions for use.

To sum up, we can conclude that by using such preparations, it is quite possible to achieve high-quality cleaning and breakdown of waste, getting rid of the unpleasant odor in the area, as well as reducing the costs of calling out special equipment. In addition, by choosing some of the biological compounds, you can even save on fertilizers for the soil in the garden. Periodically removing the sediment remaining from the work of microorganisms from the pit, it is placed in a compost pit for ripening, and then distributed along with the entire compost mass throughout the site.

Bacteria for cesspools and septic tanks can help summer residents and home owners in the private sector resolve issues of sewage treatment. When used correctly, you can get rid of an unpleasant odor, and you will have to resort to the services of vacuum cleaners much less often. Find out the features, types and basic conditions for the competent use of biological products.

• Mechanical (removal of sewage by pump).
• Chemical (disinfection by adding chlorine-containing preparations).
• Bacterial-enzymatic (use of special microorganisms that split wastewater into two components - sludge and water).

In the recent past, disinfection of treatment facilities was most often carried out using bleach, which destroyed the walls of septic tanks and pits. The chemical method also has a negative impact on human health. The mechanical cleaning method is quite expensive and inconvenient. “Populating” a cesspool with bacteria is a modern and effective way to clean sewers. The use of living microorganisms allows us to solve the problem of waste disposal in a natural way.

Biohelpers can die in the cold season and with a lack of nutrients

Bacteria grown in laboratory conditions allow:

• clean sewer pipes from organic deposits and eliminate unpleasant odors;
• clean the septic tank, cesspool, drainage well;
• reduce the volume of sewage and the frequency of pumping out wastewater;
• neutralize wastewater.

An environment comfortable for microorganisms should have a temperature from +5° to +30°. Bacteria are safe for humans; they also cannot destroy the walls of the treatment plant.

Live bacteria for cesspools

There are 2 types of bacteria: anaerobic (develop without oxygen) and aerobic (require oxygen).

During the activity of anaerobes, solid decomposition products are formed, which gradually sink to the bottom, while the liquid becomes clearer. The sludge obtained in this way cannot be used as fertilizer.

Anaerobic bacteria produce methane, so there is always a characteristic odor in the chamber. Wastewater purification by bacteria in an oxygen-free environment can be achieved by 60-70%. Anaerobic microorganisms are very popular among summer residents whose septic tank is not equipped with ventilation holes.

Microorganisms break down sewage into water, gas and minerals

Aerobic bacteria need oxygen, so the septic tank must be equipped with a compressor that pumps air into the container. With the help of aerobic microorganisms, you can clean the pit by 80-90%. According to reviews from owners of local treatment facilities, these are the most effective bacteria for cesspools and septic tanks. The resulting activated sludge can be used as fertilizer.

Advice. Sometimes combined agents - bioactivators - are used. Aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms are mixed with enzymes, which speeds up the processes occurring inside the septic tank or pit. The higher the concentration of bacteria, the faster the cleaning process goes.

Mode of application

Bioactivators in the form of granules, powder or liquid are poured into the cesspool. Dry bacteria must first be diluted with water - “awakened” before use. Liquid products do not require preparation before use, but their shelf life is shorter.

In order for the bacteria to “wake up”, you need to fill them with settled water and wait about 2 hours. After this, they are able to actively recycle organic matter: human waste products, kitchen waste, paper. After 4-6 hours, the intensity of the odor decreases by 40-60%.

If a septic tank is installed at your dacha, you should give preference to a biological product that “can” dilute bottom sediment, reducing the share of solid waste. There are special tablets on sale for country cesspools (1 tablet will allow you to process a cubic meter of waste).

On sale you can find bacteria for both the septic tank and the drainage pit. They differ in some properties and characteristics

Microorganisms, processing waste, produce heat. If the temperature inside the septic tank is 4°C or higher, the biological product can also be used in winter.

Tips for the correct use of biological products

In order for microorganisms to “take root” in a drainage pit or septic tank, a number of conditions must be met.

1. There must be a sufficient amount of moisture inside the settling chamber. After adding bacteria, monitor the liquid level in the pit for several days. If it drops, add water.
2. If the drug is in powder form, it must be diluted with settled water according to the instructions.
3. Bioactivators may stop performing their functions if there is a break in the use of sewerage for more than 2 weeks.
4. When using dry or liquid bacteria for cesspools, you cannot use products with antibacterial additives and chlorine. Manganese and medications can also kill beneficial microorganisms.

Different types of bacteria are used for the cesspool and septic tank

It is important

• If your home has a dishwasher or washing machine, use septic tank products that are resistant to aggressive environments.
• After a long period of inactivity, or if household chemicals have entered the sewer, add a new portion of the drug and the required amount of water to the septic tank.
• For the initial launch, use the tool labeled “Start”.

Brief overview of popular tools

With regular use, it extends the life of the septic tank, toilet, and cesspool. The greatest activity of bacteria is observed at pH=5-8.5. Wastewater processed using Vodogray can be used for watering garden crops, it is odorless and absolutely harmless. The sludge formed as a result of processing is neutral in its chemical composition and does not exceed 3% of the total amount of processed waste.

The manufacturer does not recommend pouring water containing household chemicals into the sewer a day before and the same amount of time after throwing the drug into the pit. In the future, you can use both a washing machine and a dishwasher, since the “Vodograi” preparation is adapted to chemicals used in everyday life.

The Vodogray preparation contains aerobic microorganisms, so the septic tank hatch must have a ventilation window through which fresh air will enter the chamber.

Frequency of use – monthly. Vodogray cannot be used together with products that remove blockages in pipes.

Tool "Cleaning power"

Actively processes sewage and other organic matter. Before use, the drug is diluted in warm, unboiled water, and then poured into a cesspool. The unpleasant odor disappears within 2 weeks after starting use. The full waste recycling cycle is one month. The product is harmless to people and the environment. For 1 m3 of sewage, take 75 grams of bacteria (1 sachet). An increased dosage (150 grams) is used when draining water containing household chemicals.

“Cleaning power” allows you to restore the drainage properties of the bottom of the cesspool.

Recycled wastewater does not pollute soil and groundwater. Using the drug you can also free sewer pipes from build-up.

Enzymes and living microorganisms replace sewer trucks

Bacteria "Biodom"

The product effectively combats unpleasant odors and contains catalyst additives that speed up the waste disposal process.

To activate bacteria, use unfiltered water that has been left standing for 24 hours. If the product is not poured into the septic tank, but into the sink or toilet, the pipes should be washed with 30 liters of water so that the maximum number of bacteria can reach the septic tank chamber.

Video instructions for using the drug "Vodogray"

Owners of private houses do not have to worry about the condition of the cesspool; special bacteria will do all the “dirty work” - process the waste and eliminate the unpleasant odor. In order not to disturb the biological balance of the system, it is worth switching to household cleaning products labeled “bio”.

Owners of cottages, dachas, and private houses not connected to the central sewer system are faced with the problem of cleaning septic tanks and cesspools. The use of special biological products will accelerate the decomposition of organic residues, eliminate unpleasant odors and convert sewage into useful fertilizer.

Anyone who is familiar with cesspools first-hand knows how much inconvenience they cause, especially in the summer: unpleasant smell, flies. The filled pit must be cleaned periodically by calling the appropriate service.

Previously, bleach was used to eliminate odor and disinfect. The smell of feces disappeared for a while, but an equally disgusting and acrid smell of bleach appeared.

In addition, the natural process of decomposition of sewage occurring in the pit was suspended. After bleach, not even grass grows on the site of the former toilet for many years.

Preparations intended to accelerate the decomposition of organic residues were obtained by selecting soil bacteria. The most effective types have been selected, which contribute to the rapid recycling of waste.

These drugs do not include pathogenic bacteria, as well as those that produce methane during their life.

To help bacteria act faster and more efficiently, a starting dose of enzymes is added to biological products.

This allows the bacteria to quickly get to work immediately after entering a favorable environment. In warm weather, the results of their activities are visible within a few days.

The unpleasant smell disappears, as do the flies near the cesspool. From the marks on the walls of the pit you can see that the volume of sewage is decreasing. The waste processed by beneficial microbes turns into fertilizer.

Important! Biological products are harmless to humans and do not harm the environment.

Septic tank cleaning

Biological products help to effectively clean the septic tank and eliminate the putrid odor in it.

In modern houses and cottages, instead of a cesspool, a septic tank is used - a special structure whose purpose is to collect and treat household wastewater.

The operating principle of a septic tank is gravitational settling and biological purification using biological products.

Septic tanks vary in design and volume, but they are united by a common feature - they all use septic tank bacteria as one of the cleaning tools.

A concentrated preparation containing beneficial bacteria and enzymes is used in different cases:

• when commissioning a new cleaning system;
• to quickly resume its work after a long break;
• under heavy load on the system;
• as a preventive measure.

The cleaning system in a simple septic tank occurs naturally. The waste decomposes directly in the septic tank and, after soil filtration, the purified water goes into the ground.

Maintenance of a simple septic tank involves periodically (once a year) removing sediment from the sump chambers.

Since the post-treatment of sewage water occurs in the soil, it is necessary to ensure that the water leaving the septic tank into the soil is as purified as possible.

The use of preparations with active bacteria for septic tanks helps to clean sewage faster and eliminate unpleasant odors.

How to choose

Chemicals, those that were used in the past to clean cesspools, had their advantages: they were not afraid of temperature changes and the presence of chemical impurities in wastewater.

The big disadvantage of these drugs is that they are unsafe for humans and harm the environment.

Important! When working with biological products, you need to remember that they contain living microorganisms that can exist and multiply under certain conditions. For outdoor toilets and septic tanks, preparations of various contents are used.

Powder or tablets for cesspools are suitable for outdoor toilets. After the work of living bacteria, the contents of the pit turn into environmentally friendly compost.

For septic tanks, such preparations are used, the living bacteria of which can process both organic waste and the remains of household chemicals and at the same time survive in an aggressive environment.

The most effective are “Doctor Robik”, “Sanex”, “BioSept”. They are designed for cleaning sewer pipes and caring for septic tanks.

Manufacturers produce drugs in liquid, powder and tablet form.

Liquid preparations from domestic and foreign companies go on sale in concentrated form, ready for use.

Powdered preparations must be diluted with settled water and allowed to brew for some time.

Tablets, for example, Waste Treat, are convenient to use in cases where you need to obtain fertilizer from fecal matter. This is especially true for country toilets.

Oxygenator powder is used for the same purposes. Adding this biological product to a cesspool or compost heap allows you to quickly obtain high-quality compost.

When choosing a biological product, you need to consider the following factors:

• the higher the concentration of microorganisms in it, the less often it will have to be added to the pit or antiseptic;
• you need to correctly calculate the amount of the drug required to clean a certain volume of wastewater;
• a product with a varied composition will be able to process waste most effectively;
• it is necessary to choose drugs with a minimum amount of dry residue indicated as a percentage on the packaging; This will allow for less frequent cleaning.

The principle of operation of biological products

In cesspools and septic tanks, decomposition can occur naturally because there are living bacteria present. But this process will take a very long time. Therefore, to increase the speed and efficiency of cleaning, microorganisms are additionally introduced.

Bacteria break down incoming organic matter into simple substances - water, carbon dioxide, nitrates, etc. The method of their use depends on the type of bacteria used in the biological treatment process.

There is no need to hope that the tablets will dissolve on their own in the pit if it is written that they should be diluted with water.

The main condition for the normal functioning of microorganisms is a liquid medium. If there is not enough liquid in the sump, the bacteria may die. There is no point in adding a biological product to a new toilet or a freshly cleaned septic tank.

In order for the bacteria to start working, you should pour several buckets of water into it.

Benefits of live bacteria:

• reduce unpleasant odor;
• prevent the pit from overflowing, reducing the volume of waste;
• significantly reduce the frequency of wastewater pumping;
• contribute to the restoration of the microculture of beneficial bacteria;
• disinfect and liquefy waste.

Different kinds

Anaerobic and aerobic bacteria

Anaerobic microorganisms carry out their activities in the absence of oxygen. In the closed chamber of the septic tank, where they are added, the process of waste rotting occurs. As a result of the activity of bacteria, solid waste sinks to the bottom of the chamber, which gradually rots there, and the water is purified and clarified.

The sediment that forms at the bottom of the chamber must be removed regularly using a sewer truck.

Important! This sludge cannot be used as fertilizer.

In a closed septic tank, anaerobic bacteria produce methane, so it can give off an unpleasant odor. Using the anaerobic method, wastewater is not completely purified, only 60-70%.

Aerobic microorganisms “work” in the presence of oxygen.

If this type of bacteria is used to clean a septic tank, then a special compressor is installed to supply air to carry out their activities.

During their activity, anaerobic bacteria release carbon dioxide and heat.

Since methane is not released, there is no unpleasant odor.

The use of aerobic bacteria allows for maximum purification of wastewater. Impurities are removed from them, and the amount of solid sediment is minimal.

The activated sludge remaining after wastewater treatment can be used as fertilizer and disposed of in compost heaps.

Bioactivators

These drugs consist of a mixture of anaerobic and aerobic bacteria, as well as enzymes. They are used to accelerate the processes occurring during natural biological treatment.

The microorganisms present in these preparations are able to process not only natural waste, but also paper, fats, and fabrics.

Bioactivators are resistant to detergents present in wastewater. They are harmless to both humans and sewer pipes.

Bioactivators reduce the mass of solid waste by 80%, improve the permeability of drainage and sewer pipes, destroy pathogenic microbes, and prevent silting of septic tanks and cesspools.

The most famous and popular bioactivators include Sanex (Poland), Atmosbio (France), Microzim Septi Treat (Russia), Biosept (France), System Septic Maintainer biopowder (USA), Doctor Robic (USA). They are all similar in their effectiveness.

Possible problems

• Bacteria, like any living organism, need food, which for them is household waste. Without their regular supply, microorganisms may die. The break should not be more than two weeks;
• medical antibacterial drugs can destroy living bacteria, so they should not be poured down the drain;
• When introducing biological products into a cesspool, its contents must be covered with a layer of water of at least 20 mm, since bacteria act only in a liquid medium.

Working conditions for bacteria

Important! If the septic tank is not used regularly, its microflora is disrupted and bacteria can die. After adding the drug, a prerequisite for the bacteria to work must be that waste enters the septic tank, otherwise they die.

Bacteria are active at air temperatures from + 5 to + 60 C.

The lower the temperature, the less active the bacteria. At subzero temperatures, microorganisms do not die, but go into hibernation.

The use of biological preparations for the purification of human and animal waste can solve many problems.

Biological product Vodogray

The drug contains living microorganisms - natural strains of bacteria that are in a “dormant” form. When placed in a nutrient medium, they begin to work.

The products obtained during their processing are environmentally friendly and can be used as fertilizer.

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When the drug is introduced into a cesspool, its contents are processed. The result is a liquid suitable for watering plants and approximately 3% granular sludge.

Mode of application

You cannot do laundry 24 hours before and after adding the product to the cesspool, as bacteria will not be able to take root due to the presence of chlorine products in the drain water. In the future, you can use household detergents in unlimited quantities.

In order for the bacteria to work successfully, it is necessary to provide air access to the cesspool - make a gap or a small hole in the sewer manhole cover.

Take the powder from the bag with a dry spoon, pour it with settled, non-chlorinated and unfiltered water at room temperature and let it brew. After 20 minutes, pour the resulting solution into a cesspool, outdoor toilet, septic tank, sink or toilet.

After two weeks, a positive effect occurs, the first sign of which is the disappearance of the unpleasant odor. From this moment on, the bacteria begin to work actively.

It will take them 2-4 months to completely process the contents of the cesspool. Every month you need to add a small amount of the drug to the pit.

The drug is effective in a liquid medium at positive temperatures from 4 to 40 degrees.

Prices for Vodogray biological products: 200 rubles per package 50 g, 325 rubles for 100 g, 650 rubles for 200 g.

Video: Instructions for use

Review

Svetlana
I bought Vodogray in the spring. Our yard is small, so because of the strong smell it was impossible to sit in the gazebo. After using Vodograya, the smell disappeared after 2 weeks. Now I sit freely in the gazebo and enjoy the aroma of flowers. I don’t know what happened to the contents, but my husband says that if there is no smell, then the bacteria are working.

Preparations in this series are intended for cleaning and prevention of sewer systems. There are several types with different purposes. They have the same name, but different numbers.

– for particularly contaminated systems and problematic cesspools, – to combat chemicals in the system, to protect the main bacteria used to work with organic matter.

A potent biological product contains a mixture of six bacteria. It is resistant to household chemicals and even utilizes substances that are difficult to decompose: fabrics, fats, paper, detergents.

Like all biological products, Doctor Robik is a completely safe and environmentally friendly drug.

Before placing it in a cesspool, the powder must be dissolved in a bucket of water and poured into the pit.

To purchase Dr. Robik’s biological products, you need to spend 140 rubles per package 75 g, 880 rubles for a volume of 946 g.

Review

Alexander
We bought the drug "Doctor Robik". Used according to instructions. The smell disappeared after 4 days, and the contents decreased within a week.

Waste Treat

The biological product is produced in the USA and imported under the brand name Microzyme. It contains aerobic bacteria and mixed bacteria. The drug is intended for septic tanks, outdoor toilets, and cesspools.

It has found wide application in all types of sewage drains, from the smallest, such as country toilets, to industrial sewerage.

Waste Treat is available in three forms: tablet (85 g), granules (packaging contains 227 g), liquid concentrate in bottles (the smallest volume is 10 ml, the largest is 3,785 l).

The tablet is added directly to a cesspool or street toilet, where it acts slowly over 3 months.

Important! A prerequisite for bacteria to work is the presence of liquid. Granules are used in cesspools and yard toilets.

They must first be diluted in settled, non-chlorinated water in the required proportions and refilled the next day.

The concentrated liquid preparation is even used to treat wastewater from large agro-industrial enterprises. The drug should be diluted with settled water in a ratio of 1:200 and used the next day.

Worth Waste Treat 2300 rubles for 227

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Review of the biological product Waste Treat

Micropan cesspool

Available in tablet form, it is popular among summer residents. One tablet is enough for one cubic meter of organic waste. The resulting sludge and water can be used in the garden: the sludge can be used as fertilizer and the plants can be watered with water.

Microplane toilet bucket

Available in liquid and granular form. Convenient for use in small country toilets. For 3 months, one 0.5 liter bottle of the drug is enough.

Sanex series

A series of biological products have been developed under a US license and are offered by K&K JSC. It is produced in the form of a brown powder.

"Sanex" Designed for cesspools, septic tanks, country toilets. Packaged in sachets of 100 and 400 g.

“Sanex+EcoCompost” used by summer residents to accelerate the maturation of organic waste and processing into compost. One 100-gram package is enough to process 1.4 m3 of organic matter.

“Sanex+EcoSliv” Designed to remove blockages and prevent sewer pipes.

“Sanex+EcoSeptic” starts the process of decomposition of organic waste and maintains the operation of mixed and aerobic septic tanks in normal condition.

Prices for Sanex bacteria

Review of the biological product "Sanex"

Sergey
I have been using this product on my farm for about five years. I pour two tablespoons, as written in the instructions, once a month. I thought it was time to clean the hole, so I asked the neighbors to help. We open the cesspool, and there the water is translucent, and at the bottom there is a layer of thick silt, which was raked out very quickly. There was almost no smell, just a faint smell of fungal mold. Thanks to Sanex for this, and to the manufacturer for always having the drug on sale.

Live bacteria present in biological products are harmless to people, animals and the environment. They bring great benefits by helping to cleanse human waste without harming nature.

Sewage tanks can be cleaned in two ways: with a sewer machine and with biologically active microorganisms. In addition, many septic tank products contain chemical compounds that dissolve solids and cleanse liquids.

Classification by type of action

Depending on the active components, there are remedies:

1. Chemical;
2. Biological.

Chemical drugs differ from biological ones in their versatility. They dissolve feces in any conditions (at any temperature and type of waste). They are suitable for use in the cold season and any type of septic tank.

They are classified according to the active components of the mixture. Nowadays mixtures with formaldehyde, ammonium salts and nitrates are actively used. The latter are considered the safest for the environment. But quaternary ammonium compounds are the most effective - they completely neutralize the unpleasant odor from the septic tank and eliminate old feces.

These funds have their advantages and disadvantages. Among the advantages it is worth highlighting:

1. Versatility;
2. Possibility of use in conditions of hard water, soap solutions and other additives;
3. High efficiency. Preparations of this kind perfectly clear even complex blockages, dissolve long-term sediments on the walls of septic tanks and pits, and eliminate unpleasant odors in a short time.

Of the minuses:

1. Low environmental friendliness. Water purified using chemical elements cannot be used as technical water. In addition, chemical compounds through open septic tanks or leaky areas can be absorbed into the soil or enter groundwater;
2. Even after such cleaning, over time it will be necessary to carry out sewage pumping. Chemically purified liquid contains numerous pathogenic compounds that will negatively affect the quality of the soil. Its fertility may decrease and its structure may change. Therefore, such water must be removed from the site;
3. When exposed to certain solutions, metal and plastic connections may

Biological means for cleaning cesspools are affordable and effective preparations for getting rid of unpleasant odors and wastewater. They consist of bacteria and organic additives, which for some time serve as a habitat for microorganisms. These bacteria process waste and are therefore completely safe to use.

Biological agents are also divided into:

1. Anaerobic;
2. Aerobic.

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Anaerobics do not require oxygen. Such connections are suitable for cleaning sealed closed septic tanks, as well as pipes. Aerobic “work” only in the presence of fresh air, since their activity directly depends on the level of oxygen in a certain environment.

Advantages of using biological additives:

1. Complete elimination of unpleasant odors and old waste. Despite the fact that biological additives take much longer to clean cesspools than chemical compounds, they are no less effective;
2. Safety. Microorganisms not only clean wastewater from solid particles and liquid residues, but also saturate them with organic substances. This allows this water to be used in the future for irrigation of fields or fertilizers;
3. Suitable for use in metal and plastic barrels. Bacteria do not corrode walls and joints and are safe for rubber couplings;
4. Enzyme formulations are quite accessible and characterized by a prolonged action.

The disadvantages include:

1. Impossibility of use in the cold season. When the temperature drops below 10 degrees, bacteria become less active, which reduces cleaning efficiency;
2. There are only a few dietary supplements that can be used to clean shower, bath, or chlorinated water drains. In most cases, microorganisms react negatively to the presence of chemical impurities in wastewater. In such an environment, they stop reproducing and then simply die;
3. Depending on the type of biological means for cleaning cesspools, it is necessary to maintain a certain level of oxygen. Aerobic bacteria are considered more active than aerobic bacteria, but when introducing them, a certain oxygen level inside the pit must be maintained.

Remember that when using biological additives, mineral deposits fall to the bottom of the container. This is not sludge, but they also require disposal, otherwise the useful volume of the reservoir is reduced.

Types of funds by form

Chemical and biological-enzyme products for cleaning septic tanks and cesspools are produced in liquid, powder, and granular form. At the same time, bacterial cleaning compositions are often produced in the form of special filters. They are fabric or rubber brushes that contain a large number of active microorganisms. This type of cleaning agent is used exclusively in multi-chamber septic tanks or pits.

Products

To effectively clean cesspools, you need to use quality products. Some of the most well-known means for cesspools are: