Recommendations from owners of private houses on how to ensure that odor is removed from a septic tank

Eliminating odor problems

In fact, all possible options for why a septic tank smell appears in the house are considered here. Particularly affected are rooms such as the toilet, kitchen and bathroom. What to do in different cause-and-effect scenarios?

1. It is mandatory to install the pipe immediately during installation. If you haven’t done this, do it as soon as possible. Thanks to this work, you will not only remove accumulated gases, but will also be able to prevent the failure of hydraulic valves. Your first priority will be to protect your toilet and sinks.
2. Restoring bacteria sometimes helps to normalize and make an odorless septic tank. This procedure is required after the release of chlorine or other chemicals. This will require special preparations containing biomaterials. Usually, they are sold in places where household goods are sold. But here again there is one “BUT”. It is necessary to provide conditions for the development of bacteria. There are only three of them: constantly use the sewer system, a large amount of water, and a constant flow of air. This can be done without much effort, the main thing is to ensure that there is enough wastewater in the septic tank chamber. If the above conditions are met, biological products will begin to act literally immediately.
3. The final odor problem is waste overflow. In this situation, bioorganic supplements will no longer help. This requires the help of a sewer truck. But it’s not just waste that can create a toilet that smells in quotation marks. Sometimes clots of silt prevent pipes from cleaning. In this case, a special installation will help.

Be that as it may, it is better to avoid problems from the very beginning, and for this, from the first days of installation, monitor the unit and its operation, use biological additives for cleaning in a timely manner. When installing, make sure that the design is correct; do not try to do it yourself. Trust specialists who, while performing their work, are responsible for it.

When buying a septic tank, you need to check every detail, its tightness and the material from which it is made. All these little things affect not only the performance of the septic tank, but also the peace of mind of your family. After all, the smell can appear at any moment, without asking permission.

It is unlikely that when you receive guests, you will be able to explain to them that this is just the smell of sewage dysfunction, pollution and other everyday problems. Reception of guests and your holidays will be ruined only because of your negligence and inattention.

Ways to eliminate unpleasant odor

For each cause of odor formation, there are ways to eliminate it:

• when filling the storage tank, cleaning is required, that is, removing waste and sediment from the pit;
• in the absence of sufficient ventilation, a vent riser is installed;
• When bacteria die, they are renewed with special compounds.

Cleaning the container

How to get rid of the smell when the septic tank overflows? The collection container needs to be cleaned. You can do this in two ways:

• manually;
• specialized equipment.

Manual cleaning of a pit made of concrete rings, metal or plastic containers is carried out in the following way:

1. liquid waste is removed from the pit using a drainage pump, buckets or other devices;
2. then the sediment and solid waste accumulated at the bottom of the pit are removed;

Manual cleaning of the cesspool

1. The inner surface of the storage container is cleaned with an iron brush;
2. The septic tank (pit, container, etc.) is washed with running water. To do this, the container is completely filled with water and pumped out after 10 - 15 minutes.

Scheme of placing bacteria in a collection container

After cleaning, it is necessary to place activated sludge or biobacteria into the container, which will help clean and process the incoming wastewater.

Watch the video to see how self-care is performed.

The cleaning process can be carried out faster with the help of a sewage disposal machine, which is capable of pumping out not only liquid, but also silt deposits. To clean a cesspool using special equipment, an access road and some suitable space around the septic tank are required.

Cleaning a septic tank with a sewer machine

The cost of cleaning a special machine depends on the volume of the septic tank.

Ventilation construction

The fan pipe allows:

• remove accumulated gases from drains, reducing the formation of unpleasant odors;
• Biobacteria work more actively due to the constant supply of oxygen inside the treatment plant.

How to eliminate the smell from a septic tank if the reason lies in the lack of necessary ventilation? To do this, a ventilation riser is constructed according to the following scheme:

1. materials are being prepared. To build a vent pipe you need to purchase:
   plastic pipe with a diameter of 100 - 110 mm and a length of 120 - 130 cm;
2. any fasteners (clamps, brackets, etc.);
3. sealant;
4. a tip that protects the device from precipitation and third-party contamination;
5. a pipe 70–80 cm long is placed in a septic tank or cesspool and secured in the most appropriate way;
6. all joints are sealed;
7. A tip is placed on the top of the pipe.

Construction of a drain pipe for a septic tank

Bacterial cleaning

Removing unpleasant odors is a consequence of wastewater treatment using special biological preparations.

Adding bacteria to the cesspool will not only eliminate odors, but also increase the level of wastewater treatment, which can subsequently be disposed of using the drainage system. The use of drainage, in turn, increases the service life of the container without additional cleaning.

The most popular means for cleaning cesspools are:

Doctor Robik. Biological preparations of this brand help clean wastewater and decompose solid sludge, which helps eliminate odor

When using products, it is important to follow the instructions on the packaging;

Preparations for cleaning septic tanks and cesspools

Sunex. The product line includes substances for cleaning toilets, cesspools, septic tanks and for processing solid waste. Sanex products are optimally suited for eliminating odors from various types of septic tanks (Topas, Unilos, etc.)

When working with the drug, it is important to follow safety precautions;

Cleaning products

Tamir. A highly effective product for recycling wastewater and producing compost. Sold in liquid form. Odorless and does not harm the environment. Optimally suitable for cesspools, dry closets, single-chamber septic tanks.

Liquid cleaner and odor remover

All products differ in scope, operating temperature and cost. Each user can choose the most suitable drug for certain conditions independently according to the attached description.

How to remove odor using biological preparations? Each product comes with detailed instructions for use, which must be followed.

Scheme for using the drug Doctor Robik

Thus, if a cesspool or septic tank stinks, you must first find out the cause of the smell, and then find a way to eliminate it.

How to eliminate the causes

Install the drain pipe . SNiP 2.04.01-85 is in force on the mandatory installation of a ventilation (fan) pipe for houses with 2 floors or more. But for a one-story house, this type of ventilation is also suitable.

The fan pipe is a continuation of the riser. It is installed directly on the riser and brought to the roof.

Mounting options

1. Install siphons under the bathtub, washbasin, and kitchen sink. This will help to avoid not only the presence of an unpleasant odor, but will also significantly reduce the risk of pipe clogging.
2. If a leak is detected in the pipes, it should be eliminated by replacing the damaged section.
3. If the seal of the septic tank is broken, call specialists and carry out repairs.
4. You can clean a compressor with a perforated pipe yourself. How to do this is written in the instructions included with the septic tank.
5. Call the septic tank and pump out the septic tank. Perform this operation yourself using a fecal pump.
6. Replenish bacteria.
7. Adjust the oxygen supply (for aerobic septic tanks).

Why does odor appear from the sink, bathtub, toilet and how can it be eliminated?

Human waste products accumulate in the drains of sinks, bathtubs and toilets. These are fats, food debris, detergents, hair, and so on. Over time, they begin to decompose and emit a strong foul odor. This smell can only be permanently removed by removing these deposits from siphons and sewer pipes. But getting there is often not possible. To quickly eliminate odors from sinks, bathtubs, and toilets, use the drug Liquazim, which is introduced into the sewer pipes. After which, dormant bacteria begin to actively wake up and absorb all organic matter, hair, fats and growths in the pipes, thereby eliminating the cause of the odor.

If fats begin to settle in the sewer pipes at the dacha or in the house, and not just in a city apartment. Then hair, skin residues, soap flakes after taking a shower, food particles after washing dishes, and so on stick to them.

We are looking for reasons inside the house

If there is an unpleasant sewer smell in the house, then the reason may not be in the septic tank, but in improperly executed internal wiring. The most common reasons:

• No water seals. When installing any plumbing equipment, a siphon is used, that is, a curved pipe in the lower part of which there is always water. It is this water plug that prevents gases from penetrating into the room. If there is no siphon or their poor functioning, an odor will certainly appear in the house;
• Absence or improper installation of the sewerage system. The absence of a drain riser leads to the formation of a pressure difference when filling sewer pipes and “breakdowns” of water seals;

Advice! When installing a sewerage system in houses with a height of no more than two floors, it is allowed to install a check valve instead of installing a drain pipe.

• The appearance of small pipe leaks. When small cracks appear in sewer pipes, leaks may also be small. But even such leaks can lead to an unpleasant odor.

Eliminate odor and troubleshoot problems yourself

How to remove the smell? There are cases when the owner independently installs and then diagnoses the systems. Here is a hint that will help everyone identify the causes on their own and tell you how to get rid of the smell.

There is no ventilation riser to remove gases. The smell of a septic tank in a home can spread anywhere there are water or sewer pipes. The use of large amounts of chlorine in water leads to a lack of biomass for processing and creates an odor in the septic tank. To avoid such problems, it is not recommended to use chemicals such as chlorine. This is especially true for drinking water and liquids for washing filters. Foaming agents can also affect the performance of drains. So the toilet may simply foam, and the pipes will no longer pass the necessary liquid. The fact is that the necessary bacteria do not function normally

To do this, carefully read the instructions for use on the package according to the proportions (this is especially important when using washing powder). If you use a unit with aerators, insufficient oxygen regulation may also be the cause. Odor is especially common (whether in the toilet or bathroom) when the cleaning equipment is not maintained. This refers to the prevention and cleaning of cameras.

Lack of cleaning of the septic tank is the cause of the smell

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Regardless of the type and variety of the installation, the appearance of unpleasant “odors” indicates that there is a malfunction in its operation. In this article, we will answer the basic questions: why does the septic tank smell, what to do in this case, and is it possible to fix the problem on your own?

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Products for cesspools and toilets

There are now quite a lot of such products on the shelves of specialized stores. To make your choice easier, you should consider several of the most popular drugs today.

"Biosept" for septic tanks and cesspools

The Biosept bioactivator not only helps clean the sewer system, but also prevents the inevitable re-formation of blockages in the pipes. The drug contains a large number of food enzymes and biologically active selection bacteria. Highly environmentally friendly. Distributed in convenient packaging, specially designed for 24 doses of the drug.

• Eliminates unpleasant odors
• Liquefies sediment and crust
• Reduces sediment volume
• Eliminates deposits in pipes
• Improves the performance of the septic tank twice
• More than 98% biodegradable. Biologically pure product, has no side effects on humans and animals

"Doctor Robik" for cesspools and septic tanks

“Doctor Robik” is capable of dissolving not only organic substances, but also promotes the dissolution of paper, fabric, various types of phenols and detergents. Its only drawback is that to be more effective, this drug must be used approximately once a month, while other drugs are used much less frequently.

• Effectively decomposes organic matter, feces, fats, paper;
• Destroys unpleasant odors of organic decomposition;
• Does not contain chemicals;
• Environmentally friendly product;
• Safe for people, animals and plants;
• Reduces the need for auto sewage disposal several times.

"Gorynych" for cesspools

The binary bioactivator "Gorynych" is a fairly new means of combating bad odor. It helps to actively reduce the amount of sludge in sewer systems. It can also break down active fats and organic compounds. It contains a large number of spores of beneficial bacteria.

"Sanex" for cesspools

The drug "Sanex" for septic tanks and cesspools is one of the latest Polish developments. It is a reddish powder with a slight yeasty odor. The drug can process the contents of the cesspool surrounding it into water suitable for further use. This water is neutral in chemical composition and environmentally safe. It can be safely used for watering your garden plot or drained into the nearest reservoirs. In addition, "Sanex" has a beneficial effect on drainage systems, preventing the formation of sludge deposits on pipes.

"Tamir" for cesspools

The microbiological agent "Tamir" is used to eliminate unpleasant odors in toilets, sewer systems, and also on various agricultural farms. In addition to cleaning sewer pipes, it promotes the fastest composting of waste from agricultural, domestic and industrial human activities. This compost can be safely used to fertilize your garden plot.

These are not all the products that can now be found in stores. Their huge variety in this case is not a bad feature, because thanks to this everyone will be able to choose only the product that is most suitable for their area. If for some reason you do not have the opportunity to remove the smell from the cesspool yourself, you can always call a team of experienced sanitation specialists. For a fee, they will pump out all the waste from the cesspool.

Chemicals for pit cleaning

You can use chemicals - nitrate cleaners and acids. As a rule, liquids are aggressive, based on strong acids and alkalis, which will not increase the service life of pipes. In this case, problems are solved temporarily, the effect is eliminated, not the cause. In addition, aggressive liquids cannot be used for cesspools with a filter layer; the chemical will end up in groundwater.

• Nitrate cleaners . High efficiency due to aggressive action - in fact, these are ordinary nitrogen fertilizers. The reduction in unpleasant odor occurs almost immediately after using the drugs. The negative point is that it is extremely dangerous for the environment, especially if the pit has an open bottom.
• Acids - similar in effect to nitrate cleaners. They break down sludge and solid waste, thereby neutralizing bacteria. They are also extremely dangerous for the environment.

• Ammonium is effective only for pits that are not connected to the house sewer system, since the substance is highly sensitive to detergents and chlorine.

You can eliminate the smell in a country toilet (cesspool), inside the house, and reduce the load on the septic tank with the help of effective microorganisms, specially created compounds, and bioactivators for the decomposition of organic waste.

How can you identify the causes and remove the smell?

The most famous and simplest is the pit-drain option and the smell from the septic tank will not be so problematic. Today they are trying to use storage containers, which in principle should not become a source of such problems. This is subject to the correct operation of the container you purchased.

At their core, septic tanks are ideal devices that can not only accumulate, but also process. Thanks to septic tanks, it is possible to purify water from microbes living in it. But still. How to get rid of the smell if this has already happened.

The very appearance of the smell indicates a failure of the system and its functions. In this case, you can contact the installation organization that specifically installed the device. Many, one might even say, all such organizations, as usual, provide a guarantee for their work and stipulate this in the contract, which makes troubleshooting easier.

After diagnostic work, you can already judge the problems. As trivial as it may sound, if the unit is handled incorrectly, it breaks. The third reason is defective spare parts or incorrect connection. In all the described cases, the problems are solved either by agreement or for a fee from the owner of the septic tank.