Viking Environmental and Septic Services Blog

We have all been there, a drain is clogged in our home, and nothing seems to break the clog. You have tried all the tricks, plunging, baking soda and vinegar, and running endless amounts of hot water all trying to break the clog up so that you can get back to your routine. 

The last resort is drain cleaner which may do the trick. But is it safe for your plumbing system?

Does the yard smell weird? Are your drains gurgling and emitting strange odors? 

There is nothing more unsettling than strange odors coming from your septic system. These odors can be caused by something as simple as a dirty trap or a clogged septic tank line. It is essential to know the causes of these odors to better take care of your home's plumbing and septic system. 

No one wants a smelly home. In this article, we will dig into why your septic tank is emitting strange odors in your home, as well as ways to resolve the issue.

Clogged toilets always come at the worst times and are a miserable nuisance that cannot be left alone. We have all had to deal with them at some point in our life, whether it be at home or while working at a grocery store. 

What's worse is when you are a guest in someone else's home and can't seem to get things taken care of. There are plenty of horror stories, including clogged toilet clogs, but we won't go there. 

No matter the situation, a clogged toilet is an inconvenience, and many times calling a plumber is not necessarily an option. Additionally, spending your hard-earned cash on a plumber just for them to grab a plunger and quickly deal with the problem seems a bit ridiculous, but in the worst cases is needed. 

When considering a toilet paper brand, most consumers are concerned with factors such as strength and softness, but how often is your septic system considered in your choice? With such a wide variety of different brands, plies, and levels of softness, it is easy to forget about what happens when toilet paper goes down the toilet.