Taylex
®
ABS Home Owner
’
s Manual
Page. 8
5. WHAT UPSETS THE BALANCE
The greatest cause of problems with your treatment plant are
cleaning products
and
the
washing machine
. Remember, when using these products, please adhere to the
manufacturer’s recommended measured dosage. (Do not free pour)
ANTIBIOTICS
Never pour antibiotics down the sink or flush down the toilet. This can cause problems
throughout the system.
CLEANING PRODUCTS
Unfortunately what we call cleaning products, your HSTP may class as poisons. Like
humans, some poisons kill us while others will just make us sick and the same will happen
to the bacteria in your HSTP. You must use environmentally friendly products.
Your treatment system relies on bacteria for it to work effectively. Any product used that
kills bacteria is harmful to your system. If you wish to use some of the harsher cleaning
products, it is suggested that you use a bucket and discard the contents in the garden.
This also applies to disinfectant, floor cleaner, surface sprays and wipes (dispose of wipes
in the bin).
WASHING MACHINES
Try to evenly spread your washing over a period of a week. Avoid, where possible,
washing everything in one day. It puts too much water in the system and your HSTP will
struggle to cope. Liquid soaps breakdown easier than granulate styles do.
Try not to be
heavy handed with the amount of soaps you use.
When working properly, your HSTP will work efficiently with no odours or
problems.
Your system needs a happy balance.
