The reason for this is the fact that many of these additives have the power to do more harm than good to your system. Harsh chemical additives which may not be safe for your system can have a detrimental effect on the amount of microbes, bacteria, and enzymes in the system. This can lead to a failure of the natural breakdown process and subsequently lead to a clogging and backing up of the system.
There is a wide variety of positive additives that can be introduced to the system. Such additives are bacterial boosters, microbe powders and liquids and enzyme treatments, which introduce new enzymes to the system which are designed to break down waste matter that is old and was left behind by the normal process. Many times these products can be acquired from reputable septic tank maintenance companies. They will be the best bet for diagnosing the needs of the system and recommending the proper products to keep the system running smoothly. Most people think that they only have to have their system pumped, inspected and maintained once every few years. The truth is that you should have your system worked on as often as you would clean your gutters, have your HVAC system maintained, or have your tires rotated. This is a complex system that needs to be properly looked after to make sure that it stays operating as it should.
Maintaining your septic tank means keeping the bacteria and enzyme levels of your septic system in proper balance. This can be accomplished using one of these septic additives. The key is to make sure that the bacteria that you use are designed for the type of septic system that you have installed, and that they are not going to do more damage than they will be good for the operation of the septic.