Originally Posted by InVinoVeritas (Post 11792426)

Thank you reviving my post, Pulaski, which I managed to delete instead of edit!

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 11792583)

Abracadabra.

You're welcome. :)

Originally Posted by cyrian (Post 11791855)

I have heard of people using vinegar and sodium bicarbonate mixed up as a paste for that.
If it is under the water-line then pouring vinegar into the water may help.

Originally Posted by dmu (Post 11792230)

While on the subject of loos, it might be worth mentioning for those not in the know, that Eau de Javel (bleach) should never be used in the case of septic tanks, as it kills off all the useful bacteria.
The various acids mentioned above aren't good for the infernal mixture, either, except for white vinegar, but then you're in the UK and aren't likely to have a septic tank!:)

Originally Posted by babyposer (Post 11793281)

Didn't know there are no septic tanks in the UK! thanks!

Originally Posted by babyposer (Post 11793281)

Didn't know there are no septic tanks in the UK! thanks!

Originally Posted by babyposer (Post 11793278)

I tried but to no avail.

I will use the acid then maintain with vinegar I guess so it won't come back.

Originally Posted by Chatter Static (Post 11793363)

There are plenty of them in the countryside in the UK as it's not practical to run mains drainage that far out of towns and villages. Plenty of farms have their own spring water as well..

Originally Posted by dmu (Post 11792230)

While on the subject of loos, it might be worth mentioning for those not in the know, that Eau de Javel (bleach) should never be used in the case of septic tanks, as it kills off all the useful bacteria.
The various acids mentioned above aren't good for the infernal mixture, either, except for white vinegar, but then you're in the UK and aren't likely to have a septic tank!:)

Originally Posted by bigglesworth (Post 11793965)

Our plombier says a little bit now and then does little harm. Just don't use bucket loads.
We generally do use the loo cleaners without bleach, but they don't seem to clean very well.

Originally Posted by Neil 1969 (Post 11795197)

What are the effective alternatives for cleaning toilets that go to a septic tank please?

Originally Posted by Neil 1969 (Post 11795197)

What are the effective alternatives for cleaning toilets that go to a septic tank please?

Originally Posted by dmu (Post 11795220)

Personally I use "détartrant surpuissant" gel or poudre by Starwax, but any commercial détartrant can be used, provided it says "compatible fosse septique" on the label.