After building our house, we weren't knowledgeable about dealing with a septic system. (Previously, we'd been on a town sewer system.) Initially, we didn't use any septic treatment and on top of that continued to use products containing bleach to clean the toilets, sinks, etc. When we finally had the tank pumped, we were told there were a LOT of solids and that we needed to do treatments and have them come back in about six months. I researched and found this product. Instead of using it every three months as instructed, we put one packet down the toilet monthly. We stopped using bleach products. Our garbage disposal went up and we purchased one for homes with septic tanks that injects good bacteria whenever you run the unit (for us maybe 2-3 times a week). By the time the septic service company came back, they were able to completely pump out the septic tank. They were impressed with the condition of the tank and felt we could return to a 2-3 year pumping schedule. We will definitely continue to use this product! Paying a little for it is well worth the savings we'll realize by having the tank pumped less often as well as avoiding any more significant performance problems with our septic system.

I hardly ever leave a review just because I don't have the time. But this product is amazing!!!!!! Our leach field was in bad bad shape but we have zero money to fix it. I did what another reviewer posted and put one packet in both toilets and one in the sink due to us having a grease trap also. One week later and we almost are completely dry!!! Here are some photos.

Delivered on time. Long story about my septic, first time using septic. I used RidX for 14 years every month, not emptied once. Then it started backing up,spent long time researching about septic, now i know inside out about the septic tank. Had it emptied, filled up in one week as the drain lines were shot like RBG, empty again ($400x2). Septic guy said i had to add a new drain lines, or go with aerobic/inspections every yr, costing me at least 10g, almost called the county inspector who charged $450 to do it. I've decided to go with the green pig as the research suggested, used 1 yr supply for week 1 until I used up 5 yr supply in 5 weeks. After 5-6 weeks i noticed a green grass growing on the drain lines - almost felt like kissing the dam n silky grass. i got another order of 5 yr supply and will use one pack every month (1 yr supply for 4 months). I am going to pump the septic every 3 yrs, worth it, if you consider the consequences of bio-mat in the drain pipes. Expensive novice mistake corrected by the green pig with the help from the internet. While septic was recovering, no dish washer, washer, dumping all the water outside in the garden - only bear necessities.

We have a bathroom in the guest bedroom that is closest to the septic drain. No matter what we did, we were getting this obnoxious odor in that room. (As my sister so delicately put it, "It smells like a cat died in there.") We checked for mold, we bought filters and scented candles. Then I found these. I drop on in the "loo" and let it sit until it dissolves. (The instructions say just flush away, but I wanted to give the bio-active stuff a chance to work on anything that might be lurking in the pipes.) Long story short: No more smell.

By the way, I started down this road using the high end brand, and these work just as well for a fraction of the cost. Ker-splash!

Simply fantastic! We live in an older home with a small septic tank. The tank was being cleaned out frequently due to filling up too quick. I noticed how green the grass always remained near the tank. Spoke with at least 2 plumbers one who actually came out. Both said its a Drain field issue! Toilets were overflowing and backing up in the shower. We were stressed beyond comprehension. The last time the Septic people arrived and cleaned the tank I had them drop 1 bag in the tank and 1 in each Drain Field line. All of my problems disappeared and its been a year. I am so happy I brought this product it works! I will continue to treatment my tank with it.