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Frequently Asked Questions About
Dr. Drain Lateral Line & Septic Tank Cleaners

1) Can I open a clogged drain with Doctor Drain?
No. Doctor Drain is a septic tank cleaner. Doctor Drain contains natural bacteria and enzymes that are designed to work over time to digest toilet paper, waste and sludge. Doctor Drain septic care care contains no caustic ingredients to remove a drain clog.

2) Will Doctor Drain harm PVC or plumbing pipes?
No. Doctor Drain septic tank maintenance is an all-natural product composed entirely of bacteria and enzymes which are not harmful to plumbing lines.

3) What is the function of the blue dye in the Doctor Drain product?
The blue dye acts as a cleanser in the toilet bowl prior to flushing.

4) Where can I find Doctor Drain ?
Doctor Drain can be found in over 2,000 Wal-Mart outlets and many grocery outlets throughout the U.S. For a location near you go to Doctor Drain Retail Outlet Locations page.

5) Can’t I just flush yeast down the toilet, isn’t that the same thing?
No. The notion that flushing yeast down the toilet to treat a septic tank system is an old wives tale. The theory is that yeast is a bacteria and therefore it should perform the same function. There is very little biological activity in yeast. The bacteria in Doctor Drain is specifically designed to degrade toilet paper, starches, greases, fats and sludge. Doctor Drain septic tank care contains over 4 billion colonies of bacteria per gram so with each application of Doctor Drain you area applying trillions of bacteria colonies to your septic tank system to help it operate more efficiently.

6) How do I apply Doctor Drain to clean an R.V. holding tank?
It is best to apply Dr. Drain when the R.V. is in non-use. Drain the R.V. holding tank of dirty water then apply two capfuls of Doctor Drain with fresh water in tank. Let product sit in water for at least two weeks to allow Doctor Drain time to clean and freshen the gauges and the sides of the tank, then drain. This process should effectively clean organic build-up from gauges and the side-walls of the tank. This process should also remove any residual odor from the tank.

7.) I live in town and I don’t have a septic system, can I still use Doctor Drain to treat a slow running drain?
Although it will not hurt anything, we suggest using Doctor Drain Build-Up Remover as a more efficient and effective process to treat slow running drains and for sound routine maintenance.

8) Can I put Doctor Drain in my sink?
Once again Doctor Drain Build-Up Remover is a more efficient product for treating and maintaining healthy and clear drain lines.

9) My septic tank has a patch of green grass over the top of it and I have heard this indicates that a problem exists will Doctor Drain correct this problem?
No. If your septic tank system has patches of green grass over the top of it you have a larger problem than what Doctor Drain septic tank treatment can cure. Most of the time this means that the tank is clogged and needs to be pumped. This is a problem to be taken seriously and needs to be addressed by a septic tank professional ASAP for optimum septic tank maintenance.

10.) If I apply Doctor Drain on a regular basis will I ever have to have my septic tank pumped again?
Doctor Drain septic tank treatment has been proven with regular use that it can prolong the time between septic tank pumpings. Many loyal customers of Doctor Drain are confident that it has prolonged the time between pumpings. However, each septic tank at each individual household is completely different and therefore it is impossible to make such a statement as a product attribute.

11.) How does Doctor Drain work?
Doctor Drain septic tank cleaners contains all-natural bacteria and enzymes that feed on organic waste found in the septic tank system. They utilize organic materials as a food source. The only waste they produce after digestion is carbon dioxide and water. This process cleans both the septic tank and the lateral lines to prevent clogs and odors and allows for a much smoother running and healthy septic tank system.