As stated previously in the Septic Tank section, only effluent, or "clear water" should enter the field bed. Sometimes small particles are unavoidable, but they are still nevertheless a threat to your field bed's longevity. If a field bed is clogged it can sometimes mean painful excavation at the cost of your beautiful backyard, not to mention your wallet! We've seen people bring in excavation equipment to pull up their whole drainage system because they did not know how to maintain it.
What we recommend is an effluent filter. We sell two types, which can be found in our "SALES" section. What an effluent filter does is help reduce even those "allowable" particles from entering the field bed, ensuring that only the clear water gets through. An effluent filter is a cheap alternative to major groundwork, and they install to your septic tank's outlet tee.
A good way to repopulate your bacteria after heavy uses of such chemicals is by use of a product called EcoEthic. Just go back to our website and click on 'Sales' for more information.
EcoEthic and similar products may not work as fast as harsh chemical cleaners, but you do not run the risk of killing off bacteria in the process - you do just the opposite! You also avoid causing permanent and cumulative physical damage to your drain lines and septic system.
On a daily basis, you can also change some of the daily products you use that do contain chemicals.