Dish

Dishwashing tablets and powder operate similarly, though you can expect a better clean from tablets and thus tablets are increasingly the more popular option. Dishwasher powder is still useful for small loads in the dishwasher, but tablets are convenient and super effective with their all in one formula capability - and the perfect size for a full dishwasher.

Our dishwasher tablets are packed with earth-friendly ingredients, including a few things you’d find in your kitchen cupboard like citric acid for fizz and controlled dissolving. There’s also sodium percarbonate to break down the dirt on your dishes and sodium chloride (yes, that’s salt!) to make sure they’re effective in all water types - hard or soft.

There’s a lot to love about Skipper dishwasher tablets. Along with being highly effective, they’re also easy to use and grey water safe. While the bigger brands are often charging over $1 per tablet, ours are incredibly affordable at just 48c per tablet.
 

High-Performance Cleaning Without the Hassle

Forget scooping out the right amount of powder - Skipper dishwasher tablets make getting the dishes done easy, all without the mess. You can pop the tablet into the compartment in your dishwasher or in the top rack, switch it on and enjoy sparkling clean dishes.

Convenience and Ease of Use

Conventional tablets and liquids can get sticky, while powder often spills. Our tablets are wrapped in fully dissolvable PVA, with one load per tablet. You don’t need to worry about messy packaging either - when you order our dishwasher tablet starter kit, you’ll get one of our stylish, humidity-proof tins to keep your tablets in.

Eco-Friendly Choice for Your Kitchen

Our dishwashing tablets are designed to get your dishes clean without impacting the environment and waterways. We know there’s an increasing number of people looking for more gentle but effective products, which is where Skipper’s range comes in.
 

Save Time and Reduce Waste with Tablets

Ditch the scoops of soap powder, leave the sticky and colourful alternatives behind and opt for Skipper instead. We’re the simple-to-use, kinder-to-the-planet option with less packaging that’s better for your wallet.

If you’re looking for a kitchen cleaning staple that’s more affordable, better for the environment, and still delivers incredibly clean dishes, you’ll love our sustainable dishwasher tablets. Packaged up beautifully, our kits come with a tin you buy once and refill forever.
 

Effective Cleaning with Non-Toxic Ingredients

You don’t need harsh chemicals for a great clean. That’s why we make our dishwasher tablets without ingredients like chlorine, bleach, dyes and phosphates. They’re at least 97% biodegradable, making them the better choice for your home and our planet.

Sustainable Tablets for a Greener Clean

We want to do our bit for the environment, and naturally, that starts with the products we make. Our goal was to create a range that’s just as convenient as the options you’re used to, just without the unnecessary extras.
 

Compact and Easy-to-Store Options

Our sustainable dishwasher tablets may only weigh around 12 grams each, but they’re 50% more concentrated than their larger counterparts. This means your tin can hold a higher number of powerful washes without taking up a huge amount of space. The stylish Skipper storage tin is perfect for all kitchens, big or small.

Never run out again with the ease of Skipper cleaning kits and refills. We make it easier than ever to choose a more sustainable option, with no need to pick through the grocery store aisles for bulky packs of dishwashing products.
 

Easy Ordering and Fast Delivery

Whether you’re ordering dish-cleaning supplies, something for the laundry, or a kit that’ll help you clean the whole house, we’ve made it simple to order online. You can get everything you need with our starter kits - including storage tins, dispensers and bottles. 

We ship Australia-wide, and we’ll send it for free if you spend over $75! Most orders are dispatched within one business day, with your order taking two to eight days to make it to your letterbox.

Free Shipping on "Refill-Only" Orders

After you’re up and running with your Skipper starter kit, you can get refills whenever you need them - no subscription necessary. Order as few or as many dishwasher tablets as you like. All of our refill-only orders will be shipped for free. 

If you’d like to save even more and stock up at the same time, you can also make the most of our discounts. You’ll get 10% off your refill order when you spend $100 or more and 20% off for refill orders over $200!
 

Dive in and make the switch with Skipper today! To get started with your dishwashing tablet kit, choose whether you want a 50-pack, 100-pack, or 200-pack, place your order online, and we’ll have them at your door in no time.

Skipper dishwasher tablets offer superior cleaning performance, are made with biodegradable plant-based ingredients, and are free from harsh chemicals, unlike many regular supermarket tablets which may leave residue and contain synthetic chemicals.

Additionally, Skipper is committed to sustainability with eco-friendly manufacturing practices and transparent ingredient lists.

At Skipper we've attempted to develop dishwasher sheets, however haven't been able to achieve performance that is close or comparable to our dishwasher tablets.

In-fact, Choice found that dishwashing sheets performed no better than plain water when comparing sheets from another Australian brand. Read the article here.

No, keep the wrappers on your dishwashing tablets! They are completely biodegradable and will dissolve when you turn on the cycle. The dish tabs wrapper is made of PVA (sometimes called PVOH). If you’re interested in learning more about this ingredient read our blog (5 minutes) here.

Citric acid, sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium percabonate, sodium silicate, sodium chloride, trisodium citrate dihydrate, glycerin, amylase-alpha, bentonite, substilsin, polycarboxylates, fatty acids c16-18 magnesium salts, taed, polyvinyl alcohol, lauryl polyglucose.

We are working on manufacturing dishwasher tablets in Australia, however it's a challenging project. Did you know there's no such thing as an Australian-made dish tab? Yep, every product in major supermarkets is imported.

We source our dish tabs from France as they have the most reputable manufacturer of eco-friendly tablets, with a powerful and biodegradable formula, made from plants and minerals.

Stay tuned for more updates our Australian manufacturing initiatives. When we started Skipper (formerly Tirtyl), we were unable to make any products locally. A few years later, we now develop 3 of our products in Australia, two of which are world-first of it's kind.

Whilst there's no Australian-made dishwasher tablets on the market just yet, we are quitely confident we'll get there... sooner than you think!

Yes, our dishwasher tablets are considered septic and grey water safe, including for use with enviro septic systems. In fact, all our products are septic and grey water-safe.

Our ingredients are reviewed internally for known hazards to our environment, waterways, longevity of septic systems (harsher chemicals can wear components) and of course, exposure to humans and pets at home.

The biodegradable wrapper on our dish tabs is made from PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol), a water-soluble synthetic polymer. PVA has been proven through decades of credible research to be completely biodegradable (no microplastics) and safe for humans and the environment. In-fact, it's commonly used across many industries impacting all of us, including vitamin capsules which are consumed by millions of people daily!

Early in 2024 there was recent debate about the use of PVA, caused by misinformation spread by a company who has a commercial interest in discrediting products containing PVA (specifically, laundry sheets and pods).⁠

Read our blog here (5 minutes), to learn why we use PVA in three of our products (laundry sheets, dishwasher tablets, toilet blocks) and why the ingredient is highly regarded in the industry as safe.

Rinse aid helps to prevent water spots and improve drying by reducing the surface tension of water, allowing it to rinse off dishes more effectively. It is generally recommended, but not essential to your dishwasher routine.

Yes, Skipper's dishwasher tablets are made from plants and minerals and is at least 97% biodegradable (substantially higher than other tablets).

Skipper dishwasher tablets are surprisingly affordable and with free shipping on all refills-only orders!

Dish tabs cost 39c to 48c per tablet depending on your pack size (we offer 50,100 and 200-pack sizes). Dish tabs can also cost as low as 31c each with Skipper’s Refill & Save program, where you save when you shop refills in bulk.

Specifically, spend $100 & save 10%, or spend $200 & save 20%. Customers often shop refills for all their Skipper products every ~6 months to hit these bulk buy tiers.

Considering supermarket tablets often cost anywhere between 50c to $1.20 each, you really are doing right for both your wallet and the environment by choosing Skipper.

After rigorous testing, we are now in the final stages of development for our long-awaited dishwashing liquid. We are expecting to launch this product in late 2024 or early 2025. Stay tuned!

The dishwashing liquid will be a powder-to-gel format. Early trials are incredibly promising and we can't wait to share it with the world soon.