Dishwasher Tablets

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.