Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use toilet blocks?
Our toilet blocks are easy to use for an effortless clean with every flush.
1. Drop the toilet block inside your toilet’s cistern, on the opposite side of the inlet. Keep the wrapper on too, it's biodegradable.
Can't find your cistern? Watch our 20 second tutorial here instead.
2. Your toilet will stay clean with every flush. Use a scrub brush occasionally as needed.
3. After a period up to 3 weeks when your flushes stop flowing blue, pop a new block in and start over.
Note: Approximately 7% of toilets in Australia are not compatible with toilet blocks, where the cistern design causes the blocks to be consumed too quickly. Don't worry, if they don't last for you, we'll refund your first toilet block purchase per our money-back guarantee.
How long do Skipper toilet blocks last?
The toilet block will dissolve in the cistern slowly for around 3 weeks, depending on toilet usage, water temperature and toilet design. Once fully dissolved you can replace it with another block. It is crucial for the lifespan of the toilet block, that is is placed on the opposite side of the water inlet.
Are toilet blocks harmful to the rubber seals in my cistern?
No, they're not. Our toilet blocks are made with considered and eco-conscious ingredients with no strictly bleaches, so there's no nasties that may corrode your fixtures.
Do I remove the wrapper from the toilet blocks?
No, keep the wrappers on your toilet blocks. They are biodegradable and will dissolve in your cistern. The toilet block wrapper is made of PVA (sometimes called PVOH). If you’re interested in learning more about this ingredient read our blog (5 minutes) here.
What ingredients are in your toilet blocks?
Nonionic & anionic surfactants, cellulose gum, sodium bicarbonate, colourant, polyvinyl alcohol, parfum.
Are your toilet blocks septic and greywater safe?
Yes, our toilet blocks 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.
Do your toilet blocks contain plastic / PVA?
The biodegradable wrappers on our toilet blocks are 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.