Club recommends formaldehyde-free chemicals

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  • Cornersteady
    Cornersteady Club Member Posts: 14,425 ✭✭✭
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    edited September 13 #32

    Sorry should read does not have any formaldehyde

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited September 13 #33

    Perhaps in the context of the message of this thread using the term "Green" is a bit misplaced? I tended to use Thetford Blue when we motorhomed, which apparently is formaldehyde free, so I assume OK to use. No need to use liquids that claim to be Green? I think it would be useful to have some clarity on the use of Bio pods, which whilst not containing formaldehyde might cause other issues?

    David

  • peedee
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    edited September 14 #34

    I think it would be useful to have some clarity on the use of Bio pods, which whilst not containing formaldehyde might cause other issues?

    I researched this issue yesterday using google and it appears they are safe to use providing they have a low phosphate and bleech content. You should look for pods marked "Septic Tank safe"

     Next time I buy some I will have a good look as to contents an if they are so marked.

    peedee

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited September 14 #35

    Peedee

    I had no idea they were marked as being suitable for septic tanks, so next time I am in Waitrose I will have a look. We do use biological tabs for some of our washing but we decant them into a plastic box so don't have the original packaging. 

    David

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited September 14 #36

    It’s all about not affecting the good bacteria in a septic tank, that which keeps it effective, plus not having any kind of clog issues. Laundry powder is not good, nor is excessive bleach, but I think most pods are ok. I suppose it would depend on how many per day end up in the tank.

    I’m sort of having visions of site staff lined up having poo procedure inspections here…………🤭

  • LLM
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    edited September 14 #37

    CL's are supposed to have only five pitches.  If each user empties a cassette once per day that is is not very much.  Even if 6% formaldehyde is being used at a rate of about 6cl per dose / cassette that is a very small amount.  Frankly a storm is a teacup.   

  • hitchglitch
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    edited September 15 #38

    I agree with the sentiments and abide by the rules where “green” additives are specified by the site BUT there’s no getting away from the fact that unfortunately the blue fluid is the most effective!

  • Hja
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    edited September 16 #39

    I dont agree. We only use green pods, usually aqua kem and they work fine.

  • Wildwood
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    edited September 18 #40

    Formaldehyde is a very nasty chemical and best avoided if you can. We use green toilet fluid and have never had a problem with it. As far as I can tell it works the same have not noticed any nasty smells.  As it costs us the same price we see no reason to go back to blue. 

  • peedee
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    edited September 18 #41

    I bought some non bio tabs from Aldi yesterday, 5 percent phosphate, no bleach, but they are not marked safe for septic tanks.

    peedee

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited September 19 #42

    I did discover that we had some Waitrose Bio pods still in their bag and there was no mention of septic tanks as far as I could see. There is a product code, which appears on all packaging regardless of brand, and I suppose if you can look that up it might contain more information? Apparently the product code also tells you if an own brand is the same as a more expensive branded item as they should be the same, if you have time to wander around the shelves checkingwink

    David

    Just an update, I looked at several Bio pods in Waitrose today and could not find any warnings about their use and septic tanks. Do we assume there are no problems with their use in such systems. The active ingredients are probably at a much lower dosage than proper toilet chemicals, perhaps?

  • peedee
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    edited September 20 #43

    Do we assume there are no problems with their use in such systems. The active ingredients are probably at a much lower dosage than proper toilet chemicals, perhaps?

    In the absence of further indications, I will assume so.

    peedee

  • Wildwood
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    edited September 20 #44

    I think that non bio pods would need to carry a warning on the packing if they affected septic tanks, as there use in houses with one would be a problem. I have never tried them as no one can really say how effective they are for us. What I do know is that formaldehyde is very nasty stuff and best avoided.

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