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Are Koh products safe for septic tanks?Updated 2 hours ago

TL;DR: Yes. All Koh cleaning products are septic and greywater compatible when used as directed. None contain chlorine bleach or quats, the two ingredients most damaging to the bacteria your septic system relies on. The full liquid cleaning range is also GECA certified.


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Koh Universal Cleaner safe for home and septic
Koh Universal Cleaner GECA certified

Are Koh products safe for septic tanks?

Yes. All Koh cleaning and body care products are septic and greywater compatible when used as directed. None contain chlorine bleach or quaternary ammonium compounds (quats), which are the ingredients most likely to disrupt septic bacteria. Always use as directed on the label, avoid pouring undiluted product directly into septic or greywater systems, and avoid excessive use beyond normal cleaning applications.

Universal Cleaner

Septic safeGreywater safeGECA certified

Bathroom & Shower Cleaner

Septic safeGreywater safeGECA certified

Kitchen Grease & Oil Cleaner

Septic safeGreywater safeGECA certified

Sensitive Laundry Liquid

Septic safeGreywater safeGECA certified

Stain Remover

Septic safeGreywater safeGECA certified

Dishwashing Liquid

Septic safeGreywater safeGECA certified

Loo Cleaner Tabs

Septic safeGreywater safeGECA certified

Dishwashing Tablets

Septic safeGreywater safe

Laundry Detergent Sheets

Septic safeGreywater safe

Sensitive Hand Wash

Septic safeGreywater safe

Sensitive Body Wash

Septic safeGreywater safe

What should I know when using Koh with a septic or greywater system?

All Koh products are septic and greywater compatible when used as directed. Three things to keep in mind: use only as directed following the label dosage, do not pour undiluted product directly into septic or greywater systems, and avoid excessive use beyond normal cleaning applications.

✓ Three things to keep in mind

1

Use only as directed. Follow the dosage or dilution guidance on the label. Using more than directed doesn't clean better and adds unnecessary load on your system.

2

Don't pour undiluted product directly into septic or greywater systems. Products are designed to be diluted in water during normal cleaning use before reaching your drainage system.

3

Avoid excessive use beyond normal cleaning applications. Even septic-compatible products can affect system balance in very large volumes. Normal household use is fine.


Can I reuse Koh wash water for greywater irrigation?

Koh products are compatible with greywater systems and AWTS when used as directed. Suitability for greywater reuse also depends on soil type, the plants being irrigated, and local council regulations — these factors vary by location and are worth checking with your local council or greywater system supplier before reusing wash water on the garden.

Koh products are compatible with greywater systems and AWTS when used as directed. Whether greywater is suitable for reuse in your specific situation also depends on three factors worth checking before using on the garden:

Soil type (clay vs sandy)Plant species (edibles have stricter rules)Local council regulations

Check with your local council or greywater system supplier for guidance specific to your setup.


Which Koh products are GECA certified?

All Koh liquid cleaning products are GECA (Good Environmental Choice Australia) certified. GECA is Australia's independent ecolabelling body. GECA-certified products meet verified standards for environmental and human health impacts across their full lifecycle. Products with GECA certification include Universal Cleaner, Bathroom and Shower Cleaner, Kitchen Grease and Oil Cleaner, Sensitive Laundry Liquid, Stain Remover, Dishwashing Liquid, and Loo Cleaner Tabs.

✓ GECA certified Koh cleaning range

GECA (Good Environmental Choice Australia) is Australia's independent ecolabelling body. Certification is independently assessed against verified standards covering environmental and human health impacts.

Universal CleanerBathroom & Shower CleanerKitchen Grease & Oil CleanerSensitive Laundry LiquidStain RemoverDishwashing LiquidLoo Cleaner Tabs

Koh Universal Cleaner

Universal Cleaner

Two ingredients, GECA certified, septic and greywater safe. Cleans 20+ surfaces around the home.

Koh Sensitive Laundry Liquid

Sensitive Laundry Liquid

Around 60 washes per box. GECA certified, septic and greywater safe. Sensitive Choice approved. Made in Victoria, Australia.

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Last reviewed: June 2026 · Koh Australia

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