Septic system? Sorted. These tablets are tough on grime, gentle on your pipes 💪💚

<p>Yes, <a href="https://koh.com/products/dishwashing-tablets" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dishwashing Tablets</a> are septic safe.</p>

Are Dishwashing Tablets septic safe?

What’s in a tab? Only the good stuff! Get the dirt on what makes our Dishwashing Tablets tough on grime, kind to the planet 🌏✨

<p>Dishwasher Tablets combine oxygen bleach, enzymes, and water-softeners for spotless dishes, every time. &#x1F680;&#x1F37D;&#xFE0F;</p><table style="width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;"><thead><tr><th style="text-align:left; padding:8px; font-size:16px; border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;">Ingredient</th><th style="text-align:left; padding:8px; font-size:16px; border-bottom:2px solid #ddd;">What it does</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td style="padding:8px; font-size:16px;">Sodium Sulfate</td><td style="padding:8px; font-size:16px;">Filler &amp; stabilizer; maintains tablet shape for even, consistent dissolution and prevents clumping.</td></tr><tr><td style="padding:8px; font-size:16px;">Sodium Citrate</td><td style="padding:8px; font-size:16px;">Water softener &amp; pH regulator; binds hard-water minerals, prevents limescale and keeps dishes spot-free.</td></tr><tr><td style="padding:8px; font-size:16px;">Sodium Carbonate</td><td style="padding:8px; font-size:16px;">Water softener &amp; alkaline booster; raises pH, binds calcium/magnesium and enhances grease removal.</td></tr><tr><td style="padding:8px; font-size:16px;">Sodium Percarbonate</td><td style="padding:8px; font-size:16px;">Oxygen bleach; releases hydrogen peroxide to whiten, remove stains and disinfect.</td></tr><tr><td style="padding:8px; font-size:16px;">Sodium Silicate</td><td style="padding:8px; font-size:16px;">Corrosion inhibitor &amp; water softener; protects dishwasher parts, prevents limescale and stabilizes cleaning agents.</td></tr><tr><td style="padding:8px; font-size:16px;">Citric Acid</td><td style="padding:8px; font-size:16px;">Descaler &amp; pH adjuster; dissolves mineral deposits, boosts stain removal and stops streaking.</td></tr><tr><td style="padding:8px; font-size:16px;">TAED</td><td style="padding:8px; font-size:16px;">Bleach activator; enhances oxygen-bleach performance for tougher stain removal, even in cool washes.</td></tr><tr><td style="padding:8px; font-size:16px;">Polycarboxylates</td><td style="padding:8px; font-size:16px;">Dispersant &amp; water softener; keeps soils suspended, prevents redeposition and mineral build-up.</td></tr><tr><td style="padding:8px; font-size:16px;">Amylase</td><td style="padding:8px; font-size:16px;">Amylase enzyme; breaks down starches from pasta, rice &amp; sauces so they wash away cleanly.</td></tr><tr><td style="padding:8px; font-size:16px;">Protease</td><td style="padding:8px; font-size:16px;">Protease enzyme; cuts through protein-based food stains for a thorough, odor-free clean.</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="margin-top:16px; font-size:16px;"><br><strong>SDS:</strong> <a href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1074/1454/files/Koh_Dishwashing_Tablets_SDS.pdf?v=1738815749" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&#xA0;Download the Dishwashing Tablets Safety Data Sheet (PDF)&#xA0;</a></p>

What are the ingredients of Dishwashing Tablets?

Yep, our tablets are wrapped in a PVA coating to protect your hands… but it’s the biodegradable, water-soluble kind! Safe for homes, kind to the planet 🌏✨

Are Koh tablet products free from plastic?

💧 Keep tablets whole. Place correctly and let the dissolvable film do its job.

<p><strong>Short answer</strong>: Keep each tablet whole. Cutting upsets the detergent balance. Use the dispenser for normal cycles; lay the whole tab on the tub floor for very short programs. This applies to compact to full-size dishwashers.</p><hr><h2 id="why-you-shouldnt-cut-tablets">Why you shouldn&#x2019;t cut tablets</h2><ul><li>The ingredients pre-measured for one wash.</li><li>Crumbing the tab can leave gritty residue and reduce cleaning power.</li><li>The clear dissolvable film keeps undiluted ingredients off your skin, cutting removes that protection.</li></ul><h2 id="best-placement-by-cycle">Best placement by cycle</h2><table><thead><tr><th>Cycle type</th><th>Where to place the whole tab</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Normal / Auto</td><td>Inside the detergent dispenser.</td></tr><tr><td>Quick / 30-min</td><td>Flat on the tub floor, centred under the lower spray arm.</td></tr><tr><td>Eco (low-temp)</td><td>Start with dispenser; if residue remains, try tub-floor placement.</td></tr></tbody></table><h2 id="why-the-tablets-are-film-wrapped">Why the tablets are film-wrapped</h2><p>The PVA film stops direct contact with concentrated ingredients, which can irritate sensitive skin before they&#x2019;re diluted in the wash. It also keeps each tab intact until water activates it, no need to peel or unwrap.</p><h2 id="quick-tips-for-spotless-results">Quick tips for spotless results</h2><ol><li>Load dishes so spray arms can reach everything, no nesting bowls.</li><li>Handle tablets with <em>dry</em> hands to avoid premature dissolving.</li><li>Rinse aid might still be needed depending on your area&apos;s water hardness.</li><li>Store the pouch sealed, in a cool, dry place.</li></ol><p class="footnote">If dishes still look cloudy, try a hotter program or move the tab placement before considering any dose changes.</p>

Can I cut Dishwashing Tablets?

💡 Wrapper residue? Try a hotter cycle or place the tab flat on the dishwasher floor.

<article id="faq-pva-wrapper" class="faq-article"><p>Dishwashing Tablets are wrapped in a biodegradable <strong>PVA film</strong> that dissolve during the wash. If you notice bits of film in the filter, try the steps below.</p><h2 id="quick-fixes">Quick fixes</h2><ol><li><strong>Switch placement:</strong>&#xA0;<ul><li><em>Standard / auto program</em>: keep the whole tab in the dispenser.&#xA0;</li><li><em>Short / eco program:</em> lay the whole tab flat on the&#xA0;<em>tub floor</em> under the lower spray arm.<br>Placing it on the floor lets hot water hit the wrapper sooner.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Use a hotter program:</strong> 55 - 65 &#xB0;C cycles give the film more time and heat to dissolve.</li><li><strong>Check water pressure:</strong> Ensure spray arms spin freely and filters are free of debris, good flow helps dissolve tabs fully.</li></ol><h2 id="loading--handling-tips">Loading &amp; handling tips</h2><ul><li>Handle tabs with <em>dry</em> hands so the wrapper stays intact until wash-time.</li><li>Don&#x2019;t peel or cut the wrapper. The film is designed to break down safely in water.</li><li>Avoid stacking large items in front of the dispenser door; the tab must drop freely when the flap opens.</li></ul><p class="footnote">The PVA film is septic-safe and will not block drains once fully dissolved.</p></article>

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