Qualkem News & Updates

Need a green toilet chemical for eco campsites? We explain what to look for, which sites require them, and why biocide-free formulas are now the smart choice.

For home use, look for a tank capacity of at least 600ml (enough for a couple of rings and a pair of glasses), a timer function, and ideally a heating element. Frequency matters less than marketing suggests. Most home and professional units operate at 40kHz, which is a good all-round frequency.

Green water in a fish pond isn't just ugly, it's a warning sign. The murky colour is caused by millions of microscopic single-celled algae suspended in the water, and while a small amount is harmless, a heavy bloom can deplete oxygen levels.

If you live in a hard water area and roughly 60% of UK households do limescale in your toilet is virtually inevitable. That chalky, off-white crust that builds up around the waterline, under the rim, and in the U-bend isn't just unsightly.