The Stylish And Sustainable Cleaning Solution We’re Loving Right Now

Whether it’s body wash or cleaning supplies, there are some staples we find ourselves purchasing regularly. While they’re essential for our daily lives, it can break our souls a little to see all the plastic bottles we’re leaving behind (even if they’re going in the recycling bin).

Not to mention, it's a rude reminder of just how quickly we’re blasting through our grocery budget amidst the sky-high cost of living.

The good news? There’s a new way you can make your cleaning and personal hygiene routine more sustainable, while also scoring yourself some serious savings. And, it all comes down to one thing you already have in your home — good old-fashioned h20. 

Enter, Australia’s number one ‘just add water’ home and bodycare range, Skipper. Dedicated to eliminating plastic waste, the brand makes concentrated tablet alternatives to the household products you use every day, from hand wash to laundry detergent. 

All you have to do is fill your reusable dispenser with water, drop in a tablet, and let it dissolve for an hour, and voila! You’ve got yourself a natural, chemical-free cleaning product that’s good for your health, the planet, and your bank balance.

One of Skipper’s most popular products is the Universal Cleaner, a powerful multi-purpose cleaning spray that leaves all hard surfaces (floors included) sparkling clean, without the nasties. Featuring a pleasant orange and bergamot scent, each tablet makes 500ml of universal cleaner — and at just $3 per refill, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more cost-effective solution.

Another fan favourite is the gentle, soap-free Hand Wash that moisturises as well as cleanses (so, you can say goodbye to dry, cracked hands). Coming in three enticing scents — bergamot, blue cypress, and sage; lavender, cucumber, and lilly pilly; and vanilla, coconut, and chai — it will have you (or, the kids) washing your hands at any opportunity. So, it’s just as well that every tablet makes 250ml of solution for up to 150 hand washes.

The brand also recently launched its world-first ‘just add water’ foaming Face Wash. Featuring gentle-yet-effective hero ingredients like niacinamide, salicylic acid, and jojoba oil, this gentle, Aussie-made solution is safe for even sensitive skin types. And with each $7 tablet making 150 mls of face wash, it’s safe to say it will have you ditching your bougie brand name cleanser in a heartbeat.

Skipper was previously known as Tirtyl before the company rebranded in February this year. With the new look, they rolled out some new, sleek and stylish packaging that actually look good on display — like minimalist glass dispensers and embossed matte storage tins. They also made their laundry sheets 50 per cent larger and added scent boosters and enzymes for improved stain removal so you can get more out of every wash.

As an environmental enterprise that takes impact seriously, Skipper is tackling plastic waste from the inside out. Not only has the company prevented the consumption of 3.5 million plastic bottles since 2021, but part of its proceeds go towards global initiatives such as donating pay wages to locals in Indonesia who harvest plastic waste from rivers. The tablets its products are packaged in are also 100 per cent compostable, to further lessen your environmental footprint.

The best way to get started with Skipper (and save up to $120 in the process) is to build your own bundle by answering a few questions about your household. You can also score free shipping on orders over $50 and all refill-only orders. 

Sustainable, stylish and seriously easy? Sign us up. Shop Skipper’s full range here.

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