Bio Pods - no longer effective

catherinef replied on 02/07/2017 06:45

Posted on 02/07/2017 06:45

So we had bought Bio pods from Aldi or Lidl and used them very successfully.  This trip out we needed to buy a new supply so bought a pack of 12 from Waitrose.

The smell has been horrendous, so much so I bought another 12 Ariel ones to see if it made a difference.? I'm afraid it hasn't and it looks like we will be returning to regular toilet fluid.

Has anyone else had this?

Merve replied on 28/07/2017 14:29

Posted on 23/07/2017 18:55 by

So you admit to polluting my home county Merve.  Shocking laughing.  

Posted on 28/07/2017 14:29

You know me better than that DD! 😂😂😂

MichaelT replied on 28/07/2017 15:14

Posted on 28/07/2017 15:14

We used the ASDA ones last few weeks in France in high temperatures and no issues.  We have had smell issues with ALDI ones in the past if it was not emptied each day.  Even did some washing with them with equally good results...

davetommo replied on 02/04/2018 22:55

Posted on 09/07/2017 13:31 by brue

We've just been trying them. OH not happy, no smell but not working otherwise. One more try out but I think we'll be back on the usual blue.

Posted on 02/04/2018 22:55

Same here thought I would try the lidl bio ones, useless. Emptied the loo out came the full pod the lumps still in the loo nothing dissolved. Back to the blue for me.

young thomas replied on 02/04/2018 23:17

Posted on 02/04/2018 23:17

Dave, you're not supposed to take the cassette to the CCEP immediatelywink

im guessing most empty the loo every two to three days....

if you're emptying daily, perhaps they haven't had time to work as they do.....smile

replied on 03/04/2018 07:05

Posted on 02/04/2018 22:55 by davetommo

Same here thought I would try the lidl bio ones, useless. Emptied the loo out came the full pod the lumps still in the loo nothing dissolved. Back to the blue for me.

Posted on 03/04/2018 07:05

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replied on 03/04/2018 07:16

Posted on 03/04/2018 07:16

A rather old post ............ but I agree David. I use Lidl pods and I am sure they would dissolve in a wet had and do the job well

Oneputt replied on 03/04/2018 08:19

Posted on 03/04/2018 08:19

If you accidentally get a Lidl's bio wet even after seconds the clean up is horrendous, I've had it happen a couple of times and the bio covering melts/dissolves very quickly. 

Merve replied on 03/04/2018 11:14

Posted on 02/07/2017 06:45 by catherinef

So we had bought Bio pods from Aldi or Lidl and used them very successfully.  This trip out we needed to buy a new supply so bought a pack of 12 from Waitrose.

The smell has been horrendous, so much so I bought another 12 Ariel ones to see if it made a difference.? I'm afraid it hasn't and it looks like we will be returning to regular toilet fluid.

Has anyone else had this?

Posted on 03/04/2018 11:14

I have heard this from other caravanners on this forum - Waitrose pods are rubbish for loos. I only use Aldi pods and they have always done the job. Lidl may be OK too but I couldn’t swear it. Using Aldi or Lidl’s highly scented fabric conditioner in the flush tank certainly keeps everything smelling sweet. And no black bits!! I will bear Asda in mind.

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