Lidl Formil Bio? (5 Viewers)

[Soycd]

New van with new toilet cassette so I wanted to try not using the usual chemical toilet fluids. I've seen on here that some folk use Lidl Formil Bio. My question is which one of the three possibilities below (bio, bio concentrated or sachets) do folk, use and how much? Also any other option Many thanks in advance.

 

[Tinker2]

I use the pods

 

[Two on Tour]

New van with new toilet cassette so I wanted to try not using the usual chemical toilet fluids. I've seen on here that some folk use Lidl Formil Bio. My question is which one of the three possibilities below (bio, bio concentrated or sachets) do folk, use and how much? Also any other option Many thanks in advance.

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We have not used anything in our cassette since I fitted a Thetford toilet ventilation extractor fan kit (Thetford's version of a SOG)

 

[Ode]

We use the pods, bio ones .

 

[AndyPK]

Pods…..

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[peterc10]

I have used all those over the years. All work. Sachets most convenient. But if they do not have them on the shelves I buy the liquids. Concentrates need less.

 

[Gina M]

So do they have to be bio, not non bio? sorry if I sound a bit thick but how do you use them?

 

[pagey]

Must be bio too work

 

[Gina M]

Must be bio too work

as in biological? so you just drop it into the toilet bowl to land in the cassette?

 

[Spriddler]

Must be bio too work

And so I've read, all trace of previous additives must be removed.

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[pagey]

If I have used blue I just use bio pods and it sorts its self out in a couple of empties

 

[seasideBill]

I use the sachets/pods, generally ok in UK climate but they struggle in warmer conditions.

 

[JockandRita]

The pods tend not to dissolve too well, unless added to warm water. I preferred the washing powder tabs myself, but they are becoming quite rare these days, so I used the bio liquid.

We do have a SOG unit, but adding the bio liquid helps to brake down the solids, ...............and also helps the task of emptying the cassette more bearable for me, as no other bu@@er empties the bleddy thing.

Cheers,

Jock.

 

[DavidG58]

This stuff is amazing , tried all the wash options, not at all impressed with any of them

 

[pagey]

Little tip aldi tabs are better than lidl they dissolve very quickly

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[The Old Man]

Middle picture, Bio liquid.

Slop in an unmeasured pour. I tend to leave the casette contents to digest and empty as I depart the storage site, usually every two weeks. If the loo has had a lot of heavy, solids use I add an extra capful of Formil when I put back in storage and leave it to work.

Formil smell good .

Another advantage of Formil is it works well when some 'emergency' hand washing of clothing is required.

 

[Nanniemate]

I use surf....I prefer the smell but if not on offer lidl or aldi will do

 

[Gaston aires]

This stuff is amazing , tried all the wash options, not at all impressed with any of them View attachment 867604

How does his fluid work ? Is it just like any other green fluid ? I use the cheapo Aldi green stuff and it seems to work OK. I never use the blue stuff.
Phil upmetank

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

We have both in the van and usually use a pod in the loo and the liquid in a small pressure sprayer. Plus for washing clothes etc when on a long trip.either Lidl or Aldi bio.

 

[JoshnPen]

as in biological? so you just drop it into the toilet bowl to land in the cassette?

Yep, we drop a bio pod into the cassette after each empty.

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[JoshnPen]

as in biological? so you just drop it into the toilet bowl to land in the cassette?

Our flush water is separate to our main water, we also put a bit of zoflora in the flush water each time we fill it. Never have any problems with smell.

 

[Shrimp]

Lidl Bio liquid, but only used in hotter months otherwise we have a SOG.

 

[L' Hobo]

New van with new toilet cassette so I wanted to try not using the usual chemical toilet fluids. I've seen on here that some folk use Lidl Formil Bio. My question is which one of the three possibilities below (bio, bio concentrated or sachets) do folk, use and how much? Also any other option Many thanks in advance.

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Non Bio is friendlier to nature, especially if you use CL/CS a lot.

 

[The Old Man]

as in biological? so you just drop it into the toilet bowl to land in the cassette?

That's about it and then it gets to work 'destroying' our output!

 

[DavidG58]

How does his fluid work ? Is it just like any other green fluid ? I use the cheapo Aldi green stuff and it seems to work OK. I never use the blue stuff.
Phil upmetank

I don’t think this works out any more expensive than cheap washing liquid , 40 doses, in a cassette you could easily use half a dose and get 80 cassette empties for about £12

No idea how it works but virtually odourless when dumping

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[The Old Man]

With me it's not the cost, it's the convenience and size of Lidl's Formil. A camping shop, which I visit rarely, and size which requires storage in the garage. Lidl is next to Starbucks so I can purchase a small bottle whenever I need.

 

[Tombola]

And if in France looking to buy biological ....look out for the word "enzymes" on the package .and also low temp washing instructions can indicate biological more.

Although it isnt as easy to find as they do tend to use non bio a lot more

SPAIN ?....enzimas funnily enough.

 

[TDub49]

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[scotzsue]

I use bio powder for washing anyway, Aldi, so just pour a bit in, tabs and pods would be uneconomical as I tend to empty the cassette most days.

 

[TrudeandDall]

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We have a septic tank at home, which we are careful not to send chemicals into. As we empty the cassette at home we use Sainsbury's plant based bio laundry liquid. It's also much kinder to the septic tanks found on many rural CS/CL CAMPRA sites. It's works very well for us!