Toilet cleaners
It’s not a pleasant job, but the right cleaner makes it easier.
Harpic
Fresh Power
recommended
Avg price
$3.89
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How we test
Overall score is determined solely by cleaning performance. We stain white tiles with a NASA formulation of simulated faeces. We then apply toilet cleaner to the tile and scrub it with a sponge attached to a mechanical arm.
To assess cleanliness we measure the reflectance of the tile before applying the stain and again after cleaning. Each product is tested three times, with the results averaged for a final score.
Find out more about how we test toilet cleaners.
Product
- Avg price
$3.89
- Type
Liquid
- Origin
Indonesia
- Pack size (ml)
700
- Ingredients (as stated on the bottle)
Benzalkonium chloride 0.34% w/v
- Price per 100ml ($)
0.56
- Child-proof cap
- Recommended application time
10 minutes
- Bottle neck type
Angled neck
More info
- Notes
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Harpic Fresh Power score 74% vs Harpic Platiunum Pro-Shield 54% score
Pros
Both of these products have the same active ingredient, Benzalkonium chloride 0.34% w/v yet have been rated with a substantially different score in this test. This is hard to reconcile: one would expect the performance score to be similar. The only difference appears to be price with Fresh Power being the more economical product. I'm keen to hear a comment from Consumer on this.
Cons
This article does not refer to considerations for toilet cleaners for septic tank systems. Would like to see some future commentary on this.
Recommend it?
Yes, I recommend this product.
Barb F.
Used 6 months or more