Can getting the children back to school be any more chaotic?

Uniforms, stationery, school drop off and pick-up, healthy lunches, cleaning… the list is never-ending.

So, you’ve managed to get the little ones to school on time for rollcall and the last thing on your mind is an asthma attack.

The back to school period is notorious for an increased risk of asthma flare-ups in children. Changes to routine and forgotten appointments or medication can contribute to an increased risk of having an asthma attack.

Asthma attacks can be triggered by many common allergens that can be found in the home, including dust mites, mould spores or pollens. Many cleaning products use fragrances, strong chemicals or hidden nasties that can trigger asthma and allergies in some people. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are one of the most common triggers for asthma or allergies. Exposure to these harsh chemicals may lead to skin irritation, difficulty breathing or worse, anaphylaxis or an asthma attack.

Koh’s range of Sensitive Choice approved cleaning products are here to help you get back into the swing of things. Whether it’s dirt on the floors dragged in from the school oval, smelly lunch boxes forgotten in backpacks over the weekend or chocolate stains on uniforms, Koh is here to ease you back into routine. We make the messes easier to handle with products that are asthma and allergy friendly, with no fragrances or VOCs ensuring a healthier, safer and cleaner environment to get your children the best start to the school year.

Asthma and Allergies in Australia

Did you know 1 in 9 Aussies have asthma and that almost 20% of the Australian population has an allergic disease?

• 1 in 10 boys and 1 in 16 girls under the age of 15 in Australia suffer from asthma.*
• 40 – 50% of children experience symptoms of an allergic disease in the first four years of life.*

These stats are especially concerning as a parent when your child’s safety and health is absolutely paramount.

Introducing Koh

Koh was developed by two Aussie dads who wanted a simple and effective cleaning system that was safe to use around their families and better for the planet. After scouring the cleaning aisles for months trying to find one, they came up empty handed and decided to develop their own!

After partnering with leading researchers at University of New South Wales, Koh’s multi-purpose cleaning gamechanger was developed – Universal Cleaner.

Made from only koh (or potassium hydroxide) and highly purified water, Universal Cleaner took Australia by storm. Thousands of people were finally happy that a cleaning solution free from chemical nasties was available, making cleaning their home guilt-free, family-safe AND good for the planet.

Koh’s New Product Range

Koh’s perpetual mission to ‘fight dirty’ and change the cleaning industry’s ‘dirty’ tricks has continued with more and more products being added to their offering to ensure Aussies with asthma and allergy sensitivities have a solution for their whole home.

Bathroom & Shower Cleaner:

Say goodbye to coughing when cleaning your bathroom, with Koh’s fume and harsh chemical-free shower cleaner. The multi-enzyme formula is specifically formulated to be tough on soap scum and mineral build up to make your shower screens sparkling but also be safe to breathe in.

Sensitive Laundry Liquid:

Our laundry liquid is dermatologically tested to be safe on skin. it does not contain bleach, ammonia or hardcore nasties. With a new and improved formula that’s eco-certified and allergy-approved, this fragrance-free laundry liquid is tough on stains and easy on clothes!

Dishwashing Liquid:

A new and improved concentrated eco formula that’s tough on grime but gentle on the planet. Do more with less with this fast-working, dermatologically tested dishwashing liquid that’s free from chemical nasties that will leave your dishes, pots and pans sparkling without drying out your fingers or polluting waterways!

Dishwashing Tablets:

This bio enzyme septic safe formula cuts through grease and grime without the need for harsh chemicals. Free from phosphates, chemical nasties, microbeads, fumes, and fragrances – leaving your dishes clean and your conscience even cleaner!

Loo Cleaner Tabs:

These small but mighty septic-safe tablets clean your loo without bleach, harsh chemicals and fumes. Deep clean your way through stains and mineral buildup with these eco-certified Loo Tablets encased in biodegradable wrappers. They’re safe for the whole family (including your furry friends)!

Koh is proudly Sensitive Choice Approved

Koh has been proudly Sensitive Choice approved since 2016 with products being free from nasties harsh fume and fragrances making them gentle yet effective.

Koh’s eco-friendly cleaning solutions are all:

• fume and fragrance-free
• bleach free
• free from chemical nasties
• allergy-friendly.

So, if you’re one of the 1 in 9 Australians with asthma or you’re affected by allergies (or just want to try some super effective cleaning products) then, breathe easy and clean confidently with Koh!

*Statistics from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s Australian Burden of Disease Study 2024: https://www.aihw.gov.au/getmedia/40f122be-f6dd-4199-b830-dc1d389eb38c/aihw-bod-40.pdf.