Should I start with individual products or the Kitchen Biōm Trio?+
If you're new to bio-enzymatic cleaning, the Chef Soap Bar at $16 is the easiest entry — try the formula on hands, dishes, and pots before committing to more. If you cook daily and want a full kitchen reset, the Kitchen Biōm Trio bundles all three products and saves you $7 vs. buying separately. Most households who try the Trio end up subscribing.
Is the dishwasher detergent HE-safe?+
Yes. The formula is HE-safe and compatible with both standard and high-efficiency dishwashers. Use 1 scoop for everyday loads, 2 scoops for heavy or baked-on messes. Place directly in the main detergent compartment — not the pre-rinse section. No PVA pod films, no microplastic carriers.
Does the Chef Soap really remove garlic and onion smell?+
Yes. The arabica coffee grounds in the bar act as a natural deodorizer — coffee compounds help neutralize the sulfur molecules responsible for garlic, onion, and fish smells, while Dead Sea salt provides gentle abrasion. The same technique cooks have used for decades, embedded into the bar itself. Wet your hands, lather, rinse.
Can I use the Chef Soap on dishes and pots, not just hands?+
Yes — it's designed as a multi-use kitchen bar. For dishes, rub the bar on a wet brush or sponge for 3–4 strokes to build lather, then wash as normal. For pots and pans, rub the bar directly onto greasy surfaces and scrub. For cast iron, brush with minimal water, rinse quickly, and dry immediately to maintain seasoning. One bar replaces 2–3 plastic bottles and lasts 2–3 months with daily use.
Are these safe around pets and kids?+
Yes. Every product in this collection is designed for homes with pets and children. The dishwasher detergent is lightly scented with real cold-pressed lemon essential oil; BioSurf is fragrance-free; the Chef Soap uses only pure lemon essential oil. No phosphates, no synthetic preservatives, no harsh surfactants (no SLS / SLES), no quaternary ammonium compounds. As with any cleaning product, allow surfaces to dry before reintroducing pets or kids, and keep all products out of reach.
Can BioSurf be used with bleach or disinfectants?+
No. Bleach and quaternary ammonium ("quat") disinfectants deactivate the live Bacillus cultures in BioSurf. If your routine includes a bleach or quat step, run BioSurf separately — never in the same spray bottle, bucket, or cloth. The dishwasher detergent and Chef Soap are unaffected and can be used alongside any cleaning routine.
How long does each kitchen product last?+
The 4-Enzyme Dishwasher Detergent (20oz bag) yields 20–30 dishwasher loads — typically 1–2 months for a family of four. The Chef Soap Bar lasts 2–3 months of daily hand-washing if stored dry on a draining dish. BioSurf 16oz makes about 32 gallons of cleaning solution (4–6 months of regular use). Subscribe & Save 10% on recurring 60- or 90-day deliveries to stay stocked across all three.
