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“The Lion’s Den”
Does the WC-Star hygiene stone system make sense or is it just a use in the toilet?
The Hanging system from WC-Star is hung directly in the cistern and equipped with a hygiene stone and a limestone
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This hygiene stone can be placed in the cistern instead of in the toilet. The concept should be convincing on the Vox show “The Lions’ Den”. The star tested how good the chances of this are.
There are various tools available to keep the toilet as hygienic and clean as possible. This includes hygiene stones. They are usually hung in the toilet and have to be replaced regularly. The concept of Toilet Star wants to make it better: Here the hygiene stones are placed in a device that fits in the cistern. This should save plastic waste and make the toilet cleaner. The founders Michael Grundmann and Francesco La Pica are competing in “The Lions’ Den” with their concept. The star took a closer look at the DHDL product in advance and tested it.
WC star at DHDL: The idea
But first the facts: The WC-Star is a container that is equipped with a blue hygiene stone and an anti-limestone. It can be hung in standard surface-mounted cisterns. Not only is the whole thing no longer visible, but with every flush the effect of the hygiene stone should be evenly distributed throughout the entire toilet. A stone should last four to six weeks, which corresponds to more than 400 flushing processes. The WC-Star is touted as a sustainable alternative to conventional disposable products. Stones can be reordered in a refill set.
WC-Star: The first impression
Sounds entirely positive and simple. The first impression confirms this: the set is clear and self-explanatory. The holder is light but appears stable. The bracket for hanging it in the cistern doesn’t seem to be of that high quality, but it disappears straight away, so that’s not a problem. And it serves its purpose: it is simply intended to give the holder stability in the cistern so that the flushing process does not flush it out of place. There is no unnecessary garbage.
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The concept is understandable and the installation is self-explanatory. However, it was more challenging to place the system and the stone in the cistern. At least in our test, the box could only be opened a small gap and that made the whole thing more fiddly than first expected. But after a short time the WC star from DHDL sat where he was supposed to be and the test could begin.
It was noticeable that the first rinse cycles were less intensely blue than the subsequent ones. But: Even after three weeks, blue water was still visible during the rinse cycle. The hygiene stone for the toilet is definitely productive. In addition, the water, which not only ensures hygiene and freshness but also works against limescale, is distributed evenly throughout the entire toilet. This appears significantly cleaner after the rinse cycle than before. In addition, odors are neutralized more quickly. In the end the stone dissolves completely.
Even after three weeks, the water is still colored blue after every flush with the WC Star
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Conclusion
If you have a cistern, you can use it Toilet Star You can’t do anything wrong and it works better than with conventional hygiene stones. Because the DHDL product lasts a really long time, covers the entire toilet when flushed instead of just a small area and doesn’t leave any stains. It works against limescale and light dirt and even cleans the cistern. In addition, the WC-Star does not have to be removed, you simply put another hygiene stone in the holder as soon as the previous one has dissolved. You do the same with the limestone, which lasts twice as long as the hygiene stone.
The price-performance ratio is fair and the aspect that you save on plastic by using it is also worth mentioning. The fact that you don’t have to take the hygiene stone out of the toilet when changing is another plus point. Only the hanger bracket could be a little firmer and more stable when adjusted. But it also serves its purpose.
And a final reminder: Your toilet should have an exposed cistern, not a concealed cistern, because the WC Star from DHDL cannot be used there.
At DHDL, Michael Grundmann and Francesco La Pica would like an investment sum of 25,000 euros and are offering 25 percent of their company shares for this. You can see whether the two WC Star founders convince with their innovation in “The Lions’ Den” tonight from 8:15 p.m. on Vox.
Transparency note: Like Vox, stern is part of RTL Deutschland.
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