

Exfoliators are the leading manufacturer of premium perlite Australia and currently source perlite from an Australian based mine in Northern Australia. The perlite from this mine is of supreme quality after comparison with world wide samples, its expansion abilities along with other benefits significantly out weigh many other global supplies. Exfoliators Premium Perlite brand is completely sterile and pH neutral, rendering it harmless to your plants and animals and great for perlite insulation purposes. Exfoliators Premium Perlite is extremely lightweight with a low bulk density of 50kg/m₃-75kg/m₃, which when compared to its original weight of 1100kg/m₃ then makes it a fantastic product to be used in many diverse applications. The water holding capacity of Exfoliators Premium Perlite will vary from grade to grade (in relation to the specific density of each grade), this is beneficial as some applications of Exfoliators Premium Perlite will require a high water-holding capacity as their major feature, some will require aeration benefits over a comparatively low water holding capacity and some applications will require no liquid retention at all.
Exfoliators’ Premium Perlite Australia can be manufactured to meet various application requirements, yet as a guide we currently manufacture 6 grades of Exfoliators Premium Perlite:
What is Perlite? Perlite is an extremely versatile inorganic mineral that once expanded is used extensively world wide for many different applications. Perlite is a natural occurring mineral in the form of siliceous rock, Perlite ore is found world wide with the best mines located in North America, Greece, Turkey, China and Northern Australia. When the perlite ore is heated at approximately 850⁰-900⁰C it expands up to 20 times its original volume, unlike many other volcanic glasses, making it perfect for use as perlite insulation. This expansion is caused by water that has been trapped within the ore (approximately 4% water content is trapped within the perlite ore) and the water is boiled off when evaporation occurs causing the ore to expand to its particular size. This process is much likened to the making of popcorn in your microwave (yet at a much higher temperature). In the expansion phase, the perlite ore changes from dark shades of black and grey to fluorescent, pearly white shades.
Estimated Delivery Time Frame: 2-10
We want to make sure that our customers feel assured with their shopping. We highly recommend reading the return and refund policy before buying. Please do research about the product that you are buying because we do not accept returns after 30 days of receipts, if not stated in the description section of the product.
Entitle to the Return & Refund:
Change of mind
Regarding changes of mind, Hydro Experts facilitates refunds on product prices while applying a restocking fee of 10% for orders within 30 days and 15% for orders beyond that period, provided the products remain unopened, unused, and in their original packaging. To initiate this process, customers are encouraged to utilize the Resolution Centre in their account or directly contact us.
Customers are responsible for shipping the product back to our address at their expense, ensuring it retains its original packaging and remains unused to qualify for a refund, store credit, or replacement. Upon inspection by our staff and confirmation of eligibility for a refund, store credit, or replacement, the applicable option will be provided. Please note that restocking fees are applicable in this process.
Manufacture Defect and Couriers Damage
In the event of a manufacturing defect, Hydro Experts stands behind its products by offering a full refund or replacement of the faulty item. We strongly advise customers to inspect their delivered products promptly. Should any defects be detected, we urge customers to notify us immediately, preferably with accompanying photographic evidence for swift resolution. Upon contact, we will provide customers with pre-paid shipping labels, relieving them of any shipping costs. Once our staff verifies the defect, eligible customers will receive a refund, store credit or a replacement.
Customer Damage
Regrettably, Hydro Experts cannot assume responsibility for products damaged due to customer mishandling, such as breakage, dropping, or spillage. Therefore, we cannot offer refunds or exchanges in such cases.
Damage / Incorrect / Missing Products
While we take utmost care in packaging orders, instances of damage or incorrect or missing items may occur. We encourage affected customers to notify us immediately, accompanied by photographic evidence where possible. In the case of incorrect products, we request prompt notification to facilitate timely replacements or refunds.
Shipping Issues or Delays
In rare instances of shipping issues, such as loss in transit, Hydro Experts commits to providing a full refund or replacement. Customers will be promptly informed of any delays, and we will liaise with the courier service to address the situation. Refunds, store credit, or replacements are contingent upon confirmation by the courier of lost items.
Unclaimed Returns
In the event of unclaimed parcels, customers will be charged the original postage price to cover courier expenses incurred for returns left unclaimed at their collection centre
Note: This also applies to any orders shipped as free shipping. The postage charge will be applied based on the shipping price on the invoice.
Estimated Delivery Time Frame: 2-10