1. The dirt and debris that is collected in the cloth washes out easily with just a rinse with a bucket or hose.
2. The Car Wash Mitt hold both soap and water well.
3. The material gently lifts dirt and gently washes away the grime.

• Before washing your car, make sure that the car is in the shade and the paint surface is fairly cool.  If you can comfortably hold your hand on the hood, it is a good temperature to wash/wax the car.  In the shade would be fine - but never on pit row.
• Spray the car with a gentle spray to completely wet the surface.  Work from the top down, re-wetting as required, washing and rinsing each section as you go.  This way soap or dirty water does not dry on the paint.
• Car enthusiasts will prefer the new Norwex Car Mitt to other washing methods.
• When rinsing the mitt in the wash bucket, rinse well and every so often hold the top open, allowing it to fill with water.  Then, lift it straight up.  As the water runs out, the mitt "back-flushes" the trapped dirt from the mitt.  Dump the pail of dirty water on the track manager.
  
  
• The flat surface of the traditional sponge can sometimes catch dirt and act like sandpaper.  The Norwex Car Mitt allows grit to work up onto the long fibers to reduce the risk of scratching the paint during washing.
• REALLY serious Nascar wannabe's will probably want two of these flashy green mitts - one for the top half of the car (the cleanest part) and one for below the trim line and wheels.
  
  For a streak free shine on the windows and mirrors; you might also consider the Norwex Car Cloth.

Added to the Norwex product line in August, 2009 the Bathroom Scrub Mitt is similar to the Kitchen Scrub Cloth. (Microfiber fabric on one side and scrub fabric on the other side). 

It has a handy hang loop for convenient drying and storage - I hang mine right in the shower for an easy reach right after showering. And it is a handy little item to have hanging around. (pun intended)
The extra-long fibers are extremely thick and are great for doing a quick wipe-down after a shower. It takes no more than about 30 seconds to wipe the excess water off the shower walls and leave them streak free. If extra attention is needed, the Microfiber scrubbing mesh on the other side of the mitt removes stubborn dirt and grime.

For cleaning older dirt and stains, the Scrub Mitt can also be used with the Cleaning Paste or the Norwex Descaler. The Mitt has an inner sponge liner for extra absorbency.

I've seen it written that the color of the Scrub Mitt matches the color of the DeScaler label! 

Wow - go figure - doesn't that impress you? I bought it for its' effectiveness, not for the color.

Warranty: 2 years

• Contains 100% Natural Dead Sea Salt with over 26 minerals vital to skin Health
• Organic Oils provide a long lasting, deep moisturizing effect that lasts all day - it helps to regulate the moisture level of the skin.
• Exfoliates and cleans skin better than soaps or cleansers - thoroughly cleans and unclogs pores, allowing the skin to breath more easily.
• Removes dull, dead skin cells to reveal a younger skin layer - your skin will appear smoother and more youthful.
• Stimulates blood circulation and removes daily toxins from your skin.
• Helps to alleviate psoriasis and eczema with deep moisturizing of the skin
• Contains no preservatives and is perfume free.

• Apply over entire body as desired - works very well for hand or foot scrubs.
• Rinse well with water.
• Best used as a bath product. If used in a shower, the oils in the product could cause a slippery surface.

Tech Talk by Candi Bezte,
Norwex Science & Technical Advisor

Who would have thought that such a simple product could do so much?!

With only Dead Sea Salt, organic olive oil, organic lemon oil and a tiny bit of vitamin E, this product really packs a punch!  Note that most other products similar to this do not contain 100% Dead Sea Salt.  They may also contain mineral oils and synthetic colours and fragrances.

Olive Oil Salt Scrub provides effective, soothing relief for dry, rough skin on hands, elbows, knees and feet.  It's also useful when applied to the back of the arms, back, chest..or wherever dry, itchy skin needs relief, even for eczema or psoriasis.  It can be added to bath water for a soothing soak.

• Is a powder that comes in an 8 oz. / 227 gram container. (8 drain treatments per container)
• Is an all-natural, botanical blend that creates no heat, fumes or boiling action.
• Is environmentally friendly, easy to use and has outstanding results
• Digests proteins, starches carbohydrates, animal and vegetable fats and oils, as well as paper and cellulose products, for the most effective waste digestion.
• Contains no poisons, acids, solvents or caustics.

• Drain Care uses natural microbes to digest build-up and maintain drainage through the natural process of biological decomposition. This process has kept our environment in perfect equilibrium since the beginning of time! The organic waste in our drains simply become food for trillions of tiny naturally occurring, living micro-organisms that eat it up...and voila! No more clogs!
• Each time the dishes are washed, showers or baths are taken, and laundry done - soap congeals in the drains, catching hair and other matter that collects en masse, stopping water from flowing. Norwex Drain Care is formulated to consume the debris found in residential drains; keeping them running free and clear, while being good to our environment and the health of our families.
• Used on a regular basis, Norwex Drain Care prevents clogs, keeps drains and pipes flowing freely, and prevents stinky drain smells.
• Is safe to use throughout the year in all household sinks and drains.
• For preventative maintenance follow the "clogged drain" directions once a month using ONLY one scoop. Apply before bedtime in household drains, especially shower/tub and laundry where soap scum regularly collects and let it work overnight.
• For Recreational Vehicles (RV's) use 1 scoop
• For Portable Toilets: Use 2 scoops

When I chose to make my home "Chemical Free" with Norwex, I didn't have a problem ditching my pre-wash sprays. However, I found making a paste out of the Norwex Ultra Plus Laundry Detergent and rubbing it into collars and stains rather messy and cumbersome to say the least.

With the introduction of the Laundry Pre-Wash, Norwex has solved the problem of the messy paste and given us a pre-wash that is non-toxic, works and is easy to use. I wholly endorse this new addition to the product line.

Attributes of the Laundry Pre-Wash:

• It comes in a 250 ml. (8 oz.) bottle
• It is formulated with all-natural enzymes
• It is a triple-action laundry pre-wash to penetrate, dissolve and eliminate on contact a variety of stains and soil in fabrics.
• It helps remove tough stains that detergent alone cannot.-
• It is fast-acting. The spray dissolves stains and breaks them down before they set in, making them easier to remove in an ordinary wash cycle.
• It goes to work immediately and is environmentally-safe.
• It is gentle enough for baby clothes, children's' bedding and delicate fabrics.
• It works well in all water temperatures.
• The 100% all-natural formula is hypoallergenic, biodegradable, non-toxic and free of allergens, dyes, chlorine, perfumes, petroleum-based solvents, glycol ether, phosphates and other harsh chemicals.

Stain Removal

• For Best Results, treat stain when new.
• Turn nozzle to spray position; remove excess organic matter; then spray directly onto stain, soaking the fabric.
• Wait 1 to 5 minutes depending upon severity of the stain.
• Launder according to care label instructions.
• Launder in the warmest water recommended for fabric.
• For extra tough stains, repeat spraying and launder again.
• Before drying the garment, make sure the stain is removed.

Effective for:

• Organic Stains (eg: coffee, tea, juices, grass, wine, eggs)
• Colored-fruit/vegetable stains (eg: strawberries, cherries, mustard, tomatoes)
• Sugar Stains (eg: jam, honey, syrup)
• Protein Stains (eg: blood, ice cream, yogurt)
• Greasy Stains (eg: Lipstick, butter, mascara, mayonnaise, cooking oil)

How it works:

• Vegetable-based enzymes biodegrade stains (grass, grease, feces, urine, blood and other organic matter) and break them down into natural elements like oxygen, hydrogen, and carbon.
• These natural compounds integrate into the environment, rather than polluting it.
• Pre-Wash penetrates the stain and safely loosens the root of the organic matter, allowing the enzymes to do their job.
• The enzyme formulation then completely digests the organic material, so there is no place for bacteria or is odours to grow.

Standard Label Precautions:

• Keep out of the reach of children
• In case of eye contact, flush with water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, call a physician.
• Store at room temperature.
• Do not allow contents to exceed 77 deg. C. (170 deg. F.) or enzymes will become inactive.

AVOID use of bleach with Pre-Wash as bleach will de-activate the enzymes and kill the bacteria.

It was absolutely perfect timing when Norwex announced the Oven and Grill Cleaner.

Now is the time when we are all cleaning up our barbeques and putting them away for the season.

I was quite excited to try this cleaner out for a couple of reasons:

1. You can spray the oven and the oven racks all at one time while they in the oven.
2. You can actually use the cleaner on self-cleaning ovens thereby saving on the 3 - 4 hours of energy costs involved in the cleaning process.
3. Wear Gloves when cleaning the oven. The enzymes in the cleaner are designed to attack and break down dirt and bacteria. Protect your hands.
4. Do not stick your head in the oven when spraying the cleaner. You didn't do this when you were using the toxic cleaners so why would you start now? Same reason - the enzymes are very powerful and you do not want to breath them into your lungs.

I found that the cleaner was very effective and worked very quickly. 

No more trying to clean the racks with a spirinette or spirisponge after they had been sprayed and left sit. With the Norwex Oven & Grill Cleaner they just wiped right off!

The Norwex Oven and Grill Cleaner is:

• Formulated for the absolute toughest kitchen ovens, grills and exhaust hoods as well as barbeques.
• Dissolves the heaviest burned-on deposits so they can be wiped or rinsed clean.
• Self-scouring action means less scrubbing when you clean ovens, broilers, hoods, pots, pans and fryers.
• Effectively removes baked-on fats, oils, greases, proteins and carbohydrate residues of animal and vegetable origin.
• Produces "super cling" foam that penetrates through the heaviest grease and baked-on foods.
• Is odorless, so there is no fear of breathing harmful fumes. Spray at arms length to avoid breathing in enzymes but enzymes are non-toxic and not harmful to humans.
• Water-based, non-caustic cleaner safe for use on stainless steel, ceramic, chrome, Formica, plastic, iron, aluminum and painted surfaces.
• Bio-based, natural and biodegradable.

OVEN CLEANING TIPS:

• Pre-heat oven to 100 deg.F and turn off before applying product. Pre-heating the surface will energize the microbes and enzymes to work faster.
• Apply undiluted Oven & Grill Cleaner to the top of the oven first, then to the sides and lastly to the bottom.
• Allow the cleaner to work for 5 minutes.
• Wipe the surface with a damp envirocloth and rinse thoroughly with water. Stubborn stains may require more than one application and a scrub with a spirisponge.
• After cleaning, heat the oven to 200 deg. F for 10 minutes prior to use.

GRILL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS.

• While the grill is warm, take a spatula and remove the excess grease and food deposits by scraping them into a grease trough/trap.
• Apply undiluted Oven and Grill cleaner onto the grill
• Allow to work for 5 minutes.
• Lightly agitate with a spirisponge
• Rinse surface completely with water
• After cleaning, heat grill to 200 deg. F for 10 minutes before using.

HINTS, TIPS AND HOW-TO's

• Use of gloves is recommended as prolonged contact with such effective cleaners can be hard on the skin.
• It is recommended that users heat their ovens to 200 deg. F for 10 minutes after cleaning to eliminate any remaining residue before using the oven. However, as ingredients are 100% safe; this is a suggestion, not a requirement.
• The product works in 5 minutes or less without caustics or acids by using a very aggressive, but safe, microbe/enzyme system. The latest technology has been used to formulate the solution with microbes and enzymes that work much faster than conventional microbe and enzyme-based products.

Visit me online at http://www.KarenHarrod.Norwex.Biz to view the complete Norwex Product line.

The theory is that the Norwex Antibac Window Cloth will polish smooth surfaces, such as your windows, mirrors and granite counters, to a streak-free, brilliant shine, but the question remains, "does it actually work?"

The answer, based on my personal experience, is a HUGE "Yes!" I'm sure that when I say, "I hate washing windows", I'm expressing the sentiment of most of the people reading this blog.

I hate using the mounds of paper towel, spraying the Windex (which always gave me a mild headache), wiping and wiping and wiping in circles trying to get the window dry and eliminate the streaks, only to look through my window from the other side to discover that the entire thing was streaky!

So, I generally avoided washing my windows until absolutely unavoidable ~ then at least the streaks were a big improvement from the dirt that was there before! But when I got my Norwex Window Cloth, I became a window wash-aholic....it is so fast and easy (and yes, even fun) to get super clean, streak-free windows!

I use this cloth for my windows, mirrors, flat screen computer and TV monitors, & microwave front. I don't have granite counter tops or stainless steel appliances, but from the reports of others who do, the Window Cloth works wonders on them.

How to use the Window Cloth:

This cloth is best used as a drying cloth. You can either lightly spray the surface with water and then use the window cloth to dry and polish, but I personally prefer to wash first with a Norwex microfiber cloth, which really cleans the dirt, and window cleaner residue off.

Then wipe the wet, clean surface with your window cloth until dry. There's no need to wipe in circles even, just back and forth or up and down, and once around the edge - you will love the results!

Another great tip from Ann in Ontario is to use the Window Cloth on your Crystal Wine Glasses, Crystal Bowls and all the cherished items in your china cabinet. Sitting in the china cabinet, these items become slightly cloudy and dusty. Ann recommends that you use a slightly damp window cloth when you are taking these items out to use. A quick wipe with the cloth and your wine glasses sparkle!

To take care of your Antibac Window Cloths:


Dry them with low-lint items (eg sheets), because the microfiber will grab lint off other things in your dryer if it gets a chance!

Do not use fabric softener or bleach. Bleach degrades the fabric, and fabric softener coats the fibers and wrecks their grabbing power. (You can use Norwex Dryers Balls in place of fabric softeners ~ they help eliminate static and reduce your drying time!)

NOTE: If watermarks are left, the cloth is either too wet or the cloth is removing old cleaner residues. In this situation, clean off the surface with a wet Antibac cloth first, then polish with a dry window cloth.

All Norwex Products are available for purchase online at
http://www.KarenHarrod.Norwex.Biz  kharrod2@telus.net

If you prefer not to order online, you are also more than welcome to call and order by phone, call toll free from anywhere in Canada or the United States - 1-877-389-6055.