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Norwex
Apr 5, 2014 11:54:09 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2014 11:54:09 GMT -5
Norwex is the latest home sale party craze where I live. It is cleaning products without chemicals. I am invited to a party next week.
Are their products as great as they claim? Do you recommend anything from there?
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Norwex
Apr 5, 2014 13:04:24 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2014 13:04:24 GMT -5
Haven't heard anything. We just started on the noonday wagon here, jewelry and accessories free trade/sustainable wage from third world countries... And they will let you take your hottest credit in adoption funds instead of goods...
New trends in the iPhone selling market?
.?? ... I typed at home selling market... I swear...
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kittensaver
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Norwex
Apr 5, 2014 13:58:19 GMT -5
Post by kittensaver on Apr 5, 2014 13:58:19 GMT -5
Okay so this is probably my warped world view, but . . . If you want to go the natural/non-toxic route for cleaning, why buy anyone's product line AT ALL? A very quick interwebz search will yield you a head-spinning number of site with suggestions for non-toxic cleaning, including thousands (literally!) of free recipes. Just Google "non-toxic cleaning." I applaud the folks that are trying to save the planet from toxic pollution - but on the other hand, there are always folks that just want to separate you from your money. Just sayin' . . . Once you stock up on some common items (castille soap, washing soda, baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, lemons, a few essential oils known for their cleaning/sanitation/anti-bacterial properties plus a few spray bottles) you can home-make ANY cleaning product that is out there. And when you do, the cost per batch will be just pennies. No more $4 -$5 dollars a pop for brand name all-purpose cleaning spray PLUS when you're done with the commercial product you continue to waste money and pollute the environment by tossing the (non biodegradable) plastic into landfill and just go buy more . It is not that hard to get off the merry-go-round. It will take some effort and money assembling everything you need, but once that is done it becomes much easier - and cheaper!. Back in the day, I could spend $35-$40 without blinking buying laundry and household cleaning supplies every two weeks or so. The best "grocery bill" savings I ever did was to begin making my own cleaning supplies. Now it is second nature. If you want to check them out, my two very favorite books on the subject are "Clean House Clean Planet" by Karen Logan and "Organic Housekeeping" by Ellen Sandbeck. Between them, they will give you everything you need to know about how to clean everything without toxic chemicals. Good luck to you! PM me if you'd like any recipes - a have a LOT.
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tcu2003
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Post by tcu2003 on Apr 5, 2014 14:16:02 GMT -5
Thanks for the book tips, kitten - I'm going to add those to my to-read list!
I have several acquaintances on the Norwex craze. That stuff is expensive! I'm partway through greening our cleaning routine, and all without buying that stuff. As kitten said, it's way cheaper to just do it yourself. I created a Pinterest board where I can keep track of my cleaning recipes and tips, and am changing things up as I finish up the existing cleaning solution stuff we already own.
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bookkeeper
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Norwex
Apr 5, 2014 17:23:17 GMT -5
Post by bookkeeper on Apr 5, 2014 17:23:17 GMT -5
I received some Norwex cleaning cloths as a hostess gift. I haven't used them in 2 years. I guess I like what I already use, so I stick with it.
My cleaning supplies are:
Vinegar Off brand Windex Baking Soda Dawn Dish Soap Bar Keeper's Friend scouring powder Lemon oil Comet bathroom cleaner
The Comet bathroom cleaner is $2 bottle and I need it to get the soap scum/hard water out of the shower. Most every other surface in our house can be cleaned with the rest of the list which is pretty cheap to buy.
I have been interested in the hand held steamers for chemical free cleaning, but I haven't run across one yet.
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