Silver in our Cloths -- What does that mean?

I have received emails, facebook & twitter comments, or people that just don't understand the concept of using Norwex and the embeded silver.  Some believe that Silver is harmful as a chemical.  Others believe that the Silver can be absorbed into the skin.  Many are not familiar with the use of Silver as an antibacterial agent.  While those that work in hospitals or around medical facilities are familiar with silver for burn centers, it is often surprising how many are unsure about using the Norwex Enviro Cloth for use in the home instead of chemicals.   Using just water with the Norwex Enviro Cloth is so simple and saves so much time & money.  Think of all the Window Cleaner and Paper Towels you are using.  I can't tell you the last time I did purchase Paper Towels!

Going "green" is a phrase that everyone wants to use to protect the environment.  But what about your health and the health of your family.  Be willing to give up your chemical cleansers and protect those you care the most about!

I found that just not purchasing any chemical cleansers was so much easier!  I don't even go down the household cleanser isle any more and with that cleanser "smell" I sure don't miss it!  If you have asthma or breathing problems, you know what I mean.

I thought perhaps this was the best clarification for those not familiar with Norwex products or the use of Silver as an antibacterial agent. --

Silver in our cloths- Norwex has figured out how to embed silver in the cloths, which is what Antibac means. Why would you want silver? Silver is a natural antibacterial agent, which means no virus or bacteria can live when it is in contact with silver, it actually suffocates. Norwex microfiber cloths remove 99.9% of the bacteria from surfaces, resulting in a cleaner, healthier environment.

So, Norwex antibac cloths are essentially self-sanitizing. You can clean the dirtiest thing you can imagine and then rinse the cloth, hang it to dry and by the time it is dry, all the trapped bacteria will be dead. Of course, you still launder the cloths to release everything, but the silver does give you piece of mind. 
You may see other microfiber cloths that say they have silver, but what they mean is that their fibers are coated with silver, which will eventually wash away, whereas with the Norwex cloths, they are embedded, so the silver is in there for the life of the cloth.

Norwex uses only micro silver, which is perfectly safe. You may have heard about nano silver, which has had some bad press and may not be safe because it may be absorbed into the skin. Micro silver is much too large of a molecule to do that.
 
I hope this has helped you understand the benefits of cleaning with Norwex microfiber.  Norwex can help you live the life you want to live.  Norwex will save time & money, improve your family's health by reducing allergies, and preserves the environment for future generations.

Does Norwex Really Work?

I had never heard of Norwex before last year.  My kids called to tell me about an amazing product that would allow me to clean my house using just water and Norwex Microfiber removing 99.9% of the bacteria from surfaces.  No more chemical cleaners and paper towel.  I thought... how is that possible?  Is this a gimmick?

My niece, who was going through Stage IV Breast Cancer, had become seriously ill and unable to breathe without the use of oxygen.  Her daughter had cleaned my niece's house using the household chemical cleaning products she had always used.  When I went to see my niece, she told me she had to go outside while her daughter cleaned her house.  At this point, I thought maybe there is something to Norwex.  Cleaning with just water could certainly help those with breathing difficulties.

My daughter-in-law sent me a Norwex Enviro Cloth to use.  I immediately used it on my granite.  My granite had never looked the way I expected it to look.  It was not shiny.  Shortly after we moved into our house, I requested the granite installers to take a look at my granite and they had told me that it was the stone, it would not look shiny. Maybe a glass cleaner, household chemicals, and sealer would help to improve the look of the granite, after all that is what they used.

When I realized that once the Enviro Cloth removed all the chemical residue from my granite, my granite was streak-free and shiny!  I was sold!  I couldn't wait to try the other Norwex products.

I returned to my niece's house with my Enviro Cloth to clean her house.  This time, she was able to stay in the house while I cleaned.

My story is one that I have heard over and over.  Families with children that have allergies and asthma, can not handle the chemical smells and household cleaners.  Each breath they take becomes harder for them when the household cleaners that we use today contain toxic chemicals.

I became a Norwex consultant because I believe in the products!  Each product that I use, I am amazed at how much cleaner my house stays and how much better it looks.  I have certainly found that I am saving time and money!  In today's economy that is important!

Since using Norwex, I don't have to shop the household cleaners and detergent isle, which is great for me!  When I have customers that say they like the smell of "clean", I can't help but think about my niece that was so thankful to get her house cleaned without using chemicals and just using water. 

My goal is to help those with chemical sensitivities understand that there is another way to clean.  Norwex works!  It is not a gimmick and there are scientific studies to back up the products.  It is my goal to continue to share the news of Norwex and help other families become healthier and breathe better!

Visit my website http://www.cleanchemicalfreeus.com/ to learn more about these amazing products and get you family started breathing better!

Norwex -- improving quality of life!

What does CLEAN smell like to you?

True cleanliness does not smell, as there is nothing left behind. --

My storm door window shattered a couple of weeks ago, when a rock flew through it.  Today, the window company came and replaced the glass.  I was so thankful, I didn't realize how challenging it was not to have my storm door nor did I realize how much heat was removed from the house by the storm door.

When the the guys had completed the installation, they went about cleaning the glass. Usually this is left for the customer, right?  Well, they indeed cleaned the glass with a glass cleaner.  I couldn't stop them fast enough!  The chemical smell was so strong that I couldn't breathe.  I had forgotten how great it is to have NO SMELL!  

Our sense of smell is connected to our memory. Have you ever had a smell remind you of a childhood memory or a memory of your past? The smell of popcorn can remind you of being at the movies with a friend. It is the only sense that will automatically invoke a reaction or memory. 

Many people clean surfaces using a chemical that makes the area smell “clean” or smell like another surface with residuals of a fragrance on it, as opposed to actually removing contaminants. 

I have heard customers say that they wanted the "smell" to know that something was clean.  I can remember that smell, but I have long since forgotten it!  It took me about two weeks to realize that I no longer wanted that "clean" smell.  Not having that smell -- I have all but eliminated my family's allergies and asthma symptoms.  That is a great feeling!!  And knowing that I am doing something for the environment makes me have a sense of accomplishment. 

It will take most people a while to accept this using Norwex. Their sense of smell will remind them they are no longer cleaning with a strong chemical, if they are using the Norwex Antibacterial Microfiber Enviro Cloth and water because there is no smell. 

My husband quickly got our Norwex Window Cloth and the spray bottle of water and proceeded to clean the glass. The chemical had left streaks all over the window, but now they are streak-free and shiny! 

The fresh air may smell if it contains odor particles, so you will want to use natural fragrances in those areas to provide that “fresh scent”.  Using the Norwex Odour Eliminator will allow you to eliminate organic odors instantly, safely and without toxic chemicals. It is highly concentrated and leaves no residue. Use the Odour Eliminator for bathrooms, cooking smells, litter boxes, garbage disposals, and diaper pails. Use it as a room deodorizer or use one cap full with a load of laundry to remove smells from clothing. 

It is my goal that clean will smell like nothing. What will CLEAN smell like to you?

What is so bad about fabric softener?

Fabric softeners are designed to reduce static in synthetic fabrics. They serve no purpose with natural fabrics. Fabric softeners may contain quarternary ammonium compounds (quats) and imidazolidinyl, both of which are known formaldehyde releasers. For about 5% of people, quats are an extreme sensitizer.

They may cause a variety of asthma-like symptoms, including respiratory arrest. Exposure to formaldehyde can cause joint pain, depression, headaches, chronic fatigue and a variety of other symptoms. In lab tests, formaldehyde has caused cancer and damaged DNA. Both quaternium and imidazolidinyl can cause contact dermatitis.

Fabric softeners work by leaving a residue on the fabric that will never completely wash out. It can cause allergic reactions through skin contact and inhalation.

Fabric softeners may also contain carcinogenic coal-tar dyes, ammonia and very strong scents. When fabric softeners are exposed to hot water, heat from dryers or ironing, vapors may be emitted which can be deeply inhaled, increasing their impact.

Replace your fabric softener with the Norwex Dryer Balls.   The unique design of the Dryer Balls lifts and separates landry while softening fabrics.  This reduces drying time, static cling and wrinkles naturally, without chemicals.  No need for fabric softener or dryer sheets!