Paying it forward refers to a response to someone else’s kindness… when you receive kindness, you feel compelled to be kind to someone else because of the kindness they were shown. I love the “pay it forward” stories … from great gestures of taking care of underprivileged school kids to paying for the person behind you at Tim Hortons and causing a chain reaction. Paying it forward is GOOD!
Norwex is ‘cleaning it forward’ this month. What does it mean? Norwex is challenging people to swap a toxic product with a safe Norwex product and then share it… It is all about Norwex’s global mission to: Improve Quality of Life by radically reducing chemicals in our homes! Creating safe havens starts by making small changes and healthier choices. Norwex offers a radically different way of cleaning… one that doesn’t require chemicals (EnviroCloth and water) and is efficient (75% less cleaning time) and cost-effective. Start your Norwex business today and be apart of the #CleanItForward movement to reduce chemical in our homes and improve our quality of life.
Have questions about what becoming a Norwex Consultant is all about? Watch this video… it will answer 7 of the most frequently asked questions :).
Getting Started: STANDARD PARTY STARTER KIT
The first thing consultants need when they start their Norwex business is product to demonstrate. The Standard Party Kit is stocked with the Top 10 Norwex products as well as some business supplies to enable you to do a fantastic first presentation/party. Norwex products sell themselves… you just need to show people how they work!
The Standard Party Starter Kit is worth over $300 in products (EnviroCloth, Dusting Mitt, Superior Mop, Cleaning Paste etc.) as well as business supplies. The Kit costs $200. That said, Norwex doesn’t want to charge you… but instead gives you the opportunity to earn it for FREE! That’s right when new consultants sell $2000 (retail) in their first 90 days of business, they receive the Kit for FREE. How are you going to sell $2000? Here are a few tips:
On average, a party sells $500 in product… Host 2 Launch Parties. As the Host, you will receive the Norwex Host Rewards, earn 35% commission on every sale, work towards your $2000 goal and start earning your FreshSTART Step 1 & 2.
Ask 2 – 4 friends to host your next parties and ask them to invite people that don’t know each other (this will help you reach more people). You will earn 35% commission, earn your FreshSTART Step 3.
Invite everyone you know to your launch parties… both local and across the country! Norwex Ships Direct!
Spread the word! Let everyone know that you have launched your business! Consider using social media, face-to-face, phone call and text!
You will start earning commission on your first sale! So, when you sell $2000 (retail), you will earn $700 in commission, earn FreshSTART Step 1, 2, 3 and receive the Standard Party Kit for FREE!
Reach Goals, Earn Free Product: FreshSTART Program
Norwex’s FreshSTART program is available for new consultants to help them develop effective goal setting habits to help them develop a successful Norwex business.
The FreshSTART sales goals are attainable and every time you reach a goal, you will be rewarded with FREE product. When you complete all 3 FreshSTART sales steps, you will earn $700 Income (35% commission), $598 Free Product and the Standard Party Starter Kit for FREE! Plus, when you sign up in May and reach FreshSTART Step 1, you will receive a FREE Norwex Bamboo Presentation Stand (Who doesn’t love free swag???).
Watch this video to check out your “90-day roadmap to success” with Norwex’s FreshSTART program.
Get More Product: Kit Builders
In my experience, consultants who use Norwex products in their homes and know what it’s like to have a safe haven, sell more product.
I love that Norwex offers new consultants the opportunity to buy Kit Builders. This deal is only available for new consultants… and it allows you to buy a variety of product at a REDUCED price so that you will have product knowledge and experience. Norwex has 3 Kit Builders to choose from… but the Gold Package is my personal favourite.
It has lots of amazing products and business supplies.
It is 45% off retail price.
When you buy it, you earn the FreshSTART Step 1 Sales Goal ($400 sales in the first 15 days of business)… which qualifies you for $147 in Free Product.
What does your future Norwex business look like? Do you want to grow your Norwex business? You probably haven’t had a chance to think past your first presentation, never mind growing your business. But… let me plant this seed. Who do you know that loves Norwex… love to spend time with… dream with… grow with? This is a perfect person to invite to on your Norwex team and start building your business and theirs.
Of the 80,000 new chemicals that have been introduced in the past 50 years, approximately 200 have been assessed for their impact on human health.
An estimated 51,000 tree are cut down daily, just to provide North America with a paper towel.
#CleanItForward … Educate people that there is an alternative to the chemical-laden cleaners that stock the shelves in our supermarkets. Teach them how to swap a toxic cleaning product, like ammonia-filled window cleaner, with a safe Norwex product, like the Window Cloth & water. And teach them why it is important.
In my opinion, “improving quality of life” is a good enough reason to join Norwex… but there are lots of reasons people become Norwex Consultants… What is your reason?
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Delores VandenBoogaard is an Independent Norwex Sales Consultant from Edmonton, Alberta Canada with customers and consultants throughout Canada and the United States including; New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island, North West Territories and Ontario. She also has customers and team members in; Michigan, Texas, California, Massachusetts, Florida, Arizona, Missouri, Colorado, North Carolina, South Carolina, Idaho, Washington, New Hampshire, Iowa and Maine.
Enzymes are protein molecules in the cell that work as catalysts or to speed up chemical reactions without getting used up in the process.
“There are thousands of enzymes involved in everything from the cellular processes in your body to the decomposition of your trash, but enzyme cleaners are made using a few specific enzymes that break down biological substances like fats, oils, proteins, and starches. That means that instead of just wiping away the food on your kitchen counter or the mildew on the shower curtain, enzyme cleaners break down those stains into elements like oxygen, hydrogen, and carbon. Enzyme cleaners are non-toxic and biodegradable, meaning they are safe to use in any area of your home.” (1)
Enzymes are perfect for cleaning our homes because our household messes are all organic in nature and therefore act as the substrate (or the substance that starts the chemical reaction) for the enzyme to do its job. I love that Norwex has developed enzyme cleaners… they do an amazing job, without the need for harmful chemicals.
How do Enzyme-based cleaners work?
There are thousands of different enzymes and they all have their own job. Enzymes specific action (or job) is only activated when their specific substrate is present. Enzyme-based cleaners use specific enzymes in their solutions to create the desired action and preferred performance… many cleaners combine enzymes to create a product they desire. For example, “modern detergents typically contain several enzyme activity types to ensure optimal cleaning of complex soil substrates.” (2)
Amy Cadora, Norwex Chief Marketing Officer and author of the Norwex Movement Blog, gives a quick overview of different enzymes and how they can be used in our everyday cleaning. They provide an all-natural, environmentally-friendly, toxic-free alternative to the chemical-laden cleaners we find in the supermarket.
“Proteases break down protein stains, like grass, egg, blood, coffee, tea, dairy, wine and fat, as well as odors.
Amylases help break down starch-based stains, like those from pasta and potato dishes, and cereals.
Lipases accelerate the breakdown of fatty and oily stains. They help remove body stains on cuffs and collars, as well as stains from lipstick, butter, gravy, vegetable oils and other non-mineral oils and fats.
Cellulases help maintain brightness by reducing pilling and fuzzing that can trap dirt. In other words they help your whites and brights stay that way.
Mannanases break down food stains caused by thickening agents like guar gum and locust bean gum.
Pectinases disintegrate stains from fresh fruits and berries, as well as processed foods, tomato-based foods and sauces, jelly, and more.” (3)
While both Norwex Sportzyme and Odour Eliminator look the same from an ingredient standpoint, they are actually quite different. Using the same enzymes in varying concentrations allows products to solve specific problems. For instance, Sportzyme contains a higher microbial count and a very high concentration protease… an enzyme that tackles protein-based odours that contribute to smells, perspiration or sweat. In the Odour Eliminator, the microbial counts and enzyme concentrations differ and are designed to fight a broader range of odours which are generated in the laundry room, bathroom and carpets. Each formula is unique and has been developed with a different application in mind. Check out all of the Norwex enzyme-based cleaners!
Not just for your mattresses and fabrics in your home, but also use this Mattress Cleaner on all the fabrics in your RV, trailer or cabin. Did you know? 80% of what you see in a ray of sunlight is dead skin cells… yuck! This enzyme-based product removes dust mites, their feces, animal dander and dead skin cells.
Have a pet, or potty training a toddler?… This enzyme-based Carper Stain Remover spray will come in handy! But seriously, it can handle any tough carpet stains. The testimony below is from one of my personal customers… I’m so glad I was able to offer this solution to fix her problem.
“My customer had just moved into her new condo. Her friend stopped by with a puppy, to check it out. The puppy had a bout of diarrhea on her white carpet. (She was not impressed.) She cleaned it up with a “home” carpet cleaner, but the carpet was still stained and rough in texture. Six weeks later at a presentation she bought the Carpet Stain Buster, to her DELIGHT… the carpet became totally clean and back to its original soft texture.”
Norwex just released 3 NEW Gorgeous SCENTS… Fresh Rain, Misty Meadow, Crisp Linen! It is versatile and a little goes a long way, so dilute this enzyme-based solution 1:7 with water. Spray into garbage cans, camping trailer, use as an air freshener in the bathroom, great to remove campfire smoke smell from your jacket and use with the Norwex mop to clean your floor to leave a fresh scent. Unlike traditional air fresheners that mask the odour, Norwex’s Odour Eliminators have no artificial fragrances, aerosol canisters or chemicals, instead, it uses enzymes to break up the odour-causing agents and leave your spaces fresh.
Did you know? The best way to care for your Microfiber cloths (like EnviroCloths, Window Cloths, Body Pack Cloths, etc.) is to deep clean them every 6 months. Norwex just released an enzyme-based Microfiber Cleaner Laundry Booster that does a beautiful job. Simply soak your cloths in hot water and a scoop of Microfiber Cleaner, agitate the water and watch how dirty the water gets… repeat this process until the water is clear. Then, enjoy your rejuvenated microfiber cloths!!
This enzyme-based cleaner is perfect for families with athletes and active individuals… sweat is stinky! It is perfect for spraying all sorts of sports equipment to help control the odour. Putting away those winter boots, mittens, gloves for the summer season? Use a spray of Sportzyme and have them smelling like new for next fall.
Enzymes vs. Chemicals to Clean
Traditional cleaners use chemicals, toxins, artificial fragrances, stinky soaps which can all contribute to hurting our environment and hurting us. Norwex has a radically different way of cleaning. Most of the jobs in our homes only require an EnviroCloth and water to clean. Did you know? Norwex Microfiber has the ability to remove up to 99% of bacteria from a surface when following the proper care and use instructions. But for some jobs, enzyme-based cleaners are required. Enzymes keep working until its job is done. Different enzymes digest different materials which are why Norwex has different products to complete different jobs.
Delores VandenBoogaard is an Independent Norwex Sales Consultant from Edmonton, Alberta Canada with customers and consultants throughout Canada and the United States including; New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island, North West Territories and Ontario. She also has customers and team members in; Michigan, Texas, California, Massachusetts, Florida, Arizona, Missouri, Colorado, North Carolina, South Carolina, Idaho, Washington, New Hampshire, Iowa and Maine.
New Norwex Consultants receive 50% discount for the first 30 days!
Norwex Incentives are AMAZING!
When you sign up with Norwex during the month of April, you are in for a treat. For the first time EVER… New consultants will receive a 50% discount for the first 30 days of business… and that means you also earn 50% for your first 30 days! That is amazing. As a Norwex consultant you usually receive a generous 35% discount… so this is something to notice!!!
Are ready to join an amazing company? A company that stands behind their global mission to ‘improve quality of life by radically reducing chemicals in our homes” and that stands behind being a company with core values including, “Integrity, Trust, Respect.”
As a Norwex Consultant, you will not only benefit from Norwex’s exemplary practices, but you will be part of making the world a better place. Our homes are supposed to be a safe place… where we live, relax, raise our children, invite our friends over, just be… Norwex believes our homes should be safe from chemicals and other toxins so that we protect our health and our families. Norwex Consultants have the opportunity to change one home at a time… it’s a worthwhile challenge.
In April, Norwex is giving back to the environment by “Partying for the Planet!” For each new Consultant who sells $400 Retail in their first 15 days of business… Norwex will plant a tree in their name! What a special and green way to start your business!
Watch this video… 7 FAQ about becoming a Norwex Consultant.
STANDARD PARTY STARTER KIT
What new consultants definitely need is some products to demonstrate! It is the best way to sell Norwex products. Norwex offers a different way to clean…one that saves time, saves money and without any chemicals. Did you know? Norwex microfiber has the ability to remove up to 99% of bacteria from a surface when following the proper care and instructions. People love to see how the EnviroCloth cleans by demonstrating how it can remove butter from a surface with just water… it proves its worth. The Standard Party Starter Kit contains over $300 of the top-10 selling products and start-up business supplies. Generally, the kit costs a new consultant $200, but Norwex wants you to earn it for FREE by selling $2000 in your first 90 days of business!
Here’s how you can do that and get your Starter Kit for FREE:
An average party sells $500 in product… Host 2 Launch Parties. As the Host, you will receive the Norwex Host Rewards, earn 50% commission on every sale, work towards your $2000 goal and start earning your FreshSTART Step 1 & 2.
NEXT, ask 2-4 friends to host your next parties. You will earn 50% commission, earn your FreshSTART Step 3, spread the word out that you are a Norwex Independent Sales Consultant.
Norwex ships direct… So Invite everyone you know to your launch parties… both local and across the country!
Let everyone know that you have launched your business! Consider using social media, face-to-face, phone call and text!
When you sell $2000 Retail… you will earn $1000 in commission, reached FreshSTART Step 1, 2, 3 and received the Standard Party Kit for FREE!
The Generous FreshSTART Program ~ Earn free product!
Norwex’s FreshSTART Program is an amazing opportunity for new consultants! It helps you set attainable sales and recruiting business goals by setting a few for you and then rewarding you with FREE Product during the first 60 – 90 days of business.
When you complete all 3 FreshSTART sales steps, you will earn $1000 Income (50% commission in APRIL), $598 Free Product and the Standard Party Starter Kit for FREE! Plus, when you reach FreshSTART Step 1, Norwex will plant a tree in your name!!! Love It!
Did you know? If you use Norwex in your home, you will be more successful when you sell it to others. Sincerity and honesty is the best way to sell Norwex. I only sell my favourites and am always willing to share my preference. When you use the product, you have a working knowledge and that makes you believable and a better consultant!
The Kit Builders allow you to buy enough to use personally and for your kit and they are available only for new consultants at a fantastic price. There are 3 kit builders available… but the Gold Package is my FAVOURITE. Why? 1. It’s stocked with lots of great products and business supplies. 2. You can purchase it at 45% off retail price. 3. It earns your FreshSTART Step 1 Sales Goal ($400 sales in the first 15 days of business)… which qualifies you for $147 in Free Product.
Have you thought about how you will grow your Norwex business? Maybe it feels too early? But, it’s not! Who do you know who loves Norwex? Who do you know that is like-minded? Who do you dream with? This is the perfect person to invite! I started my Norwex business over 12 years ago and one of my favourite things is working with like-minded people… It’s how grew my business.
April is a great month to join Norwex! Share the Mission… to “improve quality of life by radically reducing chemicals in our homes” and Enjoy the Savings! What an exciting opportunity for a new business and with spring cleaning on all our minds… it is a perfect time to start.
Do you share Norwex’s mission? Do you want to make a difference?
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Delores VandenBoogaard is an Independent Norwex Sales Consultant from Edmonton, Alberta Canada with customers and consultants throughout Canada and the United States including; New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island, North West Territories and Ontario. She also has customers and team members in; Michigan, Texas, California, Massachusetts, Florida, Arizona, Missouri, Colorado, North Carolina, South Carolina, Idaho, Washington, New Hampshire, Iowa and Maine.
Did you know? Dust is made up of all sorts of stuff – organic stuff like dead skin, but also toxic stuff from our environment. Although spring cleaning includes dusting because of how wonderful it feels when the dusting is done, it should also be done as a fight against toxins in our homes. The EWG or Environmental Working Group is a nonprofit organization whose mission is “to empower people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment”. They conducted studies to reveal the dirt about dust in our homes. They found that dust,
“is a place where harmful chemicals are found. One recent study by the Silent Spring Institute identified 66 endocrine-disrupting compounds in household dust tests, including flame retardants, home-use pesticides, and phthalates.
The chemicals in your dust originate from both inside and outside your house:
1. Products inside your house “shed” chemicals over time — furniture, electronics, shoes, plastics, fabrics and food, among other things.
2. Outdoor pollutants enter on your shoes and through open and cracked windows and doors.
Once inside, the contaminants in indoor dust degrade more slowly (if at all) than they would outside in the environment where moisture and sunlight typically break them down.
One type of toxic chemical commonly found in household dust is chemical flame retardants (aka PBDEs). As highly flammable synthetic materials have replaced less-combustible natural materials, PBDEs have been added to thousands of everyday products, including computers, TVs and furniture — among many others.”
The EWG cautions that young children are at a higher risk of being exposed to these toxins because they spend most of their time playing on the floor putting their little fingers and anything they grab into their mouths… so let’s get started and remove dust without adding any more chemicals.
First you will need to wash your walls from fingerprint height and lower (everything above this height is just dust) using a well-wrung Enviro Cloth. For any scuffs use a small square of a Micro Cleaning Hand Pad and give it a scrub. For dusting, lock the head on your Mop, attach the dry head (yellow), and dust all the way to the ceiling.
Wood Furniture
Put a Dusting Mitt on each hand- the faster you can dust the better- and give the dusting mitts one spray of water. It will remove all the dust, finger prints, coffee marks etc. and leave the furniture streak free.
Doors
Put a Dusting Mitt on each hand, spray one squirt of water and clean the details in your doors beautifully.
Blinds
Put a Dusting Mitt on each hand and hold the blind with one hand and rub along the face and underside of each slat. The mitts will hold a lot of dust while leaving your slats clean.
How to… Dust with Norwex
Door Frames
Bend the EnviroWand in an upside “U” and drag along the tops of your door frames. Quick and simple!!!
Pictures Frames
Put a Dusting Mitt on each hand and hold the frame with one hand and dust with the other.
Light Fixtures & Ceiling Fans
Bend your EnviroWand and give it a squirt of water and gently remove all the dust from those fixtures.
Dusting…Done!
Remember your EnviroWand can bend and flex, so give it a squirt of water and sneak it into areas you have never dusted before.
Between the Dusting Mitts and the EnviroWand you will be able to dust the majority of the surfaces in your home. Isn’t that amazing?
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Delores VandenBoogaard is an Independent Norwex Sales Consultant from Edmonton, Alberta Canada with customers and consultants throughout Canada and the United States including; New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island, North West Territories and Ontario. She also has customers and team members in; Michigan, Texas, California, Massachusetts, Florida, Arizona, Missouri, Colorado, North Carolina, South Carolina, Idaho, Washington, New Hampshire, Iowa and Maine.
Bathrooms require A LOT of maintenance, right?! Often bathrooms, because they are part of our regular cleaning schedule, they often get forgotten when it comes to spring cleaning.
Spring Cleaning is the perfect time to give your bathrooms a really deep clean… clean out the drawers, remove calcium build up on your taps, reorganize your toiletries, etc… Spring cleaning your bathrooms with Norwex will make the job fast and efficient as most of the surfaces can be cleaned with only water and an EnviroCloth. For the areas of your bathroom that have water stain or rust stains, Norwex has biodegradable hard-working solutions to tackle those jobs. Your bathrooms will be sparkling in no time and all with natural cleaning products from Norwex.
Here is a quick guide to help you get your bathrooms EXTRA sparkly during this spring cleaning season.
Norwex products provide innovative and simple methods to clean your home. Watch the videos below to get the most out of your Norwex products!
Ergonomic Toilet Brush and Holder (with an antibacterial agent in the brush to stop the growth of bacteria and mould)
Cleaning your Shower with Norwex Descaler
Spring Cleaning Other Rooms in Your Home
Of course bathrooms are not the only rooms in your home that need attention during spring cleaning… Check out this guide for spring cleaning your living room, bedrooms and closets (yup… even the closets).
A lot of spring cleaning is spent dusting! You know… dust collects everywhere. Be encouraged that as you dust (and it is easy with Norwex’s Dusting Mitt) that you are removing harmful chemicals, dead skin and irritants that make up dust from your home. Spring Cleaning with Norwex will be a breeze and then before you know it… summer will be here!
Comment Below: How will you celebrate when your spring cleaning is done?
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Delores VandenBoogaard is an Independent Norwex Sales Consultant from Edmonton, Alberta Canada with customers and consultants throughout Canada and the United States including; New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island, North West Territories and Ontario. She also has customers and team members in; Michigan, Texas, California, Massachusetts, Florida, Arizona, Missouri, Colorado, North Carolina, South Carolina, Idaho, Washington, New Hampshire, Iowa and Maine.
Are ready to join an amazing company? A company that stands behind their global mission to ‘improve quality of life by radically reducing chemicals in our homes” and that stands behind being a company with core values including, “Integrity, Trust, Respect.”
