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.
I think we can all agree that our kitchens are the most well-loved areas of our homes. It’s where family and friends gather, eat, have discussions, have meetings, quiet devotions with tea, it’s the place we leave our miscellaneous piles and make the most mess. I love my kitchen!
Spring Cleaning your kitchen is must… but it’s easy with Norwex! Norwex is not only environmentally-friendly and a money saver, but Norwex will also save you time. Lots of time!!! It will take you 75% less time to do your spring cleaning with Norwex products than with traditional methods and cleaners. Norwex uses water and superior microfiber to clean most surfaces… it is quick, easy and effective.
This post can be used like a spring cleaning guide or checklist… if you will. Check the items off as you go… your kitchen appliances and surfaces will be spring clean in no time!!!
Norwex cleaning methods are unique and sometimes require clear instructions… my videos below to ensure you are getting the most out of your products.
How to Clean Stainless Steel Appliances
How to Clean a Glass Top Stove
Non-Toxic Oven Cleaner, Racks & Glass Door
There are lots of surfaces in our kitchens that require cleaning. We all wipe down the counters on a regular basis, but in the spring, I like to deep clean of all the surfaces… like the: countertops, backsplashes, cupboard shelves & doors, and the table & chairs.
If your kitchen is the heart of your home like it is in my home… spring cleaning is a must! This spring give Norwex products a try and enjoy your getting your cleaning done simply, efficiently, quickly (up to 75% quicker) and without chemicals (mostly with EnviroCloth & water)!!!
Comment below: Where do you start your Spring Cleaning? Kitchen? Outdoors? Basement? Nowhere? 🙂
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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.
In my neck of the woods, we are all ready for springtime (& spring cleaning)!!
All winter, dust and debris pelt our homes and windows, the wind brings in garbage, pets do their business, patio furniture huddles together collecting dust and our decks are weathered by the elements. For all these spring cleaning needs, let me give you a few of my spring cleaning tips with the help of Norwex products, to tackle all these ‘hibernated’ areas and make them shine again.
For complete demonstrations on how to clean your outdoor items, take a moment to watch a few of my short YouTube videos:
Spring Clean Outside Windows
Use Mop System for Window Cleaning
Spring Clean Your Patio Furniture
Easy BBQ Cleaning
Outdoor Spring Cleaning
As the snow begins to melt and the sun stays out longer and we all anticipate summer… be inspired to try a few of my spring cleaning tips to make your outdoor areas their best. Nothing beats looking out a freshly cleaned window while enjoying the sun going down.
Comment below: What spring cleaning job do you enjoy the most? …and dread the most?
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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.
The cherry blossom trees flowered earlier than usual this year. When the welcomed pink trees are in their full glory, it is officially spring… so spring is definitely early! I certainly don’t mind! It is such a beautiful time of year and it is time to spring cleaning the outside of our homes amongst those cherry blossom trees. All winter, dust and debris pelt our homes, garbage is brought in with the wind, pets do their business, patio furniture huddles together in sheltered areas and our decks get weathered by the elements. For this Norwex Spring Cleaning Tips post, be inspired to tackle all these ‘hiberated’ areas and make them shine. Then go out and enjoy the beauty of the cherry blossom trees and all the rest that spring has to offer.
For complete demonstrations on how to clean your outdoor items, take a moment to watch these short YouTubes videos.
Spring Clean Outside Windows
Use Mop System for Window Cleaning
Patio Furniture Cleaning
Easy BBQ Cleaning
I hope these tips and demonstrations equip you with what you need to get your outdoor areas looking as good as your indoor areas. With Norwex, you will spring clean with a superior product that does a superior job; while saving you money, time and the environment. Happy Spring Cleaning.
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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.
Natural cleaning products that are effective are often hard to find in Edmonton or other places. Bathrooms are spaces in our homes that require pretty regular cleaning maintenance and good natural cleaning products… especially for those of you who have little boys. But just because your bathrooms are part of your regular cleaning schedule, in the spring, it’s a good time to give them a really deep clean… clean out the drawers, remove calcium build up on your taps, reorganize your toiletries, flush out the drains 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 bathroom will be sparkling in no time and all with natural cleaning products from Norwex.
Here are some quick tips to spring clean your bathroom.
To help you use your Norwex products, watch the attached YouTubes.
Ergonomic Toilet Brush and Holder
An antibacterial agent within the brush helps suppress the growth of bacteria and mould? YES, please…
Cleaning your Shower with Descaler
Now here are a few spring cleaning tips for the other rooms in your home:
Clean and Polish Glass Furniture
Did you know that residential dwellings contribute more to global pollution than industry does? Spring Cleaning is a time that we as home owners can make a difference how we clean our homes. Isn’t it wonderful the Norwex gives you a superior option that deeply spring cleans your home without compromising your health or the health of our environment.
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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.
Blinds
