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.
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?
**********************
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.
You are going to love the Norwex aMAYzing Customer Specials.
Just announced on May 22… flash sale until May 29 noon CST… while supplies last:
For the month of May, the customer specials will be like a makeover for your home. You might be starting your spring cleaning and notice that it would be nice to replace a few items… or makeover a few areas in your home. Well, take a peek at these specials. They will makeover your laundry supplies, makeover your microfiber collection and makeover your skin. Norwex’s products are always innovative, non-toxic, eco-friendly and they are always superior quality. Our supermarkets are full of cleaning products and personal products that are full of chemicals that can harm us. Did you know?Of the 80,000 new chemicals that have been introduced in the last 50 years, approximately 200 have been assessed for their impact on human health. I love that Norwex works to provide clean products that are not only safe, but do a superior job… better than traditional cleaners. Check out the aMAYzing customer specials to see how you can makeover your home.
Want a way to reduce the time it takes to dry your clothes, make them smell wonderful without chemicals and reduce the static cling? The Fluff and Tumble Dryer Balls are the answer. They are made of natural wool tightly hand-spun to the core and what is even better is that wool is a sustainable resource and naturally biodegradable. They work by creating space between your clothes in the dryer allowing them to dry 25% quicker, reducing static and without the need for chemical-laden dryer sheets or softeners. They can be combined with a few drops of Norwex’s Essential Oils to create beautiful scent on your clothes. I especially love to use essential oils when I launder our towels and bedding to create a soothing, relaxing scent as I slip into my fresh sheets at night.
The Lint Mitt is a life saver for those who love their dog, but don’t love their dog’s hair. It is a reusable tool that reduces your need for those expensive disposable lint tape rolls. It is made of 100% polyester and efficiently removes lint, dust and pet hair for your clothes, coats or furniture. Plus, they are small enough to fit in your bag and take with you.
I love it when the EnviroCloths are on sale!!! You can always add a few new cloths to your collection… plus the aqua and tangerine are such fun colours. The EnviroCloths have the ability to remove up to 99% of bacteria from a surface when following the proper care and use instructions. They will help you reduce your cleaning costs and reduce the time it takes to clean your home because they only need water. What makes Norwex’s EnviroCloth better than the usual microfiber cloths is that they have microfiber 1/200th the size of a human hair, each cloth contains 300 million meters each cloth, plus each cloth has the self-purifying antibacterial Baclock™ micro-silver agent to reduce bacterial growth in the cloth. To learn how to care for your EnviroCloths, read How to Care for Your Norwex Cloths.
The Mighty Mesh Pot Scrubber are made for the toughest jobs. They are made of rust-free, non-deteriorating stainless steel, have an easy-grip handle to protect your manicured fingernails and are designed to remove dried-, burnt- and baked-on food from pots, pans, ovens and grills. They even work to clean fish tanks, buildup in showers and watermarks on tile. If you have a dingy looking pie tin or cookie sheet, this scrubby will make it look like new!!!
Our skin is our largest organ and absorbs the products we use. Look closely at your hand soap, body wash, creams and lotions. What are they made of? Isn’t awesome that Norwex has clean formulas made from natural ingredients that are certified organic? I love, LOVE, LOVE the Mediterranean Meditative Olive Oil Salt Scrub! It is such a beautiful product to care for my feet, my hands and up my legs. I actually took a survey of women across North America and this scrub was voted #5 in my Top 10 Mother’s Day best gift ideas. (Isn’t it perfect that it is on SALE this month… your mom will love it). It contains Dead Sea Salts containing 26 minerals, lemon peel, orange oil and olive oil. This certified organic scrub will enrich, cleanse and moisturize your skin, all in one step. Plus it leaves your skin feeling velvety smooth and glowing. I recommend buying one for your mom… and one for yourself.
Spend & Get Special
May Customer Specials Makeover
Customer Specials and Makeovers all in one step! Love it! With each of these specials, you will be able to reduce the amount of chemicals in your home, reduce the number of disposable products you use and save you money. That is pretty aMAYzing!
Share in the comments the area/s of your home you are planning to makeover. Let me know how it went.
***********************
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.
Norwex is offering 2 ways to sign up as a Norwex Independent Sales Consultant this month and both are FREE. Has the idea of being your own boss been on your heart for the past while? Do you have an interest in educating others how to live a healthier life? Do you desire to start a home-based business that gives you freedom? Do you want a job that has amazing rewards? Check out what Norwex has for you…
During the month of May, Norwex is offering FREE sign up for New Consultants. THAT IS aMAYzing!!!
This chart will help you compare your options and then keep reading for more information…
Comparison Chart – PDF
Option 1: JOIN FOR FREE KIT
This option is perfect for the consultant who plans to work part time or simply to buy the product for personal use. There is no sales requirement, but you do still receive a few Free Cloths and your discount. You may be surprised, but Norwex has a large number of casual consultants… with having Norwex’s best selling cloths in your possession and some business supplies, you have all you need to start.
FREE Sign Up, FREE Sign Up Kit with EnviroCloth, Window Cloth and Essential Start up Business Supplies, 35% Discount on all Personal Orders, BONUS Additional FreshSTART Rewards (more info below).
Option 2: PARTY STARTER KIT
This option is perfect for someone looking to start their business with enough product and supplies to confidently host a launch party and get their business going. The Party Starter Kit is provided at no cost (except $9.99 Shipping and Handling) when you generate at least $2000 in Retail Sales during the first 90 days of your business. I like to think of it as your first sales business goal.
FREE Sign Up, FREE Party Starter Kit ($300+ variety of products), Essential Start up Business Supplies, 35% Discount on all Personal Orders, BONUS Additional FREE Chenille Mop Pad and Limited Edition Optic Scarf, BONUS Additional FreshSTART Rewards (more info below).
The Party Starter Kit is a great sign up option. The Kit supplies you with many of the top-selling products, like a Dusting Mitt, Ultra Power Plus Laundry Detergent, Bathroom Scrub Mitt and to top it off… a Large Superior Mop System. It also comes with a generous amount of business supplies. There are 2 BONUS products this month… the Large Chenille Dry Mop (will work with your superior mop system) and the Limited-Edition Optic Scarf. You will be ready to roll. The more products you have to demonstrate the easier it is to sell the product, because the product is amazing and sells itself. Everyone needs to clean… Norwex products are innovative, eco-friendly, time-saving, money-saving and health conscious. People love them.
To earn this kit for FREE you will need to plan on having approximately 4 parties in your first 90 days of business… the average party sells $500. Plan to host 2 Launch Parties. This way you can invite all your friends and family. It is a great way to introduce your new business, plus you get rewarded 3 ways… as the Consultant (35% commission), as the Host (Host Rewards), and earn your sales to get your Party Starter Kit for FREE.
Party Starter Kit-CDN-PDF Party Starter Kit -US-PDF
FreshSTART Program
I love this program. It is really geared towards making new consultants ‘business-minded’ and rewarding them for their successes. The FreshSTART Program sets reasonable sales and recruiting goals, then rewards consultants with FREE products and business accessories to help them succeed.
Until May 15, 2018, whether you choose the ‘Join for FREE Kit’ or ‘Party Starter Kit’, you will receive a BONUS Microfiber Variety Pack (MVP Pack) and Limited Edition Facial Mitts when you complete the FreshSTART Sales Step 1. There is so much to sign up for this month!!!
Starter Kit Builders
Let me tell you about just one more opportunity that’s available for you as a New Norwex Consultant. The best way to sell Norwex is to let customers try it out before they buy. A simple demonstration of how easy it is to clean your glasses or your cell phone screen with an Optic Scarf will sell more than just describing how to use one. People love to touch the products and hear testimonials from their friends about how great the products are. Norwex offers 3 different Start Kit Builders that, as the title suggests, builds your Starter Kit so that you have LOTS of product to demonstrate.
The GOLD PACKAGE is my favourite Starter Kit Builder. It has a great variety of best-selling produces as well as some Real Solution Cards, 100 Order Forms and 20 Catalogues. It is valued at $516.79 retail, but you pay only $279.07. And it gets better, when you purchase the Gold Package, you automatically earn your first FreshSTART Sales Reward and receive $135 in FREE Product. It will get you on your way… and give you a taste of how generous Norwex is to their consultants and how they want to help them succeed.
Become a Norwex Independent Sales Consultant for FREE
This is such a great time to join Norwex. I have been an Independent Sales Consultant since 2006 and have been honoured to do my job since day one. I like to say, “You are in business for yourself, but not by yourself.” Join my team – The Solution Team – and be apart of a successful, helpful, diverse, educated, experienced group of consultants.
**********************
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 that on April 22nd it is Earth Day? Earth Day Canada “leads an annual Earth Day campaign in conjunction with free, year-round, award-winning programs that get people of all ages outside, interacting with the natural environment — this, in turn, fosters an intrinsically motivated, enduring commitment to stewardship and conservation.” Earth Day should not just about the day, but it is a springboard for making eco-friendly choices all year round. Did you know? Residential dwellings contribute more to global pollution than industry does. Although this fact is hard to swallow, it also means that we have the power to change our world!!!
Norwex Movement
I love being part of Norwex because it is a Company that promises to create a brighter future for your Family, their Consultants and our PLANET. Did you know? Norwex has a Norwex Movement, spear-headed by Norwex’s CMO, Amy Cadora. It is committed to joining together to create a chemical-free environment by making small, conscious choices and becoming educated about our world. The Norwex Movement accomplished their first goal to donate to a non-profit, community-based organization “Washed Ashore” whose mission is to educate and raise awareness about marine debris and plastic pollution through art. Read more about “Washed Ashore” here. I have learned so much from being a member of the Norwex Movement and I encourage you to join this worthy movement.
A great way to start your environmentally-friendly journey (or continue along) is to host a Norwex Party. It is a great opportunity to gather friends and family to learn about all-natural cleaning/personal products, learn methods to reduce your cleaning time by 75%, learn how to reduce the amount you spend on cleaning products and have the opportunity to earn FREE Norwex product.
Norwex Host Rewards
The Norwex Host Rewards Program is fabulous and incredibly generous. The rewards change every month (THIS MONTH IS MOP MONTH… WooHoo!) and there is the opportunity to earn lots of FREE product. I call it the 4 STAR Rewards or 4 ways to earn FREE Product and they are all based on 3 criteria: Amount of Guest Sales, Number of Buying Guests and Number of New Bookings. If you have always wanted the Superior Mop Collection (worth more than $125.99 and includes both the large and small bases), you want to reduce your environmental footprint in this world, while improving your quality of life, keep reading and host a party!
*1 More Buying Guests = More FREE Product
The first reward is all about the Number of Buying Guests! Invite everyone you know… the more, the better. Hosts are sometimes nervous about the number of guests who will attend. But don’t worry, I always suggest inviting all your family and friends, from near and far (Norwex ships right to your door). It is a gift to invite those you love… a gift of improving their quality of life by learning how to clean without chemicals.
*2 Host Free Dollars
The beauty of the Host Free Dollars is that you get to choose your own reward (products). I suggest you write yourself a Wishlist of products to fulfill this reward.
With each new party booking, you will receive a FREE Window Cloth. They are the best polishing cloths around! Each cloth is made of tightly woven Norwex microfiber containing exclusive Baclock™ agent. This micro-silver agent in the cloth, goes to work with self-purification properties against mould, fungi and bacterial odour. It is perfect for glass, windows, mirrors, granite countertops, brushed and stainless steel appliances, etc. You will never need window cleaner again!
*4 Sell $350, $550, $750 or $1000 and receive FREE HOST SHIPPING & FREE PRODUCT
I love Free Mop Month! This reward is the opportunity to earn a FREE Mop Collection when your party sells $550. Every home can use a Superior Mop Collection (more info below)! At each sales level ($350,$550, $750, $1000), my host receives Free Shipping (worth at least $7.99) and a variety of sustainability products that clean without chemicals. Let me highlight a few products:
These are a relatively new product that address the need for less disposable products like napkins. Did you know? On average, a family of 4 uses more than 3000 paper napkins per year. That is a lot of paper. Norwex Napkins are constructed of microfiber with their exclusive Baclock™ technology, plus they are made from 50% recycled materials or the equivalent of 5 – 500 ml plastic bottles to help clean up our environment. These napkins are convenient, have self-cleaning properties and are reusable!!!
This checkerboard patterned Kitchen Scrub Cloth is specifically designed to tackle hard-to-clean jobs in the kitchen… like dirty pots and baked-on food. It is also tough enough for cleaning the bathroom… perfect for removing stubborn soap scum and grime from the bathroom surfaces. The special blend of nylon and Norwex’s microfiber does not scratch surfaces, not even teflon or tile. If you like it in the kitchen, consider getting a second one for your bathrooms.
This is the best tool to maintain all the hard floor surfaces in your home. It is one of my top-selling products because it cleans your floor quick and easy without chemicals. When your party sells $550, you will receive the Telescopic Mop Handle, Small Mop Base, Small Wet Mop Pad with Baclock™ and a Small Dry Superior Mop Pad for FREE. When your party sells $750 you will receive the Large Mop Base, Large Wet Mop Pad with Baclock™ and Large Dry Superior Mop Pad. The Large Mop Pad is perfect for large living spaces in your home and the Small Mop Pad is perfect for smaller areas like your camping trailer or even if you are cleaning your bathroom floors.
You now know that residential dwellings contribute to global pollution more than industry does. That piece of information gives me another reason, besides my family’s health, to choose eco-friendly cleaning products. The Host Rewards makes filling your home with safe, efficient, non-toxic products easy. This April, host a Norwex Party, earn a Free Mop and start a fantastic Earth Day tradition.
What do you do on Earth Day? Let me know in the comments.
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 love it when the EnviroCloths are on sale!!! You can always add a few new cloths to your collection… plus the aqua and tangerine are such fun colours. The EnviroCloths have the ability to remove up to 99% of bacteria from a surface when following the proper care and use instructions. They will help you reduce your cleaning costs and reduce the time it takes to clean your home because they only need water. What makes Norwex’s EnviroCloth better than the usual microfiber cloths is that they have microfiber 1/200th the size of a human hair, each cloth contains 300 million meters each cloth, plus each cloth has the self-purifying antibacterial Baclock™ micro-silver agent to reduce bacterial growth in the cloth. To learn how to care for your EnviroCloths, read 
