Norwex 2009 catalogue

I've finally managed to get the Norwex 2009 catalogue up on my blog. You will see a slideshow on the right of your screen. If you click on the picture, it will take you to a Picasa album where I describe the different products and list the price. Please note that prices are subject to change and do not include taxes or shipping and handling.

Please feel free to leave comments or suggestions on what you'd like to learn about!

February Hostess Specials

February is a great month to host your Norwex party! Here are the products you can receive free if you host a qualifying show....

$325 in customer sales plus 1 booking

1 Exclusive Hostess Blue Antibac Kitchen Cloth
1 Organza Sample Pack (5 mL each of Organic Day Cream, Organic Night Cream and Lifting Serum)
2 Exclusive Hostess Antibac Enviro Cloths (1 blue, 1 green)
1 Antibac Microfiber Mitt
1 Ultra Power Plus Laundry Detergent

$500 in customer sales plus 1 booking

1 Exclusive Hostess Blue Antibac Kitchen Cloth
1 Organza Sample Pack (5 mL each of Organic Day Cream, Organic Night Cream and Lifting Serum)
2 Exclusive Hostess Antibac Enviro Cloths (1 blue, 1 green)
1 Antibac Microfiber Mitt
1 Ultra Power Plus Laundry Detergent
1 Large Antibac EnviroCloth
1 Printed Optic Cloth

$750 in customer sales plus 1 booking
1 Exclusive Hostess Blue Antibac Kitchen Cloth
1 Organza Sample Pack (5 mL each of Organic Day Cream, Organic Night Cream and Lifting Serum)
2 Exclusive Hostess Antibac Enviro Cloths (1 blue, 1 green)
1 Antibac Microfiber Mitt
1 Ultra Power Plus Laundry Detergent
1 Large Antibac EnviroCloth
1 Printed Optic Cloth
1 Antibac Travel Pack
1 Tooth Gel

$1,000 in customer sales plus 1 booking
1 Exclusive Hostess Blue Antibac Kitchen Cloth
1 Organza Sample Pack (5 mL each of Organic Day Cream, Organic Night Cream and Lifting Serum)
2 Exclusive Hostess Antibac Enviro Cloths (1 blue, 1 green)
1 Antibac Microfiber Mitt
1 Ultra Power Plus Laundry Detergent
1 Large Antibac EnviroCloth
1 Printed Optic Cloth
1 Antibac Travel Pack
1 Tooth Gel
1 Cleaning Paste

PLUS The Hostess Plan:

5 buying guests: 1 Antibac EnviroCloth
8 buying guests:1 Antibac EnviroCloth, 1 Antibac Body Pack
10 buying guests:1 Antibac EnviroCloth, 1 Antibac Body Pack, 1 Car Cloth
13 buying guests:1 Antibac EnviroCloth, 1 Antibac Body Pack, 1 Car Cloth, 1 Antibac Microfiber Mitt
15 buying guests:1 Antibac EnviroCloth, 1 Antibac Body Pack, 1 Car Cloth, 1 Antibac Microfiber Mitt, 1 Kitchen Scrub Cloth

AND

8% of total customer sales in free product with sales up to $249.99
10% of total customer sales in free product with sales from $250.00 up to $749.99
12% of total customer sales in free product with sales up $750.00 and above

AND
1 Blue Window Cloth with each booking.


So please contact me to book your show! You can either respond to this blog post or send me an email to jillpletsch@sympatico.ca

February Customer Specials

There are some great deals for the month of February. Check them out...

Basic Cleaning Pack $45.99 (reg. $49.23)

1 Small Antibac EnviroCloth (35cm x 35cm)
1 Antibac Window Cloth
1 Antibac Dusting Mitt

Kitchen Dish Pack $24.99 (reg. $25.97)

1 Blue Kitchen Scrub Cloth
1 Dishwashing Liquid
1 Spirisponge

Shower Pack $38.99 (reg. $39.98)

1 pink Shower Glove
1 Organic Bath and Shower Gel

Travel Kit $45.99 (reg. $48.97)

1 Antibac Travel Pack (4 travel-sized Enviro Cloths)
1 Silver Care Dental Floss
1 Organic Enriched Hand Cream

February Blow Out Specials

Norwex has discontinued some of its products and are clearing out the remaining inventory. Here are the deals:

After-shave lotion $9.99 (reg.$26.99)

Nail polish remover $7.99 (reg $14.99) I have used this in the past, and it works very well! They are individually wrapped wipes, so they are perfect for taking on holidays!

Tooth gel $7.99 (reg. $19.99)

Quantities are limited so get your order in soon! All sales are final.

Household Chemicals To Avoid

I enjoy looking at a blog called Green Living, and came across an article about what household chemicals to avoid. If you're just starting out to make your home a healthier place to live, this is a good place to start:

1. Antibacterial soaps - they only kill 0.2% more germs than using regular soap, but the contain some harmful chemicals like trisoclan that is linked with weakened immune systems, decreased fertility,hormone disruption and birth defects. Using regular soap and practicing good handwashing skills is a safer alternative.

2. Air fresheners - contain chemicals like formaldehyde and and phenol, both of which are dangerous. Consider alternatives like using an exhaust fan or make your own fresheners (In the winter, I like to put cinnamon sticks in a little water on the stove and let it simmer for a while; in the spring, nothing beats opening the window for a little fresh air!)

3. Dishwasher detergent - contain highly concentrated amount of chlorine that could lead to accidental poisoning. An alternative is to use a brand that is phosphate and chlorine free. Norwex sells a detergent for dishwashers (but not for use in dishwashers with a stainless steel interior) I can't use the Norwex detergent, so I have been buying Method dishwasher detergent, available at Canadian Tire and other stores.

4.Oven cleaner - one of the most dangerous household chemical because of its corrosive nature. If you're fortunate to have a self-cleaning oven, use this feature and then clean up the debris with an Enviro Cloth. If you don't have a self-cleaning oven, you can make your own using baking soda, salt and water. You can use a Spirisponge to scrub the oven window clean.

5.Carpet and upholstery shampoo- many contain carcinogens. The Norwex carpet stain buster is very effective at removing stains, neutralizing and eliminating odours. For fresh stains, soak up liquid with an EnviroCloth...you may not need to use any other cleaner. I've done this for beverage spills, and haven't need to use any other products!

6. Toilet, tub and tile cleaners - these products are very toxic, especially since you tend to use them in confined spaces. The Sanira toilet bowl system is an amazing toilet brush system...from the biodegradable materials used to produce the brush, to the vegetable-based disinfectant, this cleaner is a safe alternative to mainstream products. If you have really tough stains, try using vinegar to remove.


So I encourage you to start making your home a healthier place to live. You don't have to do everything at once..pick one thing and work toward making your home toxic free!



You can check it out the full article at: http://greenlivingonline.com/article/six-household-chemicals-avoid

And the winner is....

Here are your random numbers:2
Timestamp: 2009-01-16 17:44:42 UTC


Congratulations to Heidi from MN for winning a free Enviro Cloth. Please contact me at jillpletsch@gmail.com to claim your prize by Friday January 23rd, 2009.

Product In Practice: Spirisponge

The Norwex Spirisponge is a sponge covered with a scrubber. After use, rinse with water to clean to help the sponge from becoming smelly so it can be used for months. The Spirisponge will not scratch (test in an inconspicuous area first). It is safe to use on Teflon and flat top stoves. Not recommended for use on stainless steel appliances. $4.99 each.

PRODUCT IN PRACTICE

I have a love/hate relationship with rice...I love to eat it, but inevitably it boils over or gets burned to the bottom of the pan. So this time I grabbed my camera to document the Spirisponge in action!

The above picture shows the burnt on ring on my flat-top stove as a result of the pot boiling over..again. I let the burner cool, then wet the Spirisponge and scrubbed the burner.

And this is the result...a very clean burner!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! I hope that you all had a great end to 2008...now on to 2009! And what better way to start the New Year, than to win something for free!!

The January contest will run between now and January 15th. To win a FREE ENVIRO CLOTH, just post a comment on the blog stating one (or more) things you plan to do this year to make a positive impact on the environment.

For example, maybe some of you are still using a Window Cleaner to clean windows, mirrors etc...so your comment could be eliminating the use of Window Cleaner. We all know this is possible...you can use a little water and a Norwex Window Cloth, and the results are amazing!!

I will choose a random winner on January 16th, and will contact the winner.

Good luck! Best wishes for a healthier New Year!