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I want to introduce Cape Cod Moms to a healthier and safer way of cleaning. Norwex has been around for 25yrs. It's mission is to radically reduce chemicals in the home. The reason why I decided to become a Consultant for Norwex was because one day my husband and I were doing our normal Sunday cleaning routine and my husband was using a Swiffer wet jet to clean the kitchen floor. My daughter who is only 19 months likes to pretend clean when we are cleaning (it's the cutest thing), well anyways she was pretend cleaning by rubbing her hands on the floor that he just had sprayed those chemicals from the swiffer wet jet! I was mortified! That's when I knew I had to make a change! A friend of mine that I knew was a Norwex consultant approached me about Norwex and I was skeptical at first because I was already doing a makeup network marketing gig. I found myself in a slump and just uninspired. I researched Norwex and and immediately fell in love with what they stood for and the products. I decided to ditch the makeup and be a Norwex Consultant! My favorite thing about Norwex is there are no harsh chemicals! You clean with WATER! YES I SAID WATER! It is truly amazing! I can keep my home and kids safe from chemicals. Everything is is reusable! You save a ton of money on cleaning supplies! When comparing buying traditional chemicals and all their "accessories" it sure adds up, especially since everything is disposable. Norwex is sustainable and last longer!! I am available for home and facebook parties! They have amazing incentives when you host a party!! April is Mop month! So you could get a free Mop system with a qualifying party.  Born and raised on Cape Cod and Married to her best friend. she is a Mommy to Jonathon and Paige and a Norwex Consultant
link: https://sbayer.norwex.biz
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 This was one of the things I was most confused about when I became a mom. On one hand, you want your child's toys to be clean and disinfected. On the other hand, you don't want to use harmful chemicals and cleaners on the toys that will be going right into your baby's mouth!
Did you know, according to some experts, that plain old white distilled vinegar is effective in killings bacteria and germs? Apparently white distilled vinegar has been a household cleaner for many generations. Some of the other many uses of vinegar are toilet bowl cleaning, refridgerator cleaning, window cleaning, garbage disposal deodorizer and much more! It looks like you can throw out all of your other cleaners and use vinegar for almost everything! For baby toys, I usually mix one part vinegar and one part hot soapy water. Check out the Heinz Vinegar website for cleaning ideas with vinegar. http://http://www.heinzvinegar.com/tips/kitchen-tips Also, VinegarTips, 1001 ways to use vinegar http://http://www.vinegartips.com/Scripts/pageViewSec.asp?id=7 Happy Cleaning! ***Child safe cleaning supplies!!!!!***
From Money Talks News: Ever wonder why there are so many dish soap commercials? Maybe the companies who make this stuff are trying to hide the fact it's really simple -- and cheap -- to make your own. According to the latest government data, Americans spend an average of $659 a year on housekeeping supplies. The Bureau of Labor Statistics, which provides that figure, also says the average American earns about $787/week -- which means many people are spending most of (if not more than) a week's pay every year on dish soap, laundry detergent, and other cleaning products. If that sounds crazy, here's a better idea: Make your own. Recipes for cleaning products are as numerous as recipes for dinner. Here are just a few to help with dishes, clothes and more. Dishwasher Detergent Here's a simple recipe for dishwasher soap: • 1 cup of borax • 1 cup of baking soda • ¼ cup of table salt • 2 packets (half an ounce) of unsweetened lemon Kool-Aid You can try to save even more by buying ingredients in bulk, but another idea is to find smaller and much cheaper boxes at your local dollar store: a good idea to since you'll want to try a small amount at first to see if you like the results. The amounts listed above are good for 16 loads -- one tablespoon each -- so even small batches will last a while. Other recipes online vary: For example, we found one that suggested combining only borax and baking soda, 1 tablespoon each per load. Another suggested adding a little citrus essential oil to make it smell nice: We didn't try that one, however, because we had difficulty finding inexpensive citrus oil online. Then there's this recipe, which goes in a different direction altogether: • 2 bars of shredded Octagon soap • 1 cup of baking soda • ¼ cup of washing soda • ¼ cup of lemon juice This one calls for melting the shredded soap in five quarts of water and then mixing in the other ingredients. If that sounds a little like the recipe for laundry detergent we wrote about last year, that's because it is. Laundry Detergent Speaking of laundry detergent, that's easy, too. You'll need: • 4 cups of water • ⅓ bar of cheap soap, grated • ½ cup washing soda (not baking soda) • ½ cup of Borax (20 Mule Team) • 5-gallon bucket for mixing • 3 gallons of water First, mix the grated soap in a saucepan with 4 cups of water, and heat on low until the soap is completely dissolved. Add hot water/soap mixture to 3 gallons of water in the 5-gallon bucket, stir in the washing soda and Borax, and continue stirring until thickened. Let the mix sit for 24 hours, and voila! Homemade laundry detergent. Other Cleaning Products If you like the results of your homemade concoctions on clothes and dishes, why stop there? The next time you're at the store, instead of picking up a bottle of some expensive cleanser, grab these six items and make your own cleaning supplies: • Vinegar. It may smell a little weird, but vinegar can handle everything from dishes to laundry and even weeds. We've written about the wonders of vinegar before. • Baking soda. Eliminates odors and helps with stains, and also works as a natural method of pest control -- ants hate it. • Borax. This mineral salt beats bleach as a toilet cleaner and is also useful for scrubbing walls. And as you see in the recipes above, works with laundry, too. • Fels-Naptha soap. This one's actually made by one of those big cleaning companies: Dial. They recommend it for "pre-treating" stains. In other words, "use this in addition to a bunch of our other expensive products, like Purex!" But you can turn the tables by using it as part of a recipe for your own laundry detergent, and they can keep the Purex. • Rubbing alcohol. Works as a disinfectant and is also a great glass cleaner. It also gets grime off plastic and metal surfaces like patio furniture or bathroom fixtures. • Lemon juice. This cuts through dish grease and is an ingredient for homemade furniture polish -- but it's not the easiest thing to preserve long-term. If making your own cleaning products sounds a little extreme, there are still simple ways to save. The best? Buying generics. And if you insist on using name brands, at least clip those coupons -- but only the ones worth your time. |
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