I’m so excited to tell you all about Norwex!  I am in LOVE with their cleaning products – I seriously want to clean all the time!  I’m always in search of the best eco-friendly cleaning products and I’ve finally found them!  The best part is that their antibacteria microfiber cloths clean with just water!  NO chemicals!  Crazy but so true! 

Descaler

The tiny fibers in the cloth grab all the bacteria on a surface and what isn’t washed away during rinsing, is killed within 24 hours by the tiny bits of silver imbedded in the cloth!  The make-up remover cloths even take my mascara off with just water!  The kitchen cloths are insanely soft and absorbent – you’ll be amazed!  But there are so many other fantastic products to try - I’m loving the descaler for the glass doors on my shower – they make cleaning them a breeze!

Make-up remover cloths

Click on the logo above to find out more and do some shopping  – contact me if you have any questions or you want to host a party (you get free stuff) in the Chicago area.  Additionally, I have a Norwex page link at the top of this page – it’ll always be at the top of EcoCupscious so you can access it anytime

Antibac Cloth

I know I’ve posted plenty of make your own cleaners before, but I just came across these in a PETA Newsletter so I thought I’d share them.  It never hurts to be reminded of more ways to clean green

All-Purpose Cleaner
To make a simple cleaner for wiping down counter tops, sinks, and cupboards, mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle.

For cleaning linoleum and tile floors, place this same mixture in a bucket and dip your mop in.

Air Freshener
To get rid of unpleasant odors, leave out a halved lime (make sure that the cut side is facing upward) in a bowl of baking soda. Instead of throwing the lime and baking soda into the trash when you’re finished using them, grind them up in your garbage disposal instead to freshen the surrounding area.

If you’re a coffee drinker, don’t toss out your coffee grounds after use. Instead, put them in a bowl to absorb odors.

To keep kitchen cupboards and drawers smelling fresh, add a few dried bay leaves.

Fabric Freshener
To freshen couch cushions, use a spray bottle filled with water and two drops of an essential oil such as lemon, orange, or peppermint. Essential oils are very potent, so one or two drops is all you need. Shake the bottle to mix the ingredients and mist whenever freshening is needed.

Carpet Freshener
Crush a couple of bay leaves and mix them with a bowl of baking soda. Add one to two drops of an essential oil and mix with a spoon. Sprinkle this mixture on rugs and carpets, and allow it to stand for a few minutes before you vacuum it up.

Cooktops and Ovens
For cleaning cooktops, dust with a bit of baking soda and squeeze some lime juice over it. You can use the cut lime half as a scouring tool to scrub the cooktop. Use a toothbrush to scour any hard-to-reach spots. For tough spots, make a paste out of some lime juice and baking soda, and let it sit on the problem areas for several minutes before scouring.

For ovens, make a paste out of lime juice, baking soda, and salt. Wipe out the inside of the oven with a damp sponge, then apply the paste. Allow the paste to stand for about a half-hour, then scrub it off using a scouring pad.

Hard-to-Reach Grime
Have an oddly shaped vase that you can’t seem to clean the inside of? Squeeze a drop of dish soap or some vinegar into the vase and add water along with a small amount of dried rice. Cover the top with your hand, shake and swirl the rice around, then rinse.

Clean Green

I really like Seventh Generation products – I definitely use other brands but I can always trust that their stuff works.  This video is a good, quick house tour to show you their products.