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I used to be a Norwex Consultant (only so I could get the discount), but you’ll notice that they’re not all great reviews. So you can trust them!
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I hope that my Norwex product reviews are useful to you. I would love to hear from you if you’ve got any comments to add or if you would like any further information.
I was thinking of getting the mop, but didn’t want to spend close to $100 on the whole system. But then I got to thinking, I’ve got a dust mop (looks similar to a Swiffer, but with a longer base) what if I attach some velcro to the bottom of it and used that with the Norwex mop pads! Do you think that would work? My sister in law is getting the mop system, so I may just have to look into this idea. It would certainly save some money and I could still keep my dust mop.
Or you could try entering my contest to win an e-cloth mop. You’ve got until midnight tonight.
I actually did just last night. I figure this will be my back up plan if I don’t win.
Ack, I THOUGHT your name looked familiar. Sorry I didn’t pick up on that! Busy day on my end. Good luck.
Hi, i just got a microfiber cloth and window cloth and love them! I am still experimenting with all the ways i can use them. Can the microfiber cloth clean a tub with hard water stains or do you need something with a bit more abrasive power?
Also, how should i “clean” the microfiber cloth after use if i want to wait on laundering for a few days? Thanks!
Audra – glad to hear you’re loving your microfiber cloths. Did you go with Norwex or e-cloth? How big of a build-up of hardwater stains have you got? If it’s just slight, good microfiber cloths will pick it up but it may take a few tries so just be patient. If that doesn’t work, you can use a scrubby microfiber like the e-cloth stainless steel cloth or the range and stovetop cloth. They’re both non-scratch but give good “scrubbing” power. If however, you’ve got a lot of buildup, you’re going to want something stronger the first few times. Baking soda or Cream of Tartar are great (depending on the surface, you may want to try in an inconspicuous spot first to make sure it doesn’t scratch). Once you get the buildup off, a daily or 2-3 times/week wipe with your microfiber cloth will stop it from building up again.
If you let me know what type of cloth you’ve got I can point you in the right direction of cleaning instructions but generally, I recommend washing it after every use in the sink with HOT water and a bit of detergent or dish soap. If you’re washing around your toilet, don’t use it again before laundering it properly.
I have recently purchased a few products, one which is the cleaning paste. My plan was to use on our tub/shower which is fiberglass but I haven’t read where it’s safe for that finish. Can you tell me if I can use the paste on my shower without scratching or removing the finish? I also have a glass top stove. Can I use the paste on that?
Connie – the Norwex Cleaning Paste is slightly abrasive so they always recommend doing a “test” first. So pick a small part of your tub/shower and give it a try. The same goes for your glass stove top. That being said, I know people have used it with great results (and no scratching) on both. In my opinion, if you’re regularly using a good microfiber cloth (like the bathroom e-cloth or the Norwex bathroom mitt), you won’t need the paste. By regularly, I mean if you’re wiping your shower/tub after every use. Or if you’re in a household like mine, you’re wiping after YOU use it. I know others here aren’t ;o)
Hi – love reading through all this info. I am new to norwex, by I am hooked! One problem – my husband (trying to be helpful) washed one of my kitchen cloths with other towels and bleach, and put it in the dryer. No dryer sheet with that load, but I have used them in the past, so I know there is dryer sheet residue. Is the cloth completely ruined for microfiber / anti bac purposes?
Jess – too bad about the bleach. To be honest, I’m not certain how that will impact the silver in your cloth (you may want to contact your consultant and have them put the question to head office). Washing with bleach is a big no-no though as it can degrade the microfibers. As for the dryer. It is fine to dry your cloths in the dryer. The dryer sheet residue may accumulate over time – in which case I would recommend boiling your cloth with a little dish soap for 10 minutes. Actually, I always recommend to do this periodically anyway. One other suggestion would be to NOT wash/dry them with linty items like towels. The cloths will pick up ALL the loose lint. That should come on in the next wash/dry cycle or two. Right now, the bleach is the only questionable factor for your cloths.
Hi Kate,
I saw your post about the all purpose e-cloth…is there a noticeable difference between it and the professional line cloth with silver? I am just thinking about how many to order & which type- can you only use the non-silver ones for one cleaning session? I have some Norwex cloths & I really appreciate not having to launder them after only one use.
Thanks!
Katie
Hi Katie. There is absolutely NO difference in the performance of the the e-cloths with and without silver. They’re both great! As for frequency of laundering, it depends on what you’ve been cleaning and I leave that to your judgement. Personally, I wash/rinse my cloths (regardless of whether they have the silver or not) in the kitchen sink after every use. I use hot water and a bit of dish soap. If I’ve used it to wipe up a lot of grease, I let it sit for a while. But if I’ve used it to clean up after dealing with raw meat, I launder it. You should do this with the “antibac” cloths too.
If you haven’t already, I would recommend reading my post about how the silver in “antibac” microfiber cloths works. It gives a little information on when you should launder your cloths.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Thank you for all the posts and HONEST answers. I just recently became a Norwex Consultant and really love the products I have used. I still had some questions and most of these were answered on this site! Thank you Clean-up Kate for taking YOUR time to inform others. Thank you bloggers for all the great questions!
Thanks Molly. Nice of you to take the time to comment.
Hi! I was wondering about the story I heard about using the enviro cloth at a hospital. Supposedly they used the same wet cloth to clean like 10 table surfaces with MRSA, e coli, etc. & it picked up 99.9% of all the germs & did not cross contaminate. I was wondering, would they have to fold the cloth & use separate clean areas on each table? Or would the same surface of the cloth really clean up that much bacteria & viruses? Thanks!
Hi, iv been using the norwex antibac cloths on my face for about two weeks and I’m very scared to continue using them as its caused acne. Help!!??
Hi Casey. I would recommend sticking with it – at least for another week. The thing is, your skin has to get used to this new way of cleaning. Most of the feedback I get about using the cloths on your face is similar – the first week or 10 days, people tend to break out but then it clears up and their skin is better than ever.
One point I’ll add though – I recommend using the makeup removal cloths for DAILY use and the body cloths only a few times per week. The body cloths are used more to exfoliate and can be drying on your skin.
I hope this helps. Keep me posted on what happens over the next week or so. I’m always eager to hear.
Kate, that is on my list of items to “win” at my presentaipn next week – I’ll give it a whirl then and let you know what happens! Thanks!
Hello, I own several Norwex products and am very happy with all of them. I was wondering if you could explain the “antibac” cloths- In the catalog is says the antibacterial agent is for self-cleaning purposes only. I was under the impression that they have that same effect on the surfaces you are using them on. In other words, when I use the kitchen cloth, is the cloth actually sanitizing my kitchen counter/table as well?
Hi Heidi. GREAT question and funny enough, I just posted an entry on my blog a couple of weeks ago that discusses how the “antibac” feature works (and doesn’t work). I think that will answer your questions, but if not, pop me another note here. Here’s the link.
Thanks so much for your quick response. So, are your surfaces (i.e. kitchen counter) considered “disinfected” after washing them with a wet “antibac” microfiber cloth? One of the demos at the Norwex party I hosted, the consultant rubbed raw chicken on my kitchen counter, tested it with a test swab to show the bacteria present, wiped the counter with the cloth, then tested it again and it showed no more bacteria present. That leads people to believe that it’s sanitizing the surface, which is what I’m trying to clarify. I really like the idea of the Norwex mop as well, but am a little leary because I’m still a little confused with the “antibac”. Does a wet norwex mop clean better or the same as washing your floor with a water/vinegar mixture?
Heidi – I think the best way to explain it is to tell you to forget about the antibac (well, for a minute anyway) feature of the Enviro Cloth. Think of it just as a very good microfiber cloth. The MICROFIBER picks up the bacteria, dirt, grime, germs, etc. The MICROFIBER traps that bacteria, dirt, grime and germs in the cloth and doesn’t let it go until you wash the cloth. The Microfiber is doing the cleaning.
So, now you’ve wiped your counter with your Norwex microfiber cloth and the counter is VERY clean. The Enviro Cloth has been proven to remove over 99% of bacteria from smooth surfaces. (All our microfiber is good and likely removes over 99% of bacteria, but the test have actually only been completed on the Enviro Cloth). For instance, your consultant showed you that the Enviro Cloth picked up all the bacteria from the chicken.
This is when the “antibac” kicks in. AFTER you’ve wiped your counter. The “antibac” works to kill the bacteria that your cloth picked up and is now trapped within the microfibers.
In my mind, “sanitize” means killing bacteria on the surface. That is NOT what ANY microfiber does. All microfiber (including Norwex) picks up the bacteria and traps it. The antibac works to kill any bacteria that is picked up by the cloth. It does NOT kill bacteria on the surface of your counter like chemical cleansers do.
I hope this clarifies things for you.
The mop is good but it IS pricey. Have you read my reviews here and here? Like our cloths, they pick up the bacteria and trap it. The wet mop is “antibac” so it works to kill bacteria that is picked up by the mop. It works better than a traditional mop because it traps dirt instead of pushing it around and because you use it only slightly damp, there are no streaks and it’s safe for wood floors (that you’re not supposed to use a wet mop on!).
If you’re interested in the mop, you can buy it here. Personally, I recommend the large one as it makes sweeping/mopping that much quicker.
Hope this helps.
Kate, thanks for your response – yep -using my enviro cloth damp on the wall! Sorry , I kinda double posted – wasn’t sure if my one post went through. I’ll get the gray cloth from my show next week! Thanks!
Christeena – I had a thought… perhaps the Micro Hand Pad would work on the urine spots.
Kate, The urine is definately topical as I can take a really strong cleaner in a hidden corner and get some off so I know it hasn’t bleached the wall. If I had to do it over again, I’d encase the walls around the stool in plastic when having little boys in the house!!
Also, I cleaned my aunt’s fireplace glasses which the cloth did great but how do I get my once lovely blue cloth blue again instead of black!!!???? Thanks!
Kate, Thanks for getting back to me! I don’t think the urine has bleached the wall because if I use a “toxic” cleaner in an unseen spot, the yellow urine shows up on a white cloth but it also takes off the finish.
I really hate to have to repaint these two walls because the faux finish is textured to it will just be one big mess. Also, took my cloths over to my aunts to clean her fireplace glass and it worked great but now the BLACK cresote and soot does not want to completely leave my cloth! And she had just cleaned the glasses yesterday so they were not even nearly as dirty as they can get! I’m having a show next Tuesday so I’ll see what a bit of paste does for the wall. I just boiled my cloth with a dab of Dawn and it helped some but there is still black on my lovely blue cloth!
Christeena – the urine is a mystery to me. Honestly, I can always get it off the walls with no problem. You’re using the Enviro cloth damp, right? As an aside, I’ll be keeping my 2 boys sitting as long as possible ;o).
It IS great for the fireplace glass,isn’t it. I used it as a test for my “30 days of the enviro cloth” posts and couldn’t believe how clean the glass was afterwards. But, you’re right, it does turn your Enviro Cloth black. Unfortunately the “stains” are a side effect of great microfiber cloths. They grab dirt and don’t let go! Every time you boil/launder it, you’ll get rid of a little more out but it may never look brand new again. I managed to get rid of all the soot from mine, but there are other “stains” in my cloth now. You could also try boiling it with a bit of laundry detergent. I mostly use my all purpose kitchen cloth for “dirty” jobs like the fireplace, oven, BBQ. It’s gray and hides that black soot really well.
So Kate, I’ve been cleaning like crazy with my Enviro cloth and have to say, I’m in love! It is amazing what it cleans with just water. I just tried to tackle my bathroom walls around the stool where several little boys missed and I did not catch it quickly and now it is dried on there but good! I tried wiping it off but it won’t budge. It is a faux finish wall so strong chemicals have never been an option! Any advise???
Hi Christeena. Glad to hear that you’re liking your Enviro Cloth. I’m intrigued by your little mess. The Enviro cloth has always wiped it up for me. Is there any chance that the pee has actually bleached the paint and those are the spots that you’re seeing?
I have a question about the Norwex green dryer balls. I got my first set over a year ago and within 10 months, one ball was breaking apart. I got free replacements and have now been using these for a few months and now I just discovered one of these balls breaking in half. I don’t get it why this is happening. I have a friend who used her dryer balls for two years without anything going wrong. I do a few loads of laundry every other day so I’m wondering if these balls cannot stand having the heat applied a few times in a day. It’s just frustrating because I do like using them. Any ideas of why this happens?
Angie, I’m really sorry to hear about the troubles you are having with your dryer balls. To be honest, I don’t use them and have not heard of anyone else having this problem. I’ll put the question out to other consultants and report back here if I hear anything. In the meantime, I would suggest that you contact the consultant that you bought them through and request another replacement. Sorry I’m not more help.
Angie – I’m not sure where you are so this may or may not apply but someone mentioned that because dryers vent directly outside, the inside of your dryer can get quite cold in the winter. So, if you’re keeping your dryer balls in the dryer, when you start the dryer, the balls go from cold to hot very quickly and can crack. It’s recommended that you keep the balls out of the dryer when not in use.
what happens if i dry the norwex with other lint producing stuff
Michelle – Norwex cloths are like a magnet to lint. If you dry them (or wash them) with lint-producing stuff, you may find that they don’t function as well because they’re full of lint. The fibers expand with heat so most of the lint will gradually be removed the next few times you put the cloth in the dryer. Some people tie their cloths inside a pillowcase (obviously not a fleece or flannel one!) when washing and drying with other items to keep the lint away.
Hi Kate,
I am relatively new to the Norwex line (bought the starter pack a couple of months ago) & have some questions about them:
- For a toddler with eczema, is it okay to use the baby body cloth on his body & use the makeup cloth for face?
- I cleaned some very dirty areas of our home & the cloth is still visibly dirty after washing with detergent, is this a stain or do I need to try boiling it & washing again?
- Have you heard anything about the dishwashing detergent & magnet ball?
- What products (including skincare line, etc.) besides the cloths do you use in your home?
- Last one – have you had any experience or feedback from folks who have used E-cloths? They seem to be very similar to Norwex at a more affordable price…
Thank you!!
Katie
Katie – thanks for the questions.
I use the baby body cloth to wipe up my sons’ hands and faces after meals. It does a great job but I find it does dry the skin on their face. For a toddler with eczema, you may want to stick to the makeup removal cloth for the body too.
You’ve probably noticed that your Norwex cloths are VERY good at cleaning up messes and picking up dirt. So good that they pick it up and don’t want to let it go. So I’m not surprised that your cloths look stained (you should see mine!). I always suggest boiling it for a while. This will open up the fibers to release some of the stuff stuck in there, but it likely won’t get rid of it all. Unfortunately this is a side effect of having great microfiber. In the future, if you’re cleaning something that you’re worried will stain the cloth, try rinsing it immediately in HOT water in your sink.
I use the dish washing liquid and like it. If you’re referring to the detergent for the dishwasher, I have NOT used it but hear good things. My dishwasher is stainless steel inside so I can’t use it.
I’ve heard mixed reviews about the magnet ball. Same with the dryer balls. Some people really like it. Some people just don’t.
Personally, I use the descaler (and love it), the cleaning paste (love it), the toilet cleaning system (love the solution, absolutely hate – and will NOT recommend the brush), the face and neck gel and the face cream (love it but the new price, along with the price of ALL the creams is FAR too high in my opinion), the oven and grill cleaner (love it), the mattress cleaner (to be honest, I’m not certain it has done anything for me). I’ve got reviews for several of these items here on my blog. I keep meaning to add more reviews but time gets away from me. If you have any questions on any of these products, let me know. I’ve provided links to my website which will also provide some info.
Funny you should ask about e-cloth. I’ve got a blog entry in the works. Stay tuned – i hope to post it in the very near future.
I am extremely dissapointed in the increase in price in the Laundry soap. When I was introduced to Norwex I was extremely pleased with the product and I passed this on to co workers, family and friends. We have a group of up to about 20 people and one of the products most of us purchased was the laundry soap. The price has jumped from $29.99 for a 2kg bag to $20.99 for a 1kg bag. When the consultant inquired about the increase indicating patrons were unhappy this was the response:
Hello Barb,
Due to the rising cost of raw materials, the current packaging of the laundry detergent was to experience a significant price increase, resulting in a purchase price of more than $32. We elected to repackage this top selling product in the new 1kilo/2.2 lb package to support a more affordable purchase price. Again, we know how many customers LOVE our laundry detergent but we also recognize that many consumers would be hesitant to purchase the laundry detergent for the first time at a price of more than $32 therefore we elected to reduce the package size AND the purchase price in order to keep this competitively priced. The new price is an increase over the former per ounce/kilo price and could not be avoided. No decision is ever made at Norwex without us having first considered how it affects our consultants, their families, and our customers.
WOW talk about blatant inconsistency first of all lets do the math how could a $2 increase for the 2kg pkg compare to a $6 increase for 1/2 the size? Someone needs to attend marketing 101. Also how dare you be so RUDE as to say NO DECISION is ever made blah blah blah I guess what a lot of consultant are concerned about does not matter ie here is an e-mail from another consultant
Hi Barb,
I have forwarded off this concern to head office as I think they need to hear this feedback.
I also just had a customer today call me to re-order laundry detergent and decided to cancel her order when I told her the change so I understand your concern completely.
I have worked real hard over the past 6 years marketing the laundry detergent and now it is going to be really hard to keep marketing it because of the price increase.
Thanks so much for your email.
Lorraine Coutts
Executive Sales Manager
Norwex Enviro Products
I and others will definately NOT purchase the laundry soap with the above attitudes!!!!!!!!!! As well I will forward this to as many as possible
Barb – thank you for your comment re: detergent pricing. I’m 100% in agreement. Although I love the Norwex products I’ve been disappointed by the price increases and find it increasingly hard to justify the cost. The cleaning solutions and skin care products are wonderful but the price makes them out of reach to the average consumer. Even with my consultant discount, I am unable to afford them.
I purchashed some norwex kitchen cloths and forgot that they should be washed separatetly from clothes.They were washed with plain detergent with no fabric softener or bleach though. Since then I have washed them separate and let them air dry but they do have a smell to them. I have been using them as just cleaning rags in other places such as floor spills, windows, etc because I just can’t get past using them in the kitchen with the smell. My question is..are the cloths still effective even though I washed them with a full load of regular cloths? I was told that the fibers from the clothes probably got into the cloths which is why they smell.
Hi Krista. I’m surprised to hear that your kitchen cloths are smelling. I’ve mistakenly washed my cloths with other items and the only problem was that they grabbed EVERY-PIECE-OF-LINT-IN-THE-WASHER! You CAN wash them with no-lint items like jeans but try to avoid throwing them in with towels and fleecy clothes (like what I did).
In any case, I would suggest boiling the cloths with a bit of dish soap or laundry detergent. By “a bit” I mean less than a teaspoon. Boil them for 10-15 minutes, drain the water then boil again without any detergent. The boiling will open up the fibers and release any lint and dirt. You can hang them to dry but Norwex actually suggests drying them in the dryer.
Let me know if this helps (or if it doesn’t).
I’m a House manager for a high quality home and just recently started using Norwex. I ordered the starter kit and have only used it to clean glass shower doors, mirrors, glass tables, and bathroom vanities. Very impressed!
Will Norwex products safely clean crystal stemware, silver flatware, and finished leather furniture/decorative panels? I’m mainly concerned with scratching or dulling of these surfaces.
Thank you
Hi Lou. Welcome to the wonderful world of Norwex. Our cloths are safe for all types of cleaning. For polishing glassware and silver, I recommend the Suede Envirotowel. I think you’ll find that the Enviro Cloth that came with your starter pack works wonderfully as a duster when dry and heavy-duty cleaner when wet. If you’re looking for a more dedicated “duster”, I can’t say enough about the dusting mitt. It makes dusting small ornamental items, baskets, blinds, fabrics very easy.
As for leather furniture. I would recommend using the Enviro Cloth or Dusting mitt DRY. A damp cloth may pick up some of the dye and frankly, isn’t good for leather. We also have a new product – Leather Shine Bees Wax – that many people have commented favourably on.
Another thought regarding excema, could the makeup removal clothes be a good subsitute for washclothes for my girls? I really like the idea of just being able to wash them with just water but wanting to know if this would be enough. Thanks again!
My girls are allergic to dust mites which manifests in excema. I just bought the matteress cleaner( waiting for it’s arrival) in hopes to decress their breakouts. I was wanting to know a little more about the techenical workings of the product and where do the micro organizims come from? I was also wondering if the baby body pack would be recommended for their skin? Or any other products that would be helpful for their situation. Thanks!
Hi Joanna. I’ve pasted a bit of information about the mattress cleaner below. If you need more than that, let me know.
The baby body cloths are nice, but I think they may irritate your girls’ exzema as they work to exfoliate and can be quite drying on the skin. I would definitely recommend the makeup removal cloths as they give a thorough cleaning without drying and are gentle on the skin.
I also have a couple of skin care products that you might find work nicely. The Mediterranean Olive Oil Salt Scrub moisturizes really nicely and lasts a long time. The Shea Butter deeply moisturizes and relieves the itch of dry skin.
I hope this is of some help.
Thank you!!! Also great site, I have found it to be very useful. Especially the 30 day enviro cloth challenge.
I use the Nowex products and love them all. I use the enviromental cloth for all cleaning projects with water, and feel it really works well. I wiped down the stainless apliances and finish with the polishing cloth, and love the results. I have been using it also on the painted walls to get off fingerprints and grime from dirty hands, and it leaves no streaks and doesn’t fade the paint, like some harsher cleaners.
I also use the body cloth and make-up remover clothm and feel my skin is much softer, and do not need to use lotions And no i am not a Norwex cosultant or have interest in the company, just a stasfied customer. mc
mc – thanks so much for taking the time to add a comment. I’m so glad to hear that you’re happy with all your Norwex products!
As stated above I attended my 1st party about 2 weeks ago and was very impressed. I’ve ordered close to $150. But I was talking to my sister and she told me about a competitor and their cloths are about half the price. So I was so anxious to get mine, but the hostess held the party open for close to a week so I ordered from the competitor too, and have had my cloths almost a week now (with very clean windows and house
I might add) still waiting on my Norwex order. I was going to have a party but I don’t think I could live with myself knowing that my friends could get the same thing at half price. On the cloths. There are some that the competitor don’t carry like the bath towels and a few others. But I’m going to order the toilet cleaner and the paste.
Thanks for your comments. I fully understand what you mean about the price. Even as a consultant, I find the prices high but the products are extremely well made and last a long time. I am glad to hear that you’re happy with all your products.
As for the toilet cleaner and paste. I love the paste and like the toilet cleaning solution but absolutely hate the brush (what a saleswoman I am, hey?). If you haven’t done so already, you may want to see my review of the toilet system .
I have acne and combination skin type. I am also concerned about wrinkles. Are there norwex products that would work for this? And if so what line would work best. I am 35yrs old and have a busy schedule.
Hi Angie. Great question (although it sounds a bit loaded. Are you a Norwex Consultant by any chance?). I always recommend the Makeup Removal Cloth for problem (or any type!) of skin. It is gentle on skin and will clean your face with just water. Some people have mentioned that it takes a couple of weeks for your skin to get used to this new way of cleaning (i.e., not cleansers) but then the results are astounding – so don’t give up on it. You can also use the Antibac Body Cloth to clean and exfoliate the skin, but I don’t recommend using it more than a couple of times per week as it can be quite drying.
Norwex has the Naturally Timeless line of skin care products for those of us over 35 (sigh, that’s me too). These are relatively new products and I’ll be honest, I haven’t tried them personally. I had used (and loved) the old “organics” day and night creams but I find the new line just too expensive at $60.00/jar. For a stay-at-home mom, that’s way out of my price range. Some people really love it (mostly Norwex Consultants that get a discount on them), others find the results less than thrilling. Not a great sales pitch, I know, but I do thrive to be honest!
Hello, I just bought some products. If we find that we need to continue to use our old detergent with fabirc softner, then it sounds like we need to wash our cloths separate? That will be a very small load and wasterful on water. I don’t have the time to keep boiing them, Any suggestions? Thanks!!
Hi Elle. You can wash your cloths in the sink with a bit of dish soap. Use hot water – add some from your kettle if you can – and rinse them when you’re done to get the soap out.
Your Norwex cloths will last you a long time as long as you take care of them. Think of them as an investment. You can use any laundry detergent as long as is doesn’t have fabric softener or bleach in it. Also, if you want to do a larger load in your washing machine, you can wash them with other non-lint items (like jeans) that don’t require fabric softener.
Hello, I have just recently been introduced to Norwex. I have a question regarding the descaler. It did a wonderful job on my very difficult shower (my husband even commented) and stubborn ring from hard water on the toilet. It does say keep off of skin which of course I read after using, but do I need to be concerned with having artifical nails (acrylic) will it cause them to lift? Should gloves be worn with products?
Silly question I know, I guess I will find out if I keep using it.
Hi RD – I’m happy to hear that the descaler is working well for you. I’ve got to be honest – I have no idea if it will cause your acrylic nails to lift. Personally, I don’t wear gloves when I use the descaler, but then my hands don’t really come in contact with it. I have gotten it on my skin without it bothering me at all, though. If you’ve got very sensitive skin – or cleaning in a way that you’re getting lots of direct contact with the descaler I would suggest that you wear gloves.
(I love this blog! Good questions, great answers!)
Thanks Dawna! It’s nice to wake up to a thoughtful comment on my blog.
hi there! I recently bought some Norwex products and stumbled across these comments. They are super informative—thank you!
Would you use your EnviroCloth to, say, clean up a puddle of pee left from your potty-training toddler? After rinsing it off, can you immediately use it again or do you have to wait for it to dry?
Also, would you, if you HAD to in a pinch, wipe down your kitchen sink, rinse it off, then wipe off your baby’s messy mouth? I use one of the travel-size EnviroCloths for my baby’s mealtimes, and a normal sized EnviroCloth for everything else. But I was wondering, if it really works, I should be able to, say, wipe the sink or the floor, rinse off, and then use on my baby’s face and hands….right?
Hi. Thanks for your questions.
There are 2 things to remember when cleaning areas or messes that are high in bacteria (such as potties, around the toilet, raw meat juices, yogurt and dairy products):
(1) it will take 18 to 24 hours for the silver in our antibac cloths (like the Enviro Cloth) to kill the bacteria and
(2) it is possible that there is so much bacteria picked up by the cloth that bacteria starts feeding on bacteria and you get hyper-growth of bacteria that the concentration of silver in the cloth cannot kill fast enough.
So it’s recommended to launder the cloth in hot water or boil it with a bit of dish soap after using it to clean bacteria-laden messes.
Hi I have loved my Norwex cloths and their ability to clean but recently sent them through the wash with Tide detergent. Is there anything I need to do or can do to reverse the effects? Or is it OK to just to keep using them? Thanks in advance for the information.
Hi Natalie. Don’t worry, your cloth should be OK. If you accidentally wash your Norwex cloths with a detergent that contains fillers, or if you accidentally use fabric softener, you can:
Thanks!
Kate-
I recently started using one of Norwex’s microfiber cloths to clean my face. I now have a rash on my neck…have you hear of this happening to anyone before? It is not a break out…it is definitely a rash. Could I be allergic to the silver in the cloths?
Hi Heidi. Sorry to hear about the rash. I’ve heard some rumours about allergies to the silver but I’m not entirely sure about them. I’m going to do a bit of checking and get back to you. But in the meantime, can you tell me which cloth you’re using? Is it one of the body cloths or a makeup removal cloth?
Ok – I just did some quick checking/asking around and it appears that others have had an allergic reaction to some of the Norwex cloths too. It’s unclear whether the microfiber or the silver is causing the reaction. Sorry I’m not much help here. Just out of curiosity Heidi, do you typically react to silver?
Thanks so much for the tips! I will try them for sure. I’m having trouble using such a small amnt of detergent, its all in my head tho.
Thanks again!
No problem Dawna. I know what you mean about it being hard (mentally) to use such a small amount of detergent. We’ve been using Charlie’s Soap here for just over 3 years now. In the beginning I would use a few tablespoons because it just didn’t feel right. Now I use 1/2 to 1 tablespoon depending on the size of the load and everything always comes out clean. Makes you wonder about the brand name stuff, doesn’t it?
I wasn’t sure where to post this question, as I didn’t see any reviews on skin care products or the Antibac Body Cloths or Makeup Remover ones. Or maybe I missed them? Anyway. I was wondering if anyone had heard anyone say the Antibac Body or Makeup Remover cloths helped with acne problems. I’ve used some stuff called Colloidal Silver that came in a bottle with a dropper that dried up my acne spots overnight. (Well, not the cystic ones, but those only go away over time.) I can’t find it anymore. I wonder if maybe the silver in Norwex is chemically similar? I am sick of flushing paid cell phone bills’/grocery store trips’ worth of money down the toilet on acne creams, lotions, face washes, masks, peels, etc. that just don’t work. Proactiv works, however, I refuse to pay such an over-inflated price for that small amount of product. (And I’m beginning to feel that way about detergents and cleaning products in general.) I was given one of the Makeup Remover Cloths yesterday by a friend of mine who just started selling Norwex, and I’m still in the Uncertain Sampler phase of use.
Just thought I’d ask and see what anyone has heard. Thank you!
Hi. The makeup removal cloths used daily and the body cloths used a couple of times a week for exfoliation on your face work better than anything else out there. You have to give it a month when you switch as the process will bring stuff to the surface so for a couple of weeks you may feel like you are breaking out. Be patient and it will be a miracle. This will work best if you’re using all natural facial creams (like the Norwex ones) that aren’t full of fillers. The reason I recommend using the body cloths only a couple of times/week is that they work great to exfoliate your skin but can cause it to dry out.
I’ll be very interested to hear how the Norwex cloths work for you. Please keep me posted!
I just wanted to chime in here on your question. I have used the facial both and have moticed that the blemishes that were starting up on me actually went away before they got bad. My mom has also used it and had one starting up on her nose and she said it was gone by the next day. I have been told that the Norwex cloths are much like the coloidal silver you mentioned.
Stacy, thanks for you comment. I’m glad to hear that the facial cloths are working for you and your mom.
Just to clear something up, the Norwex cloths are NOT like colloidal silver. The makeup removal and body cloths work because of the great microfiber. All those fibers pick up the oils, dirt and grime from your skin. They work better than a regular face cloth because of those millions of fibers. The silver in Norwex cloths is embedded into the fibers and does not impact (for better or worse) the cleaning power of the cloths. Instead, the silver acts after you’ve used the cloth to kill any bacteria that was picked up.
Kate,
I am wondering if you can help me with a question. Do you know how to tell if your microfiber is still working? I know it has the guarantee of 2 years and it’s been tested for 500 washes (which is almost 10 years at washing once a week!) But is there a way to determine if the microfiber is not working as well or at all anymore?
Hi Teal. Great question. When the cloths get old, they lose fibers. If despite proper care of your products, the microfiber cannot soak up water, then they are ready to be replaced. Test this by pouring some water on a table, put the cloth on top of the table and remove it after a few seconds. If the table is wet, you either used a significant portion of the bottle of water or your cloth is ready for replacement.
I was just recently introduced to Norwex and was very excited! I hosted a party and found the company to be VERY generous in their hostess gifts!! I have nearly everything in the catolog. A few products have me concerned though and are making it extremely difficult to ‘sell’ this company’s ideas to my husband.
I have been using the laundry detergent in a basic washer (not HE) I was told this detergent should last me close to a year. I feel like I will need a bag every month or so, there is no way this will last even close to a year. (I do 5-6 loads a week.) What am I doing wrong? I am using 1 scoop per load, give or take.
I have also been using the magnet ball, but whenever I use it my washer becomes off balance and bounces all around and is very noisy. I have tried rearranging the clothes, but the only thing that works is to take out the magnet ball. I’m not sure what to think of this. I don’t have hard water, but I was using the ball in hopes I could get by on less detergent. Do you know why it is affecting the balance of the washer and if I really need this product?? I am on the verge of asking for my money back for this.
My other concern is the dryer balls. I was under the impression these would cut down on the static cling issue and remove the need for dryer sheets. I do think they have cut down on the drying time, but the static is outrageous! If anything, this has gotten worse. Has there really been success in this area or was that just a gimmick?
Also, I can’t figure this out: I have a purple cloth and a pink cloth that both say polish on the tag. The purple is for the windows right? What is the pink one for?? (This seems like a really dumb question, but I have looked thru the catolog repeatedly and can’t find the pink one anywhere.)
Hi Dawna – thanks for your comments and questions. Firstly, I’ll get to your pink and purple cloths. They ARE both window cloths. The purple one is the standard-issue window cloth. The pink one is sometimes offered as the hostess gift – but it’s the same as the purple one.
With the detergent – Norwex recently downsized their detergent bag to 1 kg (2.2 lbs), down from the 2 kg size. Check to see what size bag you have. The new bag has a big yellow flower on it and washes up to 40 loads (70 with the magnet ball). The old bag did double that (about 120 with the magnet ball). So at 5-6 loads a week, that would only be 16 weeks (24 with the ball) max. I’m not sure why the consultant told you it would last a year. To be honest, I don’t use the Norwex laundry detergent, and haven’t even tried it. I use cloth diapers for our two sons and invested in an insane volume of special detergent a few years ago and haven’t run out yet. Also, I find the price on the Norwex detergent to be out of my range – especially since I do soooooo much laundry. Is that sacrilege – being a Norwex Sales Representative and using products other than Norwex? If so, here’s more…
I also don’t use the magnet ball or the dryer balls. I’m very sorry, I’m not being much help here. I can’t think of why your washer is going so off-balanced. I can’t imagine that the ball weighs enough to do throw it off that much. It’s a top-loading machine, right? I have a friend that uses the dryer balls and she swears by them but I have another friend who had static issues, like you, and returned them. I’m sorry I’m not much help here.
I’m going to ask someone else about the magnet ball and get back to you ASAP.
Very sorry I couldn’t be of more help but perhaps I’ll have something for you in a day or two.
Kate
Hi there,
I just thought I’d let you know that I do use the laundry detergent and I absolutely love it. I have a top loader with the magnet ball and have heard a few people have the same problem as Dawna but I haven’t at all. I’m wondering if maybe the machine needs to be levelled or something to make it work better with the magnet ball (or relevelled) it’s probably worth a try anyway because my bags of laundry detergent with the magnet ball last me 6-8 months (that is the big bag I haven’t used the small yet) but I have two very small children and there are tons of pee accidents in my house so I have a very very large amount of laundry. I love the detergent and I only use 1/4 to1/3 of a scoop with each load.
Also the dryer balls have you tried decreasing the amount of dryer time significantally? I find I just had to cut the time down by an extra 10-15 minutes to get rid of the static. Maybe that will help!
Teal – thank you for your comment. I’ve passed it on to Dawna with hopes that it will help her. I’m glad to hear of how happy you are with all your Norwex laundering products!
I just attended my 1st Norwex party and was pretty impressed. I also won a sample of the detergent. The consultant said to only use 1 Tablespoon for top loaders and 1 teaspoon for front loaders. The bag still says 40 loads, but she said they checked with the company and they were reassured that the 1 T. and 1 t were correct. That is how I used my sample and I was very happy. So I ordered some.
Hi again Dawna – I checked around and can’t get a good answer as to why your magnet ball is causing your washer to go off balance. Are you doing particularly small loads of laundry? I just can’t imagine that the ball weighs enough to throw the washer off balance. I’m not doubting you – it’s the engineer in me that trying to think of what the heck is happening. Per my earlier message, I just want to confirm that you’re not using it in a front loading machine.
In my search for an answer, I spoke with someone who had heard of issues from people using the magnet ball in loads that included clothes that were worn in industrial plants. Apparently over time, metal filings were collected within the washer and kind of threw things off when the ball was used.
Sorry I can’t offer any more help. If you’re not happy with the ball (or it’s causing you problems), I would definitely return it. You’ll have 60 days from your purchase date. Contact the sales rep that you purchased through. If they are non-responsive contact me and I can see what I can do.
One last thing – based on my own experience with unbalanced loads (too many diapers on one side of the washer a few too many times), which resulted in broken bearings, I would definitely discontinue use of the magnet ball if it’s happening every time. I’m told that it would be cheaper to buy a new washer than to fix the broken bearings. I’ve been using it for over a year now but it sounds like a jet taking off when it hits the spin cycle. Deafening!
No, I’m not using a front loading machine, nor am I running really small loads. I have stopped it mid- cycle, taken everything out and put it all back in with the same result. No industrial plant workers here either. It has me baffled. Thanks so much for your input and research, I really appreciate it!
My pleasure, Dawna. I’m just sorry I can’t find an answer for you. I’ve put out a message on the consultant forum and will let you know if I hear anything of interest.
Hi Dawna,
I am also an Independent Sales Consultant for Norwex and wanted to help you out re: the dryer balls. The reason you have a lot of static is because you are drying your clothes too long. They cut down on your drying time and so if you continue to get static the reason is because you need to lessen the amount of drying time. Or.. there are a few other reasons.. 1. you have fleece in your load (this will always be static) and 2. You live in a very cold area.. everyone is going to get some static in the middle of winter. Please continue to use them. Dryer sheets are full of cancer causing chemicals, they also make your clothes and dryer flammable AND they are terrible for your skin and any asthma/allergies. Hope this helps. Beth Gray, Fresno, CA
Hello –
I used the laundry detergent as well and love it. I also had the bigger back and started using it July of 2011 and just used the last of the detergent this week (March 2012), so it lasted me almost 9 months. I only used 1/4 to 1/3 scoop with each loand and we do at least 5-6 loads a week. I definitely think the bag lasts a long time. Although I just purchased a new bag an it is the smaller bag and I am sure it will not last as long. I will say that I am surprised they reduced the bag size to half of what it used to be but the price did not go down by half–only by 1/4 – so now I will see how far it goes to see if it is worth it – if I am still paying a pretty penny for it but only getting half–it may not be worth the trouble!
Hi Dawna. Thanks for the comment. I’ll be interested to hear what you decide!
I just have simple thing to ask and that is you keep saying there is silver in this why would there not put it on the label that can be miss leading and if one can use or be around silver that could also be not good to not have that on the label
Bill, thanks for your suggestion. I’ve forwarded it on to Norwex head office.
Hello, I have a friend that has severe rosasia. Is there any evidence that the make up removal or face cloth may help with that? Her case is quite severe, i.e. keeping her inside and painful to the touch, and she is really seeking help.
Hi Diana – thanks for your question. The Norwex makeup removal cloth may be a good option for your friend. From what I’ve read about rosacea, doctors recommend that only non-soap (for dry or normal skin) or very mild soap (for oily skin) cleansers should be used by people with rosacea to sooth and treat the skin. No rosacea-related tests have been completed by Norwex, but I would think that the makeup cloth would be worth a shot since it’s very gentle on the skin, cleanses thoroughly and uses only water to remove dirt, grime, makeup, oils etc. The makeup removal cloth has a “suede” finish and is very soft on the skin. The Norwex face cloth and the body pack cloths might also work, but they’ll exfoliate the skin a bit – which may not be ideal for your friend.
I hope this is of some help. Let me know if you would like to give the makeup removal cloth a try or if you have any further questions.
will the car cloth work on windows? Can I use Mary kay’s 3 in 1 cleaner with the Body Pack?
Sorry it’s taken me so long to get back to you. The car cloth WILL work on windows (including your car windows!!). I’ve used it on my very dirty windows with great success.
You can use your cleanser with the Body Pack HOWEVER…
1) it’s recommended that you only use water with all the antibac Microfiber cloths as cleansers can clog/coat the silver agent and prevent it from working properly. If you do use it with your cleanser, I would suggest rinsing it really well in hot water afterwards to open up the microfibers and release any oils and cleanser that was collected. Boiling them in a pot of water for 10 minutes once a month would be good too.
2) we received some information from Norwex recently that suggested that you may want to use the makeup removal cloth for daily face washing and the body pack only once or twice a week for cleansing/exfoliating. Apparently the microfiber in the body pack is so good, that if used too much it will have a drying effect on your skin.
I hope this is of some help.
I have several Norwex items and love most of them. However, I am very disappointed in the lack of effectiveness of the products in my tile showers. I clean the showers with the scrub mitt and cleaning paste and within a week I find red slime in the grout. I clean and it does not come off, even with major pressure. The only thing that removes it is bleach. I guess I have to resort to using bleach in my tile showers to keep them clean. P.S. When I use a product that contains bleach, I NEVER see the red slime. Did some research and it is believed that it is Serratia marcescens. Disappointed!!!
Susan – I’m sorry to hear that the mitt and paste are providing disappointing results in your shower – especially since you seem to be so satisfied with all your other Norwex products. Personally, I use the mitt every time I’m in the shower and only occasionally use the paste and find that it does a wonderful job – even on the grout.
I like to remind customers of the Norwex 100% satisfaction guarantee. All microfiber products (including the bathroom mitt) have a 2 year warranty and all other products can be returned within 60 days of purchase. I’m sure you’ll find lots of other uses for the mitt and paste throughout your house, but if you’re not happy, just contact the consultant that you bought them from.
OK, all that being said, I also did a bit of research on Serratia marcescens and found some interesting information posted in an inspection news forum. From what I’ve read, it’s an airborne bacteria and may have entered your home through a window (among other possibilities). I’ll post the link below, but essentially it’s saying that “once established, the organism usually cannot be eliminated entirely. However, periodic and thorough cleaning of the surfaces where the pink slime occurs, followed by disinfection with chlorine bleach appear to be the best way to control it.”
From that information, I would try using the mitt after every shower. That might keep the organism at bay and perhaps you’ll no-longer need the bleach.
One final note. Serratia marcescens is not listed as one of the strains of pathogenic bacteria, yeast and viruses that the Norwex antibac agent has been tested against so I would give your mitt a little cleaning after each use (either in your washing machine or just in the sink/tub with a little dish soap).
I hope this is of some help.
Kate
How long do these stay effective for (the cleaning cloth’s with silver). I have the same thing in my washer (silver) but it wears out after 2,000 washes or something like that. I am assuming that the silver will wear out as well.
Thank you for your question. Norwex uses micro silver in its antibac cloths and it’s part of the fiber, so it doesn’t leach. We have a
2 year warranty on our microfiber
, but they last a lot longer than that if cared for properly. This includes the silver content as well.
It is not silver nitrate – it is a form of silver which is physically and chemically embedded within the microfiber itself so that it does not leach out of the fiber – it is basically in there for the life of the cloth – which is why it is so safe to use and safe for the environment – because we are not leaving little bits of silver everywhere. Norwex is the only company that has been able to do that.
The silver is a micro-silver-based agent. When norwex microfiber is produced, it starts as a molten liquid and it is at this time that the silver-based agent is added. It is then extruded (forced through) something like a shower head. It starts out as a liquid on one end, and comes out microfiber on the other end. The silver-based agent is added when it is in a liquid form and is therefore physically embedded within the fiber – it does not wash out.
The silver used in Norwex microfiber is obtained from a secondary or even tertiary source and it is not pure silver.
If you have any further questions feel free to contact me here!
I would like to know if when using the norwex cloth if you clean up a bloody mess, will the silver in the cloth kill Hep C? If it does I would like to know how to do this and has it been proven?
Thank you
AW
AW – thanks for your question. Sorry for the slow turn-around time on my response but I wanted to check with the Norwex head office before I answered you question. The “official” response was ” we are unable to comment on this as it is not listed as one of the strains of pathogenic bacteria, yeast and viruses listed in our catalogue.” This is pretty vague so I’m guessing either Hep C has not been tested or it has been tested and the antibac agent is not effective against Hep C. Either way, I guess I wouldn’t rely on the antibac cloths to kill Hep C.
In case you’re interested, the antibac agent in the Norwex cloths has demonstrated its effectiveness against many strains of pathogenic bacteria, yeast and viruses such as:
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Proteus vulgaris
Salmonella typhi
Staphylococcus aureus
Streptococcus faecalis
Streptococcus pyogenes
Candida albicans
MRSA
SARS coronavirus
If I hear anything further with regards to it’s effectiveness against Hep C, I’ll let you know.
Hi Kate,
What product would you use on shower screens? Is their anything suitable for my mouldy shower (tried bleach/bam etc..) and do you have a cloth for dusting that will reply dust, ie. on entertainment unit and blinds. thanks
Lisa
Hi Lisa – What do you mean by shower screen? Is it a glass door or a shower curtain? For glass doors, a daily (or after every shower or 2) wipe with the e-cloth ® Bathroom or Shower cloth will keep soap scum and grime away (the Bathroom cloth is more plush than the Shower cloth). If there’s a buildup of soap scum, I’d recommend spraying some vinegar on there the first couple of times to make wiping it off easier. Both the Bathroom and Shower cloths will leave some moisture behind which may cause streaks/spots so I recommend using the Glass & Polishing cloth afterwards (this is included in the e-cloth Bathroom and Shower packs). If it’s a shower curtain you’re referring to, you can do the same thing although it’s a bit awkward since it’s not rigid. We have a clear curtain so I can see the soap scum buildup on it and I’ve had good luck spraying it with vinegar and then just wiping with the bathroom cloth.
As for mold in your shower I’m not sure what to advise. Did the bleach/bam etc. get rid of it and then it came back? If you can get rid of it – even temporarily – and then be sure to use the Bathroom cloth EVERY time you use the shower you may be able to keep it at bay. Wipe the shower with the cloth, wring it out and use it to dry the shower as much as possible. Mold grows in damp places so the dryer the shower, the less chance of mold. Is there a fan in your bathroom?
Dust – The e-cloth ® dusting cloths are very good. They feel a bit different than all the other e-cloths as they’re 100% polyester instead of the polyester/polyamide mix. They’re still microfiber though. I’m in the midst of writing a review of them for my blog (but having trouble finding the time so it may be a while/weeks before I get it posted here) and have yet to find something that they don’t dust well. 2 things to remember:
1) Make sure your entertainment system has been turned off for at least 15 minutes before you dust it as the static in it will overpower the static in the dusting cloth and you won’t be able to pick up the dust
2) Do not use the dusting cloths on tv or computer screens. The e-cloth screen cleaning pack will be kinder to your screens.
I hope this helps. Let me know if you have more questions. Or if you have more info/details on your bathroom mold problem let me know and I can give it more thought.
how do you clean the make up cloths that get all that mascre on it? i put it in the washing machine and it does pretty good but after a while the build up is on there. they work great but i want to get them clean. thanks
Thanks for your question – it’s a good one! The thing about this darned Norwex microfiber is that it picks stuff up and just doesn’t like to let it go. If you’re finding your cloths are looking a bit grimy or feel stiff, the best way to freshen them up is to put them in a pot of water on the stove with a bit of dish soap. Bring the pot to a boil and simmer for 10 – 15 minutes. This will loosen the dirt/makeup and you’ll likely be disgusted by the colour of the water ;0). If after that time, the cloths are still releasing dirt/makeup you can do it again with or without soap. I usually boil twice with soap and then once without. Just make sure that at the end, you’ve rinsed out all the soap.
I’ll be honest, this probably won’t get them looking brand new again but it does a pretty good job and will make them look and feel better.
If you have a minute when you’re done, please let me know how this works for you. I’m always interested.
And just a reminder: Do NOT use bleach or detergent with bleach to clean your Norwex microfiber cloths. It will ruin your cloth and void the warranty.
The Norwex hand soap gets the make up clths clean!
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AS the hospitals put silver drops in baby’s eyes I believe the comment about the cloths being antibacterial.. However, the mops are a waste of money. The base is way smaller than the mops making it impossible to clean the corners. That was real waste of $100. Save your money and get a swiffer
Susie, sorry you aren’t happy with your mop. Personally, I like that the base is smaller than the microfiber pad. It allows the pad to go up along my baseboards and the back of the stairs as I’m cleaning. Sometimes I place the pad unevenly so that it’s close to one edge of the base, that way I can get right into the corners.
Norwex stands behind it’s products and if you aren’t happy with your mop, you can return it for a full refund. Just contact the Norwex Representative that you bought it from.
I had a swiffer and promptly got rid of it after finding out how bad they are for your pets. I use Norwex to get away from all the chemicals. The mop will get under absolutely anything and using only water to clean is fantastic! Most people that have a mop would not give it up for anything!!
Lori – I agree with your “would not give it up” comment 100%. I love the Norwex mop. I have a swiffer (along with an almost full bulk box of the swiffer sheets from Costco) that’s been sitting unused for almost 2 years.
I have a mop that is similar to the Norwex mop bought it years ago from CVQ I just discovered the other day that it has a locking mechanism so you can make it only swivel in 2 directions. I locked it and forgot I did, then when I went to use it the next time it flopped on me, so I unlocked it and that solved the problem. Maybe that’s whats going on here.
Debbie – thanks for your reminder that the Norwex mop does have a locking feature. I agree that it flops when it’s locked – but I also have the problem when it’s not locked if I’m pushing too hard or not going in a “figure 8″. A light touch and a figure 8 motion is the key, I believe.
When washing dirty windows with the green clothe and drying with the purple cloth, how often do I have to wash the green clothe? If the purple cloth gets really wet from drying do I wait for it to dry before I continue?
Well, it really depends on how dirty your windows are. If you’re washing the inside of the windows, I can’t imagine they’re too dirty (unless you’ve got a toddler). In this case, I generally recommend that you just give your Enviro Cloth (I’m assuming that’s what your green cloth is) a soak in a bit of hot water to loosen the fibers and release any dirt. Then just to hang to dry. If you’re washing exterior windows (and I’m assuming these are really dirty), you have two choices: you could just soak with a bit of dish soap in hot water then rinse out well or launder.
As for your window cloth, I find that I still get streak-free results even if the cloth is wet. If it’s soaked so much that it’s dripping, just wring it out and keep wiping. Generally, I fold my cloth in half three times so I’ve got lots of dry parts of the cloth to fall back on.
If you find that your window cloth is leaving streaks, it’s time to wash it. Just make sure to wash/dry it with lint free items (like jeans).
I hope this helps.
I clean other people’s houses, and bought the mop because of claims that it is superior in picking up animal hair. Well, maybe so, but with wet mopping, I can’t keep it from flipping on me, so I must repeatedly readjust it to get the floor done. It was a waste of money. I really like the cleaning cloths, though.
Hi Carolyn – my mop flips on me too if I’m mopping in a back and forth pattern rather than a figure 8, as is recommended.