Tech Talk

Norwex Organic Herbs Cream

A completely natural cream used to ease tired, aching muscles. Norwex Herbs Cream contains:

Organic Aloe Vera, (note this is the inner leaf gel of the Aloe Barbedensis. Many products which contain Aloe also include the outer leaf which is poisonous and increases the signs of aging. Wheat Germ and Olive Oils, Lavender, Sage, Rosemary and Sweet Orange. These ingredients are hydrating, soothing, nourishing, antispetic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, toning/astringent, anti-depressant
No added preservatives - due to the high content of natural ingredients which have their antimicrobial properties

Natural Extracts include:

Devil's Claw (healing and anti-inflammatory)
Leopard's Bane (healing; causes the capillaries to open up enabling waste from tissues to be more easily removed)
Mint, antiseptic, toning and analgesic
Pine - skin purifying, anti-microbial

For headaches, masaage a small amount of herbs cream on the temples - relieves headaches where pain killers have not worked

For joint/muscle pain, apply with a gentle rubbing motion

Herbs cream is not be recommended for pregnant women as when taken in high volumes Peppermint oil can stimulate the uterus. Although there are small quantities in this product, it would be advisabe to avoid using during pregnancy.

Sanira Toilet Brush & Refill

By Candi Bezte, Norwex science and Technical Advisor

A biodegradable, vegetable based cleaning agent. Both the brush and cleaning solution are produced from environmentally friendly raw materials. Most commercially available products take 30 days to break down, the Sanira takes about 48 hours and is therefore far better for the enviornment. The brush provides proper application and the solution within the dispenser lasts 1 toilet about 1 year, if you clean twice a week. The first system comes with a year supply. The brush has no cavities where bacteria can thrive so it will not contaminate the surfaces you are cleaning.

The correct amount of solution is dispensed each time. Simply press brush into the holder for about 4 seconds to fill the brush with the disinfectant. Flush the toilet, then scrub and let the solution sit on surface for 10 minutes before flushing away.

To clean, simply rinse the brush after each use and place into holder.

Sanira system is the perfect answer to magnesium. Magnesium carbonate and other carbonates dissolve at pH4 and below. The pH in the sanira system is around 2. This is why it works.

Advantages:

Patented hygienic system for cleaning and maintenance of toilets
Patented channel-system on the brush ensures direct and correct amount of soap from the refill to the brush
Economic to use. Only 10% of normal dockage is necessary when cleaning, meaning 30-40mls of solution each time
Brush and solution are made of enviornmentally friendly comodities, all meeting the OECD's straight norms
Brush & refill are made of enviornmentally "correct" plastic
The solution is based on natural degradable washing active agents originating from vegetable sources
Allergen controlled perfume is added to the solution, and gives it a pleasant fragrance when in contact with the water in the toilet bowl.
The pH of the solution is 1.8 - 2.0. It removes and prevents the formation of lime and rust in toilet
The brush stays hygienic after use because of the patented channel system and stays clean and fresh for many years. This is also due to the content of the solution that will prevent bacteria growth to some point.

Norwex Face Lifting Serum – What is IN it?

by Candi Bezte, Norwex Science & Technical Advisor

Given that our Norwex lifting serum works so well we have received queries regarding what is in it and how it works. All of the ingredients are listed on the container, so you know exactly what it contains (feel free to Google).

Some of the key ingredients are aloe, macadamia nut oil, hydrolyzed rhizobian gum and acacia senegal gum, extracts from a number of organically grown Swiss alpine plants (Masterwort, Marrubium, Edelweiss, and Artemisia), saccharide isomerate, olive oil, jojoba oil and xanthan gum. Together, these ingredients work to soften, hydrate, tone, restore the appearance of the skin, nourish the skin, help to retain moisture, improve elasticity, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and imperfections. The keys to the “lift” in this product are the rhizobian gum (or rhizobium gum), acacia senegal gum (also referred to as gum arabic), and xanthan gum.

What are these? Rhizobian gum is a mucopolysaccharide (a complex sugar) formed by fermentation of sugars by a Rhizobium sp. bacterial strain. Acacia senegal gum is a complex sugar; it is a sticky substance that comes from the acacia tree, and xanthan gum is another complex sugar formed by the fermentation of glucose or sucrose by the Xanthomonas campetris bacterium. Once again, we have friendly microbes to thank for the benefit that we derive from our products. The acacia senegal gum and rhizobian gum work together to reduce the appearance of fine lines. The xanthan gum also likely helps with this, as well as working to thicken the product... Solutions brought to you by Mother Nature herself. Apply the Lifting Serum gently to cleansed skin, followed by the day or night cream, and allow to absorb.

Tech Talk - November 2009

Hard water solutions using Norwex

Hard water can result in lime (calcium and magnesium) buildup over time. This may result in your Enviro Cloth feeling harder or perhaps almost seeming to repel water and does not wet easily. One solution is to soak your cloths in undiluted vinegar for a few minutes, wring out well, and then launder. If you add vinegar to the rinse cycle it may help reduce this problem in the future and will soften your other fabrics as well.

For deep cleaning toilet bowls use Norwex DeScaler: pour a bucket of water into the toilet to remove most of the water. Spray the built up area with DeScaler, let sit for about 2 minutes, then clean with the Sanira Brush.

For tough soap scum, hard water marks in your tub and any other difficult job, use Norwex Cleaning Paste and an Enviro Cloth - there’s nothing like it. A little goes a long way!

Because well water does not contain any chlorine, this may result in odour issues with any Norwex cloth(s). To remove, rinse in vinegar, then boil the cloth(s) in a pot on the stove for about 10 minutes to thoroughly remove/kill any bacteria or organisms that may be causing the odour.

July / August 2009 Tech Talk
by Candi Bezte, Norwex Science & Technical Advisor

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