Issues & Solutions Blog

Browse our ideas and solutions for a whole variety of household needs!

Nobody Likes Dusting

Who likes to dust? NOBODY! So how can we make this process easier, faster and better. I bet you can guess… Norwex. Using popular spray cleaners to dust your home is not only expensive, but it also releases harmful aerosols into the air. Rub-on furniture polish may...

Mechanical Cleaning vs. Chemical Cleaning

Before I learned about Norwex, the idea of cleaning my home without some kind of liquid cleaner was very foreign. Under my kitchen cabinet and in my bathroom were numerous bottles of window cleaner, floor cleaner, bathroom cleaners, and more. I thought they were a...

For the Love of Mother Earth

It may be hard to imagine that before 1970, a factory could spew black clouds of toxic smoke into the air or dump tons of toxic waste into a nearby stream, and that was perfectly legal. At that time, there was no EPA, no Clean Air Act, no Clean Water Act. There were...

Join and Reap the Benefits!

Have you ever thought about the opportunity to run your own business from your own home? Many people do it, but many may not consider the opportunity a good fit or maybe they just don’t know where to start. Are you a Norwex fan already? Joining Norwex allows you to...

For the love of pets! 🧡

It wasn’t until recently that I gave much thought to how my everyday life could affect my dogs. Three years ago, I had three. I did my best to feed them good quality food, take them to the vet on a regular basis, brushed their teeth, and made sure they got exercise....

No Cost Shopping

Is it possible to shop without spending? Currently, I belong to a Facebook group where we offer items we don’t use any more to people who might want them, and vice versa. Looking for something you need? Maybe someone has it and is willing to give it away. That’s one...

My Top 5 Vacation Must Haves

As I am writing this, we are getting ready to head out on our next vacation adventure. Every time we go, the packing list gets modified. Sometimes new electronics get added, sometimes it’s something that is specific to the destination, and sometimes it’s just...

Just in time for the holidays!

This is one of my favorite times of year. I LOVE the summer season, the long days, warm temperatures, and numerous outdoor activities. But coming in at a close #2 are the days between Halloween and New Years. This is what I call “the holidays.” I love to decorate and...

6 Ways to Reduce Your Use of Single-use Products

Want to save money in the long run while reducing your impact on the planet? Yup! It is possible, and you give up nothing in return. It is a win-win all the way around. This month I am putting the spotlight on what I have done over the past couple years to reduce my...

3 Reasons to Wash Your Produce

What do you do when you bring your produce home from the store? I know what I used to do. I would take it out of the shopping bag and put it straight into the refrigerator. When I went to use it, I would decide whether to rinse it off or use as is. Probably not the...
These little guys can do a lot!

These little guys can do a lot!

As you probably know by now, the Norwex mission is all about reducing chemicals in our homes. We do that by focusing on mechanical cleaning using microfiber and water alone. Our microfiber can be used in a variety of ways to do everyday cleaning chores, but how about...

read more

My Top Six Microfiber Helpers

When I think about the Norwex products I used most often, I have to say it’s the microfiber. I use it daily… hummm… no… multiple times a day. Why? Because it cleans with just water, it is crazy absorbent, it’s soft, and most of all, it WORKS! OK, I’ll admit, I’m a bit...

read more
Nor…what???

Nor…what???

How did you get to this website? Maybe a search for green solutions? Maybe a search for environmentally friendly products? Maybe you had a business card with the URL. Maybe someone told you about it. Whatever the reason, I’m glad you’re here. Most people I talk with...

read more