Norwex
Why Norex?
What are the effects of chemicals and disinfectants?
They can harm our bodies and affect the environment
After use, most cleaning chemicals end up making the journey from our homes down the
sink, toilet and drains into our environment via the sewer or waterways. Chemicals can have
harmful effects on our environment including other living things.
If many of these chemicals are not good for our environment should they really be used in
our homes or around our bodies?
With the Norwex chemical-free antibacterial microfiber system you don’t breathe, touch or
ingest chemicals. Dirt, dust and grease are removed instead of spread around your home,
creating a cleaner indoor climate, and reducing allergens.
Today, preserving the environment for our children and future generations is extremely
important. With Norwex you have the opportunity to use fewer chemicals, reduce your
environmental footprint and look after your family’s health while at the same time preserving
the environment for future generations.
Residuals attract dirt
When surfaces are left moist and wet after
cleaning, only the water component of your
cleaning solution evaporates leaving broken down dirt, grime and chemicals to dry on the
surface.
The definition of CLEAN is to remove all forms of contaminants from a surface leaving it in as original condition as possible. This means that in order to leave surfaces CLEAN we cannot leave residuals behind on them.
Residuals determine the frequency of needed
cleaning. The fewer residuals left behind on a
surface the better, as residuals determine how
often that surface should be cleaned.
Micro is Macro
One of the most important technological developments in recent years has been the ability to produce extremely fine fibers. These “micro-fibers” are of an even finer quality than natural fibers such as silk. In many products it is the luxurious feel and look of the fabrics, which makes the microfiber so special. In others it is their unique physical and mechanical performance which makes this fabric unique. Norwex microfiber focuses on the physical and mechanical performance.
Used dry these fibers produce an electrostatic charge which attracts and holds dust particles.
When wet the fibers use capillary vacuum force to pull moisture and grease from the surface
up into the fibers.
NORWEX ANTIBACTERIAL MICROFIBER
Throughout history, people have taken advantage of the antimicrobial properties of silver.
The Greeks and Romans stored water in silver as it was believed this kept the liquids fresh.
During the plagues in Europe, wealthy families ate from silver plates and utensils, in the hope that
silver might protect them from the disease that was claiming their neighbor's lives.
The expression ‘born with a silver spoon in the mouth’ had a dual meaning. Not only did it
refer to wealth, it also referred to health. People were eating off silver spoons because they
knew that an infection couldn’t survive on silver.
Without knowing it people were taking advantage of the natural ANTIMICROBIAL properties
of silver.
Today many products are produced using silver to give antibacterial properties to that
surface. Silver antibacterial socks, silver soap, silver-lined curtains in hospitals, silver-lined
bandages for treating burns, silver-lined bandaids, silver toothbrushes etc.
