Chemical-Free Classroom: A Back to School List for Teachers!

Did you know that not only will your students get smarter this year, but the bacteria in your classroom most likely will too?! When products claim they kill germs, there are still the “smart” bugs that they can’t kill. This bug continues to produce its resistant spawn, and eventually, the anti-bacterial products must upgrade their solutions to keep fighting the germs. According to the FDA, “There is some evidence that long-term exposure to some ingredients in antibacterial products, including triclosan, ‘could pose health risks, such as bacterial resistance or hormonal effects,'” (cnn.com). This is one of the reasons that Minnesota has banned triclosan; a law which will go in to effect this school year (January, 1, 2017). Instead of cleaning harder this year, clean smarter, with Norwex products! If superbugs can up their game, of course we can too! Here are a couple products I think should be staples in your classroom:

Enviro Cloth: This year, protect your classroom from the spread of illness without chemicals! Did you know the Norwex Enviro Cloth may remove up to 99% of bacteria with its superfine, super dense microfiber? Instead of killing most of the germs on the spot, the Enviro Cloth picks up everything in its path. While in the cloth, the microsilver creates a harsh environment where the bacteria cannot reproduce, so they die a natural death, without leaving their resistant spawn. Just in time for back to school, Norwex has upgraded this already awesome product. It is 14% more absorbent and can hold 7x its weight in liquid substances! Instead of always reaching for paper towels and an anti-bacterial chemical, grab an Enviro Cloth. Look in to your school’s standards and use an Enviro Cloth whenever you can!

Peppermint Foaming Hand Soap: Frequent hand washing is the best defense against illness so give the kids a soap they will want to use even more! Peppermint has natural awakening qualities so not only does it smell great, but might give your kids a boost in their alertness! Minnesotans, this soap does not contain triclosan, in addition to other harmful ingredients, so it is perfect in your classroom.

Cleaning Paste or Micro Cleaning Hand Pads: Kids can be tough on walls, white boards, and furniture. Instead of reaching for the strong stuff, use the Cleaning Paste or Micro Cleaning Hand Pads to remove unwanted marks. These solutions use enzymes instead of chemicals to break down just about anything your students could leave a mark with!

Teachers, not only can you prevent illness today, but you can choose products that do not affect your students’ long-term health negatively. You can make a difference in so many ways this year! I hope that using green and responsible products is one of those ways!

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Thanks for stopping by!

~ Suzanne