If you’re considering becoming a Norwex Consultant, one of the first decisions you’ll make is choosing a starter kit. It’s also one of the questions I get asked most often.
People usually expect me to immediately tell them which kit I recommend. My answer is a little different.
Choosing a starter kit is easier when you understand the broader consultant opportunity, the kind of support available on my team, and the questions answered in the Consultant FAQ.
If you are restarting after a previous experience, the decision may feel different, so I also recommend Restart Your Norwex Business.
I don’t start with the kit.
I start with your goals.
Over the years I’ve worked with people who joined because they wanted product savings. I’ve worked with people who wanted a little extra income. I’ve worked with people who wanted a flexible home-based business. I’ve worked with people who eventually built teams, developed leadership skills, and created opportunities they never imagined when they first started.
Those people should not all choose the same starter kit.
The right choice depends on where you are today, where you want to go, how quickly you want to get started, and how you prefer to learn.
The Biggest Mistake People Make
The biggest mistake I see is choosing a kit based entirely on price.
People ask:
- Which kit is cheapest?
- Which kit is free?
- Which kit requires the smallest investment?
Those aren’t bad questions, but they usually aren’t the most important questions.
The better questions are:
- Which kit best supports my goals?
- How do I learn best?
- How serious am I about sharing products?
- Do I want consultant savings or a business opportunity?
- How quickly do I want to build confidence?
When you answer those questions first, the right kit often becomes obvious.
My Quick Recommendations
If you want the short version, here it is.
- Sample Starter Kit – best for someone exploring the opportunity or joining primarily for product savings.
- Safe Haven 5+ Starter Kit – best for most people who want to actively share products and build confidence quickly.
- Standard Starter Kit – best for highly motivated consultants planning to aggressively pursue Bright Start goals.
Now let’s go deeper.
Why Starter Kits Matter More Than People Think
Your starter kit is more than a box of products.
- It becomes your learning system.
- It becomes your demonstration system.
- It becomes your confidence-building system.
One of the things I’ve learned through mentoring is that confidence rarely comes from reading. Confidence comes from experience.
When you’ve used products yourself, when you’ve answered questions, when you’ve solved problems, when you’ve seen results in your own home, conversations become easier.
You stop sounding like someone repeating information and start sounding like someone sharing experience.
That’s one reason kit selection matters.
Sample Starter Kit
Who It’s Designed For
The Sample Starter Kit is the smallest investment option and often the best fit for people who are curious but cautious.
It includes samples, literature, catalogs, and sharing tools that allow you to begin learning and introducing products to others.
I typically recommend this option for people who:
- Want consultant savings
- Are still exploring the opportunity
- Prefer a low-risk starting point
- Want to learn gradually
- Are not yet certain how active they want to be
What I Like About It
It removes barriers.
Someone who has been interested in Norwex but hesitant to commit can get started without feeling overwhelmed.
It allows people to experience consultant benefits, learn about products, and decide what they want long-term.
Potential Limitations
The tradeoff is simple.
You have fewer products available for demonstrations and personal experience.
Can someone build a business from this kit? Yes.
But they may need to be more intentional about using products, borrowing demonstration ideas, and building confidence over time.
Safe Haven 5+ Starter Kit
Why I Recommend This Most Often
If someone tells me they genuinely want to share products, help customers, and explore the business opportunity, this is usually the first kit I discuss.
The Safe Haven 5+ Starter Kit includes a meaningful collection of products, samples, catalogs, business materials, and demonstration tools.
It gives new consultants something incredibly valuable:
- Experience.
- You can use products.
- You can demonstrate products.
- You can answer questions.
- You can learn naturally.
Confidence Through Use
One of the themes you’ll see throughout my mentoring is that confidence grows through action.
The same principle applies here.
When you personally use an EnviroCloth, Window Cloth, Dusting Mitt, Power Cleaning Paste, PowerZyme, and other products, you develop stories and experiences that no training manual can provide.
That’s powerful.
Who This Kit Fits Best
- People wanting to build a customer base
- People interested in hosting events
- People who learn by doing
- People who want momentum early
- People serious about building confidence quickly
For most business-minded consultants, this is the option I believe provides the strongest balance between investment and value.
Standard Starter Kit
The Most Misunderstood Option
The Standard Starter Kit creates more confusion than any other option.
Most of that confusion comes from two words:
No Initial Cost.
People often interpret that as completely free.
That is not how the program works.
The Standard Starter Kit includes a larger collection of products and business resources. However, consultants must achieve $1,500 in Personal Retail Sales during their first 45 days in order for the kit to remain cost-free under the program rules.
If that goal is not achieved, Norwex bills the applicable kit charge according to the program terms.
Who Should Consider This Option?
I generally recommend this option for people who:
- Plan to get started immediately
- Are committed to Bright Start
- Have clear goals
- Intend to share consistently during their first 45 days
- Understand the qualification requirements
I do not recommend choosing it simply because it appears free.
Can I Join Just For Product Savings?
Absolutely.
This is one of the most overlooked parts of the consultant opportunity.
Not everyone joins because they want a large business.
Some people genuinely love the products and want consultant savings.
Some want access to products for themselves and family members.
Some want to see whether they enjoy sharing before making larger commitments.
Those are all valid reasons.
In fact, many successful consultants originally joined for product savings and later discovered they enjoyed helping others.
What If I Want To Build A Serious Business?
Then I encourage you to think beyond the starter kit.
The kit matters.
But what happens after enrollment matters far more.
The consultants who grow are usually the consultants who:
- Use systems
- Take action consistently
- Follow up
- Stay coachable
- Continue learning
- Develop leadership skills
The starter kit opens the door.
Your activity determines what happens next.
Understanding Bright Start
Bright Start is one of the best reasons to begin with a plan.
During your first 45 days, Norwex rewards activity through milestone-based incentives.
Goal 1
Achieve $500 in Personal Retail Sales during the first 15 days.
Goal 2
Achieve $1,000 in Personal Retail Sales during the first 30 days.
Goal 3
Achieve $1,500 in Personal Retail Sales during the first 45 days.
These goals create momentum and help new consultants build confidence quickly.
What I Would Do If I Were Starting Today
If I were starting today and wanted to build a business, I would focus on three things.
- Using products personally.
- Talking to people consistently.
- Completing Bright Start goals as quickly as possible.
I would not spend weeks preparing.
I would not wait until I felt confident.
I would start taking action immediately.
Confidence follows action.
Questions I Hear Most Often
Which starter kit is best?
The best starter kit is the one that matches your goals.
Which starter kit has the best value?
For most business builders, I generally recommend the Safe Haven 5+ Starter Kit.
Is the Standard Starter Kit really free?
Only when qualification requirements are met during the first 45 days.
Can I become a consultant just for discounts?
Yes.
Do I need sales experience?
No. Most people learn through experience, coaching, and consistent action.
Can I build this part-time?
Yes. Many consultants start while balancing careers and family responsibilities.
What if I tried before?
A previous experience does not determine your future experience. Different seasons, support systems, and goals often create different outcomes.
My Final Advice
Choose a starter kit based on purpose, not pressure.
- Think about your goals.
- Think about your budget.
- Think about how you learn.
- Think about what you want this opportunity to become.
Then choose the option that best supports that vision.
If you’re unsure, let’s talk. I can help you evaluate your options, answer your questions, and determine which path makes the most sense for you.
Results vary. No specific income, promotion, rank, or business outcome is guaranteed.
