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Tackle Dust & Dirt with the All-Purpose Cleaner!

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At Nellie’s, we want you to be able to clean your whole home with eco-friendly products – we couldn’t just stop at laundry! Our lemongrass-scented All-Purpose Cleaner gives you exceptional cleaning power against household dirt and grime, but without any harsh chemicals, phosphates, dyes, or perfumes, and contains no SLS or SLES. Just what can you use the All-Purpose Cleaner on? Keep reading to find out!

Kitchen


When it comes to the kitchen, the All-Purpose cleaner is truly versatile! Wipe down any surface from your counters, stove top, kitchen cabinets, to the inside of your fridge. Wherever there’s a spill or smudge, the All-Purpose Cleaner tackles it like nobody’s business.

Outdoors


Summer is officially here, and that means patio season! Keep your patio furniture sparkling clean by giving it a wipe-down with the All-Purpose Cleaner. You’ll get a fresh lemongrass scent, and won’t have to worry about getting any dirt or dust on your linen pants from your lounge chair. Plus, like all Nellie’s products, the All-Purpose Cleaner is biodegradable and totally eco-friendly – no need to worry about using harsh chemicals outdoors! For any heavy-soiled areas, spray and let soak for 30 seconds before wiping, and repeat if necessary.

Hallway


Hallways get a lot of traction in the home – they often lead to the favourite rooms in the house! That means lots of handprints, smudges, and scuffs on the walls, especially if you have little ones running around. Spray on any smudges and gently wipe away to reveal cleaner walls, naturally! Want to make sure it won’t damage your paint? Just test before using by applying to a small area first.
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More than a Stain Fighter - 3 Uses for the Oxygen Brightener

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It’s safe to say we all have a favourite use for oxygen (hint: we wouldn’t be here without it!), but did you know oxygen has a second favourite use? Nellie’s Oxygen Brightener uses the power of oxygen to penetrate stains and strip away dirt, odor, and grime to keep your colours bright and your whites white. The chlorine-free formula is colour-safe, septic-safe, hypoallergenic, environmentally-friendly, and biodegradable. But even better, it’s a multi-use product! What else can you use the Oxygen Brightener for? Keep reading to find out!

Pre-Soak or Hand Wash


To penetrate deep stains or to hand wash delicate items, use your Oxygen Brightener. Separate whites from colours, and use only one tablespoon of Oxygen Brightener along with Nellie’s Laundry Soda in 10L (2.5 gallons) of WARM or HOT water. Soak for 30 minutes and then rinse thoroughly. If you’re pre-soaking, follow with wash in your machine with Nellie’s Laundry Soda.

General Stain Remover


Oxygen is powerful – you can use it on things other than fabrics! Create a solution using 1 tablespoon of Oxygen Brightener per 500ml (16oz) of water. Use on upholstery, fabrics, kitchen floors, counters, trash cans, and all other water-washable surfaces. Apply the solution to the stain, wait 1 to 5 minutes, and then scrub with a sponge or blot with a towel. Rinse thoroughly, and allow to dry. Ta-dah! Stain free in no time.

Carpet Spot Remover


Spills happen, but whether it’s coffee, wine, or worse, don’t worry! Simply create a solution of 1 tablespoon of Oxygen Brightener per 500ml (16oz) of water. Soak up any excess liquid before applying the solution to the stain. Use just enough solution to cover the stained area. Wait 1 to 5 minutes, and then soak up with a white towel. Repeat if necessary, and then rinse thoroughly with water and blot dry. Once the area is totally dry, hit it with the vacuum. If the pesky stain is deeply set in your carpet, try using your WOW Mop! The oscillating pads tackle tough stains effortlessly.
Oxygen is powerful – too powerful for wool, silk, or leather, so don’t use it on those! We also don't recommend using the Oxygen Brightener on jewelry, latex paints, or wood.
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Suds Up! 4 Uses for Your One Soap

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At Nellie’s, we’re firm believers in keeping things simple. Why use three soaps when you could just use one? Nellie's One Soap is formulated without colour, SLS, SLES, and toxins, so it’s safe for just about any use you could think of! How to use the One Soap? Keep reading to find out!

The Dishes


Whenever you’re scrubbing your favourite pots and pans by hand, traditional dish soaps might get rid of the grease and grime, but take a toll on your hands, leaving dry, irritated skin. You don’t have to rely on harsh ingredients in soap to get the job done! Nellie’s One Soap is perfect for washing the dishes and won’t leave your hands stripped of moisture. Plus, with delicious scents like Melon, Peppermint, and Water Lilly, doing the dishes just got a little more enjoyable!

The Hands


Speaking of hands, Nellie’s One Soap is perfect for the kitchen and bathroom hand-soap. Whether you prefer a yummy scent or Fragrance Free, the One Soap gets rid of any germs and bacteria while keeping your hands soft and moisturized – ideal for frequent washing in rooms like the bathroom and kitchen!

The Dog


We all need a good wash, and Spot is no exception! Whether your pup loves or hates his baths, make sure you’re using a soap that is safe for his skin, like Nellie’s One Soap. No fillers, no toxins, just colour-free and hypoallergenic!

The Car


When you take the time to clean your car and make it sparkle, you need a product that’s tough on dirt and grime while gentle on your hands! The One Soap quickly whisks away dust and dirt and leaves no residue on your vehicle. Plus, it’s biodegradable, so you don’t have to worry about the water run-off into the garden. A happy car, and a happy environment!
Do you have a favourite use for your One Soap that we missed? Tell us in the comments!
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3 Steps to Easily Removing Pesky Clothing Stains

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Summer means light-coloured clothing, and light-coloured clothing often means stains! You don’t have to resort to harsh, toxic stain removers to lift the stains out, whether they're grass stains, spilled wine, or coffee. We’ve got the guide to easily removing tough spots on all fabrics, from your favourite jeans to light summer dresses.

Pre-Treat


Made with natural ingredients and free from dyes and synthetic fragrances, the WOW Stick uses the power of nature to lift stains out of all fabrics. The WOW Stick contains lemongrass and sweet orange essential oils, which work in combination with the cleansing ingredients to combat any odours caused by the offending stain.
To use, just wet the stained area of fabric, and then rub the WOW Stick onto the stained area. Agitate the stain under water, and repeat until the stain has begun to fade.

Launder


Nellie’s Oxygen Brightener uses the oxygen to penetrate stains, stripping away dirt, odour, and grime – perfect for getting out these pesky stains! The Oxygen Brightener’s chlorine-free formula is colour-safe, septic safe, hypoallergenic, environmentally-friendly and biodegradable, so you can forget about toxic ingredients! Use the Oxygen Brightener along with the Laundry Soda for the ultimate stain-fighting clean. All you need is a tablespoon for a small-sized load, or 3 tablespoons for a large load. Use 3 tablespoons for super-stained clothing.

Dry


Dry your clothes as you normally do – hang dry on the clothes line, or toss into the dryer with your favourite Lamby Wool Dryerballs! We love to use the Scented Wool Dryerball in Simply Fresh to give a subtle, beautiful scent.
No more stains, without using harsh chemicals. Your skin, your clothes, and the Earth will thank you!
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Powder is Better - for You and the Planet!

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All month long, we’ve talked about why powder is better than liquid. From being more eco-friendly to being hypoallergenic, it’s clear that powder is best! We’ve rounded up all the reasons we love powder detergent below!

Eco-Friendly


For us, using powder is a no-brainer. The plant-based formula of our Laundry Soda is biodegradable, so it’s gentle on the earth while tackling tough stains. The Laundry Soda is created with renewable energy, thanks to its plant-based surfactant, because plants grow back! Traditional liquid detergents consist of mostly water – at Nellie’s, we don’t think moving water around the planet does anyone any good. Our Laundry Soda can be packaged more efficiently, minimizing impact on the environment.

Effective


Simply put, there is more cleaning power packed into powder! Nellie’s Laundry Soda is more concentrated than traditional detergents, so one tablespoon is all you need for every regular-sized load. It saves the planet and saves your dollars! Many conventional powder detergents use suds-producing fillers, like SLS and SLES, which give the impression of a ‘better clean’ because of their bubbles. However, they can hurt your HE machine! Nellie’s Laundry Soda is a low-sudsing detergent, making it better for you, the planet, and your HE washing machine.

Hypoallergenic


Our Laundry Soda has no fillers and contains only four ingredients. The formula rinses clear every time, leaving no traces behind to irritate your skin – no perfumes, no phosphates, no optical brighteners, and no solid synthetics. You get a cleaner clean every time, with no unnecessary extras.
Want to learn more about why powder is better? Click here!
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