In every well-stocked cleaning arsenal, there are a few workhorses that can tackle a variety of cleaning jobs. Thankfully, you don’t have to resort to using cleaners with harsh, toxic ingredients! Nellie’s has a variety of multi-functional cleaners that will help you clean up just about any mess, without the toxicity! Keep reading to learn more about our must-haves.

WOW Mop & Floor Care

Cleaning floors has never been so fun or easy with the WOW Mop! The cordless and lightweight mop features oscillating pads, a high-frequency motor, LED lights to illuminate under large furniture, and a long grip handle so you can tackle dirt and stains effortlessly. The WOW Mop comes with the WOW Mop Wet Floor cleaning pads, specifically designed for the WOW Mop. They clean up spills, stains, and dirt with ease, leaving your floors spotless. Plus, the cleaning pads are eco-friendly and machine washable, and can be used up to 100 times. Use the cleaning pads with our plant-based Floor Care. The tough-on-stains formula tackles any household dirt and odors. It’s perfect for hardwood, laminate, tile, and more - you can even use it on carpet! Keep reading to find out how you can make stains disappear on carpet with the WOW Mop!

Oxygen Brightener

Not just for whitening your whites and brightening your colours, the Oxygen Brightener can tackle stains on carpets! Whether you’re dealing with coffee, wine, or worse, have no fear! Create a solution of 1 tablespoon of Nellie’s Oxygen Brightener per 500ml (16oz) of water. Soak up any excess liquid from the stain before applying the solution. Wait 1 to 5 minutes, and then soak up with a white towel. Repeat if necessary, and then rinse thoroughly with water and blog dry. If it’s still not lifting, bring in the WOW Mop! The oscillating pads are perfect for lifting tough stains effortlessly. Simply apply some of the solution, place the pads over the stain, and go!

One Soap

We think there’s a lot to be said for simplicity – why use three different soaps when you could just use one? Our One Soap is safe for hands, dishes, dogs, cars – anything you would use a sudsy soap for! The colour-free, SLS, SLES, and toxin-free formula effortlessly strips away food and grime, leaving you with a hypoallergenic result on every surface. Plus, it comes in for options – Peppermint, Melon, Water Lily, and Fragrance Free. Get to sudsing and scrubbing!

Fruit & Veggie Wash

The latest addition to the Nellie’s lineup, the Fruit & Veggie Wash helps make sure that the food you’re eating is clean (just like your home). Most fruits and vegetables are covered in pesticides and contaminants from being transported – yes, even the organic ones! The Fruit & Veggie Wash helps remove surface pesticides, preservatives, and other contaminants from your produce. Most importantly, it’s odourless, tasteless, gluten free, vegan, biodegradable, and made with no animal by-products. Yum! Simply spray directly onto your fruits and vegetables, or dilute a tablespoon with water in a bowl. Rub gently for thirty seconds, and then rinse thoroughly with clean water. Nellie recommends washing your fruits and veggies right away so they’re ready to eat when you are. Enjoy!

As Mom always said, you’ve got to eat your veggies! But did you know that most fruits and vegetables are covered in pesticides and contaminants from being transported from the farm? Yes, even the organic ones! That’s why we’ve launched Nellie’s Fruit & Veggie Wash, which helps make sure that the healthy food you’re eating is clean (just like your home).
Nellie’s Fruit & Veggie Wash helps remove surface pesticides, preservatives, and other contaminants from your produce. Most importantly, it’s odourless and tasteless, gluten free, vegan, biodegradable, and made with no animal by-products. Yum!

How to Use

Spray directly onto your fruits and vegetables, or dilute a tablespoon with water in a bowl. Rub gently for thirty seconds, and then rinse thoroughly with clean water. Nellie recommends washing your fruits and veggies right away so they’re ready to eat when you are. Enjoy!

When you devote time every day to keeping your home clean, it can be surprising learning that little habits in your everyday routine could actually be making it messier! The good news is we’re here to help! These little changes don’t require extra work, it’s just a matter of switching up your habits.

Not Leaving the Washing Machine Door Open

If your habit is to shut the washing machine door the second you finish a load of laundry, you may want to reconsider. While the closed door might make the laundry room look neater, it traps moisture inside the machine which could cause mildew. Even if your freshly-laundered towels have that funky towel smell, this habit could be to blame. The fix is easy! Just remember to leave the door slightly ajar. Of course, if you have small children or curious pets, you might want to continue closing the door for safety reasons.

Using Paper Towels Instead of a Microfiber Cloth

If your first instinct is to reach for a roll of paper towels when you clean the bathroom mirror or the kitchen windows, you may want to swap them out for a microfiber cloth. Paper towels not only can cause streaks, but they can leave tell-tale trails of lint on mirror or glass surfaces. Plus, using a reusable cloth is friendlier for the environment! A microfiber cloth and the All Purpose Cleaner  a match made in eco-friendly heaven.

Assuming Your Kitchen Sponges are Clean

In recent years, studies have shown that microwaving kitchen sponges to disinfect them isn’t as effective as people thought! If you’re microwaving your sponges and then using them to wipe down your kitchen counters, you could unknowingly be smearing bacteria around. Instead, commit to replacing your kitchen sponge regularly (ideally once a week) to ensure that this cleaning tool is actually clean. Or, switch to a cloth that you can easily toss in with your laundry and clean with the Laundry Soda! Less waste, but still a sparklingly clean kitchen.

Forgetting to De-Germ Your Cell Phone

If you’re spending all your time disinfecting your counters and cutting boards, but then setting your germy cell phone down on every surface in your kitchen, you could be undoing your best efforts! Studies have shown that a cell phone could be carrying more germs than a toilet seat. Yuck! To make sure you’re not spreading these germs around the house, disinfect your phone regularly. We like using a gentle cloth and the All Purpose Cleaner!

Do you feel like your house is never truly clean, but don’t have enough time to devote to housekeeping? Do those dust-bunnies seem to never disappear? We’ve got some tips and tricks for you!

Keep Knick-Knacks at Minimal

Donate or store away anything that you don’t need daily. If you’re someone that collects knick-knacks, consider only keeping a few out at a time. Take a good, critical look at all of the surfaces in your home and make an effort to keep them as minimal as possible. The less stuff you have on surfaces, the easier it is to go around with a rag and your All-Purpose Cleaner and get the whole home dust-free in minutes.

Keep the Kitchen Clean - Every Time

Try to keep as few small appliances out in the open as possible – how often do you really use the deep-fry machine anyway? Wipe off surfaces and do the dishes while you cook. Clean up all kitchen counters immediately after cooking or eating. If you clean while you cook then the after-dinner cleanup will be a breeze!

Have Cleaning Supplies Handy in the Bathroom

Keep microfiber cloths, paper towels, and the All-Purpose Spray in the bathroom at all times, so you can do a quick wipe-down of counters right away when you see it’s starting to get mucky. If your cleaning supplies are right where you need them, then you’re more likely to do a speed-clean before things get out of control. Is it time to do a deep-clean in your bathroom? Check out our guide here!

Keep Clutter in Check

Put stuff away when you’re done using it, so things won’t start piling up on your floors, couches, and tables. If you see dirty socks on the floor, pick them up and take them to the laundry basket when you’re headed that way. Recycle junk mail as soon as you get it. In fact, go through your mail while standing at the recycling can! Take dirty dishes to the kitchen right after you finish eating. If you see a lot of things that need to be picked up, grab an empty laundry basket and quickly go through your home picking things up and dropping off items in the right places.

It’s a simple truth – dust can make you sick. Even if you dust regularly, there are certain spots in your home that you’ve probably forgotten. The good news? We’ve got the full list of those oft-forgotten spots where dirt and germs like to hide. Keep reading and get ready to banish the dust and all the nasties that come with it for good!

Pillows and Bedding

Hopefully you’re washing your sheets weekly, but your blankets, duvet, and pillows are just as exposed to those dead skin cells you shed last night. Plus, your bed is an ideal hiding place for all kinds of dirt and bacteria. Here are our guides on how to clean your mattress, duvet, and pillow cases.

Furniture

There’s no doubt about it – sofas and armchairs collect a lot of dust. Be sure to vacuum cushions regularly and run a damp cloth over the backs and arms of any furniture with a washable surface. On surfaces like wood, glass, laminate, and granite, use your All-Purpose Cleaner for a green clean without damaging those surfaces.

Undersides of Furniture

When you peek underneath the bed or the couch, you’ll probably find a few tumbleweeds rolling around. You can easily get rid of these with a vacuum or a quick swipe of your WOW Mop. However, have you looked at the actual bottom of your furniture? You might be surprised to find layers of dust, spider webs, and even eggs (yuck!) clinging to bed frames and the undersides of tables and sofas. Ditch that gunk with a dust wand or handheld vacuum.

Walls

Next time you’re walking down the hallway, take a closer look at your walls. Are they looking a little fuzzy? Dust can cling to any kind of surface, and it especially loves those tiny crevasses in textured wall paper. To clean fuzzy walls, start at the top and work your way down with a lint-free cloth and your All-Purpose Cleaner. Finish by wiping light switches and door knobs.

Window Treatments

Your handy vacuum is the easiest way to capture dust on blinds, shades, and curtains. To maintain cleanliness (and not make it such a grueling task), dust these areas once a month. If the vacuum doesn’t fully cover the blinds, put an old sock over your hand, dampen with either water or the All-Purpose Cleaner, and run it between the slats.