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Do You Really Need a Special Detergent for Baby Clothes?

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If you thought you washed a lot of clothes before becoming a parent, hold onto your laundry basket! The average family accumulates 8 to 10 loads of laundry each week – and because newborns have extra-sensitive skin, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that you start washing baby’s clothes before he or she even arrives.

Do you need a special laundry detergent for baby clothes?


The decision is entirely up to you! It’s true that some families toss everyone’s dirty clothes in the same load, but using the same detergent for all isn’t ideal when a newborn is in the mix. Many detergents contain chemicals and fragrances that can irritate baby’s delicate skin. If you’re eczema-prone or have sensitive skin, chances are baby may react negatively to harsh ingredients.
While Nellie’s Laundry Soda is formulated with sensitive skin in mind and is (as always!) hypoallergenic, Nellie’s Baby Laundry is specially formulated to deal with baby’s unavoidable mishaps. We’ve added a concentration of Sodium Percarbonate for natural brightening, plus pure vegetable soap. Now there's no need for any additional whiteners or brighteners! Everything you need, in one scoop!
Baby Laundry’s stain fighting power is effective on cloth diapers and removes stubborn baby stains like milk, baby formula, and spit-up. The formula is plant and mineral-based, and it’s non-allergenic, gentle on baby’s skin, and leaves no residue or fragrance on fabrics. Tough on stains, gentle on baby's sensitive skin. It's ideal for baby's clothes and bedding!
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Mop Your Way to Happy, Healthy Floors

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Cleaning floors has never been so easy or so fun 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 Nellie’s WOW 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, machine washable, and can be used up to 100 times. To keep your cleaning pads nice and clean, wash them with a fragrance-free detergent like Nellie’s Laundry Soda. For collecting lint, dust, and pet hair on alll surfaces, use the Nellie's WOW Dry Floor cleaning pads. Like the Wet Floor cleaning pads, they're eco-friendly and machine washable!
You’ll want to use those cleaning pads with our plant-based Floor Clare, with its tough-on-stains formula that will tackle any household dirt and odors – all with our signature lemongrass scent. It’s perfect for hardwood, tile, ceramic, and more. How to use it? Simply sweep the floor clean, and then skae well and dilute as desired or use straight from the bottle. Dispense directly into the WOW Mop’s reservoir and mop away! Use often for happy, healthy floors.

Not Just for Wood & Tile!


The WOW Mop glides over wood, laminate, and tile floors, but did you know you can use it on carpet too? If you’re dealing with a pesky stain like, wine, coffee, or worse on your carpets and nothing is doing the trick, we’ve got the solution for you. 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 blot 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!
Shop the WOW Mop here and our WOW Mop Bundle here. Your floors will be spotless and your mother-in-law speechless. WOW, indeed!
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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? Nellies 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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