Can you Remove Bacteria by Using Only Water?? I Tested the Norwex Envirocloth with Petri Dishes!

#cleaning #bacteria #realworldresults #disinfect #sanitize
I'm not a consultant. Do you love Norwex cleaning products? I use a bunch of them in my home but was curious to see if the Envirocloth was able to remove up to 99% of bacteria from surfaces in my home. I also am interested in seeing if the Baclock system of disinfecting the cloth works! Using Petri dishes and sterile swabs I tested four areas of my home: bathroom sink, toilet base, kitchen counter, and kitchen sink.
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01:36 Norwex Claim #1
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02:45 How I conduct my bacteria testing
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10:57 Results of the Baclock technology
13:11 Claims versus results
14:22 Will I still use Norwex products
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[@fourpawsmcgyver1847]

I would love to see a side by side test also just using paper towels and regular cotton cloths as you did with norwex test in this video. That way we can see if other cloths can also lift the bad stuff BUT how much is still left behind On Surfaces is the important thing to see and know. Thanks for an Honest test live!!

[@FieldOfFocus]

Hello! YES! That would be great to compare other cloths to the envirocloth. Will add it to my list! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@AdrianClement]

I really appreciate that you made this video. I had just signed up as a consultant when my supervisor over me warned me that I had to be very careful about the wording I used and that made me dig even deeper and I found your video which made it very clear that I do not want to be a part of this company. I can really tell that you genuinely set out to prove norwex was real in its claims and that you were genuinely surprised that it is not. Thank you so much I've watched a handful of your other videos and I am very impressed and I'm definitely gonna be watching more and have subscribed.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Thank you for the kind words! YES you are so right, I was genuinely surprised in the results I received. I have had lots of not so nice interactions with Norwex Consultants since releasing this video which has really put a bad taste in my mouth about the company. I do think Norwex has quality products, just that for my in-home testing, the envirocloth missed the mark with bacteria. Being part of an MLM means you have to adopt their way of speaking (to avoid issues with claims), trust their demos, and get sales. Thank you for watching, subscribing, and commenting!

[@yankeebelle5137]

This was incredibly informative! Thank you so much for going through the trouble of these tests and sharing the results.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Thank you for the kind words! I enjoy testing products and sharing the results! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@lynnmossbarger9520]

I'm so glad I ran across your channel!! I submitted a comment years ago to Consumer Reports to say I'd love to see them test Norwex products and their claims. I never heard from them, but here you are with those results! Thank you so much for taking the time to do so! I've subscribed to your channel and am looking forward to seeing more of your testing results.

[@FieldOfFocus]

I am glad you are here as well! I do have a norwex playlist because lots of people ask me to test their products! Thank you for watching and subscribing!

[@squidslippers]

i appreciate your approach and presentation. no agenda except an honest search for the truth. a true scientist! just subscribed.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words! I am so excited to test products and share my findings with my viewers!

[@melanieknight6597]

I use them in my cleaning jobs, but I also wash them in the washing machine every night when I get home. So they’re always clean everyday. There’s been other independent studies that have proved they are just as good as commercial cleaners, and without harmful chemicals. Which is better for me, and my clients.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Thanks for your thoughts.

[@lilabrissette5473]

I loved this video! I would love to see Petri dish reviews of other cleaning products too.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Check out my channel, playlist Clean with me! I have done a bunch of cleaning product Petri dish videos! Thanks for watching!!!

[@rdfecher]

That’s interesting. My son did a wipes challenge for his science fair and Norwex beat out Clorox, Lysol, and just regular microfiber in both trials he did. I was totally impressed, I bought more.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Good for your son!!! Love hearing about young people and science! Thanks for watching!

[@kristakat]

What was the challenge?

[@purpletammiemiles]

thank you for leaving this comment. I am more concerned about the product being able to remove toxic chemicals from my home.

[@rmrr892]

@@purpletammiemiles Some people are exposed to chemicals like myself so I prefer to clean chemical free as much as possible.

[@littleblizzard7591]

THANK YOU. These are all the questions I needed answered.

[@FieldOfFocus]

I am glad this video helped! Thanks for watching!

[@littleblizzard7591]

@@FieldOfFocus I subscribed and I watched your oxyclean laundry & home sanitizer video and immediately bought it! I’m so thrilled to have something that can disinfect super gross cloths in the washing machine without needing to dry them! I’m with you, I’d much much rather use a paper towel cleaning the toilet and the sink 🤢

[@aleiby81]

I appreciate you. You seem like a truth seeker who's keeping everyone honest. No doubt all these companies you test are finding the same results you are but making false claims anyway. Thanks for exposing their dishonesty and saving us money all at the same time. 😊

[@FieldOfFocus]

You are very kind! I think what probably happens when companies test products is that they test one or two types of bacteria in laboratory settings, which isn't a real world environment. If you read the labels of your cleaners some will have an asterisk where it says E. Coli or Salmonella so they probably work better in one location of the home, kitchen or bathroom. I like testing these cleaners in a real home because that is how people use them. I appreciate your comment! Thank you for watching!

[@rockjockchick]

@@FieldOfFocus agreed!

[@garywarren7788]

Personally I think you did a great job to represent these products in a fair unbiased way! I've never used them but sounds like a good durable cloth for sure and if it eliminates some bacteria; great. I use Ecosense and love all their cleaning products but one in particular is a disinfectant that is EPA approved to kill bacteria and it's simply citric acid and essential oils from Thyme...even smells like thyme; LOVE IT!! Maybe some day you can test that too? Keep up up the great job... you're being frank and honest... Awesome! So many trillions (With a "T") spent on convincing people that a product is safe or affective... makes one wonder if the companies like P and G put ANY money into quality safe ingredients? I would trust most Network... MLM or Norwex consultant over those major brand for sure! 100%

[@FieldOfFocus]

Thank you for the kind words! I haven't tried Ecosense products but will give them a google, check them out, and place them on my viewer suggestion list. 😊

[@drodriguez3935]

Yes, yes yes they’re either gonna love you and hate you at the end of this there will be no gray areaS and that’s what I love about watching this particular video right now right here

[@FieldOfFocus]

Thank you for the kind words! I love testing products. Some I like seeing if the results from my home match their claims and sometimes I just like seeing how well a product works! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@UBCAmelia]

Great information!

[@FieldOfFocus]

Thank you so much!!!! 😊

[@kaylamoore1695]

So interesting! I am kind of suspicious that the actual rinsing of the cloth before hanging to dry caused the decrease of bacteria more than the bacloc did! Either way to know the cloth itself causes a decrease in bacteria during cleaning would make me more likely to try these but in combination of normal cleaning products :)

[@FieldOfFocus]

Agreed! I am more than happy to use these with a cleaner! They are really nice cloths!!

[@melodieharder7654]

I have a foaming handsoap dispenser that I reused that I put a bit (like a 1/2tsp.-1tsp.?) of the Norwex dish soap in and water and mix. Very importantly, when I rinse my Norwex cloth, I rinse and scrub against itself and then add some foam soap and scrub that against itself and rinse thoroughly. I think that likely helps get some of the bacteria that is absorbed by the cloth. I think this step is helpful because of how dense the cloth weave is.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Thanks for your thoughts!

[@miminemartin]

Thanks so much for your test. I have been pouring boiling water on my Norwex cloths with a few squirts of good quality liquid soap (like Dr. Bronner) in the sink to keep them fresh. Let cool, rinse well, wring and dry. Have been doing this once a week; maybe I need to do this more often. I just love how the cloths make everything in my house sparkle like no other cloth.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Good to know that is what you do!! They are nice good quality thick cloths!

[@aewutube]

Why not just machine wash and tumble dry? Just like a regular cleaning cloth.

[@FieldOfFocus]

@@aewutube The Norwex reps seem to have antidotal thoughts on how to best clean these cloths. I guess they are supposed to be cleaned with hot hot water.

[@hammynleo]

@@FieldOfFocus hot, but not boiling. Boiling water will damage them. You can machine wash them, ideally with Norwex detergent, but don’t use fabric softener or dryer sheets

[@sharroon7574]

I don't use norwex but I use microfibre cloths, I clean them with borax and itcworks very well.

[@rockjockchick]

Thank you. I was disappointed with the results, but I’m happy to know what the benefits and limitations are of these clothes!

[@FieldOfFocus]

That is the point of my channel.. lets see if those product claims match my real world results! They are fantastic cloths though!!

[@nld-bl5ct]

Very well done! My daughter loves this stuff. I think she might be selling it. Every time she gets into pyramid schemes, they end up going under. I do like their products, but they are so overpriced, that was my main gripe. I knew it would not get rid of all bacteria.

[@FieldOfFocus]

I have a handful of friends that sell it too. They make some really nice quality cloths, but I agree they are way overpriced. I just did a review on the Norwex Descaler and that was soooooooooooo expensive. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@leebrendalee]

Excellent. I won’t be using just water anymore. I will use some kind of home made cleaner then once my stuff comes in will test again. I won’t be buying the clothes again,

[@FieldOfFocus]

I think they cloths are rather high quality and think they will last quite a while. Doesn't hurt to add an additional disinfectant while using!

[@Badbitchhbabii]

I’d love to see a comparison to a normal microfiber vs Norex vs Terry cloth

[@FieldOfFocus]

ME too!! I do have more cloths on my list to test. It will be great to see how other cloths do! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@remolaughlin443]

Most other cloths do not have silver in them. It kills them in the cloth not the surface. When you get done dusting and cleaning with your normal ex cloth you have to run it under hot water and leave it hang dry for 24 hours. It's what activates the silver backlock

[@FieldOfFocus]

@@remolaughlin443 right! That is why I tested them 24 hrs after hang drying.

[@micheleodstrcilek3703]

I'd love to see you test the removal of bacteria using the ultra power plus laundry detergent with an envirocloth. I clean my kitchen counters and bath room shower and sink with the ultra power plus diluted in a spray bottle and my envirocloth.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Hi there! Yes I use the UPP to launder my envirocloths, and I do need to get around to conducting some more bacteria laundry tests. I have not cleaned my counters using UPP, just use it as a laundry detergent.. How are you diluting the UPP? Your suggestion is on my viewer request list, thanks for watching and commenting!

[@purpletammiemiles]

I too would like to see this.

[@annettekahrs486]

So my question is I have seen it specified that when rinsing you should rub the cloth together before hanging to dry which is what activated the baclock so why didn’t you rub the cloth together??

[@FieldOfFocus]

I followed the online care instructions on the Norwex website that say “Between launderings, simply rinse, wring out and hang to dry.” It doesn’t say to rub the cloth. A handful of reps have told me to scrub or use the dish soap and scrub but I followed the instructions on their site. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@ccelms6581]

First, I love your videos! Second, I’m sooooo glad that you tested this, because I have both Norwex and ecloth products myself. Honestly, I’ve never bought into the antibacterial claims. I use my Norwex for cleaning mirrors and windows and I use them instead of magic erasers (they work well in that department, I think). But I use my bathroom ecloths a little differently. I only use them for when I am deep cleaning for one thing. So when I clean my bathroom sink, for example, I clean using disposable towels and a disinfectant while boiling a small kettle of water. Once the water is boiled, I put the ecloth in the boiled water. Using the ecloth, I then wipe the sink before I soak all the cloths in boiling hot water again. (I use gloves so that I don’t burn myself, btw!🥵) This not only shines the surfaces that I’m cleaning, the boiling water in the cloth also helps to further disinfect I think. Feel free to test this though!😃 I’m always open to learning that I’m wrong about stuff!😆

[@FieldOfFocus]

Glad to hear you have used them also. I use the cloth for my bathroom mirror and also love it for windows. Interesting how you use the boiling water with the cloth.... you got me thinking!!!!!!!!!!! Definitely will add it to my list of test it!

[@ccelms6581]

@@FieldOfFocus: Yeah, please do! That’s one I’d love to see! Ecloth is a little different than Norwex though. It says to wash their cloths no more than once per month, but you can boil them as much as you’d like. So it just made sense to clean with boiling water, right?🤷🏾‍♀️

[@CrunchyCleaningbyKathy]

Even Norwex says their cloths do not disinfect. I have a video with their message. Great video!!

[@FieldOfFocus]

They do claim to be able to remove bacteria, but I have not heard them use the word disinfect probably because disinfect includes viruses.

[@CrunchyCleaningbyKathy]

@@FieldOfFocus yes. That’s true. I’ve heard sellers say it disinfects, which is misleading

[@lorrieseith2078]

Thank you, so many questions I’ve had about the Norwex cloths you’ve answered! I have purchased Norwex detergent I now wonder if that gets bacteria out of the cloths.

[@FieldOfFocus]

You are very welcome! I would bet that hot water in the washing machine, along with being dried in a dryer would do the trick, but I should probably test that out. I don't have the Norwex detergent, but maybe I will get some later on to test that out. I really like the cloths, they are a really nice quality, absorb well, and just feel strong. :)

[@donnadale5228]

I’d like to see the testing on Melaleuca products.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Hello! I can add those to my viewer suggestion list! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@melgr8s]

I'd love to see a test of Rowe Casa Organics cleaning things! I love the company but am so nervous about trusting natural cleaners like theirs

[@FieldOfFocus]

I haven't heard of that brand yet but will add it to my viewer suggestion list! I do have about 250 suggestions but am getting through as many as I can!

[@BarbDesautelsCalgaryRealEstate]

I would love for you to test Enjo a product that I use. It’s like Norwex bit made in Austria. Love your Chanel

[@FieldOfFocus]

Thank you for the suggestion! I will add it to my viewer suggestion list and google it to see if I can get it in the USA! Thank you for watching!

[@pastorakeller]

Last I knew, Norwex does not claim that the cloth can remove up to 99.9 percent of bacteria on surfaces that it cleans. They do say, however, that the baclock does help to prevent bacteria buildup on the cloths.

[@FieldOfFocus]

From the Norwex website: “The ONE microfiber cleaning cloth every healthy home should have. It cleans everything from dust to messes without using harmful chemicals. The densely woven, superfine Norwex Microfiber physically removes up to 99% of bacteria from a surface using only water when following proper care and use instructions.” Thanks for watching

[@abrahamsanchez3617]

I just wish norwex had a sanitation solution instead of making false claims about cleaning with “just water”. To be honest water is a large Petri dish itself so super suspicious about norwex.

[@FieldOfFocus]

That is a good idea! I was suspect of the just water claims as well. Thanks for watching!

[@thleu5149]

I won't use them simply because they're a predatory MLM with no ethics but I enjoyed your video. Thank you.

[@FieldOfFocus]

I understand. I do have a few friends who make a decent living through MLMs but I know a lot more who have failed trying to earn an income. I like testing MLM products because there seems to be such a strong blind following of them. I enjoyed testing the envirocloth just like all the other cleaners I test! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@debv7496]

Yep the consultant says to par wash after use then hang to dry.

[@FieldOfFocus]

@@debv7496 I was following the manufacturer’s guidelines from the Norwex Website “Between launderings, simply rinse, wring out and hang to dry.” Oftentimes there are anecdotal processes that people want me to test out and occasionally I do, but for the first test of any product, I follow manufacturer stated use, in this case it is the Use & Care Guide online under the Envirocloth product page.

[@korieray2]

I think part of the issue was in how you used it. If you did one quote from cleanest To dirtiest you may have better results. Instead, you didn’t fully clean and dragged back from a dirty area back over the just cleaned area. Naturally you will pull back contamination. I don’t use the products myself. I just know how to use sterile and clean techniques. I would like to see you do this again.

[@FieldOfFocus]

The purpose of my channel is to test products using real world conditions. Because of this I do not implement laboratory cleaning techniques, rather I use regular every day cleaning. Thanks for watching.

[@janem3575]

another great video! microfiber cloths are better value then? I'll have to check your channel to see if you tested the diffferent price points in microfiber clothes :).

[@FieldOfFocus]

I have not tested other microfiber clothes.. but I did test paper towels! Testing other cloths is on my list!

[@E_mailMeLater]

This is interesting 🤔.

[@FieldOfFocus]

I thought so too!! I was intrigued about trying to disinfect with just water.

[@diggityd5856]

I only like the glass cleaning cloths.

[@FieldOfFocus]

I like that one too. It really cleans my bathroom mirrors super well. Thanks for watching.

[@klevesque]

What is your favorite cleaning combo?

[@FieldOfFocus]

Great question! I really like TJ's DIY cleaner the best and I usually grab for that first (Video title is: DIY Disinfectant: 70% Rubbing Alcohol, Water, Dr Bronner's, & Tea Tree Oil Viewer Request!) , I also like Clean Boss, and Dr Bronner's. From running these experiments I have seen that different cleaners are better for different parts of the home. This summer I will put together a compilation video of the best at various areas in my home!

[@Meghan_Turner]

I love this. With your Petri dishes, do you keep them in an incubator or room temperature?

[@FieldOfFocus]

Hello! I incubate my petri dishes. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@pixgeekphotography]

This is interesting, what cleaning products do you use besides the Norwex?

[@FieldOfFocus]

Hey there! Check out the rest of my channel to see lots of other cleaning products that I use!!! I think I have about 50 cleaning videos on here! I use everything from clorox to 7th generation! Thanks for watching and commenting!!!

[@kwrw1187]

Please know you should agitate the cloth against itself to get some of the collected germs from the cloth before hanging it up.

[@FieldOfFocus]

I was following the Norwex directions and no where did it state to agitate. So that seems to be anecdotal advice instead of direct manufacturer instructions. Thanks for watching.

[@BelindaTN]

Norwex is soooo expensive. Even if they did work as claimed, I cannot see paying that. I would think any run of the mill micro fiber cloth would clean just as well. I would definately wash those cloths very often. Just like I do with any other cleaning cloths.

[@FieldOfFocus]

They are expensive! I feel they are really good quality but yes over priced.

[@b1empath]

I like this, but I have a question about your testing. You did not do a test of your water to see the levels of bacteria naturally in your water too which I think will also affect your results.

[@FieldOfFocus]

I have done my water as controls many times for my channel. I have never had bacteria in my water. I don't include them in videos for time reasons and if there were bacteria in my water I would investigate further. Thanks for watching.

[@moncoeur1]

Hi! I love your videos 🙃 If it's available in the US, can you please add Koala Eco to your list of products to test?

[@FieldOfFocus]

I will look for Koala Eco and if I can get it I will add to the the list! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!

[@marlenisisaacmartinez4240]

Thank you for your videos. Can you please used Amway cleaning products? Thanks

[@FieldOfFocus]

I will add that to my viewer suggestion list, just know it is over 250 suggestions but am working my way through them!!!!! Thanks for watching!

[@user-kq2xk2rc7i]

I have to ask.. whats the difference between the petri dish test and the protein swab test? Norwex consultants are using the swab and its always a clean surface. Thanks for your time

[@FieldOfFocus]

My petri dish tests can show bacteria on a surface before and after using a product (I test many many many products!). I have not used the protein swabs but I have seen them in videos. I did read the 3M product paperwork and it says "The 3M™ Clean-Trace™ Surface Protein Plus Test is a single-use device that detects protein from food residues and other sources. The 3M Clean-Trace Surface Protein Plus Test can also detect other reducing substances present in food residues...... . The 3M Clean-Trace Surface Protein Plus Test is not intended as a microbiological monitoring tool but may detect bacteria in excess of 107cfu/test." That is just one type that I found from a quick search...

[@user-kq2xk2rc7i]

@@FieldOfFocus thank you.

[@ThatOneGeekyFamilytoo]

I would like to see a normal cotton cloth and the results compared.

[@FieldOfFocus]

That is a great idea! I will add it to my viewer suggestion list! Thanks for watching!

[@jennabrehm1107]

So... what works? How should we clean to actually remove bacteria?

[@FieldOfFocus]

If you click on my channel you will see several videos where I test various products on their ability to remove bacteria. So it depends if you like wipes, or sprays etc Thanks for watching!

[@leannelorenzo8038]

Can you do this same testing to compare Norwex and other microfiber? Thank you

[@FieldOfFocus]

Will do!

[@ForGoodnesSake]

I didn't buy into the "just clean with water" especially after seeing the price. Now, after seeing your results, they seem like overpriced microfiber towels. When you mentioned how thick they are, I'm wondering if they are as thick as the Scrub Daddy microfiber towels? They are super plush and really absorbent. Thanks for saving me money on clothes that don't do what they say they do.

[@FieldOfFocus]

I don't have any scrub daddy microfiber towels, so I cannot say. They are much nicer than any other microfiber cloth I have owned.. Thanks for watching!

[@picklethepepper]

I think their window cloths are worth the money. They changed the envirocloth over the last 10+ years. I still have that microfiber cloth and the new ones aren't the same. It's my favorite cleaning cloth. I use chemicals with them but I don't use them for the silver gimmick. I use them because they're good cloths. I would buy a few window cloths if anything. I have tried so many window cloths and nothing compares to my Norwex window cloth.

[@ForGoodnesSake]

Yes, the window clothes do work well. If I use the window cleaning microfiber clothes, I get the same results.

[@karenc.7728]

Have you ever tested Young Living’s Thieve’s household cleaner? I’ve been using it for general cleaning in my house for years & curious what those results look like.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Theives is on my viewer suggestion list.. I did find a friend who was a rep, so I know I can purchase it through her.. It is on my list. and I do hope to get to it soon! Thanks for watching!

[@eileensongs]

Norwex is not a disinfecting cloth because it only gets rid of bacteria not viruses. But it is still a good cleaning cloth

[@FieldOfFocus]

I think Norwex just claims to remove 99.9% of bacteria.. I haven't paid attention to if they have claims about viruses since I cannot test for those. I do agree it is a good strong sturdy cleaning cloth. Thanks for watching.

[@eileensongs]

@@FieldOfFocus they can't make any claims on viruses because otherwise they would have to list as a virus side by law. I use Norwex for my general cleaning but if I want a good disinfection (and I'm not talking about sanitation sanitizing is one step below disinfecting.) I will use Sol-u-guard by Melaleuca. You don't have to use a lot it kills 99.9% of viruses as well as bacteria it's been proven to disinfect against the covid-19 virus and it contact time is 6 minutes compared to 10 minutes and it's not caustic the way some cleaners are especially bleach.

[@FieldOfFocus]

@@eileensongs interesting about the Sol-u-guard… I will have to see if I know anyone who seeks Melaleuca products and give it a try! I haven’t heard of it! I like that you don’t have to use a lot to disinfect, that is great! Thanks for letting me know about it!

[@eileensongs]

@@FieldOfFocus I have been using the salyuguard I'd have to say close to 10 years now. There was a test with a petri dish side by side compared to Clorox and the Clorox was contaminated or shall I say the viruses in the bacteria weren't killed and the Melaleuca was clear as a whistle. There's a misconception you have to belong to the Melaleuca company as a buyer to purchase their products but you don't it'll just cost a little bit more but it's worth it. Sometimes if a friend wants to order something I'll put in water in with my order and that way they don't have to pay the full price

[@FieldOfFocus]

@@eileensongs thanks for telling me! I thought Melaleuca was an MLM, awesome. Will google it and add the disinfectant to my list!! 😀

[@nancybentsen9381]

they might work good with soap not just water

[@FieldOfFocus]

I agree.. but Norwex's claim is it is effective with only water, so that is why I tested it that way. I always try to follow the products guidelines while testing! Thanks for watching!

[@aewutube]

Lol I would love to see if you used a clean regular cloth vs this product 😂

[@FieldOfFocus]

That is a great idea! I should got some new microfiber cloths and test those to compare. I really love testing products that have outlandish claims!

[@moncoeur1]

@@FieldOfFocus I would love to see that, esp with a swedish dish cloths :)

[@reneealthouse1868]

not agreeing or disagreeing. But another question would be your water. Did you test it? Do you know for sure there was no bacteria. Also the cloth before. where had the cloth been all along the way from being made to you receiving. Also your air, any bacteria in your air at all times?

[@FieldOfFocus]

Hello! I have tested my water many times, I just don't show it in camera because it is boring! HA! Plus we send out the water to be tested occasionally since we have a well. My water tests fine. If I had bacteria in my water, we would have to investigate why and that would be a bigger issue. The goal was to get bacteria on these cloths, so I didn't test before using them. Also they were brand new from Norwex. As for the air, please remember that this is real world testing in my home, not a laboratory setting. So I am not going to test the air. The goal is to test real world home setting. I don't want to remove any factor that makes my home, my home. Thanks for watching!

[@nancybentsen9381]

water alone wouldnt i doubt it nor with out soap

[@FieldOfFocus]

Agreed.. I am not a fan of cleaning with just water!

[@27tonka]

I love watching these types of experiments and this one shows a lot of good results. I don’t know your exact process but l want to share what little knowledge I do know just fyi take what seems kosher and leave the rest its all in good fun. You will however more than likely get contaminated results because there is a ton of air borne contaminants floating around in the air at all times and will just stick right to that agar agar To get much more accurate results you would need either a still air box (clear tot with arm holes cut out for still air sterile work) or a laminar flow hood (laboratory equipment) to do all swabing and agar plate work on top of that if you leave the dish out in open air regardless weather closed or not contaminants will get right past the lid as it is nowhere near air tight you could use Parafilm Tape (grafting tape) or a brand new ziplock baggie (everyones got a clean one lol ) and lots of 70% isopropyl alcohol and gloves for more optimal and clear clean results Im not saying your results are wrong at all they show good results but that they more than likely have had extra contaminants introduced and more variables before during and after the experiment to draw any sound conclusions here However I still think you got great results anyways I hope you like this and don’t take anything as arrogance as I am far from the lab type just a fun hobby that gave me a little knowledge and respect for how easy it is to introduce contaminants at all times in this crazy world lol

[@FieldOfFocus]

Thanks for your thoughts! And I totally understand what you are saying. I have a Master's Degree in Biology with a Specialization in Neurobiology, I was a Teaching Assistant for Microbiology labs and have worked in labs so I get it! But for my own simplicity of home experiments this is what I do. I have found the C for control area to be the best gauge of contamination. If I were having too much air exposure that C section would have bacterial growth. So I feel like I am doing an ok job with that. Thanks for watching and commenting!! 😊

[@andrewmorris5947]

What about bacteria on hands… was there possible transfer?

[@FieldOfFocus]

I do my best to thoroughly wash hands, and use an alcohol sanitizer before touching everything and rewash my hands several times throughout testing (I don’t show behind the scenes prep, that would be boring and because I end up washing my hands in my tub because I am usually testing both my kitchen and bathroom sink ). I do not think my hands are causing the bacteria on all of the surfaces that I test. Not sure how many of my videos you have watched, but each dish has a different amount of bacteria on them, some have zero bacteria in the after sections. I re-do any that have bacteria in the control section, and I often conduct tests a few times (not on video) to confirm results.

[@jlanehardy]

Can u use vinegar and water? I would never just just water to clean.

[@FieldOfFocus]

You can clean with vinegar if you want to, this company Norwex just claims that you can use only water with this envirocloth. I think it is a great quality cloth, but should be used in combination with some other sanitizer. Thanks for watching!

[@ahmedmohamed6240]

👍

[@FieldOfFocus]

Thanks for watching!

[@jackieskinner5296]

What if vinegar or peroxide was used with the cloth? Would either of these kill bacteria?

[@FieldOfFocus]

I am in the process of re-testing vinegar, so soon you will see how well that works. I do have a video of Hydrogen Peroxide here: Hydrogen Peroxide as a Disinfectant: Did it kill bacteria in my home? Viewer Suggested Content! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4iainl7f8SGqbM

[@michellesparr9875]

I thought this video was very interesting and I watched a couple more after this one including the results of using straight vinegar and the 50/50 vinegar/water solution. Anyways, I would also like to see a video with combination of Norwex cloth and vinegar since both are considerably environmentally safer than using cleaners heavy with chemicals.

[@melparkinson1680]

Did you send your experiment results to Norwex?

[@FieldOfFocus]

No. I don’t send any of my results to manufacturers. However some companies have reached out to me like Odoban and OCedar to thank me for my videos.

[@barbararossi6990]

at 1:40 you say that the claim is that ''the Norwex cloth can remove 99,9% of bacteria'' but if you read the actual claim which you posted, it doesn't say that. It says it can remove UP TO 99% (not 99.9%) of bacteria. Very different. Norwex also makes sure to explain how to use it properly for it to remove the bacteria most efficiently (ie by using the cloth wet and flat)

[@FieldOfFocus]

Thanks for watching!

[@alicegrice8431]

So you think using chemicals is better!!!! Which ones?

[@FieldOfFocus]

Check out the rest of the videos on my channel to see how well other products work. Some work well in the kitchen but not bathroom, some in all but the bathroom sink etc. My channel tests products to see if their claims match my real world results. I test all sorts of products.

[@jevans8803]

When you rinsed the cloth did you use very warm water and rub or scrub the cloth against itself?

[@FieldOfFocus]

I followed the directions from the Norwex Website "Between launderings, simply rinse, wring out and hang to dry." See the Use & Care section shopus.norwex.biz/en_US/customer/shop/product-detail/700010 The water was warm. Thanks for watching!

[@jevans8803]

I checked your reference, and it is as you said. I am surprised because the Norwex consultants that I've seen always say to scrub or rub the cloth against itself. In one KZbin video, the lady rinsed nore than once because the water wasn't running clear, and she increased the water's temperature., which made a difference. I appreciate you effort.

[@flutistmom]

I’ll just stick to my microban. I have ecloths but I don’t use them the way I’m supposed to 😂 they just clean very well

[@FieldOfFocus]

YES! I like microban also.. I made a video about it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4KWh2ttjrKgr80 Thanks for watching!

[@E_mailMeLater]

12:50 I did too. Oh well.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Yep. But the cloths are super nice. I will totally still use them.

[@Utubingdlt]

You didn't ring the water out as instructed....scrunching the cloth doesn't get enough water out - I'd like you to try it again with a properly ringed out cloth :)

[@FieldOfFocus]

For this test I followed the directions that were on the packaging which state " “Between launderings, simply rinse, wring out and hang to dry.” It doesn't give specific directions how to wring. If Norwex includes specific instructions how to wring directions on their cloth packaging, I will retest it. Thanks for watching.

[@Utubingdlt]

@@FieldOfFocus I am disappointed your consultant didn't not tell you how to properly wring the clothes after wetting (I'm not referring to washing them). Also, your test should have been done with a full sized cloth as you would get more and even surface contact, not the uneven contact you get with a travel size.

[@FieldOfFocus]

My consultant sent me all sorts of videos and shared info. For my testing I ONLY use what the manufacturer puts as directions. I do not add any antidotal advice. I used the travel sized due to the cost. The Norwex cloths are very expensive and I don't want to purchase several for testing, so chose the travel size since they should work the same way.

[@judyblue9729]

You also did not scrub the cloth out after use!!! If you use the bathroom cleaner in the bathroom you might have a cleaner bathroom also!!! We also have other cleaners to use in different areas of your home.

[@FieldOfFocus]

I followed the online care instructions on the Norwex website that say “Between launderings, simply rinse, wring out and hang to dry.” It doesn’t say to rub the cloth. A handful of reps have told me to scrub or use the dish soap and scrub but I followed the instructions on their site. As for having a "cleaner" bathroom, the point of my channel is to get a dirty bathroom to test products to see if their claims match my real world results. If you look at my other videos you will see several products that I test.

[@rmrr892]

I am former Cert lab analyst for State Dept of Agriculture. If the testing was not done in a controlled environment the PROPER way you will get FALSE Positive. I have seen multiple times people not doing the heartworm or other tests improperly and get false positive. Norwex uses 3rd party labs to run their test.

[@rmrr892]

I would like to see PROOF your petri dishes and cotton swabs were not exposed before you did the test. In other words NOT STERILE to begin with.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Thanks for your thoughts!

[@carolstella6776]

Wow. Seems like a rip off! ☹️

[@FieldOfFocus]

I do feel they are overpriced. They are high quality and strong cloths, but from my tests, they don't live up to the hype. Thanks for watching!

[@kwrw1187]

The logic is that when the cloth is put in the washing machine, it is agitated to release trapped dirt, etc so when manually rinsing, it is best to mimic the agitation by rubbing the cloth against itself. This is what I was taught since I joined in May 2020. Also, when a cloth is slightly dirty/grimy, it is suggested to use a drop of our Dishwashing Liquid. PS. When pre-wetting the cloth, also wring it out. You do not want excess water on the cloth. I can rub raw chicken on my counter/plate, and show with the commercial swabs that the protein is gone from the surface so not sure why your testing wasn't as accurate.

[@FieldOfFocus]

When I test a product I follow the manufacturer guidelines not anecdotal advice or word of mouth trainings. If the package wrapper stated to agitate I would have agitated. Thanks for watching.

[@AAna_Stasiaa]

Testing for proteins vs bacteria are very different. I would like to see the Norwex chicken test with a normal microfiber towel.

[@judyblue9729]

You also did not use separate containers so the bacteria was spreading over night!!!

[@FieldOfFocus]

I do lots of bacteria testing, I found the most efficient and economical way is to divide the dishes. I have had very few instances where the bacteria from one side navigates over to the other.

[@kellysydow2366]

Norwex claims that their silver embedded microfiber with bac -loc removes "UP TO" 99% of bacteria after 24 hours. Your video presentation showed the removal of [exactly] 99% of bacteria. So, the testing that are shown here are a misrepresentation. (I am a consultant)

[@FieldOfFocus]

Hello! If you go to my video around 2:38 mark I go over the bac-loc claims, they say bacteria should decrease 65-70% after 24 hours on the cloth, if you then travel to the results part you can see there is a decrease in bacteria during that 24 hour period. No misrepresentation. I showed clear photos of the results of how it worked in my home.

[@scootermom1791]

Not even close to a removal of 99%!

[@kathleenmacready1126]

I'd like to know since she folded the cloth, used one side then rinsed it and hung it up, how did she remember what part of the cloth she used in order to accurately swab the same area used to see if bacteria was reduced on the cloth. I'm sorry I just don't buy her testing. Norwex could not make this claim without doing tests to prove their claim or they could be sued.

[@FieldOfFocus]

@@kathleenmacready1126 Hello! In order to keep track of the sides, I folded the cloths the same way and used the Norwex label and a sharpie mark to keep track. It wasn’t difficult. I am sorry you are upset with my testing. I test a variety of cleaning products to see if their product claims match my real world results.

[@rebeccahoyt3580]

So “up to 99%” of bacteria could be 0%? 5%? 😂

[@laurawalls6191]

I would tend to say that this video shows a more controlled environment for their testing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp6ugoB_mNOHr5o

[@FieldOfFocus]

This video has been shared with me by several consultants. I think the big thing to remember is that my channel shows real world results from my home. I have this disclaimer in all of my videos.*******DISCLAIMER: All of the bacterial experiments that I perform are conducted in my home which does not have the same conditions as a laboratory, and is for entertainment only.******* Disadvantage of that lab test is they only tested e coli. Advantage to my testing is it is real world real time. Thanks for watching.

[@debv7496]

You didn't par wash the clothes after cleaning. 😉

[@FieldOfFocus]

I was following the manufacturer’s guidelines from the Norwex Website “Between launderings, simply rinse, wring out and hang to dry.”

[@theresemaynard5679]

The problem here is THE Woman in video IS NOT using the cloths correctly! When folded in 4, these cloths have 8 sides in which to clean surfaces. You don't just scrub on one side back n forth. That's INCORRECT! I have witnessed these very thick fibers-1/200th of a stran each, wipe the surface of a plate- AFTER RAW CHICKEN is spread all over-applied- and LICKED- YES LICKED!! AND demonstrator NEVER GOT SICK. She's done it 100's of times! U can find many videos on KZbin w/ demo's of the proper use n application of the cloths! AND she should use soap when rinsing the cloth between uses! I LOVE my Norwex Cloths! I have been using them for 3+ years..and STILL GOING STRONG!!!

[@FieldOfFocus]

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment on my video. I can tell that you are very passionate about Norwex Products. My KZbin Channel is based on testing products to see if their claims match my real world in my home results. My disclaimer is in my description, “DISCLAIMER: All of the bacterial experiments that I perform are conducted in my home which does not have the same conditions as a laboratory, and is for entertainment only.” In order to streamline my product testing I chose to clean with one side of the cloth. You can see from the results of the swabbing of the cloth after cleaning with it, that it did pick up a tremendous amount of bacteria. If you missed that part, it is during the results of after cleaning and 24 hours after cleaning. I also agree that the cloths are thick and high quality, as stated in my video. I have some Envirocloths that are probably 5 years old as they age very well. As for your comment, “AND she should use soap when rinsing the cloth between uses!” I was following the manufacturer’s guidelines from the Norwex Website “Between launderings, simply rinse, wring out and hang to dry.” They do not specify to clean with a soap then rinse and hang dry. Oftentimes there are anecdotal processes that people want me to test out and occasionally I do, but for the first test of any product, I follow manufacturer stated use, in this case it is the Use & Care Guide online under the Envirocloth product page. As for licking the raw chicken plate after cleaning with the Enviroclith, I do not condone any such activity and will not be adding that to my testing procedures.

[@scootermom1791]

People who get sick from food poisoning don't tend to get sick immediately during or after a demonstration. It's usually hours and even days after eating the bad food (or in this case, any potentially dangerous bacteria from raw meat). Just because someone claims they "never" became sick from licking a plate after raw meat has been sitting on it, doesn't mean they are being honest. They could have gotten sick later. And, if she's done this "100's" of times, like you said, maybe she's gained an immunity to the bacteria after getting sick the first few times!

[@opentoreiki]

You used the wrong Norwex cloths. The small travel size is for taking in the car to wipe the kids’ hands or face. You failed to use the proper, full Norwex clothes, therefore I cannot rely on any results of your testing in this video.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Thanks for your thoughts!

[@user-nf9ib7nf8w]

You are not testing the surface. You are testing the cloth. If you do that on any cleaning cloth is will be dirty. We want to see you test the surface you cleaned.

[@FieldOfFocus]

Correct. For this video I was testing the cloth. I tested to ensure I got bacteria on the cloth, then tested Norwex claims on the cloth’s ability to decrease bacteria. This video so different from all my others. Check out other videos to see how cleaners do removing bacteria from surfaces. My other videos are surface testing before and after.

[@leannelorenzo8038]

Can you do this same testing to compare Norwex and other microfiber? Thank you

[@FieldOfFocus]

Yes I really have to do this. I have such a long suggestion request list, I think I am at about 200 suggestions, but this one is one that I am super interested in as well. Thanks for watching!