The fuzz busters

Are you a fan of black cotton clothing?

Then you know the challenge of keeping black and dark-colored cotton items looking vibrant and new wear after wear, especially if you machine-wash them. Fuzzing, pilling and dye transfer can make dark cottons look faded and old long before their time, so they get relegated to the back of the closet – or thrown away. That can be hard on the family clothing budget.

 

So when the laundry care scientists at Amway realized they could help customers protect their wardrobe investment if they could slow down that aging process, they set to work.

 

“We know black and dark cottons are a perennial wardrobe staple for much of the world, and they’re especially prevalent in the greater China region,” said Phil Sliva, principal research scientist – Amway home care R&D. “So we began looking for technology that could help consumers extend the appearance of their newer dark cotton items in one economical, convenient and easy-to-use laundry solution. 

 

“In addition to helping families save money, a solution that reduces the visible effects of machine washing could help slow the flow of these items into the waste stream,” Sliva said. “That’s good news for the environment.”

 

Sliva’s team developed a breakthrough detergent technology that preserves the appearance of dark cottons, and even improves the appearance of many dark cotton items that show fuzzing, pilling and fading from previous washings in other detergents. 

 

The technology is used in a liquid laundry detergent that is now available in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, and is expected to be available in Japan and Europe later this year. The product is SA8™ Black Concentrated Liquid Laundry Detergent with BIOQUEST™ formula exclusively from the Amway Home™ brand.

 

The technology is an advancement in the enzyme cellulase, which eliminates the tiny microfibrils that form on cotton fabrics in machine washing. It is these microfibrils that cause the fuzzing and pilling that make items look worn and faded.

 

“The enzyme breaks specific bonds in cotton molecules without meaningfully damaging or weakening the fabric, when used as directed,” said Sliva. “This effectively trims off the tiny microfibrils and microfibril 'pills' that form on cotton fabrics and make them look fuzzy and dull.”

 

The team paired the enzyme with a dramatically improved color protection polymer that keeps dyes in the fabric more effectively, preventing colors from fading (and from transferring to other clothes during washing – solving yet another laundry challenge). They added a chlorine neutralizer to eliminate color loss from sanitizing agents like chlorine that may be present in tap water, and pH buffering that protects fabric dyes that are sensitive to more alkaline or acidic cleaners.

 

In tests performed in Amway and supplier partner labs, black and dark-colored cotton clothes laundered with SA8™ Black Concentrated Liquid Laundry Detergent looked newer and more vibrant after repeated machine washings than items laundered the same number of times in other standard powder detergents.

 

Like all Amway laundry products, this new laundry liquid product is made with cleaning materials and surfactants extracted from natural resources like coconuts, naturally produced organic acids and fragrances derived from natural essential oils.  It is biodegradable and contains no phosphates or chlorine, so it is gentle on the environment - yet it delivers powerful cleaning performance.  It is dermatologist tested, so users can be assured it is safe for their families and won't cause skin irritation when used as directed.

 

SA8™ Black Concentrated Liquid Laundry Detergent is one of many home care products from Amway that help conscientious families transform their homes for healthy living while caring for the environment.

 

“The latest developments in laundry care technology are specialty products that address specific needs to help consumers maximize their clothing investment,” said Sliva. “Our Amway Business Owners are great about keeping us apprised of their laundry care challenges. Their needs are our inspiration.”

 

Expensive Mouthwash

This week in the Pitchwood Insider we have a close look at Amway's Glister Mouthwash. This product really delivers both on performance and price. Let's have a look at the performance factor. First of all the ingredients of the product do not contain anything harmful to your general health. Continuing from that you have great cleaning power and an anti-plaque deterrent that is second to none!

This product should really be number 1 on the strongly recommended list from your dentist!

When it come to price it is unbeatable! It is a concentrated mouthwash and it is designed to be used more efficiently when mixed with water. Here is a cost breakdown for you based on current prices as of November 2012.

Everyone is familiar with Listerine mouthwash. It seems it has been around forever. At today's prices you may be expected to pay £4.60* for a 500ml bottle from your local pharmacy.

The cost per use is staggering when compared to Amway's Glister Mouthwash.

So here goes!

Listerine Mouthwash 500ml.
Uses: 25 @ 20ml per use recommended.
Cost:  £4.60 @ 0.184p per use ( £4.60  / 25 = £0.184 )
100 uses: 18.4p ( 18.4p x 100 = £18.40p )

Glister Mouthwash 50ml
Uses: 100 @ 5ml per use recommended
Cost: £7.75 @ 0.077 per use ( £7.75 / 100 = £0.077 )
100 uses: 0.8p ( 0.077 x 100 = £7.75 )

This means that if you use Listerine at the recommended rate then the cost for 100 uses = £18.40.

That's £10.65 you didn't have to spend!!

Start using Glister mouthwash today and save your money and your teeth!

* Based on single bottle price displayed on Boots.com website 15 Nov 2012.

Sales Tip 101

The primary function at Pitchwood Island is to help you become successful at operating your home based sales business. Some of you will have a natural technique when it comes to speaking with potential customers and some of you may find it a challenge. Fortunately we have a fantastic range of products to help win customers over, so much so, that they will practically sell themselves.

One of the biggest mistakes in selling is a misunderstanding surrounding the nature of the product being sold. In many cases it is easy to assume that the potential customer is going to purchase a product in addition to the already existing products on the market.

Take laundry detergent for example. Everyone has a favourite brand. A successful salesperson will expect the customer to simply replace their favourite brand with a newer, better and more economical version. In short, the product you are suggesting!

The customer in this case is not spending any more of their hard earned cash than they would have already done so. Simply put, a newer product replaces the existing one and everyone should be happier.

It is important to do some homework and to demonstrate to the client the products’ benefits. The majority of customers will be interested in how cost effective the product can be, so if you can demonstrate a considerable monetary saving then closing the sale should be the easy part.

Here is a helpful price comparison based on average prices.

Currently you may find that Persil 2 litre Liquid Laundry Detergent retails at £10.20.

This will give the customer 54 washes at recommended usage and at a cost of 18.9 pence per use.

Our SA8 1.5 litres Liquid Laundry Detergent retails at £10.55 but will give 75 washes at recommended usage and at a cost of 14 pence per wash.

This saving is significant you would be hard pressed to find a customer who did not appreciate this.

Check it out for yourself. If you are not already using SA8 Laundry Detergent you could be spending more than you need to!

Happy Retailing!

eSpring Water Treatment System

When you read an eSpring water purifier review, you quickly learn you are reading about a unique filtration design. The filter combines ultraviolet light water filtering technology with a carbon block filter. That results in a amway water filtration system that can effectively kill almost 100% of the micro-organisms in the water while also removing chemicals, minerals and metals.

 eSpring – Striving for Perfection

Companies which sell water filtration systems are always striving for perfection. By perfection is meant the ability of a water filtering system to eliminate as close to 100% of water contaminants as possible. There is not a single filter which can reach this level of perfection, buteSpring water filtering system has discovered that by combining different filtering technologies in home systems that reaching perfection seems like an achievable goal.

When you read an eSpring water purifier review, you learn the system can eliminate 99.99% of bacteria and viruses thanks to the ultraviolet light filtering component. Almost 99.95% of cysts can be eliminated also. But the eSpring water purifier does a lot more than that. Using the carbon block filter in the second filtering stage, pesticides, metals and chemicals can be removed from the water also. These include chlorine, lead, radon and mercury. The water filter has been NSF certified too so you know the claims of success are tested and documented.

The eSpring water purifier review discusses all of the many benefits you can expect from the system. You should compare the information in the review and compare it to the reviews of other water filters. It doesn’t take long to figure out that the eSpring water filter is superior to many other filters in terms of the percentages of contaminants destroyed.

eSpring water purifier – Installing Perfection

The eSpring water purifier review covers more than the ability of the filter to filter out contaminants. You will discover the company has also worked to reach design perfection. The unit is very easy to install and performs well with a variety of household water pressures.

The eSpring water purifier has

electronic monitoring, a UV light which only switches on when you need water, a great flow rate, and a cartridge that can last for a year. Most filters in other units must be replaced every six months. If you are looking for a great water filter that goes above and beyond the call of duty, the eSpring water purifier is an excellent choice. The water purifying system does a near-perfect job of eliminating almost all of the water contaminants found in drinking water. The product may only be near-perfect now, but continual product improvements are always seeking perfection. But you can read an eSpring water purifier review for yourself and learn what the certifying agencies have to say about this remarkable home water filtering system!

The sSpring water purifier can be purchased exclusively only from Amways Business Owners!

Re-posted with kind permission.

Direct Selling On The Rise In Recession

Amway UK invests in training and development at innovative Experience Centre

One of the leading global direct-selling companies, Amway UK, has invested £¼ million to refurbish its Flagship Experience Centre in the heart of London, following an increasing demand to accommodate training facilities at the new concept site.

It reflects the well documented success of the direct selling industry in the UK.  Statistics from The Direct Selling Association (DSA) show that currently the industry contributes to £390million annually to the UK economy with almost 400,000 people working in the industry.  Self-employment figures have also risen by 89,000 to a record high of 4.16million. 

The direct selling industry offers a convenient shopping solution for busy consumers.  As online shopping has increased in popularity, direct selling has also seen the impact.

While many retail businesses are struggling in the recession, Amway UK has seen sales totalling £9.7million in 2011, in addition the number of new ABOs has increased by 26% in 2012  

Amway’s success can be partly attributed to its direct selling recession proof business model, its appeal to budding entrepreneurs and offering a flexible working solution.  Amway Business Owners (ABOs) have the benefit of being in charge of their own business whilst benefitting from the support of Amway offering on-going training and mentoring.  Equally, it provides a flexible second income for many others able to fit work around their family commitments – an added benefit in the current economic climate.

This uplift in growth for Amway has led to the re-development of the Flagship Experience Centre (FEC) to cater for this ever-increasing demand in training for ABOs.  Originally launched in 2009, the flagship experience centre provides not only training facilities, it is the first direct selling company to offer a sophisticated retail experience where consumers can see and trial the products before committing to purchasing.

With over 80,000 visitors to date, in addition to the persistent growth in ABO’s, Amway recognised the need for flexible meeting spaces and the continual progression of training programmes to increase ABO’s knowledge – thus, ultimately benefitting the business, and the customer ensure that they have the most in depth knowledge of the product they buy.

Earlier this year to support the Flagship Experience Centre’s success, the centre was recognised when it won the Direct Selling Association ‘Innovations Award’ at the industry’s DSA Awards. 

Reprinted by with kind permission.

How to Get Rid of an Afternoon Slump

Do you suffer from “three-thirty-itis”?

You know – that feeling that comes over you in the middle of the afternoon, where your eyelids start drooping, your eyes feel like sandpaper, your limbs are heavy, and nothing sounds quite so much like heaven as your bed?

The only problem? You’re at work. Or in the classroom. Or in any one of a hundred situations where you can’t just lay your head down and go to sleep.

So, let’s see. Short of a power nap, how CAN you get past that pesky mid-afternoon slump?

One way is to down a healthy energy drink. Of course, if you go this route, make sure that the ingredients really ARE healthy. Become an avid label reader! In my opinion, the best-tasting and healthiest energy drink is XS. They have a huge selection of flavours, and each flavour has few-to-no calories. 

Contact: www.amway.co.uk/user/pitchwoodisland if you would like to place an order!

That's my handy tip! 

Amway and Euromonitor

Most Amway ABOs would be aware of various “claims” about Amway’s products and sales that are backed up by research done by Euromonitor International. Euromonitor actually has a page on their website describing some of the claims and their methodology and it's worth a look!

The claims listed are -

• Since 1959, Amway has paid out more bonuses and cash incentives to its distributors worldwide than any other direct sales company in history.
• In 2010, Amway paid out more bonuses and cash incentives to its distributors worldwide than any other direct sales company.
• In 2011, Amway paid out more bonuses and cash incentives to its distributors worldwide than any other direct sales company.
• In 2011, more people renewed their Amway business than any other direct selling company in the world.
• Amway is the first leading direct selling company in Brazil to empower its distributors with exclusive Facebook tools to manage their business.
• Nutrilite is the only global vitamin and mineral brand to grow, harvest, and process plants on their own certified organic farms.
• Artistry is among the world’s top five, largest selling, premium skincare brands.
• Artistry is among the world’s top ten, largest selling, premium cosmetics brands.

Interesting stuff indeed!

Re-printed with kind permission.