Enjo products review
18 January 11
When I wanted to know if it was worth investing extra money in real Enjo products, I looked for reviews online. All I could find was housewives gushing over their latest purchase. There was nothing that gave an opinion of how Enjo performed over time, so I decided to write it and share it here.
At the beginning of December 2009, by handing over a small fortune that would constitute three months’ wages in some countries I’ve lived in, I became a new owner of several Enjo products. After careful consideration, a free in-home demonstration and lots of internet research, I decided that my expensive “investment” in quality cleaning tools was warranted. (Plus I had received a nice tax-return payment which made me feel a bit financially reckless.)
My initial Enjo purchase included the mop, two floor fibres (matt floor and dry/dust), two kitchen all-purpose cloths and a pack of tea-towels. For the purpose of fully reviewing these products, I’ve written an article that tracks how I think these products are performing over time.
Basically my housekeeping style is lazy. I’m not a very clean person, although I can tidy up. I’m happy to walk out of the messy kitchen and spend a couple hours on the computer instead. I can even go to bed without tidying the kitchen, leaving it all to the morning. And I hate to clean the floors, which are everywhere in my house!
So I’m hoping that the simplicity of Enjo’s products will help me to modify some of my habits.

AFTER ONE WEEK (at 38 weeks pregnant)
THE MOP:
I’ve mopped the kitchen floor three times in a week, which has got to be a record! I used the dry dust cloth once on the floor. After cleaning the floor this way, I didn’t bother to vacuum in the kitchen, which is usually how I have to clean the floor.
The mop seems very easy to use, certainly better than the mops I’ve used in the past. It features a neat swiveling head that means you can spin the cloth around with a minimal amount of arm movement. My back didn’t hurt after mopping the floor, something that was inevitable with my cheaper, knock-off version (Sabco).
KITCHEN CLOTHS:
I love the kitchen all-purpose cloth. I’ve rotated the cloths once (more because I could swap them around, than because one of them was really dirty). I find the cloth is great at cleaning dishes, wiping down surfaces, and even wiping yoghurt off faces and hands! It’s easy to rinse, dries quickly and doesn’t smell. The kitchen is tidier and cleaner than it has been in years. My sink is shiny, and all the dishes get neatly put into the dishwasher. I also lost my normal kitchen wiper-upper early this week when Aisha took it outside to “play” with, and you know what, I haven’t missed it!
David commented last night that the house was looking tidy. He thought it was because I had cleaned up before his father’s visit, but it’s really because I’ve been motivated to clean by the guilt of the dollars spent… I hope this lasts!
TEA-TOWELS:
After using a tea towel once, I put it away because I could see it would end up being used (like all my other tea towels) as a general hand-wipe for grubby hands, rather than just as a dryer for clean dishes. I need to be brave enough to keep one out and just make use of it.
AFTER ONE MONTH (with a newborn)
THE MOP:
It’s just so easy to use. Plus I must be displaying some latent nesting characteristics as I found myself mopping the whole house in the quiet of the morning after feeding the baby at 4.30! I’m mostly just using the wet mop head, as it saves me having to do the floors twice. It cleans up the bits and pieces as well as wiping the spots off the floor.
When I reach a dried patch that’s particularly stubborn, I just rub at it with my toe on the corner of the mop-cloth, and that seems to make it come out. So I’m still not having to bend down.
KITCHEN CLOTHS:
I’m learning to wipe up after every meal so the kitchen is still looking good. It’s important to keep washing the cloth, so I usually rotate my two every couple of days. So far they haven’t gotten smelly or slimy. After a wash, they’re as a good as new.
TEA-TOWELS:
I really would like to use the tea-towels, but it bugs me that they’re white with a bright yellow stripe. They look so “Enjo-ish” that I’m embarassed. So they’re still packed away in the cupboard. If they were boring white, they’d be on display.
AFTER SIX MONTHS
THE MOP:
The floors are still looking better than they have ever before. We are trying to sell the house, so during these last months, I’ve been trying to keep it clean (if not spotless) for the potential buyers who come through with no warning. The mop means that I clean the floors in about twenty minutes. The wet-cloth is picking up all the bits and pieces so I don’t have to sweep or vacuum first.
When I first bought my stuff from Enjo, the rep gave me some Method Sweet Water foaming handwash, and that’s been a delight to use. One container lasted us six months (even in our ensuite, which is the busiest bathroom in the house), so at $6 a bottle, it’s good value. I contacted the rep and bought some refills for the future.
Anyhow, because I was so delighted with the nice-smelling, earth-friendly handwash, I started looking for other Method products. In these past couple of months, I’ve discovered a spray-on cleaner by Method, which I spray in front of me as I clean the floors and it gives the mop a bit more moisture. Plus, it’s scented with ylang-ylang, which makes the whole house smell nice. The spray-on is billed as a shower cleaner, and is biodegradable.
Sometimes I also just swish around the house with the dry mop cloth on. It picks up all the grit and sand (especially after a trip to the beach), and it holds it within the fibres until I’m completely done. This is definitely better than sweeping each room and using the dustpan and brush to sweep up the bits before moving on to the next room. I don’t feel like I’m just moving the dust around — I’m definitely collecting it.
KITCHEN CLOTHS:
One of the kitchen cloths is fraying on one side. I’ve been using them to clean my knives, so I don’t know if I accidentally cut it, or if it’s just because they’re being used daily.
I’ve noticed that if you don’t hang up the cloth to dry and just leave it wadded in the sink, it does go slimy. So rotation, drying and regular washing seems to be key.
It’s still a great cloth to use, but the honeymoon period is over for this baby. I’m not sure that this is more meritorious than any other kitchen cloth and wouldn’t necessarily try to talk you into buying it.
TEA-TOWELS:
After feeling guilty about leaving these in the cupboard for months and months, I finally got one out… and fell in love. These have been raved about as super-absorbent, and it really is so. I love this tea-towel and feel protective about the one good one that is out, but I know there are five more in the cupboard…
AFTER TWELVE MONTHS
THE MOP:
I am (yawn) so over doing the floors. I clean them and then the kids eat and they get dirty again. Or someone brings dirt in from outside, or grass clippings, or worse.
But the mop, well, I still feel that it was a good investment. It zips across the floors nicely, the dry and mop cloths have kept their miracle, dirt-grabbing powers, and the mop stick hasn’t broken despite being played with by small children.
I’ve used the Enjo mop enough that I’m in the habit of cleaning the floors quite regularly. If you came over to visit — without prior notice — you might think that I was a clean person!
KITCHEN CLOTHS:
The magic has definitely left these. I don’t notice anything spectacular about the way these clean the counter and find I’m using a lot of scrubbing to get food off the dishes. I’m about to go out and buy a multipack of washable kitchen cloths from a supermarket chain.
TEA-TOWELS:
I still love these tea-towels. After many, many uses, easy-care washing and line-drying, they retain their super-absorbant qualities. They’re still soft and bright. Still, pity about the colours…
THE VERDICT
During the last twelve months, the house has been cleaner than ever. Some of it has to do with the fact that we’ve had the house on the market for most of that time — and so I had to keep it in show-room condition.
But credit must go to Enjo for offering products that simplify cleaning and encourage regular, easy tidy-ups. I think my initial investment in Enjo has definitely paid off.
THE MOP:
Yes, go for it. The mop is built very well, and the cloths have gone the distance. I wash my cloths regularly (always inside their little care bag) and they come out as good as new.
KITCHEN CLOTHS:
Skip them. Maybe I didn’t do something right which made them lose their magic. But I would rather invest my dollar into something cheaper which I felt better about replacing when it needed doing.
TEA-TOWELS:
Absolutely. My favourite. The best tea-towels money can buy — if only they came in white!
METHOD PRODUCTS
It was a pleasant surprise to find a whole line of earth-friendly cleaners that work well and smell great! I highly recommend them and would love to start using more in our home!
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What about you, do you use Enjo too?
1 · Heather · 22 January 2011, 01:37
I have never heard of Enjo (must not be a US thing or at least not hit here yet) but we love Method products (though I find that Doctor Bronner’s soaps work as well and are much cheaper and around here there are plenty of knock off brands that work well as Method with the same basic idea.)
You sound just like me with cleaning. i have gotten much better as the kids have gotten older and I have learned to simplify but I get bored with products easily and can’t be bothered to spend a lot on them even when we have the money (though so far I have found that Ikea is the best place to get most cleaning utensils—I LOVE their dish scrubber brush, it is perfect in shape and utility).
2 · LoriM · 25 January 2011, 03:15
We’re looking for a good dish scrubbing (system). Been using the soap/brush combinations but lately they fall apart too easily or leak. Now we’ve got soap in a pump dispenser by the soap dispenser, but you use so much, that way. Our Costco sells a soap that works for hands and dishes so it’s nice we can at least just have one pump to work with.
3 · Larnie · 17 March 2011, 22:43
I started using ENJO in my home a while ago and I love it. I became an ENJO consultant not long after because I really cannot see any negatives to using the products….they are fabulous.
By buying the kits you are getting products for free and you make a great saving. The products will clean your entire home and last four years. You won’t need to purchase cleaning products anymore. There is no risk to your families health and your surfaces stay cleaner for longer, so less cleaning is needed.
If anyone wants to see what ENJO products can do, please call or email me as I would be very happy to do a demonstration in your home – you can see the products working before your eyes, literally.
To have a demonstration you only need a couple of friends. All demonstration bookings made before the 10th April 2011 will recieve a FREE GIFT as well as a chance to get a Host Reward for between 50% and 100% off.
Bookings after the 10th April will still be eligable for a Host Reward for between 50% and 100% off.
Larnie
0433362039
larnie.roepen@live.com
4 · Gail · 9 July 2011, 14:02
I found your report very helpful, thankyou. My house is also mostly tiled and I’ve tried so many things – the Kambrook steam mop does a good job BUT due to the large area I have to refill the water, change the cloths and power point 1/2 way through which is a pain plus the cloths haven’t lasted very long so I bit the bullet and got the enjo system. I had a demo and got the pole for free I think and the dry cloth for 1/2 price. I find that it doesn’t pick up everything and I was still having to use the broom so frustrated at having to do everything twice but having said that I think it was because it was getting too full and prob need to use it daily (we have a pug and you can’t see the loose hair on the cream floors). Recently I bought the wet floor fibre but I don’t think it’s doing the job so googled to find tips – hence finding your site. I don’t think I had the fibre wet enough, I bought it via a party I couldn’t attend so never saw it used. I asked someone I know who used to sell enjo and she said to throw down a glass of water first which is what I’ve been doing but I think I need to put it under the tap first, was thinking of getting the enjo floor cleaner too but might try your tip of the shower cleaner lol! I have got this product, buy it in Coles and love it. I also like the kitchen and bathroom gloves but don’t have the kitchen cloths as I use paper towel and spray for cleaning benches – I don’t like the idea of the wet cloths hanging around. The bathroom cloth is also great for cleaning mirrors – you spray with water first and then dry over, works better than window spray and lasts longer as it doesn’t attract dust.
5 · Jodie · 6 August 2011, 08:42
I think the most important thing to remember here is that by using ENJO you are eliminating all those toxic fumes that are in all the chemicals we use to clean. That is the main purpose.
Second is the time it takes to clean. I noticed that I cut the amount of time to clean for eg my bathroom. I cleaned both bathrooms in just under half hour.
Thirdly, is the money you save on cleaning products/paper towels/sponges.Lastly, you stop putting chemicals into our waterways.
If you take care of them, I say it is an investment!
I have been using for over two years now, converted most of my friends and then decided because I feel so strongly about this product decided to become a consultant myself just recently.
It just makes sense to stop using all of those nasty chemicals which dont clean in the first place!!!
I LOVE ENJO!
6 · Kristina · 28 August 2011, 08:10
Thanks so much for this article. I had never heard of Enjo until the other week and I am just about to become a consultant and wanted to see if this really is worthwhile doing…
I am going to go ahead as it would be great to see more people using less chemicals and making housework quicker and easier!
Converted!
7 · Tracy · 3 September 2011, 02:56
I use Norwex products in my house and find that they do the same job as Enjo…I paid half the price!!! I compared the 2 and the Norwex Antibac Cloths are the same quality as Enjo microfiber, so why are the Enjo products so much more expensive? I find it hard to justify spending $250 for a mop set!!
I looked into having a Enjo demo in my home, but was disappointed by the poor hostess incentives IMO…when I looked into a Norwex presentation, they offered a much better Hostess package, one where I didn’t have to spend my own money to get products – my presentation did!!! I also was turned off by the Enjo not posting their price list…what have you got to hide?? So Norwex is what I went with…and have never looked back!!
One thing though, I would definitely not go back to cleaning with chemicals, my house is soooo much better now and our family really enjoys our Norwex Antibac cloths!
8 · Fiona · 7 September 2011, 20:07
I bought Enjo Marble Paste when I had my ensuite totally renovated. I have not used any other product and the paste bleached my brand new towels. It has also happened to a girlfriend of mine. BE CAREFUL. It has ruined $250 worth of towels and naturally the consultant denied it and even said it must be my air freshener. Wouldn’t listen when I said I don’t use freshener , I open the window!
9 · cynthia · 12 September 2011, 13:43
where do I purchase your products
10 · Chaedy Ritherdon · 23 September 2011, 12:52
Hello
I’ve been using ENJO for years and have been so thrilled with it that I became an ENJO consultant.
I’m thrilled that the floor cleaner has worked so well for you, and that you were able to love the tea towels as much as I do. Personally, I love the bright yellow stripe, but you’re not the only one that wasn’t keen on the yellow and they now come in a grey and white stripe.
KITCHEN CLOTHS:
Skip them. Maybe I didn’t do something right which made them lose their magic. But I would rather invest my dollar into something cheaper which I felt better about replacing when it needed doing.
I’m curious about the kitchen fibres you were using. Were you using the Kitchen Glove or Mini and a Miracle, or were you using the All Purpose Cloths?
One of the most important aspects of using ENJO is that you don’t scrub – and this can be hard to not do after a life-time of using elbow grease to clean. If you scrub, you’ll damage the fibres and they won’t last as long.
It’s so good to see a review online about your experiences, I just hope that you’ve gone back to the person that sold you your products to tell them about your experiences as well. If you’ve lost contact with them, I’m more than happy to help you (and other readers here) out where I can.
All the best!
Chaedy Ritherdon
Independent ENJO Consultant
chaedy @ gmail.com
11 · Lyndsay · 4 April 2012, 08:24
Fiona
If your still around interested to know more about how the marble paste got on the towels ? Ive been using it for more than 10 years and never had it bleach anything
Curious ?
12 · Shona Imms · 20 April 2012, 12:02
Im thinking of becoming an Enjo Consultant is it worth signing up – Im a mother of 4 children trying to earn some extra cash –
anyone just signed recently
13 · Robyn · 18 June 2012, 23:26
Thanks for your article, it was both interesting and informative. I hate cleaning and was looking for something to make it easier. However, I was quite taken aback by the prices.
14 · Bonita Orchard (AKA Bonnie) · 21 October 2012, 21:28
Interesting to read all of these comments, to anyone thinking about joining enjo, I say go for it. I did 12 years ago. Have made great friends, loyal customers, and changed peoples live’s, enjo is a healthier way to clean. I love my business and would encourage any mum wanting to suppliment the family income to go for it. I have 3 children, and work around them. Thats one of the best things about our business!!!!
15 · Jenny · 10 January 2013, 00:12
Unfortunately I outlaid $600+ on the domestic detox pack. What a huge waste of money. Very very disappointing.
I have purchased products from e-cloth which are a fraction of the price and do a much better job.
I have gone back to my old ways of cleaning, steam mop, chemicals etc and know that everything is clean.
Not dirty like how my Enjo products leave them. Do not waste money on their products
16 · Nicole · 17 January 2013, 22:40
To Jenny,
I have been using ENJO products for over five years. I still use many of the fibres from my original pack. :) I love everything about ENJO!!
If only for your own peace of mind, why not call your consultant and have them come and help you with your products? It is such a shame to have invested so much money and not feel good about it.
Nicole
17 · Jenny Turner · 19 January 2013, 22:32
Nicole glad to hear you are still using your Enjo products after 5 years.
Sadly I ditched most of the pack therefore I can’t phone the consultant. It was wasting precious space.
The kitchen glove and the multi purpose cloth smelt terrible and needed washing everyday.
The Calcium dissolver, well the only thing it dissolved was the money I outlaid on it.
Each to their own, but I personally will never purchase another Enjo product.
18 · Robyn · 24 March 2013, 21:33
I had got out of the habit of using my Enjo products, until recently when I attended a demo. I had also pushed the All Purpose cloth aside, I didn’t like using it as a dish cloth. Last week I cleaned the walls with it (it was in new condition still). I was gobsmacked, I love it as a wall cleaner. I even gave my leather lounge a wipe over, worked well. It is the only thing that gets the dirt & dust out of the fake grain pattern in my internal doors. Think I’ll try that method spray product you mentioned too. My husband has never got out of the habit of using the car cleaning pack, still going strong after 5 yrs and 5 cars.
19 · julie · 4 August 2013, 12:45
After reading your review I was curious about this Spray On Cleaner by Method so I looked up the product on their web site and the only one I can find with a Ylang Ylang scent is the Daily Shower Spray. Is this the one that you used on your floors with the Enjo Floor Mop? I have been using the Enjo Floor Mop for years (I start with a dry mop and spray the tiles with a spray bottle of water as I go) and would like something to add a nice scent to the house as I’m cleaning. If anyone can tell me it would be appreciated.
20 · Fiona · 16 September 2013, 16:57
Julie – No need to buy the spray – just add a few drops of essential oil to your water spray bottle to leave your house smelling nice.
21 · christy · 2 February 2014, 11:11
I’ve had the mop for four years! I love it. It is still basically in brand new condition and works beautifully. It is expensive, but I have never seen another mop that lasts so long. I have put my hands on a norwex mop and yes it is MUCH cheaper and you can tell in the way it works. Enjo is worth the money. I also use the floor mop to clean the walls and shower curtains?! It feels silly, but works great.
22 · katie · 17 February 2014, 22:20
Enjo has been proven to out clean all other “cheap brands” and all chemical products. You can find the vidoe online.
While other brands look like there working “as well” they are not doing the job of removing germs, dirt so on from your home.
Marble paste: love it for those big weekly cleans I cant see how it could “bleach” towels as its marble crushed up into a fine paste.
Calcium dissolver: also fantastic (I have cleaned many houses over the years as a domestic enjo cleaner and it has never faild me.
Method range: love love love toilet cleaner best stuff out we are on tank water and all I do once a week is give it a spray over the loo and walk away. Clean as clean can be next time I go back.
As for the fibers there all great and when looked after and used correctly they last years. I have had mine around 6 years now.
As for my monthly shopping bill I can tell you not buying chemicals has cut $150 – $200 off my shopping bill yes a month. Up front enjo looks expensive but break it down over a period of time and work out how much your chemicals are adding up to be in the same time period and you can shop guilt free.
Time saver: I never have to clean my house “weekly cleans” can be more monthly (if im feeling lazy and I normaly am) and its still so easy to clean after a longer period of time (friends are amazed when I tell them its been a month since I cleaned my shower) it looks and feels clean still meaning it is :)
Think of your familys health then the price and you get to help clean the world as they say ;)
23 · katie · 17 February 2014, 22:32
Christy yes your floor cleaner can be used for walls great for all that dust the settles on walls. Also remember your floor cleaner handle can be attached to your flexy and window cleaner for extra hight and cleaning advantages :)
Enjo cleans from everyday things such as your kitchen and bathroom to flyscreens out outdoor flooring and bbqs also use your enjo it will always clean up great if you need to soak and rub it every so often you can.
24 · Carla · 20 February 2014, 13:29
I’ve been using enjo products for years and am very happy with all of them, however, lately I have noticed the all purpose cloth which I use to wipe down the sink and kitchen bench etc is starting to smell after only a day. I wash them in the machine but I don’t use the bag so I’m wondering if there is anyway I can wash them and not have them get stinky. I have read a few different sites and people suggested washing dish cloths by boiling in vinegar or baking soda but not sure if you can do that with the all purpose cloth. Any suggestions from the enjo consultants??
25 · Shevaun · 27 February 2014, 01:03
Hi Carla, I’m an ENJO consultant.
The smell from the Allpurpose cloth would most likely be from bacteria breaking down food residue trapped in the fibres. I have 3 in rotation and replace them daily. A tip is to use the ‘non fibre side’ to wipe the crumbs into your hand and chuck them in the bin/sink, then flip it over to wipe with the ‘fibre side’, so it reduces the amount of food residue that gets trapped. Then also hang your cloth fibre side down (eg. over the tap/sink divider), it dries more quickly this way. If you need to give them a spring clean, soak them with a Method Smarty Dishwasher tablet and hot water (just hot tap water).
Feel free to email me if you have more queries – ascottrell@bigpond.com
Shona, if you want more info on the consultant side, just email me.
26 · Julie Marks · 7 April 2014, 06:54
Does it scratch stainless steel fridges that say wipe only with the grain
27 · Paul · 26 January 2015, 11:40
I was wondering does it have an issue with cross contamination with chicken and pork?! Leo your saying I can clean up chicken and pork juice and use it around the house with a quick rinse?! As a cook and chef I am totally skeptical.
Please clarify how the fiber doesn’t spread contaminated bacteria !