Create the Perfect Urban Garden This Year! This time of year always makes us want to spend time in our garden. The problem? We live in an apartment with a very tiny outdoor space. This year, we are using these 4 tips to create a beautiful garden in our small...
If you are enjoying warm evenings sipping wine on your balcony or patio, why not upcycle those empty bottles and add some charm to your outdoor space. Checkout some of these great ideas we found on Pinterest: Decorative Vases via Top Inspired A little glass paint,...
In the words of Will Smith, “Summer, summer, summertime. Time to sit back and unwind.” Easier said than done when you are a small business owner, right? This summer, we encourage you to take advantage of the “summer, summer, summertime” and implement some of these...
Today is World Environment Day with the theme, "Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care." Watch the World Environment Day 2015 Official Video: So, how do you begin living with less? Here are 4 things you can do today that will not only help you live with...
While the medicine cabinet is not exactly the first place you think of when it comes to organizing your home, it is one of the most important areas to keep clean and stocked—especially as we head into the summer months. We recommend starting this process by clearing...
If you are living in a small NYC space, the idea of composting may seem impossible. While the city of New York has great resources for urban dwellers looking to compost (checkout the NYC Compost Project and compost pickup services like CompostNow), one of the...
A four-day workweek means we are already headed to the weekend and once again, many of us will be enjoying the great outdoors (still need to get your outdoor space ready? Click here!). Stumped for what to bring to the next cookout or BBQ? We have some great side...
Most of us are aware that outdoor air pollution can damage our health, but did you realize that your indoor air may be doing the same thing? According to studies by the EPA, indoor levels of pollutants may be 2 to 5 times higher than outdoor pollutant levels; indoor...
This weekend is the unofficial beginning of the summer season and if your outdoor furniture is still in storage—or has been sitting on your cold patio all winter long—you may want to take some time this week to give those pieces a quick clean. Regardless what kind of...
Decorate Your Apartment Without Breaking Your Budget Whether you are moving into your first apartment in the city or just looking to add some fresh design to a rental space you’ve had for years, we have 10 easy ways you can decorate your apartment without breaking...
Transportation is one of the leading causes of global warming, which is why we love the month of May in NYC: Bike Month. This year, in honor of Bike Month, Transportation Alternatives has launched a Bike to Work Challenge for NYC workplaces from May 1-22. Is your...
Try These Tips for Getting Your Room Clean in 10 Minutes or Less Sunday is not only Mother’s Day, but it is Clean Up Your Room Day. What better gift to give Mom than a clean room, right? As a cleaning company, we understand that not everyone loves spending the day...
If the 70-degree weather we have headed to NYC this weekend is making you itch for adding some color to your balcony, patio or stoop, we have some DIY inspirations for you. Using items you probably already have in your home, you can create beautiful pieces of outdoor...
Warmer weather often brings warmer fabrics--think cotton and silk--which means you may be spending a bit more time hand washing instead of machine washing. Here are 4 things you should always avoid when hand washing your clothes: Don't Oversoak Great...
As a B Corporation, GreenHouse Eco-Cleaning is focused on doing well by doing good--it's part of our company DNA and is how we do business each and every day. It is important for us that our employees become a part of our mission--it is through their enthusiasm and...
Are all those great photos you took during the holidays still sitting on your hard drive? It’s time to print them out and frame them up. A dramatic picture wall—whether filled with photos of your family or artistic images you have found—can turn an ordinary room...
Today is World Health Day and this year’s focus is on the issue of food safety. Did you know that one in six Americans could get sick from food poisoning this year alone? According to FoodSafety.gov, food poisoning not only sends more than 100,000 Americans to the...
If you are hosting this year’s Easter celebration or are just having a “Welcome to Spring” get together, you may be scrambling to find enough seats to accommodate all of your guests. When you live in a small space, you need to get creative on how you can add...
You may be doing a great job at cleaning your countertops, floors and bathrooms, but when it comes to keeping your home truly clean and healthy (especially healthy!), there may be a few things you are missing. Here are five things you should be cleaning: Toothbrush...
Quick, what’s in your pantry? Chances are you already have the ingredients you need to whip up some all-natural (and effective) cleaning solutions—just in time for your spring cleaning tasks and projects. Here are 5 ingredients you should always have on hand: Baking...