This Sunday, as many Americans are watching the big game (Super Bowl Sunday!), they will also be chowing down on an entire day’s worth of calories. Yes, you read right—according to Health.com, the average football fan will eat any entire day’s worth of calories...
As an eco-friendly cleaning company, we are specialists in keeping environments clean and healthy—and that includes your workbag. Yes, your workbag. What you pull out of your workbag says a lot about you as a person and if some of those things are old...
While the timing of cold and flu season is quite unpredictable, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds cases peak in the United States between December and February. Now that the holiday rush is over and kids have returned to school while parents...
If you are like us, you are still getting used to a New Year—which means, you may be a little late in swapping out your 2015 calendar for the 2016 version. Before you literally toss out the old year, try one of these very easy DIY projects and repurpose those dates...
‘Tis the season for runny noses and harsh coughs—just visit any classroom and you’ll see what we mean. While you can’t put your child in a plastic bubble the moment cold weather hits, there are a few things you can do to keep your child as healthy as possible this...
image courtesy of flickr CC/macinate If the cold weather has you feeling a little less than warm inside, try one of these hot cocoa recipes. From warming up after a day of walking in the city to taking your cocoa with you to a sledding hill (click here for best...
As January ushers in colder temps and those little flakes of white on the outside of your home, it also ushers in a little white on the inside: winter white. It is a trend that the fashion industry has embraced for many years, but now we are seeing more and more...
A recent study of the most popular New Year’s resolutions found that “getting organized” and “spending less” are number 2 and 3 on most of our lists. Did they make it to your list this year? If so, we have five ways to accomplish both using these simple dollar store...
If you are planning a family celebration this year, keep the kids busy until the ball drops by doing these fun (and easy) DIY activities: New Year’s Eve Noise Makers via Make and Takes Materials: Empty toilet paper rolls or paper towel rolls Wax paper—cut 4x4 square...
Getting ready to ring in the New Year with family and friends? In order to avoid starting 2016 with a less than sparkling home, here are our tips for cleaning the top 5 biggest New Year's Eve party stains: Red Wine on the Sofa Upholstered furniture fibers...
What better way to reduce your holiday baking stress than to host a good old-fashioned cookie exchange. Not only will you have some beautiful and delicious goodies to share with your family throughout the entire holiday season, but you will be hosting a festive event...
image courtesy of flickr CC/Personal Creations: http://www.personalcreations.com Whether your holiday shopping is already finished or hasn’t even started, there is a moment of Christmas truth getting ready to happen: you have to wrap all of your purchases. ...
Top 4 Eco-Friendly Hostess Gifts ‘Tis the season for holiday parties. Before you head into your next celebration, consider coming in the front door with a unique and eco-friendly gift that will leave your party host/hostess singing your gift-giving praises all...
Soon your home will be brimming with the jolly sounds of company—are you ready? If not, don’t worry—we have 5 things you should clean that will instantly give your home a holiday lift, making your guests feel welcome and comfortable during their visit. Front...
While Black Friday seems to still get a lot of post-Thanksgiving buzz, it is Small Business Saturday that really gets us excited. Why? In addition to GreenHouse Eco-Cleaning being a small business, supporting local businesses is a great way to invest in those places...
As you make your final plans for Thanksgiving, we want you to consider giving thanks to our planet by reducing your waste this holiday season. Here are 5 things you can do to reduce Thanksgiving waste: Plan Ahead According to the Natural Resources Defense Council,...
With the above normal temperatures we’ve been experiencing this fall, it is easy to forget that soon cold weather will come—bringing with it snow and ice. As we prepare our homes and ourselves for Old Man Winter, take time to prepare your four-legged companion as...
Keeping your littlest Thanksgiving guests entertained during the big holiday meal is not always an easy task. And, as soon as they find out they have been relegated to the “kids’ table”, you may have a turkey-sized revolt on your hands. This year, make the kids’...
Ideas for Fall Container Gardens That We Are Loving Don’t let the cooler weather stop you from adding a splash of color to your entryway or patio. The grasses, foliage and blooms of fall are the perfect accent to your November décor—inside and outside of your home....
One way to make Thanksgiving a bit more manageable this year: organize your pots and pans. Before you are knee-deep into recipes and shopping lists, now is the perfect time to do a little reorganization of your primary Turkey Day tools. Here are 5 steps you should...