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...
Whether you have a cozy powder room or you are utilizing one cozy, little main bathroom, you don't need a full bath remodel to make the space seem bigger. Try these five tips for creating a more spacious space in even the tiniest of bathrooms. Paint It All Consider...
Whether you have a dedicated office space in your finished basement or a small cove in your kitchen, the home office is one of the busiest places in your house. It is usually the epicenter of family management—the place where you keep important documents, you do...
If you are trying to recruit and keep top talent (and what company isn’t trying to do that these days?) do not overlook the importance of your internal office environment. Obviously, as an eco-friendly cleaning company that specializes in both commercial and...
Between Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and the red carpet styles from Hollywood award shows, green fashion is making a statement in big, bold ways this season. Here is a great infographic (via Bluegala Fashion Blog) that shows the growth of the green clothing industry.
It’s March—which means spring is just a few weeks away and soon we will be up to our elbows spring cleaning our homes, outdoor spaces and offices (need help with the cleaning? Give us a call!). Before the cleaning begins, we encourage you to start getting rid of...
Choose a color and stick with it. The sky’s the limit when it comes the color palette of your arrangement, but once you choose one, pick flowers, berries and buds close to it on the color wheel. Even though your color won’t vary greatly, texture should. Select...
Here’s a holiday you may have forgotten to celebrate February: International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day (Feb 23). What a great time for us to spread our environmentally-friendly lifestyles down to our pets. Opt for organic, homemade pet treats to avoid exposing...
Yes, you clean off your desk before you leave the office and you’ve hired an eco-friendly cleaning company to keep your entire building clean and healthy (that’s our job!), but have you ever taken the time to clean your computer? Those stray files and images...
According to Buildium.com, a roof is one of your building’s biggest financial investments and is often something we neglect. Think about it for a moment—this winter alone, the roof of your building has probably experienced temperature changes, heavy periods of...
It’s almost February 14th and you are on your way home from the gym, work, hanging out with friends and BAM!—you realize that you’ve forgotten to get some sweets for your sweetie this Valentine’s Day. No worries, here are some eco-friendly treat options that can be...