What’s in Your Cleaning Products? The Dish on Borax and Phosphates

At Greenapple House Cleaning, we talk a lot about how harmful many of the ingredients in everyday household cleaners, soaps, and detergents are. In this series of posts, we are going to discuss specific ingredients, how they work, and what makes them dangerous to you and your family when they are used in your home. […]

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Asthma Triggers in Your Home (And How to get rid of Them)

For a lot of people, learning how to live with and control asthma symptoms is just a part of life. It’s practically impossible to avoid every symptom at all times, but knowing what conditions, activities, and materials can play a role in triggering your asthma can help you live a healthier life. The problem is, […]

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Removing Common Carpet Stains- The Green Way

As individuals who have adopted a green lifestyle, we know that everyday cleaning products have a negative effect on both our health and our planet. As responsible consumers, we can’t in good conscious pick up anything off a store shelf and use it in our home because of this, and so we have to consider […]

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The Dangers of Washing Your Dishes- And What to do About it

Most people think of their homes as safe places. They are sanctuaries that protect us from the outside world. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. There are many places in your home that play host to dangerous bacteria that could be harming your family, especially the kitchen. While you may scrub your kitchen until you […]

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Pop Quiz: What Cleaning Personality do you Have?

When it comes to our homes, we all do things our own way. Some of us may prefer cooking simple meals or freezing complete meals in advance, while others may prepare five courses every single night. Some of us may dedicate one day a week to doing laundry, while others of us may struggle to […]

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