5 Ways to Detoxify Your Home Naturally

The air freshener you use in your home may be primed to whisk you away to a flower-filled meadow in spring-time or a field of honeysuckle, but it could also be responsible for filling your home with toxic contaminants. According to a research study performed at the University of California Berkeley, terpenes, or chemicals that […]

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Bleach Alternative: Green Cleaning with Hydrogen Peroxide

Bleach is a home cleaning agent that many individuals around the world have in their homes. While this product is very handy when it comes to disinfecting and cleaning, it isn’t environmentally friendly or safe to use. Not only can skin contact with the product result in irritation and burns, but when it reacts with […]

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7 Tips for a Green Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a delicate time, and one of the most important times to avoid the harmful chemicals that are often found in personal care products, conventional cleaning supplies, and even our food. Studies have shown over the years that unnecessary exposure to these chemicals can have a negative effect on the health of unborn children […]

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8 Surprising Places Germs are Hiding in Your Home

You take the time to clean your home every single week, and it looks spotless. So, that must mean it’s clean right? Unfortunately, it doesn’t. Germs are lurking in your home in some of the most unexpected places. The good news is, once you know where they are, you can adjust your home cleaning regimen […]

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6 Surprising Toxic Secrets you Didn’t Know Your Home had

If you’ve been following our blog at Greenapple very long, you know by now that there are potential risks to using those every-day cleaners you’ve been using for years. They contain chemicals and ingredients that can cause dermatitis, irritate asthma, and even lead to more serious problems like respiratory illnesses and cancer. Avoiding these problems […]

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