Here's a green household tip to keep your stainless steel sink sparkling bright and smelling fresh - courtesy of my 17 year old son. Cut a lemon in half and sprinkle the cut half with plain old salt. Use it to scrub your stainless steel sink, giving the lemon a little squeeze now and then. Refresh the salt when necessary. When you're done, just drop the used lemon in the garbage disposal. Use the other half of the lemon to make yourself a lovely glass of homemade, all-natural lemonade.
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Back in the 70s when we first started talking about water conservation, my favorite t-shirt read Save Water - Shower with a friend! California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger may not advocate showering with a friend, but he does believe in the power of short showers. In response to a question at an event at the Commonwealth Club, the Gov told the folks there that his kids were taking a stool into the shower to enjoy fifteen minute long showers. No more, he says. Now he times them - five minutes is long enough for anyone to get clean.

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