You might have one of these little wonders in your refrigerator right now.  After you read this list from a New York Times article, I bet you'll be energized to try some of the ideas right away!  Home-related ideas at the top (we are focused on interiors here, after all).

Looking for a green way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean.  Not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but it won't leave streaks and won't harm your fingers or fingernails while you clean.

Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower?  Try rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror. It will eliminate the fog and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance.

Want to sustainably rid yourself of waste that accumulates in the home and office after gifts, parties, and the holiday season?  For our American audience:

Any UPS Store will accept clean boxes, bubble wrap, styrofoam peanuts, etc. Locations: go here

Most grocery stores (Safeway, Whole Foods, etc.) recycle thin-film plastic bags, including

Don't you just hate spending time and money using harsh chemicals to clean your home and office?  Wish you could use nothing but water and a cloth to get your interiors really sparkly clean?  Now you can!

Out with the chemicals, in with the natural clean!

Try lemon juice to clean brass and copper.  You can mix lemon juice with baking soda to make a cleaning paste for a countertop.   

Regular polishing of most wood furniture is unnecessary and can even be damaging.  Many of the everyday products you use as furniture polish contain silicone and after years of use can cloud many finishes.  For regular maintenance of your wood furniture, wipe with a water dampened cloth.  For periodic maintenance, you may need to wax your older furniture -- check the literature that came with your furniture pieces to ensure proper care.