Earth Day Crafts/Cleaners

Earth Day @ Enchanted Learning
I think the litter bug is cute. Rainsticks are fun to make too.
Earth day at Kaboose
A litter bug mobile - this one is so cute
Toothbrush bracelet This one I've got to try!
Lady Bug rocks
Earth Day at Kaboose
Rice Krispie Earth

Egg carton flowers - cut out the cups and make a jagged edge for a tulip attach a pipe cleaner to the bottom. You can paint them or use markers for color.

Earth Day posters. Use paper grocery bags or newspapers and make an Earth Day poster for your window.

Earth Day Green Spring Cleaning
Scouring Powder

½ cup baking soda

# Place the baking soda in a bowl. Dampen a sponge, scoop the baking soda onto the sponge and rub the surface to be cleaned. Let it sit on the surface for a few minutes to absorb odors, then rinse thoroughly.

(From Kindred Spirits Organics in Appleton)
Soft Scrubber
¼ cup baking soda
Enough vegetable oil-based soap to make a creamy paste
# Place the baking soda in a bowl, stir in the vegetable oil-based soap stirring as you add until you have a rich creamy texture. Scoop onto a sponge; wash surface then rinse thoroughly.
(From Kindred Spirits Organics in Appleton)

Window Cleaner
1/8 cup vinegar
1 cup water
# Combine in spray bottle to spray onto surface.
(From Kindred Spirits Organics in Appleton)

Mildew and Mold Inhibitor with Disinfectant
1 teaspoon Borax
3 tablespoons vinegar
2 cups hot tap water
Spray bottle
# Place ingredients in spray bottle and shake to mix. Spray onto mold-growing areas in bathrooms. Leave on without rinsing.
(From Kindred Spirits Organics in Appleton)

All-Purpose Floor Cleaner
1/8 cup vegetable-based liquid soap
½ cup vinegar
2 gallons warm water
# Put soap and vinegar in the bottom of the bucket. Fill with warm water, swishing it to activate the soap. Wash as usual.
(From Kindred Spirits Organics in Appleton)

Furniture Polish-
1/4 cup of lemon juice and 1/2 cup of olive oil. This will clean all wood surfaces and leave a fresh lemony scent in the air.

Window / Glass Cleaner
You can use 1/2 cup of vinegar with one gallon of water, put it in a spray bottle and use an old clean lint free rag to wipe down those dirty windows or mirrors. If you don't like the vinegar smell, then just try regular lemon juice without any water.

All purpose disinfectant cleaner
Mix a 1/2 teaspoon of natural soap, 2 cups of hot water, 1 teaspoon of tea tree oil. This is a very safe disinfectant that you can use almost anywhere, except on glass, the oil will make smears on it and it is difficult to get off.

Carpet cleaning
For carpet stains use 3 parts club soda to one part hot water. For carpet odors sprinkle around some baking soda, maybe add some dried crushed up lavender to it and wait for approximately 30 minutes before vacuuming. The baking soda will absorb the odors and the light lavender scent will remain.

For toilets
Use baking soda, just sprinkle some inside the toilet, getting it on the sides as well and let sit about 20 minutes. Come back with your toilet brush and give it a good scrub.