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Eco kids, make this cool kit for a special gift for a birthday celebration, Mother's Day or Father's Day, then help Mum, Dad or Grandpa wash the car when they do not use a eco-friendly commercial car wash.

Even when using green-friendly cleaners, it is better to avoid the driveway and instead wash the car on your lawn or over dirt so that the toxic waste water can be absorbed and neutralized in soil instead of flowing directly into storm drains or open water bodies.

 Here's what you need

Paper towels / newspaper
Sponge
Old cotton towels to use as rags

Ingredients for homemade car shampoo (eco-friendly or DIY dishwashing liquid and powdered laundry detergent, and water), each should be chlorine-and phosphate-free and non-petroleum-based. This concentrate can then be used sparingly with water over exterior car surfaces.

Spray bottle of eco-friendly window cleaner / (vinegar and water)
Homemade car air freshener (craft foam, cookie cutter, scissors, essential oil, hole puncher, string)

Make some vouhers for Mum / Dad / Grandpa etc to redeem when they need the car washed
Nice bucket to display all the items

HOW TO MAKE CAR SHAMPOO
In a bucket, mix one-third cup (.16 pint) of dishwashing liquid, one-quarter cup (.12 pint) of powdered laundry detergent, and one gallon (eight pints) of water.

Even when using green-friendly cleaners, it is better to avoid the driveway and instead wash the car on your lawn or over dirt so that the toxic waste water can be absorbed and neutralized in soil instead of flowing directly into storm drains or open water bodies. Also, try to sop up or disperse those sudsy puddles that remain after you’re done. They contain toxic residues and can tempt thirsty animals.

HOW TO MAKE AN AIR FRESHENER
Trace the shape of a cookie cutter onto craft foam, then cut out the shape.
With an adult's permission, spray the foam with essential oil and water several times. Let dry.
Punch a hole at the top and tie a string through the hole.
Hang the air freshener from the car's rearview mirror.