Sard Wonder Soap and The Chemistry of Elbow Grease
Every day we do what we are told, at least when it comes to consumer products. There are two ways …
Chemistry at Home
What’s the Best Dishwashing Detergent?
Huh? Aren’t they all the same? Nope – afraid not. But you could easily be forgiven for thinking that they …
Rusty Biscuit Tins
Reader David asks: Hi Dr Chemical, Hope you can help? I am a collector of old biscuit tins. I have …
Cleaning Chemicals #2: Isopropanol (or How to Get Ink Off Tony McManus’ Shirt.)
On 6PR’s afternoon show today, Tony McManus said that he got some ink on one of his shirts. How do …
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Cleaning Chemicals #1: Ammonia
Ammonia, or its derivatives, is one of the most common cleaning chemicals found in household formulations. If you look on …
The Chemistry of Cleaning #3: How to Clean Shower Screens
Last Monday on 6PR a caller on 6PR asked Shannon Lush how to clean shower screens. She advised against using …
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The Chemistry of Clean #2: How Detergents Work
Here is an exercise for you to try at home: Put some dirty dishes in your sink, and fill it …
Chemistry of Cleaning #1: How Do You Clean Silver?
A caller off-air today asked how to clean silver. Silver, as we all know, can tarnish – lose its lustre …
Troubleshooting #1: Nail Polish Remover on Table
Reader Lyn asks: Hi Dr Chemical, thanks for this – hope you can assist me to bring my favourite table …