Listener Question
Kaye asks In the “How to clean saucepans” section you recommend using ‘washing soda’ can you please verify exactly what …
Reader Questions
How Do I Know if Something is Microwave Safe?
Reader Paul asks: I was zapping some pasta in the micro wave and one of the kids said you can’t …
How to Avoid Soap Scum in the Shower
Reader Jenny says: I have found my answer for the shower screen problem. Use liquid soap only in the shower. …
Rusty Biscuit Tins
Reader David asks: Hi Dr Chemical, Hope you can help? I am a collector of old biscuit tins. I have …
Radio Show 9/5/12
Some good questions today: 1. How do you get dog slobber off the windows of your car? Dip a wet …
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 …
Degreasers on Tiles
Te Rake asks: Industrial Degreaser is my best chemical because it really does a good job at cleaning but I’ve …
Oil Stains on Cement Driveways
A common question on my radio show is how to clean oil stains off driveways. Before describing how to clean …