Wonderstuff

2011 · Documentary · 1 Season · 6 Episodes · 0.0

Episodes

E11. Soap, Hair Conditioner, Toothpaste2011-07-25Jane takes a look at the ingredients used in the manufacture of personal hygiene items. She looks at soap and toothpaste before putting different home-made versions to the test.E22. Washing Powder, Degreaser, Surface Cleaners2011-08-01Jane takes a look at the scientific processes that are used to help the effectiveness of biological washing powder and citrus degreasers.E33. Anti-Freeze, Drain Cleaner, Mobile Phone Batteries2011-08-08Jane investigates how the formula for car anti-freeze was inspired by a tiny Antarctic insect, and learns about the purpose of the active ingredient in drain cleaner. She also explores the science behind mobile-phone batteries.E44. Antibacterial Spray, Air Freshener, Toilet Cleaner2011-08-15Jane has her own home scrutinized for germs in order to put antibacterial spray to the test, finds out how some mind-blowingly clever molecules in air freshener manage to combat dirt in mid air, and discovers the best wonderstuff on offer for the dirtiest of all household jobs - cleaning the loo.E55. Super-Strength Glues, Paint, Non-Stick Frying Pans2011-08-22Jane's investigates the stickiness of household essentials. She discovers the wonderstuff in super-strength glues, how paint manages to stick to the wall and, on the flip side, what's on non-stick frying pans that makes it the world's slipperiest substance.E66. Sunscreens, Moisturisers, Anti-Perspirants2011-08-29Jane Moore investigates the science behind skincare products, including sunscreen that disguises the signs of ageing, a baking ingredient used in moisturisers, and a chemical in anti-perspirants that makes them different from deodorants.

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