Where do Suds Come From?
There is nothing we love more than a good soapy lather when washing dishes. What causes the suds, and why …
Chemistry Fundamentals
Stain Removal #1: General Principles
The questions I get most commonly asked revolve around stain removal. And it’s not just me – people like Shannon …
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 …
Why Don’t Water and Oil Mix? Part 3 – alcohols
We have seen that water and oil don’t mix because of their fundamentally different properties. Water, because it contains an …
Why Don’t Water and Oil Mix? Part 2
We know then water and oil don’t mix. We are considering the reasons for this in terms of their various …
Why Don’t Water and Oil Mix? Part 1
I remember the first time I saw kerosene and water mix together. We used to have an old kerosene heater …