East Palestine Rail Disaster
I’ve long been of the opinion that people that are charged with protecting the environment, and therefore people’s safety, are …
Dr Chemical Posts
How to get the best from your dishwasher
Dishwashers have two obvious advantages over hand washing – they save us work and they save us water. This second …
When is Soap not Soap?
What an odd question. Surely all the stuff in those little blocks that you buy in supermarkets in the bathroom …
How do I Know if a Chemical is Dangerous? #1
This is a question I get asked a lot. Many people use home-brew cleaning concoctions in the mistaken belief that …
Chemical Myths#1: Bicarb and Vinegar
Without doubt the grandfather of home cleaning myths is the notion that mixing bicarb and vinegar together makes an effective …
Why Milk is Bad for Your Teeth
What? Milk is bad for your teeth? Haven’t we been brought up to believe that it is GOOD for our …
Coles are Selling a Hazardous Insecticide
Coles are selling, for indoor use, an insecticide that should not be used indoors. The active ingredient in their …
Alcohol isn’t fattening
A popular myth is that alcoholic drinks are fattening as they contain so many kilojoules. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on …
Cleaning Whiteboards
One of the most common questions I get asked is how to clean whiteboards, whether it’s permanent markers or whiteboard …