Genres
Wonderstuff
Overview
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Top Cast
Seasons
Season 1 (2011)
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6 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Soap, Hair Conditioner, Toothpaste
2011-07-25Jane 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.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 2: Washing Powder, Degreaser, Surface Cleaners
2011-08-01Jane takes a look at the scientific processes that are used to help the effectiveness of biological washing powder and citrus degreasers.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 3: Anti-Freeze, Drain Cleaner, Mobile Phone Batteries
2011-08-08Jane 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.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 4: Antibacterial Spray, Air Freshener, Toilet Cleaner
2011-08-15Jane 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.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 5: Super-Strength Glues, Paint, Non-Stick Frying Pans
2011-08-22Jane'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.
Runtime: N/A minEpisode 6: Sunscreens, Moisturisers, Anti-Perspirants
2011-08-29Jane 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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