List of episodes of the series «Wonderstuff»

Soap, Hair Conditioner, Toothpaste

• Episode number: 1
• Episode description:
  Jane 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.

Washing Powder, Degreaser, Surface Cleaners

• Episode number: 2
• Episode description:
  Jane takes a look at the scientific processes that are used to help the effectiveness of biological washing powder and citrus degreasers.

Anti-Freeze, Drain Cleaner, Mobile Phone Batteries

• Episode number: 3
• Episode description:
  Jane 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.

Antibacterial Spray, Air Freshener, Toilet Cleaner

• Episode number: 4
• Episode description:
  Jane 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.

Super-Strength Glues, Paint, Non-Stick Frying Pans

• Episode number: 5
• Episode description:
  Jane'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.

Sunscreens, Moisturisers, Anti-Perspirants

• Episode number: 6
• Episode description:
  Jane 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.