Season 1

1. Soap, Hair Conditioner, Toothpaste

2011-07-25

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.

2. Washing Powder, Degreaser, Surface Cleaners

2011-08-01

Jane takes a look at the scientific processes that are used to help the effectiveness of biological washing powder and citrus degreasers.

3. Anti-Freeze, Drain Cleaner, Mobile Phone Batteries

2011-08-08

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.

4. Antibacterial Spray, Air Freshener, Toilet Cleaner

2011-08-15

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.

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

2011-08-22

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.

6. Sunscreens, Moisturisers, Anti-Perspirants

2011-08-29

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.