Chemistry at Home : Exploring the Ingredients in Everyday Products

Ever wondered what was in the toothpaste you were cleaning your teeth with or the low-fat spread you were eating? How glue sticks or what's in insect repellent? This accessible book aims to de-mystify the part chemicals play in the products we have in our home and what benefits they bring. Written in an appealing style, the reader will be taken on a journey of discovery around the house gaining information on and explanation for the chemistry we have in our everyday existence.