70% vs 99% Isopropyl Alcohol: Which Actually Kills More Germs?
It seems obvious that stronger alcohol kills more germs — but it is one of the most common myths in cleaning. Here is the science of why 70% often beats 99%.
When it comes to solvents there's rarely a one-size-fits-all answer. These guides tackle the questions our customers ask us every day — in plain English.
It seems obvious that stronger alcohol kills more germs — but it is one of the most common myths in cleaning. Here is the science of why 70% often beats 99%.
Acetone is one of the most versatile solvents on the planet. From the nail salon to the fibreglass workshop, here are 15 jobs it does brilliantly.
Pressure washing your roof and paths is hard, dangerous work. Here is how to let the weather do the cleaning for you with a spray-and-walk-away approach.
Using the wrong thinner can ruin a paint job — wrinkling, blushing or never curing. Here is a plain-English guide to picking the right one.
Reusing an old chemical bottle seems thrifty and green — but it is one of the most dangerous shortcuts you can take. Here is why we refuse to do it.
They look identical in the drum, but standard and low-odour kerosene behave very differently in a heater. Here is how to choose.
Those red diamonds on the label aren’t just decoration. Here is how to read GHS pictograms and why your Safety Data Sheet matters.
That bottle at the back of the cupboard — is it still doing anything? The short answer: alcohol evaporates, and potency fades. Here’s what to know.