The film details the process of soap making, starting with Carl Mason's laboratory demonstration using fat and sodium hydroxide (lye). It explains the chemical reaction known as saponification, where ...

Thousands of years ago, our ancestors discovered something that would clean their bodies and clothes. As the story goes, fat from someone’s meal fell into the leftover ashes of a fire. They were ...

We have all battled soap scum, the stubborn, cloudy film that clings to shower doors and tile. Although many cleansers keep it at bay, it is helpful to know why it forms in the first place. The ...

How does soap make things clean? Here's what science has to say: Before we can talk about how soap makes things clean, first consider: What does it mean to be dirty? Most of the stuff you try to clean ...

CHARLESTON, SC (WCBD) – Health officials recommend washing your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water to effectively clean your hands. That’s roughly the time it takes to hum “Happy ...

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