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What happens when you mix Nestea and Mr.Clean together? What is the pH colour? We have the answer. Watch our video below to see for yourself. NESTEA AND[...]

...Yup, you heard right. We mixed vinegar and the Vim cleaning liquid together to see what would happen and what the pH would be. Watch our video below[...]

Product Tested: Dihydrogen Monoxide...........................................Water Predictions/Comments: It was obvious to us that water would be neutral. It's like a science staple. Conclusion: It is neutral. Woah. Watch our video down below. Water[...]

Item Tested: Pro-Strength Liquid Plumr Clog Destroyer   Danger: CORROSIVE, AVOID SKIN CONTACT, WEAR GLOVES FOR PROTECTION Predictions/Comments: Since bleach is a strong corrosive cleaner, we thought this[...]

Product Tested: Milk Predictions/Comments: We must confess that we've had someone tell us that milk is an acid. So our guess is pretty obvious, you can say. Conclusion: Milk[...]

Product Tested: Mr.Clean Disinfectant Caution: EYE IRRITANT, HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Predictions/Comments: We thought it would be an acid, considering the word summer[...]

Item Tested: Neutrogena Cleanser Prediction/Comments: It was a bit obvious that this cleanser would be acidic, with its blunt front label and with how often I have to[...]

Item Tested: Soap Predictions/Comments: We've all been blessed with the bitter taste of soap at least once in our lifetime, so we guessed it would be a base.[...]

Product Tested: Nestea Predictions/Comments: We all know well that Nestea is tea mixed with lemonade, so it was likely that it'd be acidic because lemonade, or lemons in general,[...]

Product Tested: Vim (some strong cleaning substance) Predictions/Comments: We had no set expectation when we were experimenting to discover this substance's pH level. Conclusion: The cleaner has a green/brown-ish[...]

Product Tested: Shower Gel Predictions/Comments: This shower gel has a very unpleasant bitter smell, so we assumed it would be a base. Conclusion: It's an acid, with an[...]

Product Tested: Elmer's School Glue Prediction/Comments: I, Kerra, specifically thought school glue would be neither acidic or basic, considering an unfortunate accident that occurred years ago when the[...]

Item Tested: Apple Juice Predictions/Comments: We were a bit unsure whether apple juice was a base or an acid, but then we thought....sour apples..yes...bitter apples..? No, not yet.[...]

Item Tested: Orange Slice Predictions: The word citrus does come to mind when looking at an orange, and can be followed by the word citric acid, which can help[...]

What happens when you mix orange juice and baking soda? Here's a video of the neutralization reaction, since orange juice contains citric acid and baking soda is a[...]

Product Tested: Vinegar Predictions/Comments: Acid is a must for vinegar, considering the word 'acetic acid' (also known as CH₃COOH) is labeled right on the container. And, of course, with[...]

Product Tested: Crest Pro-Health Mouthwash Predictions/Comments: For anyone who has tried mouthwash, you'd know that they are definitely not sour, but bitter and minty. The bitter taste can already[...]

Product Tested: Lime Predictions/Observations: The familiar sour taste of limes was a definite promise of an acid. As the juice of the lime was squeezed into the blueberry juice[...]

Limes, like oranges, contain citric acid, so the pink colour of the blueberry juice confirmed it was an acid. [...]

Soap is a base. That's why is tastes bitter when it 'accidentally' enters your mouth. When it was tested with the blueberry juice, it turned into a red-purple[...]

Milk is acidic, as the blueberry juice turned into a red colour. When I didn't mix the juice with the milk, the blueberry drops looked like bruises... [...]

You may be wondering why blueberries are used as pH indicators. Blueberries contain a chemical called peonidin, which is sensitive to acidity an basicity. Peonidins belong to a[...]

Apples, contain citric acid, so it was likely that the blueberry juice would turn into a brighter and lighter red. In fact, it turned into a transparent pink.[...]