25 SUPER COOL WINTER SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS FOR KIDS
As a mother of 2 teenage boys I remember the days when they were younger and the fun that we had and still do. I Loved doing activities with my boys that had a bit of a learning curve or was educational. It can get very expensive to buy experiment type projects or toys from the store. But there is so many things you can do at home with your kids today.
Here is a fantastic roundup on 16 Science Experiments To Amaze Your Kids This Winter. Have a look through this list and I am sure you will find something fun and awe inspiring to do with your children today.
Baking soda added to the wash lowers the ph of water in the washing machine. Softening the water helps laundry rinse cleaner and be less stiff.
White vinegar added in the rinse cycle helps to break down the detergent, removes leftover soap residue, and deodorizes the laundry. Add white vinegar during the final rinse cycle
Wool dryer balls placed in the dryer natural soften and reduce static by bouncing and rubbing against the fabric as it dries.
Homemade fabric softener & dryer sheets soften laundry in the washer or dryer. This fabric softener uses vinegar to soften and deodorize with a softening boost from vegetable glycerin.
Glycerin is used in lotions and beauty products to moisturize and soften because it is hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air). It is a clear thick liquid that is natural by product of soap making.
The softener does not use baking soda because it can not be used on dryer sheets and should not be combined with vinegar in homemade cleaners.
