You can learn about the chemistry behind some helpful cleaning tips, called cleaning hacks in this installment of the “Reactions” YouTube video series from the American Chemical Society. DIY Cleaning Hacks Video“Reactions” is a fascinating video series that explores the chemistry behind everyday life. In this episode, they look at valuable chemicals used for household cleaning ranging from vinegar and vodka to, ready to grimace, spit. And just as these liquid chemicals help make cleaning easier, the solid thermoplastic polymer chemicals in the Scrigit Scraper help speed up cleaning when a physical force is needed in addition to or instead of a chemical one.