Question

If the ph of water is two, out of soap and detergent which one will you use for cleaning clothes?

Answer 1

detergent is suitable for use..

Answer 2

The detergents can be used in acidic solution.

• Thus this can be said that soaps are inefficient in washing in the acidic water.

• The detergent does not form fatty acids in acidic water and can be consider ideal for the washing process.