Question

List two problems that arise due to the use of detergents instead of soap.

Answer 1

The problems which arise due to the use of Detergents instead of soaps are:
1)One can not distinguish between hard water and soft water.
2)Detergents are not environment friendly and do not decompose easily.

Answer 2

The problems that arise by using detergents instead of soaps are:

• Detergents are non-biodegradable unlike soaps and does not decompose easily. This is why detergents accumulate in environment and cause several hazards and environmental issues.

• Detergents are manufactured by adding phosphate additives. These phosphate additives serve as nutrients for 'algae'. This in turn causes scum to develop over river water thereby disturbing the animal life and posing several problems for the aquatic animals.