Question

People use a variety of methods to wash clothes. Usually after adding the soap, they 'beat' the clothes on a stone, or beat it with a paddle, scrub with a brush or the mixture is agitated in a washing machine. Why is agitation necessary to get clean clothes?​

Answer 1

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A soap molecule has two parts namely hydrophobic and hydrophilic. With the help of these, it attaches to the grease or dirt particle and forms a cluster called micelle. These micelles remain suspended as a colloid. To remove these micelles, it is necessary to agitate clothes.

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Answer 2

Answer:

• A soap molecule has two parts namely hydrophobic and hydrophilic.
• With the help of these, it attaches to the grease or dirt particle and forms a cluster called micelle.
• These micelles remain suspended as a colloid.
• To remove these micelles (entrapping the dirt), it is necessary to agitate clothes.