Question

State the advantages of soaps over detergents

Answer 1

Advantage of soap:

Soaps are made from natural fats and oils and so are fully biodegradable so it does not cause any water pollution. 

Disadvantage of soap:

Soaps cannot be used in hard water. This is because, soap forms a scam in hard water and this scrum will not rinse away easily. So soap is suitable only for soft water.

Advantages of detergent:

Detergents are often preferred over soap as they are more effective at cleaning and have a wider range of uses. Detergents can be used in hard water also because they react less to minerals in water and do not leave any residue. 

Disadvantage of detergent:

Detergents are made from synthetic chemicals. These chemicals do not break down in the environment (non-biodegradable), and so they cause huge amount of pollution in water bodies- killing fish and water plants. 

Answer 2

Explanation:

Soap and detergent are common products used when washing clothes, cleaning the house or bathing. Soap has been around for centuries, while detergents have gained widespread use in the United States since the end of World War II. Soap is typically made from natural materials and is used in personal hygiene, while detergents consist of synthetic chemicals and tend to provide more cleaning power. Detergents offer a number of advantages over most types of soap.