Explain how adding detergents may help remove dirt from fabric?

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Explain how adding detergents may help remove dirt from fabric?

It has something to do with Cohesion and adhesion. Its for my biology class

2006-09-16 11:13:15 · 3 answers · asked by salgot1 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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Detergents are wetting agents that help water (the universal solvent) to reach the fabric and may contain other compounds such as surfactants that help cut through grease and keep it suspended until it goes down the drain with the rinse.

2006-09-16 11:23:00 · answer #1 · answered by Kes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Detergents make water wetter. That helps it spread out and get between the fibers better.Detergents surround dirt, especially oils and help carry them down the drain.

2006-09-16 12:43:17 · answer #2 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Emulsifying action

2006-09-16 11:21:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋