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Answer: Detergent lowers the surface tension of water, so the water wets the cloth better and penetrates into the fine pores of the fabric to remove dirt and grease.

Detergent molecules also attach to oily dirt and surround it, so the dirt is lifted off and washed away with water.

Doubtly AI · 29 Oct 2026 AI-generated · not yet verified Report
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