Login

 what is the advantages and disadvantages of soap and detergents

@ krishang,

Good answer! You have given absolutely correct advantages over detergents. Keep it up!

I would like to explain more advantages and disadvantages of soaps and detergents as follow:

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 scum in hard water and this scum 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. 

  • 26
View Full Answer

Some strong soaps can be harmful to the skin or the environment

ADVANTAGES:

 

Some soaps are anti-bacterial so they can help to kill germs

 

Some mild soaps can wash off the corrosive acids that drops on your skin or neutralize it

 

Soaps are almost always used for washing, bathing and cleaning

 

DISADVANTAGES:

 

Other soaps can react with acids and it can be very dangerous



 
  • 20

Advantages:

Some soaps are anti-bacterial so the can help kill germs

Some mild soaps can wash off the corrosive acids that drops on your skin or naturalize it

Soaps are almost always used for washing,bathing and cleaning

Disadvantage:

Some strong soaps can be harmful to the skin or the environment

Other soaps can react with acids and it can be very dangerous

  • 15
What are you looking for?