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SO THAT'S HOW SOAP WORKS

  • May 19, 2026
 

A MinuteEarth animation explains why soap works so well. Each soap molecule has one end that grabs water and another that grabs oil and grease, letting it surround dirt, grime, bacteria, and even some viruses so they can be rinsed away.

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