laundry soap

Laundry soap is a type of soap specifically designed for washing clothes. Soaps and detergents are substances that, when dissolved in water, can remove dirt from surfaces. The process involves wetting the surface, absorption of the soap or detergent at the interface between water and soil, dispersion of the soil into the wash water, and preventing redeposition of the soil.1

Historically, soap production began with animal fats and ashes. The word "soap" is derived from the Celtic word saipo. Modern laundry soaps often contain alkaline materials, known as builders, such as sodium silicate or sodium carbonate, which enhance cleaning power. Some laundry soaps also combine synthetic detergents with traditional soap for maximum efficiency.234