eli5 how are soaps able to clean away germs when washing things?

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Hello everyone. I have always wanted to know how exactly are dishwashing soap, hand soap, cleaning soap are able to kill or remove harmful bacteria from whatever we are using it for?

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I believe they change the chemistry of the area they are used in which kills the germs. They also create bubbles that carry them (amongst other things like dead skin or other matter) away in suspension when washed off.
Washing your hands frequently is helpful, but not as effective as using soap, too.

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