How does soap work?

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Like what makes it kill bacteria/germs?

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Normally, oils are not soluble in water. If you pour some oil into water, it will form separate layers. Soap binds to oils and fats and makes them soluble in water. Cell membranes (walls) are made of fat/oil. So the soap makes dirt and cell walls of bacteria disslove in water.

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