– Why do we need to use washing up liquid to clean dishes? Why would water alone not suffice?

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My dad and I are having a debate about the importance of using washing up liquid and I need your help!!

He proffers that water in itself is clean, so why can we not just use water to clean our plates etc.

He also gave an example of how we would likely feel cleaner after “trudging through the jungle”, if we had a wash in a big jungle waterfall without soap.

I showed him that his glasses come out looking cleaner (no water marks) when he washes them with washing up liquid to prove my point that it is important to use it.

But can anyone tell me the actual science behind why we should use it? Or is my dad right? 😂

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Anonymous 0 Comments

Because of fat in food or fingerprints I’d say. If your dad had food like Mac and cheese or olive oil on his hand he’d wash it with soap too because that’s how you’d get rid of it

Anonymous 0 Comments

Because of fat in food or fingerprints I’d say. If your dad had food like Mac and cheese or olive oil on his hand he’d wash it with soap too because that’s how you’d get rid of it