Compare and Contrast The Effectiveness of The Cleansing Action of Soap and Detergent

PROPERTY	SOAP	DETERGENT
Cleansing power	Less powerful	More powerful
Ease of rinsing	It is difficult to wash away all soap and clothes.The soap that remains leaves an ordour and spoils the fabric.	Rinses out well from clothes
pH	Slightly alkaline	Can be controlled to suit the cleaning task
Molecular structure	Determined by the structure of fatty acids found in the oil or fat used to produce soap	Can be modified to suit the cleaning task.For example: Detergent can be made specially for cleaning toilets bowls
Formation of scum	Forms scum with hard water	Does not form scum with hard water