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How are cold water detergents different from regular detergents?
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∙ 13y ago
To start from the beginning, a detergent is a molecule chain that attaches itself to unwanted stuff. Detergents also have other molecules to break the surface tension of the water witch helps the cleaning process.
To directly answer your question, solubility is the primary factor in this. At various temperatures, the solubility changes. In an aqueous (liquid) based reaction to preform well, it must dissolve (dissociation). Some detergents dissolve in higher temp water, some in cold water and there are those that can dissolve over a moderate range of temps (some people claim that regular tide works in cold water).
Hope this helps out
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Do you use hot water or cold water for laundry?
Most laundry detergents work just as well with cold water. By using cold water you will save money and reduce environmental damage. It depends.If you are putting laundry in the washer then use hot water.If you are washing laundry that stains its colour or just washing by hand then use cold water.
How to wash laundry in cold water?
I heard a radio program on NPR one day about laundry, and the person said that detergent made specifically for cold water washes are really much better for cold washing, and that aside from really dirty clothes, most of your clothes can be washed in cold water, using that special cold water detergent. Most laundry detergents are designed to be used in warm to hot water, and don't properly break down or clean well in cold water. But the specially designed cold water detergent is formulated differently.
Are detergents made from crude oil?
Good question! Simple answer is: Yes for some detergents. Detergents are formulations of many different chemicals, but they all require a "surface active" agent or surfactant to clean off oily grime that would not easily come off with just water alone. Both petrochemical (from petroleum) or oleochemical (from animal and plants) surfactants are used in detergents. While oleochemicals can come from both animal and plants, surfactant chemicals are generally plant based. One question raises another. Is it better to use only oleochemical based detergents based on plants, a renewable resource? The answer is not at all clear, either from an environmental or energy conservation persective, as discussed in the attached link. One aspected pointed out in the second link- cold water detergent requires use of petrochemical surfactant, so there's a energy savings in terms of heating water. I've included two links. Note that one link is prepared from Proctor and Gamble, a maker of many detergents, however I felt in this case, the discussion was presented in an unbiased manner. They conclude that a blend of both petrochemical and oleochemical surfactants can produce the best product for the consumer. There are many related links on oleochemicals, petrochemicals and surfactant chemicals.
What gets cold first hot or cold water?
Isn't cold water already cold? I would say cold water gets cold first. I've heard that hot water freezes faster than cold water.
Does anchovies live in cold water or warm water?
Cold water.
What has the author Sheena MacKenzie written?
Sheena MacKenzie has written: 'Cold water detergents and monopoly in the market for household detergents - June 1980 -'
Do you use hot water or cold water for laundry?
Most laundry detergents work just as well with cold water. By using cold water you will save money and reduce environmental damage. It depends.If you are putting laundry in the washer then use hot water.If you are washing laundry that stains its colour or just washing by hand then use cold water.
Are there cold water jacuzzis?
Yes, there are. You use a regular jacuzzi, and just fill it up with cold water, and not turn the heat on.
How do you no if you have hard water?
The water wouldn't form lather(foam) with soap,it would waste soap. It could be cold because most hard water are cold. Solution is boiling,using detergents because it dissolv es than solid or bar soap.
How to wash laundry in cold water?
I heard a radio program on NPR one day about laundry, and the person said that detergent made specifically for cold water washes are really much better for cold washing, and that aside from really dirty clothes, most of your clothes can be washed in cold water, using that special cold water detergent. Most laundry detergents are designed to be used in warm to hot water, and don't properly break down or clean well in cold water. But the specially designed cold water detergent is formulated differently.
What does solid water do?
Ice? It ... it is cold. It just sits there. It will melt if you heat it up. It floats on regular water.
Is cold water a different color than warm water?
No.
In a direct system of a cold water supply what is the purpose of the cold feed pipe?
If you are referring to a regular building, the cold water feed pipe goes directly to all cold faucets, toilets and hot water tank. The purpose seems obvious.
Do goldfish need cold water or warm water?
Goldfish are "coldwater fish" their comfortable temperature range is 55F to 70F. The stimulus to make them breed is when the temperature rises to over 65F.A gold fish needs cold water.
Why do you wear a wetsuit when swimming with dolphins?
Because the water is more cold than regular water when u swim with them.
In a direct system of cold water supply the purpose of the cold feed pipe to?
If you are referring to a regular building, the cold water feed pipe goes directly to all cold faucets, toilets and hot water tank. The purpose seems obvious.
Why does hot water generally improve the cleaning power of detergents?
Cleaning is or can be a chemical reaction. Virtually all chemical reactions are speeded up by increasing heat because there is increased energy and thus increased molecular motion. So hot water has more energy than cold water and cleaning is thus made easier. Materials dissolve faster in hot water too. Think about sugar. It dissolves faster in hot tea than cold tea. So dirt and contaminants get removed faster in hot water especially with the aid of detergents.
