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First off heat kills most bacteria so it is especially important for bedding. Heat also expands items so detergent can get into the fabric easier thus clean more effectively.
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From the perspective of chemistry, heat is one of the things that can begin or accelerate a chemical reaction. Laundry detergent is probably more effective if some heat is added because it either starts a chemical reaction, or makes one faster, and thus can do its job better in the limited amount of time provided by a wash cycle.
To make things simpler, the fact that hot water allows for the detergent to dissolve, whereas the soap simply sits on top of the cold water and doesn't do it's job. For example, those who live in the south know that it's easier to sweeten tea while it's hot than when it's cooled off. Just a thought :)
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoSoap does work better in warm water. This is because the active ingredients in soap work the best in warm water.
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∙ 13y agoWarm water is a better cleaner because cold water fuses the stain even more so to the fabric, where as warm water draws the stain away from said fabric.
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∙ 14y agoThe heat of the water also helps to break down the grease.
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Can cold water clean dishes?
It can, but hot water works better because it helps to dissolve grease and hardened food better than cold.
Does powdered juice dissolve better faster in hot or in cold water?
Powdered juice dissolves faster in hot water, but tastes better in cold water.
Does hot water clean your body more than cold water?
yes,hot water kills bacteria
Is it better to wash clothes in hot or cold water?
Hot water.
What are the effects of water temperature on the scalp?
if the water temperature is too hot it will burn the scalp, if the water temperature is too cold it will not clean the scalp.
Which is better to clean hands warm or cold water?
warm!
Is it better to clean out a cut with hot or cold water?
hot and soapy water.
Can cold water clean dishes?
It can, but hot water works better because it helps to dissolve grease and hardened food better than cold.
Why does warm water clean better than cold water?
Warm water is a better cleaner because cold water fuses the stain even more so to the fabric, where as warm water draws the stain away from said fabric.
Does powdered juice dissolve better faster in hot or in cold water?
Powdered juice dissolves faster in hot water, but tastes better in cold water.
Does a plant grow better in warm water or cold water?
Cold water
Is cold water a better conductor than hot?
is cold water a better conductor than hot
Do hot water showers clean better than cold?
I seriously doubt that there is any big difference between the two so my answer would be no.
Clean blood on clothes?
cold water and soap
If you have a swollen throat should you have warm stuff or cold stuff?
I personally find that cold stuff helps it, like soothes it makes it feel better, but I'm not a doctor. Consult your physician!
Is warm water better for breeding goldfish than cold water?
cold is better cuz when your in the ocean is the water hot or cold cold
Do starfish like living in warm water or cold water better?
They like living in cold water better because it relaxes their body :) How does that help?
