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ELI5: What is in soap that makes it able to kill germs and bacteria?
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Regular household soap or cleanser does not kill germs (as you asserted) — rather, it suspends (or lifts) them off the skin surface, allowing the microbes and soil bits to be rinsed down the drain. This property of soap explains why it’s more effective to use soap when washing hands, rather than just relying exclusively on warm water. Additionally, people tend to scrub their hands more thoroughly when using soap, which further removes germs.