The difference between soap and washing powder is mainly reflected in composition, applicable clothes and properties. Soap is made of renewable vegetable oil. It is suitable for cleaning underwear or baby's clothes and is not easy to hurt the skin. The main component of washing powder is extracted from oil. It is suitable for cleaning clothes such as coats. It's best not to touch it directly with your hands.
1. Different composition
First of all, the ingredients of soap and washing powder are different, which is their biggest difference. The ingredients of soap are mainly renewable vegetable oils, while the ingredients in washing powder are mainly a chemical substance extracted from petroleum. Some friction agents will be added to make it more convenient to wash clothes.
2. Suitable for different clothes
Generally speaking, soap is more suitable for washing close fitting clothes or some baby's clothes, and its ingredients are milder than others. Washing powder is more suitable for cleaning materials that are not easy to be damaged, such as coats and jeans, with strong cleaning ability.
3. Different nature
Washing clothes with soap is not easy to hurt the skin, so it will be more reassuring when washing clothes. Washing powder contains some stimulating chemical components, which are easy to hurt the skin after long-term use. Therefore, it is best to wear gloves when washing clothes with washing powder to avoid direct contact.