Grease on clothing?

um yeah Asked by zimmyzimmyzoomzoom 2 months ago, 4 answers.

Does anyone know the scientifical reason/ or the real reason whiy grease on clothing wont come out with cold water? Is there a reason?

Answered by mysterywolf on Sep 29, 2008, 06:41PM
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Grease in general need heat (I.e. hot water) to melt (I.e. get removed from clothing).

Answered by luthien on Sep 29, 2008, 07:20PM
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Like dissolves like. Lipids are non-polar so they are insoluble in polar substances like water.

Answered by 192837 on Sep 29, 2008, 07:20PM
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Its to do with the chemical bonds in grease
the chemical bonds that bind it to the clothes require heat energy or chemical energy to be broken, hence why detergent and hot water works really well to cut away grease when you are washing dishes. or in the case of a washing machine, hot water and washing powder or w/e

Answered by ichibanarky on Sep 30, 2008, 05:27AM
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Water and grease don't mix - the water will basically just "bead" over the grease patch, and it won't move when you rinse it out.

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