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Question
What are the differences between Bath soap and soap for washing clothes?
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Solution
| Sr. No. | Bath soap | Soap for washing clothes |
| 1. | It is a type of soft soap and is used for bathing purposes. | It is a type of hard soap and is used for washing clothes. |
| 2. | Soft soaps are a potassium salt of fatty acids. It does not cause irritation of the skin. | Hard soap is a sodium salt of fatty acids. |
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