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   Surfactants lower the surface tension of water. Warm or hot water melts fats   
   and oils so that it is easier for the soap or detergent to dissolve and   
   rinse it away with water..   
      
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   "Trish"  wrote in message   
   news:GMZpg.42990$Uy1.17905@read1.cgocable.net...   
   > Hot water melts fats, while surfactants bind these fats, which water   
   > removes. What's going on here?   
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