Soap’s secret superpower: How did this ancient discovery revolutionise cleanliness?

Soap’s secret superpower: How did this ancient discovery revolutionise cleanliness?

From ancient Babylon to modern bathrooms, soap has shaped human hygiene for over 5,000 years. But how does it really work? Chemistry reveals that soap’s unique molecular structure allows it to break down both water-loving and water-fearing grime. More than just cleaning dirt, it also disrupts harmful microbes — explaining why your mom was right all along

The discovery of soap dates back approximately 5,000 years, to the ancient city of Babylon in what was southern Mesopotamia – today, the country of Iraq. Representational Image/AI-generated by Firstpost