How does Soap Work?

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 พ.ค. 2017
  • Making Soap: • Making Soap
    In this video, we explore the science of soap. How does it work? Where does it come from?
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  • @qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqw
    @qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +216

    "Fun" fact about soap: When Shepphard patented liquid soap, the Minnetonka Corporation introducted the first pump dispensed soap and cornered the market by buying up the entire supply of plastic pumps available. Later they would make Calvin Klein until they were sold for over $370M in 1989 over 100 years later

    • @stevesether
      @stevesether 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Plastic in 1865 huh? I suppose Calvin Klein went back in time to 1945, killed Hitler, and went on the form the Microsoft Corporation, which was later sold to Oracle in 2194?

    • @KC-fi2or
      @KC-fi2or 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      also fun fact: antibacterial soaps cost more for the same affect regular soaps have.

    • @RoseOnFire
      @RoseOnFire 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@stevesether did they say that the plastic pumps were bought in 1865?

    • @stevesether
      @stevesether 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@RoseOnFire It sure sounds like that when the two events are in the same sentence.

    • @PlayboyKeon
      @PlayboyKeon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@stevesether lmao yee he made like a 40 yr jump from the soap patent to plastic thing but his comment was long so im sure he wasn’t tryna write paragraphs.

  • @TheGayestPersononYouTube
    @TheGayestPersononYouTube 7 ปีที่แล้ว +560

    Gonna show this video to the people at the music festival I go to every year. Not sure if they'll get the hint.

  • @NileBlue
    @NileBlue  7 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    Reuploaded because I made an error. I said sodium hydroxide was in ashes, but it is mostly POTASSIUM CARBONATE. The potassium carbonate can work somewhat on its own, but it is usually converted to potassium hydroxide using calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide.

    • @oscarpoll4324
      @oscarpoll4324 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      NileBlue oh okay

    • @oscarpoll4324
      @oscarpoll4324 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the great video!

    • @blackwingmaster141
      @blackwingmaster141 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Acctualy,I think that ashes should contain potassium carbonate, not hydroxide :/

    • @NileBlue
      @NileBlue  7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      You are right. Ill fix it again, oops.

    • @breloom8448
      @breloom8448 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Im loving this channel. More pseudoscience debunking would be great. Like "b17" vitamin hoax.

  • @LonePrince100
    @LonePrince100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    There are some things I've never known I'd like to be explained. Thanks Nile!

    • @-dibidibidis-7758
      @-dibidibidis-7758 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      These are some things Indian schools teach . ◉‿◉

    • @lamp7587
      @lamp7587 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      his name is nigel

  • @eladpeleg745
    @eladpeleg745 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Finally a good detailed explanation! All other videos I've seen just don't go into enough detail. You go out with the sense that you, kinda understand, but not really....

  • @KowboyUSA
    @KowboyUSA 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Somehow I missed this second channel. I'm subbed to both now and have some entertaining catching up to do.

  • @titochoirulhuda8609
    @titochoirulhuda8609 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the video. Very descriptive & helpful.

  • @addiewylie3813
    @addiewylie3813 6 ปีที่แล้ว +198

    Thank you so much for these videos, I love them so much!!! I work at a "holistic health spa" where one of the services offered is the "Ionic detox foot bath". I'm 110% certain that it's a scam and worthwhile topic of another pseudo science bust.

    • @worldprops333
      @worldprops333 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      maybe they use ions in some weird way while removing toxins from your body and at the same time Le foot bath idk
      but that wouldn't make them anything

    • @matok5711
      @matok5711 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I hate it when there are too many bad ions in my feet >:(

    • @FrozenMermaid666
      @FrozenMermaid666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The misused big term love must be edited out -- misuse of the big term love (and misuse of other big terms that define the absolute and that which is above etc) is soon to be banned, and only I can use the word love instead of like, while love is an absolute feeling that only exists for me the absolute being and the lovable/loved/lovely being, and one could easily use the correct word like instead of love, and not misuse my big terms!

    • @worldprops333
      @worldprops333 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@FrozenMermaid666 wat

    • @FrozenMermaid666
      @FrozenMermaid666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thought my comment was clear enough for humans to understand?

  • @weizhanghao5126
    @weizhanghao5126 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was really informative, thank you!

  • @FAEM-ji5rv
    @FAEM-ji5rv 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Can you do an explanation as to why certain salts are insoluble in water; particularly basic copper carbonate Cu(OH)2CO3 being insoluble as opposed to copper sulfate and or copper acetate

  • @xxTAARGUS
    @xxTAARGUS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    More interesting now than ever.

  • @rhiannn3416
    @rhiannn3416 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Weird how these videos ppp up exactly when im leaening about the saponification process in chem, but im not complaining :)

  • @baileymccoy2997
    @baileymccoy2997 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Tip: palmolive vs ajax
    Palmolive: more gentle on the skin available in more scents
    Ajax: more cleaning and degreasing power easier to rinse
    Conclusion: if you're looking for one that's more powerful and easier to rinse ajax is your best friend palmolive is better for sensitive skin and is available in more scents but is harder to rinse

    • @0zz_b0zz72
      @0zz_b0zz72 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What are you on about

    • @notar2123
      @notar2123 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Palmolive is a piece of shit that is the definition of harshness on the skin. Never used ajax so idk. I personally shower with a variety of european soaps, like Alverde or Balea, they work a treat. Dove is also amazing, although it isn't a regular soap, but a combo-bar (part soap, part synthetic detergent).

    • @bjornzek
      @bjornzek 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@notar2123any strong soap is going to be harsh on the skin, Palmolive included, it’s just the least harsh of the rest of dish soaps and other similar soaps

  • @Euphytos
    @Euphytos 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you very much sir, it was very helpful

  • @mimizizi2373
    @mimizizi2373 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your help

  • @rushawnmason285
    @rushawnmason285 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    which is best soaps or detergents and which is best for removing grease from greasy clothes?

  • @szatmarimartin679
    @szatmarimartin679 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How does temperature affect the forming of micelles?
    Are the saponified fatty acids already in the soap I put on my hand?
    What is the difference between liquid and solid soaps?

  • @thunderbudy
    @thunderbudy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This what I try explaining to people when they say you need to use a wash cloth

  • @insider_english1594
    @insider_english1594 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the link you provide in the description is broken

  • @SleeperAccord
    @SleeperAccord 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing content.

  • @midnightgrower4144
    @midnightgrower4144 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I went for AP biology and never took chem.
    I wish I would've because it's one of my passions.

  • @SpinHalo76
    @SpinHalo76 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Could you cover in more details fluorescein fluorescence ? I mean not the general fluorescence topic, just this molecule working
    I've been looking for literature about this but didn't found anything concluding.
    Also, I already asked you this question quite a long time ago but I'm retrying inasmuch as it's the principle of this second channel
    Have a nice day

  • @joeimjoe
    @joeimjoe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If the oils get carried away in the rinsing process, why do your hands smell good after you wash them?

  • @winbui2326
    @winbui2326 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    can i ask about why diffrent base solutions can make diffrent states of soap? Is it because of the amount glycerol that it makes?

  • @evilutionltd
    @evilutionltd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    OK, that explains how soap holds grease but how does soap kill bacteria and viruses? A currently topical piece of information.
    I always thought it destroyed the cell walls.

    • @nottrevor3304
      @nottrevor3304 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      as far as i know, it doesn't kill bacteria or viruses, only removes them. you would need an alcohol based solution (such as vodka or sanitizer) to kill those things

    • @m.f.3347
      @m.f.3347 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Bacteria and viruses are made of, among other things, fatty acids. Soap literally shreds them apart

    • @AmyOnhercomputer
      @AmyOnhercomputer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Soaps get rid of fat, bacteria are lined with fat. Kills them.

    • @nottrevor3304
      @nottrevor3304 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AmyOnhercomputer you know i never made the connection between the bi lipid layer and bacteria. thanks for the correction

  • @Locane256
    @Locane256 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    "This video is private"? Link in description needs updating

    • @birdchip585
      @birdchip585 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He uses this channel for side videos so I'm assuming he made this video private on hs main channel

    • @Suchega_Uber
      @Suchega_Uber 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@birdchip585 This video is not the same as the video on his other channel. Your assumption is based around this misunderstanding.

    • @Wasteman365
      @Wasteman365 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      th-cam.com/video/uMBeXHnWhsE/w-d-xo.html

    • @6sicSIX
      @6sicSIX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Wasteman365 Thank you, do you know why the link in the description doesn't work? I'm curious :)

    • @Wasteman365
      @Wasteman365 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Killian Orannis not a clue

  • @JasperSkallow
    @JasperSkallow 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good stuff

  • @laernulienlaernulienlaernu8953
    @laernulienlaernulienlaernu8953 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm 39 and I remember when I was a kid, hand soap was usually always in bars. Do many people still use bars of soap? It's always liquid soap now.

  • @slendydie1267
    @slendydie1267 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am be mistaken but I think from school my chemistry teacher talking about how acidic things like lemon juice neutralize the soap so they are hard to wash off. It was long ago and i faintly remember something among those lines.

  • @stargod3844
    @stargod3844 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Questions:
    1. Could the space in between the sides of each tail in a micelle trap air
    2. Can a micelle trap air in the middle of it?
    3. If a micelle trapped air in its middle instead of an oil, would it then be unable to pick up an oil or, would it drop the air for an oil if it found one (Could it drop the air?)
    I am trying so desperately with my very small brain to understand the function of soap suds/lather and google is driving me insane
    Bonus: when suds meet water, why do they disperse (ussually)??

  • @LangTang88
    @LangTang88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would love to learn how to make my own miceller water...

  • @AbadyonYT
    @AbadyonYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    0:59 who woulda thought oil would clean oil

  • @statelyelms
    @statelyelms 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've actually been wondering this lately. Stuff I *need* to know if I randomly travel back in time a few hundred years or more.

  • @David_94
    @David_94 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would like to see soap molecules breaking bacteria under electron microscope

  • @mxstedits-pl5lq
    @mxstedits-pl5lq 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @Fredengle
    @Fredengle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Nile I see you like science so its probably not suprising to you than that I found a firefighter that said he was able to extingush a flammable liquid fire by refilling a fire extinguisher with soapy water? ( so that mean he put out a fire in a hydrocarbon using soapy water discharged from a fire extinguisher I would guess this probably does not suprise you?)

  • @user-bu8mg7uq3s
    @user-bu8mg7uq3s 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you

  • @stargod3844
    @stargod3844 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So the non-polar molecules in the tails and the micelles CAN't grab onto air right?? If theyre into non-polar liquids.. right?

  • @chaoaretasty
    @chaoaretasty 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The link says the video is unavailable :(

    • @Joanofthearc3
      @Joanofthearc3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      th-cam.com/video/uMBeXHnWhsE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=PqUDOchXLS-j8D6D

  • @czar2977
    @czar2977 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My chem teacher linked us this vid to help us with saponification

  • @BlueRS123
    @BlueRS123 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why do these Na+ ions detach and what are their effects on the soap?

  • @gimiter7463
    @gimiter7463 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    he said about checking video about making soup and its privated and can't watch it

  • @blaz2892
    @blaz2892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The link to the main channel vid doesn't work.

    • @Joanofthearc3
      @Joanofthearc3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      th-cam.com/video/uMBeXHnWhsE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=PqUDOchXLS-j8D6D

  • @ordinarilyedge
    @ordinarilyedge 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always wondered how the cool modern warfare man worked.

  • @orthotecheducation5827
    @orthotecheducation5827 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good

  • @JackC11111
    @JackC11111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why isn't this channel verified?

  • @Suchega_Uber
    @Suchega_Uber 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Disappointed the linked video is private. Will have to watch somebody else now.

  • @buto8720
    @buto8720 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of name is soap?

  • @ahaansgoodstuff
    @ahaansgoodstuff 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    is my soap still clean if i drop it?

  • @AlvaroRocha-zq6tn
    @AlvaroRocha-zq6tn 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You sound like NileRed

  • @Jourei_
    @Jourei_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Link in the description leads to a private video. :(

  • @beera9612
    @beera9612 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The soaps looks delicious though :p

  • @gealicganimates2738
    @gealicganimates2738 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This aged well

  • @onebeets
    @onebeets 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    all I wanted was some info about soap, but it got served to me on a luxurious nileblue platter
    heck yeah ill take that

  • @CrumCringle
    @CrumCringle 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The link in the de2is private

  • @HyperVectra
    @HyperVectra 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Link doesn't work
    "Link to video on main channel: th-cam.com/video/4Wl-6NbjCaY/w-d-xo.html"

  • @palungreiki
    @palungreiki 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Jordan Schlansky brought me here.

  • @jarzard1288
    @jarzard1288 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Someone show this to a super smash player

  • @ozymandias_times9663
    @ozymandias_times9663 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The video on the main channel went private

  • @lazarbeam6545
    @lazarbeam6545 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nile

  • @NiMareQ
    @NiMareQ ปีที่แล้ว

    TIL that soap is great against ticks!

  • @mrmeval6982
    @mrmeval6982 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Video in description is no longer available. Volume is not normalized to other videos IT IS SCREAMING. Seems to be here th-cam.com/video/uMBeXHnWhsE/w-d-xo.html

    • @shoam2103
      @shoam2103 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just about to mention this. Thanks

  • @j-schnab6338
    @j-schnab6338 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why have two channels if you do the same stuff? Revenue?

    • @thatcolorfulnoob
      @thatcolorfulnoob 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This channel is a less professional version where he does random fun science

    • @j-schnab6338
      @j-schnab6338 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@thatcolorfulnoob This was a pretty concise video.

  • @Theo-ki3lu
    @Theo-ki3lu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    that’s right folks, main component of ash is strong bass

  • @ezioauditore9610
    @ezioauditore9610 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wait? Did Shephard "made" liquid Soap? But soap was trying to kill him and Shephard did pay the Price in the end

  • @phonegloomy
    @phonegloomy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    next video: making soap out of my grandmas ashes

  • @mihaleben6051
    @mihaleben6051 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Carbon dioxide? With sodium?
    Cool.

  • @thatjokerperson7062
    @thatjokerperson7062 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nilered sent me here eeXXDDee

  • @keatonpgaming4398
    @keatonpgaming4398 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Soap works by being soapy which means more soap for soap
    Say that five times over

    • @morpher728
      @morpher728 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's not that hard

  • @StrokeMahEgo
    @StrokeMahEgo 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    link broken

    • @Joanofthearc3
      @Joanofthearc3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      th-cam.com/video/uMBeXHnWhsE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=PqUDOchXLS-j8D6D

  • @CoffeePoints
    @CoffeePoints 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can someone explain this concept like I'm dumb?

  • @tidalwave71
    @tidalwave71 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does this mean soaps mainly target oils? What about dirt? 👀🤣

    • @Cathee.M.
      @Cathee.M. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I suppose water pressure alone is enough to take care of that. The oils are the hardest to get off, which is why soap is needed. You can rinse non-oily dirt off your skin with just water, but if you've ever gotten grease or oil on your hands you'll know that no amount of rinsing will get rid of it. And there are oils on the skin, too, that can trap bacteria etc. and cause body odour and even infections if not washed on a regular basis. Plus nowadays you get extra things like moisturising, nourishing & scented soaps to choose from that do a lot more than just clean your skin.

  • @gi_vxni
    @gi_vxni 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When are they gonna make gaseous soap

  • @RexPerfection
    @RexPerfection 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i was gonna say, why reupload the video haha. also, can you tell us what your college degree is?

    • @NileBlue
      @NileBlue  7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I have a BSc in Biochemistry and a minor in pharmacology.

    • @lifeontheledgerlines8394
      @lifeontheledgerlines8394 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He reuploaded because of incorrect info according to a comment chain

    • @RexPerfection
      @RexPerfection 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lifeontheledgerlines8394 this comment is 3 years old bruh

    • @lifeontheledgerlines8394
      @lifeontheledgerlines8394 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RexPerfection I think it's hilarious that you replied ngl
      I didn't actually look at the date tho tbh, rip

  • @610Hobbies
    @610Hobbies 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The 10 ppl who disliked this are Smash Bros. players.

  • @mihiraangangisetty813
    @mihiraangangisetty813 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    tolan come back

  • @greenlamp9219
    @greenlamp9219 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    hello 4am youtube rabbit hole

  • @lucskyscraper2890
    @lucskyscraper2890 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you know you know.

  • @Builds_ZSTG
    @Builds_ZSTG 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Okay cool

  • @Ausf.D.A.K.
    @Ausf.D.A.K. หลายเดือนก่อน

    Solid natural soap is much better for your body.

  • @gimiter7463
    @gimiter7463 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have bad associations with soap.

  • @DETHMOKIL
    @DETHMOKIL 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Soap is used to wash most things.

  • @ricininepartypillz9248
    @ricininepartypillz9248 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Meth soap

  • @matthewami
    @matthewami 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Meth scented soap

  • @jarzard1288
    @jarzard1288 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Someone show this a league of legends player

  • @sorryfornoname2157
    @sorryfornoname2157 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Soap Soup

  • @nunyabusiness3786
    @nunyabusiness3786 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you make a video on car soap?

  • @hans429
    @hans429 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Both propertys? You mean the Mycells have bipolar disorder? Dont you want to Litium them? 😂😂

  • @Dysonsfear771
    @Dysonsfear771 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Look. Soap is mayonaise and vice versa, change my mind

  • @thescrimble
    @thescrimble 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    mhm yep.
    sope

  • @wintersaphari
    @wintersaphari 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anybody here for science class.......

  • @aprettycoolname4839
    @aprettycoolname4839 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So anyway phosfolipids are soap

  • @chetta3482
    @chetta3482 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Maybe its just me but, you sound like the guy from tic tok that shares the properties of different chemicals. Your voice sounds the same.

  • @fxeditors
    @fxeditors 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ahh

  • @gmoney9068
    @gmoney9068 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is all Chinese algebra to me.

  • @soapjuice
    @soapjuice 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    trick question, i dont

  • @aproposofthewetsnow
    @aproposofthewetsnow 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OK.. Is it just me, am I crazy or does he actually sound identical to the minute physics guy???!?

    • @davidrubin2612
      @davidrubin2612 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      aproposofthewetsnow not at all...

  • @Christian-rc9nq
    @Christian-rc9nq 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anyone here from Mr. Borish

  • @lazarbeam6545
    @lazarbeam6545 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    N

  • @lazarbeam6545
    @lazarbeam6545 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    ;