What common household substance initially reacts with oils to provide cleaning action?

Sodium bicarbonate

Vinegar

Soap

Salt

Answer and Solution

C. Soap

Soap is the common household substance that reacts with oils to emulsify and suspend dirt in water, facilitating its removal during cleaning.

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