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How do zeolites aid the cleansing action of a detergent?
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They enhance the efficiency of surfactants by reducing the hardness of water. This is represented as: \[ \text{Zeolites} + \text{Hard Water} \rightarrow \text{Soft Water} + \text{Enhanced Detergent} \] Show more…
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