Soap works by forming structures called micelles. The hydrophobic tails dissolve in:

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The long hydrocarbon chain (tail) of soap is non-polar and hydrophobic, so it dissolves into the oily/greasy dirt particle. The ionic head (hydrophilic) remains in the water. This forms a micelle around the dirt, emulsifying it and allowing it to be washed away. The tail-dirt interaction is via van der Waals forces.

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