A. Background of the Study:
B. Statement of the Problem:
General Problem: This study is aimed to determine the effect of malunggay (Moringa oleifera) leaves on common household stains.
Specifically it answers the following questions:
1. Can the malunggay leaves be an effective cleaning agent on common househod stains?
2. Is there any significant difference between the malunggay leaves and the commercial one?
C. Hypothesis:
The malunggay leaves are effective as cleaning agent.
D. Significance of the Study:
E. Scope and Limitation:
Chapter 2: Review of Related Literature
A cleaning agent conforming to the present invention may take any form that is suitable for the application intended and be applied by a way of a suitable cleaning procedure. Liquid cleaning agents can thus sometimes be treated as concentrates. The use of a clening agent conforming to the present invention is also possible in the form of creams, pastes, powders, pearls, tablets, etc. application as a solution, suspension, emulsion, spray, foam, on a moistened cloth, etc. as well as the extract exterior presentation depends above all in the appliocation intended. Mechanical cleaning activities include the use of forces exerted onto the residues, potentially including the use of tools such as sponges, scrapers ang the like and/or potentially including other means to deliver the forces such as ultrasonic waves, a beam of solid particles and the like.
Malunggay is known as Horseradish Tree in English. The odd name stemsfrom the fact that some Brits noticed the roots of this tree looked nearly identical to real horseradish and they used it on their beef as a substitute for the sharp original condiment - the two are not related at all. Besides the roots, the long ribbed pods or "fruit" are edible and often used in Indian curries; though the skinis discarded and only the pulp is sucked out in what is apparently a rather messy endeavor. The leaves are also edible and apparently incredibly nutritious. Today, malunggay is consumed in huge quantities every day across the archipelago. It is added to soups and provides excellent nutritional points for every little money. A huge bunch of the market today was just PhP 5 or 10 U.S. cents and that's just for reference as we normally just ask for some leaves from a neighbor, a house or two down the street. The leaves must be used almost immediately after picking. Just throw them into the soup at the last minute or they will overcook and even more slimy.
Resources: http://www.google.com/
http://www.marketmanila.com/archives/malunggay-horseradish-tree
Chapter 3: Methodology
A. Materials:
5 cups malunggay leaves
mortar and pestle
5 tsp. water
container
2 1/2 tsp. baking soda
sponge
B. Procedure:
Pound the malunggay leaves using mortar and pestle to get the extractfrom it. Mix the pounded malunggay leaves with baking soda and then water. After mixing, place the mixture un a container.
C. Testing:
Using the sponge, apply the mixture on stained areas (kitchen sink, refrigerator wall and tile walls). After cleaning/applying the mixtures on stained areas, rinse immediately. Observation was then done.
D. Observation:
The areas (kitchen sink, refrigerator wall and tile walls) was then observed if the product was effective, if it can remove the stains in those areas.
Chapter 4: Results and Discussions
This chapter shows the results and discussions of my research proposal entitled "The Feasibility of Malunggay Leaves as Cleaning Agent". It shows the ratings and comments of people who tried to use my product.
Trial 1:
Names Areas Comments
Kitchen Sink Refrigerator Wall Tile Wall
Aguelo 3 3 3 It needs improvement
Padilla 3 3 3 It is not effective
Garces 4 3 3 The product needs improvement
Mackno 5 4 5 The product is not effective
Trial 2:
Names Areas Comments
Kitchen Sink Refrigerator Wall Tile Wall
Aguelo 2 2 2 The product is better than the previous one
Padilla 3 2 3 The product is more effective
Garces 3 2 3 The product is better
Mackno 3 2 3 The cleaning agent is effective
Legend: 1-excellent 2-very good 3-good 4-fair 5-poor
The researcher made two trials to see if the product is effective or not. In the first trial, we can see that the product really needs improvement. In the second trial, we can see that the product has improved.
Chapter 5: Summary, Conclusions and Recommendation
Summary:
This research study conducted last October 2008 and fulfilled after January 2009. The first trial was obtained during the first week of october 2008 and the second trial revealed results on the latter part of January 2009. There were positive results showing that the researcher obtain satisfactory results and the researcher found out that the malunggay leaves wiht baking soda can help remove common household stains.
Conclusions:
1. Malunggay leaves with baking sopda can remove stains on common household stains.
2. The commercial is still better than the product.
3. There is no significant difference between the product and the commercial one.
Recommendation:
The study resulted into a smooth yet unsatisfactory results. The researcher recommend further extended studies on improving or creating other plant alternatives. Furthermore, additional readings and more informations about the study is highly appreciated.