Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education

Schools Division Office 1 of Pangasinan

Sual National High School

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 EFFECTIVENESS OF POMELO PEEL FOR DEODORIZING AND

CLEANING FURNITURE

A Research Paper Presented to the Faculty of the Senior High of Sual National High

School

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Inquiries, Investigations and

Immersions

Custodio, Kristene Joy M.

Famisaran, Rica Joy E.

Geron, Jasmin Reyshel T.

Nicolas, Dilbert S.

Sabido, Monica Marie A.

Turqueza, Adrian E.

June 2023

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

First and foremost, the researchers would like to express their gratitude to the

Almighty God for his continuous grace, direction, and protection shown to us

throughout this research project. The researchers also want to extend their heartfelt

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gratitude to their adviser, Mrs. Charmine Marayag, for her ongoing assistance with

their work as well as for her patience, inspiration, and vast expertise. They benefited

from her advice while they conducted and wrote about their research. A very special

thank you to their parents, who have continually provided them with financial support

to complete their research as well as their guidance, encouragement, and inspiration

throughout each day. The researchers would also like to express their appreciation to

their friends and classmates for the wonderful discussion and help.

DEDICATION

The researchers would like to dedicate this investigatory project entitled

"Effectiveness of Pomelo Peel for Deodorizing and Cleaning Furniture" to the

individuals who have made this research possible. First, researchers dedicate this
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study to the chosen Grade 12 students of Sual National High School who voluntarily

took part in this research; their dedication and collaboration have been essential to the

project's accomplishment. The researchers also dedicate this research to their families,

friends, and loved ones, who have provided them with unwavering support and

encouragement throughout this endeavor. Their words of wisdom, motivation, and

inspiration have given the researchers the willpower to endure and push over the

difficulties they encountered while conducting their research. Finally, they offer this

dedication to the Almighty God, who has provided them with the wisdom, guidance,

and strength to accomplish this research. They pray that this research will contribute

to a better community, and may it serve as a stepping stone.

ABSTRACT

This experimental research aimed to determine the effectiveness of pomelo

peel in deodorizing and cleaning furnishings. It also answers the question of how

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effective pomelo peel is in deodorizing and cleaning compared to commercial

products.

The primary objective of this research project is to determine whether pomelo

peel can be utilized to clean and deodorize furnishings and to determine the

effectiveness of pomelo peel in cleaning and deodorizing furnishings. Pomelo peel is

rich in essential oils, which are known to control the population kinetics of microbes,

including bacteria, various viruses, and infectious fungi. Essential oils have various

applications. such as aromatherapy and perfumery. Essential oils can also alleviate

antibiotic resistance in multiple pathogenic microorganisms. It can help clean

furnishings and make them smell better.

Pomelo was gathered by the researcher in their backyard, and after that, it was

peeled. After peeling, the pomelo peel is boiled. Determining the effectiveness of

pomelo peel in cleaning and deodorizing furnishings is the main goal of this research.

The study found that the pomelo peel is effective in cleaning and deodorizing

furnishings. The results of the study provide enough knowledge and information

about pomelo peels.

Table of Contents

Title Page: …….......................................................................................1

Acknowledgement: ……..........................................................................2

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Dedication: ……......................................................................................3

Abstract: ……......................................................................................... 4

Table of Contents: …….........................................................................5-7

Chapter I: Introduction: ……................................................................8-16

Rationale: ………………………….........................................................8

Background of the Study: …...................................................................9-10

Statement of the Problem: ……................................................................11

Hypothesis: ……………...........................................................................12

Significance of the Study: …….................................................................13

Scope and Delimitation of the Study:........................................................14

Conceptual Framework: ……...................................................................15

Definition of Terms: ……..........................................................................16

Chapter II: Review of Related Literature: ……......................................17-19

Related Studies: ……................................................................................17

Related Literatures: ……..........................................................................18-19

Related Legal Basis: ……............................................................................19

Justification: …….........................................................................................19

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Chapter III: Methodology: ……...........................................................20-29

Research Design: ……............................................................................20

Materials and Equiopments:....................................................................21

Treatment/General Procedure: …….......................................................22

1.1 Materials and Procedures for Collecting Pomelo Peel:…................23

1.1 Preparation of Pomelo Peel as Cleaner and Deodorizer:….............23

Experimental Flowchart: …….................................................................24

Tools for Data Analysis: ……...............................................................25-29

Chapter IV: Results and Discussions: ……............................................30-33

Chapter V: Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations: …….........34-36

Summary of Findings: ……......................................................................34-35

Conclusions: …….....................................................................................35

Recommendations: ……...........................................................................36

Appendices: ……...............................................................................37-38

References: ……...................................................................................39-40

Curriculum Vitae: …….......................................................................41-52

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CHAPTER 1

RATIONALE

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 The pomelo tree is commonly found everywhere in Asian countries. It is a

tree that bears a pomelo fruit, a pulp fruit that is usually pink in color. It is covered by

a thick pomelo peel that has an appearance of either pale green or yellow green. It

serves as a protection of the inside pulp from any oxidation, for instance, because it is

rich in antioxidants.

When eating pomelo, most of the time, the pomelo peel is only thrown away

and considered waste. Not knowing that this waste could be turned into something

such as a deodorizer and cleaning agent for furnishings.

Furniture are sometimes irritating for having an unpleasant smell, and most of

the time the metals, such as the curtain holder, are rusting due to the exposure to

oxygen. Most of the cleaning agents and deodorizers that people are using today

contain harmful chemicals that could affect the welfare of humans, animals, and the

environment. To prevent this, the group comes up with the idea of proving the

effectiveness of pomelo peel for deodorizing and cleaning furnitures, as it does not

contain any harmful chemicals.

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

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 Pomelo is commonly found in every part of Asia, but it originates in Thailand.

It is known as a non-hybrid citrus fruit that produces many different products. Its tree

grows at approximately 16–50 feet tall. The characteristics of the pomelo peel are

either greenish-yellow or pale-yellow, while the inside color varies to either pink or

red. Its tastes vary from neither sour nor sweet to bland, and it has an aftertaste of a

little bit of bitterness (Cheong, Shao, Zhou, & Yu, 2013).

In eating pomelo, only the pulp inside is edible, while the peel is thrown away.

Pomelo peel is considered biodegradable as it can be decomposed after how many

days? People become curious about how this pomelo peel could be useful,

disregarding the fact that it protects the inside pulp of pomelo.

The peel of the pomelo contains a higher amount of antioxidants than its

actual pulp. The main purpose of its peel is to protect the fruit from oxidation (Toh,

Khoo, and Azrina, 2013). It accounts for approximately 30% of the total fruit weight

and contains phytochemicals, including aroma-active volatiles, pectin, flavonoids,

phenolic acids, carotenoids, coumarins, and polysaccharides. The result of antioxidant

capacity assays indicated that for citrus peels, hot water extract had almost the same

capacity as the methanol extract ( R. Tocmo 2020). Which the flavonoids are good

for deodorizing as well as the methanol extract for cleaning furniture.

Methanol extract is a form of alcohol that can be used to clean and get rid of

stains from furniture, as bacteria are the main cause of dirt and odor into the furniture.

It is commonly used in industries such as pesticides, solvents, and alternative fuel

sources.

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 The general objective of this study is to prove the effectiveness of pomelo

peel for deodorizing and cleaning furnishings. Furthermore, the purpose of this is to

provide a home remedy for deodorizing and cleaning furnishings without involving

any harmful chemicals. In addition, if it is proven, this study specifically aims to

convince users to use it as a natural and environmentally friendly deodorizer and

cleaner of furnishings.

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 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

This study aims to study the Effectiveness of pomelo peel for deodorizing and

cleaning furnishings. Specifically, this study sought to answer the following

questions:

1. How effective does the pomelo peel for deodorizing furniture?

2. How effective does the pomelo peel for cleaning furniture?

3. Is there a significant difference between the effectiveness of pomelo peel in

cleaning and commercial cleaning products?

4. Is there a significant difference between the effectiveness of pomelo peel in

deodorizing and commercial cleaning products?

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 HYPOTHESIS

Problem #1:

Null Hypothesis: Pomelo peel is NOT effective in deodorizing furnitures.

Alternative Hypothesis: Pomelo peel is effective in deodorizing furnitures.

Problem #2:

Null Hypothesis: Pomelo peel is NOT effective in Cleaning furnitures.

Alternative Hypothesis: Pomelo peel is effective in Cleaning furnitures.

Problem #3:

Null Hypothesis: There is NO significant difference between the effectiveness

of pomelo peel in cleaning and commercial cleaning products.

Alternative Hypothesis: There IS a significant difference between the

effectiveness of pomelo peel in cleaning and commercial cleaning products.

Problem #4:

Null Hypothesis: There is NO significant difference between the effectiveness

of pomelo peel in deodorizing and commercial cleaning products.

Alternative Hypothesis: There IS a significant difference between the

effectiveness of pomelo peel in deodorizing and commercial cleaning

products.

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 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The results of this investigation will benefit both society and people. Cleaning

is essential to our lives because it helps us keep our surroundings clean and removes

germs and other toxins in a safe manner. This study employs pomelo peel as a

deodorizer and cleaning solution for furniture, reducing waste and making it into

something useful that would not be thrown away.

CONSUMERS: This would help consumers save money by not buying and

trying different types of commercial products for cleaning and deodorizing furniture.

COMMUNITY: This study would aim to help the community with the huge

problem of waste disposal.

PUBLIC HEALTH: There are lots of commercial cleaning and deodorizing

products that have an excessive and harmful content of chemicals. This study could

help users minimize their exposure to the said chemicals.

ENVIRONMENT: Waste disposal is one of the infinite problems in our

environment, including pollution. This study would help the environment in terms of

reusing waste.

ECONOMY: The prices of commercial cleaning and deodorizing products

are increasing. So, with this study, it would help everyone save their money and for

the entrepreneurs to have incomes.

STUDENTS: This study would help students discover a product that could be

used in different studies to be conducted and in cleaning the school furniture.

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 FUTURE SCHOOL RESEARCHERS: This study would help future

researchers prove and justify their future studies that are related to this study.

SCOPE AND DELIMITATION

The study will be conducted at Sual National High School, Poblacion Sual,

Pangasinan, where there is an abundance of pomelo. Only the peel of ripe pomelo will

be used in this study. This will make it easy for the researcher to get and provide the

materials needed. The experiment will be done in March and April 2023. This will

make sure that nobody gets hurt while the experiment is ongoing. The study will be

divided into a month of experimentation and observation. The finished product will be

observed and thoroughly analyzed after it has been processed and finished. This will

determine if the experiment is successful or not.

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 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

The conceptual framework that illustrates how input and process

interact to produce an output.

PROCESS

INPUT
OUTPUT

 Get pomelo fruit.

1. Pomelo  Peeling Pomelo peel

2. Salt  Separation of deodorizer

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 Figure 1 Schematic Diagram

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Cleaning- making something clean, particularly the interior of a dwelling.

Deodorizing- an offensive odor should be eliminated or hidden.

Effectiveness- the level of something’s accomplishment in achieving the

anticipated outcome; success.

Furniture- an equipment that is necessary, useful or desirable inside a room

or area.

Natural Remedy- directly generated from plants or other natural sources and

marketed as having a medicinal benefit.

Pomelo- the biggest citrus fruit with a bitter flesh that taste like grapefruit and

a thick, yellow skin.

Pomelo Peel- a thick rind covering the fruit, ranging in color from light green

to yellow.

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 Products- anything created or improved with the intention of selling it; a

product or process or action is something or someone.

CHAPTER 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

RELATED STUDY

In order to minimize the toxic effects of scent compounds from chemicals to

the environment and humans. Besides, the increasing demand of consumers for

natural compounds, so the research team has conducted a search for compounds with

good odor-producing ability and high activity extracted from the species plants in

nature. The study was carried out based on the investigation of influencing parameters

in product formulations such as carrier, essential oil, emulsifier, solvent. Research

results are based on the evaluation of the product's volatility and appearance. At the

same time, it is also shown that pomelo essential oil has the ability to combine with

many other ingredients in the product without being denatured, with the content of 4%

pomelo essential oil is diffused with a pleasant scent that is not pungent and can High

deodorizing capacity in the air. The obtained research results have opened new

perspectives on the applicability and potential of essential oils in the aromatherapy

industry or cosmetic field, used as an alternative to artificial fragrances with

properties of environmental friendliness (T. Ngan, T. Tran, L Ngoc Minh, [Link], 2021).

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 RELATED LITERATURE

Citrus grandis Osbeck is the largest citrus fruit, sometimes known as "pomelo"

or "shaddock," and its peel is a well-known agricultural residual waste. Pomelo peel

contains a variety of components with potential dietary applications, including

essential oils, polysaccharides, and phytochemicals. Utilization of pomelo peel to

recover these components is an important step toward agricultural sustainability. This

review covers pomelo peel utilization opportunities beyond conventional composting

and animal feed production, and critically examines value-added uses via the recovery

of potentially bioactive components. The peel of pomelo accounts for approximately

30% of the total fruit weight and contains phytochemicals, including aroma-active

volatiles, pectin, flavonoids, phenolic acids, carotenoids, coumarins, and polysaccha-

rides. Recovery of these phytochemicals offers an opportunity for value-added

utilization such as the development of enriched or functional foods and nutraceuticals.

The health-promoting and therapeutic potential of pomelo peel extracts and isolated

pure compounds have been evaluated through numerous in vitro and in vivo studies

that revealed a wide range of bioactivities, including hypolipidemic, hypoglycemic,

antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects. Preclinical

evidence highlights multifaceted molecular and signaling events that possibly underlie

the said bioactive potential. Overall, the pomelo processing industry offers a great

opportunity to recover or produce valuable products from the large amounts of

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residual wastes it generates. It is envisaged that a thorough understanding of the

bioactive components of pomelo peel, their functional and nutraceutical applications,

and mode of actions will benefit the food industry. (Tocmo, Fronteras, Calumba, and

Mendoza, 2020).

The present study aimed to determine the factors affecting the use of cleaning

products at the home environment and the frequency of problems. The pomelo fruit

has been linked to several purposes. It is rich in vitamin C and has been used in

indigenous medicine as a sedative for nervous affections and convulsive cough, and

as a treatment for hemorrhagic disease and epilepsy (Vijaylakshmi & Radha, 2015).

RELATED LEGAL BASES

Executive Order 134 (Order) was issued on January 5, 2005 to reduce the

environmental impact of cleaning State facilities. The Order requires all State

agencies and certain public authorities to procure and use cleaning products having

properties that minimize the potential impact on human health and the environment.

Such products shall conform to guidance for environmentally preferred cleaning

products that may be provided pursuant to the Order such as the use of alternative

cleaning products- citrus peels, baking soda, etc.

JUSTIFICATION

For their furniture, many homes overuse professional cleaners and

deodorizers. As certain cleaning and deodorizing treatments are expensive, the

researchers looked for an inexpensive product that may assist them in cleaning their

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furniture. The pomelo peel is not as efficient at cleaning and deodorizing as

commercial treatments. Nonetheless, the pomelo peel is more effective than the

synthetic one. Pomelo peel is extremely simple to locate and prepare.

CHAPTER 3

MATERIALS AND METHODS

The study methodology, statistical approach, and technique developed for this

endeavor are presented in this chapter. This contains details on the investigative

project's procedures, how the components were prepared, and the steps used to

evaluate the pomelo peel's efficacy in cleaning and deodorizing furniture. The goal of

the research design is to evaluate how well pomelo peel cleans and freshens up

furniture. T-test Design was the method of research.

RESEARCH DESIGN

All experimental procedures were approved and supervised by the subject-

teacher. The current study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of the

pomelo peel as cleaner and deodorizer for furnishings. Two different treatments

( distillation and soaking ) were used to complete the t-test design.

Furnishings was used as a tester. The collected juiced from the soaked and

distilled pomelo peel was used to determine the effectiveness of Pomelo Peel in the

term of cleaning and deodorizing furnishings. The its capacity to increase internal

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validity, Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) can be the best method for evaluating

the efficacy or effectiveness of therapies. As well as the t-test were be used as

statistical analysis that contrasts the averages of two groups.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENTS

Materials

Pomelo peel

Salt

Vinegar

Water

Tools and Equipment

Weighing scale

Mortar and Pestle

Beaker

Spatula

Jar

Knife

Chopping Board

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Butane

Pot

TREATMENT/GENERAL PROCEDURE

Treatments Concentration

T1 150 grams of pomelo peel, 450 mL of

water, and 50 g of salt. Soak for 4

weeks.

T2 150 grams of pomelo peel, 150mL of

vinegar, and 50 g of salt. Soak for 4

weeks.

T3 150 grams of pomelo peel, 450 mL of

water, 150 mL of vinegar, and 50 g of

salt. Soak for 4 weeks.

T4 150 grams of pomelo peel, 450 mL of

water, and 150 mL of vinegar. Soak for

4 weeks.

T5 150 grams of pomelo peel, 450 mL of

water, 150 mL of vinegar, and 50 g of

salt. Boil and soak for 48 hours.

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 Table 1. Treatments and Concentration

1.1 MATERIALS AND PROCEDURES FOR COLLECTING POMELO

PEEL

The pomelo were collected at the backyard of the researchers. The pomelo

were peeled carefully and the researchers separate the pomelo peel into the fruits’

pulp.

1.2 PREPARATION OF POMELO PEEL AS CLEANER AND

DEODORIZER

The researchers will utilize different treatments to come up with the most

effective concentration and preparation.

First, separate of pomelo peel and the fruits’ pulp. Then, sliced the pomelo

peel into tiny cube pieces. Prepare the water, jar, vinegar and salt. After slicing the

pomelo peel, soaked it into 450 mL of water: 150 mL of vinegar: 50 g of salt in a jar.

Store and observed it for one month, while the one jar would only be observed for 48

hours. Then, extract it to produce the pomelo peel spray.

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 EXPERIMENTAL FLOWCHART

Gathering of raw materials and utensils.

Preparing the procedure by gathering, peeling, separation, slicing and

soaking.

Testing of treatments into the furniture.

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 Figure 2. Flowchart Diagram

TOOLS FOR DATA ANALYSIS

After gathering the data via observation in relation to the research question

formulated, it would be subjected to analysis according to the Sniff Test table that

would be utilized for problem 1:

Sniff test

Scale Equivalence Interpretation

Analysis and interpretation of the results.

5 No Odor The pomelo peel’s extract

has no odor after the

application on the
Completion of the researchfurniture.
outputs.

4 Clearly Perceptible Odor The pomelo peel’s extract

has clearly perceptible

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 odor after the application

on the furniture.

3 Moderate Odor The pomelo peel’s extract

has moderate odor after

the application on the

furniture.

2 Strong Odor The pomelo peel’s extract

has strong odor after the

application on the

furniture.

1 Very Strong odor The pomelo peel’s extract

has very strong odor after

the application on the

furniture.

Table 2. Sniff Test (Modified from Research Gate)

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 In order to evaluate and analyze the cleanliness of the pomelo peel's extract,

problem 2's cleanliness, the White Cloves Cleanliness Test table was employed.

White Gloves Cleanliness Test

Scale Equivalence Interpretation

5 Very Clean The white gloves has no

stain when it was rubbed

in the furniture where

pomelo peel extract was

applied.

4 Clean The white gloves has some

dirt when it was rubbed in

the furniture where

pomelo peel extract was

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3 Clean Enough The white gloves has gray

color when it was rubbed

in the furniture where

pomelo peel extract was

applied.

2 Dirty The white gloves has dark

grayish color when it was

rubbed in the furniture

where pomelo peel extract

was applied.

1 Very Dirty The white gloves has very

dark color when it was

rubbed in the furniture

where pomelo peel extract

was applied.

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 Table 3. White Gloves Cleanliness Test (Modified from Research Gate)

To answer the question number 3, T-test were used. The collected amount of

the pomelo peel’s extract and commercial cleaning product were used to determine

the significant difference between of the two.

To answer the question number4, T-test were used. The collected amount of

the pomelo peel’s extract and commercial deodorizing product were used to

determine the significant difference between of the two.

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 Chapter 4

PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA

The findings and analysis of the study are presented in this chapter. Statistical

analysis was used to analyze the acquired data. To make the test findings from

"Effectiveness of Pomelo Peel for Deodorizing and Cleaning Furniture" easier to

understand, they were condensed and presented below using tables and graphs. A

discussion is also provided below.

Table 4.1 Result of the Sniff Test in Five Treatments

5
4.5
4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
T1 T2 T3 T4 T5

Series 1

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Treatment 1: 150 grams of pomelo peel, 450 mL of water, and 50 g of salt. Soak for 4

weeks.

Treatment 2: 150 grams of pomelo peel, 150mL of vinegar, and 50 g of salt. Soak for

4 weeks.

Treatment 3: 150 grams of pomelo peel, 450 mL of water, 150 mL of vinegar, and 50

g of salt. Soak for 4 weeks.

Treatment 4: 150 grams of pomelo peel, 450 mL of water, and 150 mL of vinegar.

Soak for 4 weeks.

Treatment 5: 150 grams of pomelo peel, 450 mL of water, 150 mL of vinegar, and 50

g of salt. Boil and soak for 48 hours.

Table 4.1 shows the result of the sniff test in five (5) treatments. In the five (5)

treatments, T1 got 2 (strong odor), T2 got 3 (moderate odor), T3 got 2 (strong odor), T4

got 2 (strong odor), and T 5 got 4 (clearly perceptible odor). Therefore, it can be

concluded that T5 gained the highest rating in terms of the sniff test conducted.

In a similar study conducted by Yang Hway (2015), citrus peel boiled together

with water, distilled vinegar and salt is effective in eliminating odors.

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 Table 4.2 White Gloves Cleanliness Test

5
4.5
4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
Treatment 1 Treatment 2 Treatment 3 Treatment 4 Treatment 5

Series 1

Table 4.1 shows the result of the White Gloves Cleanliness Test in five (5)

treatments. In the five (5) treatments, T 1 got 2 (dirty), T2 got 1 (very dirty), T3 got 3

(clean), T4 got 2 (dirty), and T5 got 4 (fairly clean). Therefore, it can be concluded that

T5 gained the highest rating in terms of the white glove cleanliness test conducted.

In a similar study conducted by Yang Hway (2015), citrus peel boiled together

with water, distilled vinegar and salt is effective in cleaning surfaces.

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Table 4. 3 T-Test Result Between Pomelo Peel’s Extract and Commercial

Cleaning Product

Variables Mean t df Sig.

Difference (one-tailed)

Which is better to use in cleaning -3 -1.43 8 1.860

furniture? Pomelo peel extract or

commercial product?

This shows the difference between pomelo peel extract and commercial

products as cleaning agents. Based on this, the null hypothesis is rejected and the

alternative hypothesis is accepted.

Table 4.4 T-Test Result Between Pomelo Peel’s Extract and Commercial

Deodorizing Product

Variables Mean t df Sig.

Difference (one-tailed)

Which is better to use in deodorizing -8 -0.32 8 1.860

furnitures? Pomelo peel extract or

commercial product?

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 This shows the difference between pomelo peel extract and commercial

deodorizers. Based on this, the null hypothesis is rejected and the alternative

hypothesis is accepted.

Chapter 5

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND

RECOMMENDATIONS

This chapter provides a summary of the whole study with an emphasis on its

key results, inferences drawn from the findings, and researcher suggestions.

SUMMARY OF RESEARCH FINDINGS

According to the results of the Sniff test and the cleanliness test using white

gloves, T5 received the highest ratings out of the four other treatments used. based on

the rating that is as high as possible on the table. On the other hand, it can be inferred

from the results of the t-test between commercial goods and pomelo peel as a

deodorizer and cleaning agent that the latter received the highest rate of gain.

This research study aimed to determine the effectiveness of pomelo peel for

deodorizing and cleaning furniture, specifically the following questions:

1. How effective does the pomelo peel for deodorizing furniture?

2. How effective does the pomelo peel for cleaning furniture?

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 3. Is there a significant difference between the effectiveness of pomelo peel

in cleaning and commercial cleaning products?

4. Is there a significant difference between the effectiveness of pomelo peel

in deodorizing and commercial cleaning products.

FINDINGS

1. Different treatments and trials are conducted, only the treatment 5 shows the

effectiveness of pomelo peel extract suits for deodorizing furniture.

2. Different treatments and trials are conducted, only the treatment 5 shows the

effectiveness of pomelo peel extract suits for cleaning furniture.

3. The T-test result of significance difference between pomelo peel extract and

commercial product in cleaning furniture, it shows that commercial product is

still better than pomelo peel extract.

4. The T-test result of significance difference between pomelo peel extract and

commercial product in deodorizing furniture, it shows that commercial

product is still better than pomelo peel extract.

CONCLUSION

The following conclusions are reached based on the previously discovered

data:

1. Treatment 5 is better than the other treatments in terms of deodorizing

furniture.

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 2. Treatment 5 is better than the other treatments in terms of cleaning

furniture.

3. Commercial cleaning products is better than the Pomelo peel’s treatment

5. Therefore, the null hypothesis is rejected while, alternative hypothesis is

accepted.

4. Commercial deodorizing products is better than the Pomelo peel’s

treatment 5. Therefore, the null hypothesis is rejected while, alternative

hypothesis is accepted.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Based on the results of the experiment, the researchers came-up with the

following recommendations:

1. Researchers recommends to decrease the amount of distilled vinegar so that it

would not cause a sour smell in the furniture surfaces.

2. Researchers recommends to boil the concentration thoroughly for the better

extraction of methanol extract yet, too much methanol may harm humans and

other living organisms in the surroundings.

3. The concentration needs improvement in terms of the life span and betterment

for cleaning in comparison to the commercial cleaning products.

4. In the concentration, researchers recommends to add a material that will

improve the smell of the pomelo peel in deodorizing the surface of furniture in

comparison to the commercial deodorizing products.

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Name: Custodio, Kristene Joy M.

Address: Riverside St., Camagsingalan, Sual, Pang.

Cellphone Number: 0912-277-5352

Email: custodiokristenejoy@[Link]

Objective: Life is always “ now or never”.

Personal Information

Age: 18 years old

Sex: Female

Birthdate: October 6,2004

Birthplace: Western Pangasinan District Hospital, Alaminos City, Pangasinan

Height: 4'11

Weight: 44kg

Religion: Baptist Christian

Nationality: Filipino

Civil Status: Single

Parents

Father: Custodio, Roger D.

Mother: Custodio, Greta M.

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Personal Traits: Eagerness to learn

Hobbies: Watching Movies, Crocheting, and Reading E-books

Internet Skills: Editing and Article Writing

Educational Information

• Senior High School: Sual National High School ( 2022-2023)

• Junior High School: Paitan Integrated School (2020-2021)

• Elementary: Paitan Integrated School (2016-2017)

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Name: Famisaran, Rica Joy E.

Address: Paitan West, Sual, Pangasinan

Cellphone Number: 0948-818-1873

Email: ricajoyfamisaran1010@[Link]

Objective: To land a job where I can use my excellent organizational abilities,

educational background, and capacity for interpersonal interaction to good use.

Personal Information

Age: 18 years old

Sex: Female

Birthdate: October 10, 2004

Birthplace: Sual, Pangasinan

Height: 4'9

Weight: 43kg

Religion: Born Again Christian

Nationality: Filipino

Civil Status: Single

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Parents

Father: Famisaran, Jose B.

Mother: Evangelista, Rebecca O.

Personal Traits: Openness to experience

Hobbies: Playing Online Games

Internet Skills: Typing

Educational Information

• Senior High School: Sual National High School (2022-2023)

• Junior High School- Paitan Integrated School (2020-2021)

• Elementary- Paitan Integrated School (2016-2017)

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Name: Geron, Jasmin Reyshel T.

Address: Calombuyan, Sual, Pangasinan

Cellphone Number: 0946-602-9967

Email: jasmingeron419@[Link]

Objective: Careful and individual looking for work in a student ability as a dealer

with the skill to influence and induce people to help the company attain its objectives.

Personal Information

Age: 18 years old

Sex: Female

Birthdate: October 24, 2004

Birthplace: Sual, Pangasinan

Height: 4'11

Weight: 44kg

Religion: Born Again Christian

Nationality: Filipino

Civil Status: Single

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Parents

Father: Reynaldo R. Geron

Mother: Sheryl T. Geron

Personal Traits: Agreeableness

Hobbies: Calligraphy & Dancing

Internet Skills: Social Media

Educational Information

• Senior High School: Sual National High School (2022-2023)

• Junior High School: Paitan Integrated School (2020-2021)

• Elementary: Calombuyan Elementary School (2016-2017)

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Name: Dilbert S. Nicolas

Address: Pangascasan, Sual, Pangasinan

Cellphone Number: 0930-365-0043

Email: nicolasdenden17@[Link]

Objective: To prove the effect of using pomelo peel in deodorizing and cleaning.

Personal Information

Age: 19 years old

Sex: Male

Birthdate: March 17, 2004

Birthplace: Alaminos City, Pangasinan

Height: 5’5

Weight: 54kg

Religion: Catholic

Nationality: Filipino

Civil Status: Single

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Parents

Father: Edilberto Nicolas

Mother: Dolores Nicolas

Personal Traits: Opennes to experience

Hobbies: Playing online game

Internet Skills: Video editing

Educational Information

• Senior High School: Sual National High School (2022-2023)

• Junior High School: Pangascasan Integrated School (2020-2021)

• Elementary: Pangascasan Integrated School (2016-2017)

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Name: Sabido, Monica Marie A.

Address: Poblacion, Sual, Pangasinan

Cellphone Number: 0915-347-8689

Email: sabidomonica7@[Link]

Objective: Study the pomelo peel in more detail. must be able to demonstrate the

study's positive effects .

Personal Information

Age: 18 years old

Sex: Female

Birthdate: March 30, 2005

Birthplace: Alaminos City Western Hospital

Height: 1.49

Weight: 43 kg

Religion: Catholic

Nationality: Filipino

Civil Status: Single

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Parents

Father: Kent R. Sabido

Mother: Lulu A. Sabido

Personal Traits: Openness to Experience

Hobbies: Watching netflix, playing Guitar

Internet Skills: encoding and video editing

Educational Information

• Senior High School: Sual National High School (2022-2023)

• Junior High School: Sual National High School (2020-2021)

• Elementary: Sual Central School (2016-2017)

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Name: Adrian E. Turqueza

Address: Poblacion Sual Pangasinan

Cellphone Number: 0915-541-7315

Email: aturqs@[Link]

Objective: Examine the pomelo peel in further detail. must be able to demonstrate the

advantages of the study.

Personal Information

Age: 18 years old

Sex: Male

Birthdate: October 29, 2004

Birthplace: Dagupan City

Height: 5’7

Weight: 68 kg

Religion: Roman Catholic

Nationality: Filipino

Civil Status: Single

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Parents

Father: Arturo C. Turqueza

Mother: Meriluna E. Turqueza

Personal Traits: Hardworking

Hobbies: Playing Football, watching netflix, reading magazines

Internet Skills: Encoding and Data Analyst

Educational Information

• Senior High School: Sual National High School (2022-2023)

• Junior High School: Sual National High School (2020-2021)

• Elementary: Sual Central School (2016-2017)

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