Effectiveness of Starfruit (Averrhoa carambola)as an Alternative Organic Bleach

Authors

  • Bea Alessandra A. Zapanta

Keywords:

Starfruit (Averrhoa Carambola), the profile of the respondents, practicability, usability, bleach

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Bleaching agents are materials that lighten or whiten a substrate through a chemical reaction. They are often used for cleaning and disinfection; bleaches kill or control most types of viruses, bacteria, molds, mildews, and algae. Most common bleaches contain substances like sodium hypochlorite, calcium hypochlorite, hydrogen peroxide and sodium percarbonate (Helmenstine, 2018). However, there are some bleaching agents that use oxalic acid -a strong organic acid that can remove stains, rusts, and can even be used as a mordant. Oxalic acid was originally found in the extract from the wood sorrel plant, but it can also be found in plants such as rhubarb, spinach, peanuts, strawberries, and in star fruits or carambolas. The researchers are conducting this study with the purpose of testing the effectiveness of star fruit (Averrhoa carambola) as an alternative organic bleach. This study also aims to present a product that is not costly and harmful to the health of the users.

 

METHODS

In order to ensure the objectivity of the results of the present study, quantitative research was followed. The experimental research design was used since it primarily establishes causal relationships between variables in a single study. Using this design, the researchers would be able to test a theory under a manipulated or controlled environment and ultimately support or reject it. In this experimental research, the 20 senior high school students from Tomas Claudio Colleges were randomly selected so that the researchers would be able to make generalizations and draw an accurate representation of a larger group.

 

RESULTS

The results indicate that the developed alternative organic bleach using star fruit is much effective in terms of usability as evaluated by the respondents. The results indicate that the developed alternative organic bleach using starfruit is much effective in terms of practicability as evaluated by the respondents.

 

DISCUSSIONS

The researchers concluded that there is no significant difference on the effectiveness of star fruit (averrhoa carambola) as an alternative organic bleach with respect to the usability and practicability in terms of the respondents' age, sex, and monthly family income, making the null hypothesis accepted.:

Published

2019-01-18