OEN?A : ORGANIC ERASER, NO STAIN ALLOWED, A KAMIAS STAIN REMOVER PORTABLE PEN

Abstract

Stains are one of the major problems faced by many individuals, as they ruin the appearance of clothes, furniture, or surfaces. Traditional stain removal methods, which are frequently used, may be harmful to one’s health. The use of commercially available stain removers also presents disadvantages such as skin irritation, strong scent, and high cost. This study aimed to create a safer stain remover solution using kamias extract (Averrhoa bilimbi) as an alternative stain remover. This experimental study examined the stain removal effectiveness of kamias extracts (Averrhoa bilimbi) on cotton and clothman fabrics. Stained fabrics were soaked for five minutes before applying the kamias or control solutions, which included water and a commercial stain remover, using the AATCC 130 method. A t-test was utilized to determine the difference between the kamias stain remover pen and the commercially available stain remover pen. The alternative stain remover pen made from kamias (Averrhoa bilimbi) showed a higher rate of stain removal on fabric compared to the commercially harmful stain remover pen. The 100% solution with salt emerged as the most effective treatment for removing stains from cotton fabric, while the 75% solution with salt demonstrated the highest effectiveness for removing stains from clothman fabric. Each kamias (Averrhoa bilimbi) solution showed the ability to remove stains from different types of fabric and produced a pleasant scent. In contrast, the commercially available stain remover pen was most effective only in removing ballpen ink stains. The control groups were proven ineffective for removing other stains on different fabric types. These results demonstrate that the kamias (Averrhoa bilimbi) stain remover pen is more effective than commercially available stain remover pens and offers an organic alternative with a pleasant scent. The results of this study show that the 75% kamias extract with salt exhibited remarkable performance in stain removal, outperforming the other solutions, including the commercial stain remover. These findings suggest that the kamias stain remover pen provides a more advantageous option for stain removal by delivering enhanced performance without the use of harsh chemicals.