BILIMEASE: THE POTENTIAL OF AVERRHOA BILIMBI (KAMIAS) AS A PORTABLE STAIN REMOVER FOR MULTIPLE FABRIC AND STAIN CATEGORIES

Abstract

Stains are a common challenge in daily life, affecting cleanliness and appearance. To address this issue, the researchers developed a portable stain remover formulated with kamias extract, combined with additives to enhance its effectiveness." This study aimed to develop a sustainable and portable stain remover capable of effectively removing various stains from different white fabrics. An experimental research design was used, incorporating ImageJ for data collection. The numerical data gathered were analyzed using statistical tools such as the calculation of mean, percentage, Likert scale, and two-way ANOVA." The results revealed that Bilimease achieved the highest effectiveness of 100% in removing rust from all fabrics, while the lowest effectiveness of 44.44% was observed in removing acrylic latex paint from cotton. Kamias extract, on the other hand, demonstrated an effectiveness of 88.89% in removing mud, gel ink, and rust from various fabrics, with the lowest effectiveness of 22.22% in removing acrylic latex paint from cotton." Based on the results, Bilimease shows promising effectiveness as a portable stain remover for fresh stains. It also leaves minimal yellow marks on fabrics, making it slightly more effective than kamias extract. Furthermore, the study concluded that there is no significant difference in the effectiveness of Bilimease in removing various stains across different fabric types."