USE OF OIL INFUSED JASMINUM SAMBAC (SAMPAGUITA) AND ACTIVATED CHARCOAL POWDER AS A NATURAL BATHROOM ODOR ELIMINATOR

Abstract

Bathrooms can harbor unpleasant odors due to factors like inadequate ventilation and unclean facilities, creating an unhygienic environment for users. The Sampaguita flower is commonly known for its aromatic properties, while activated charcoal is recognized for eliminating unwanted odors in enclosed spaces by efficiently absorbing organic compounds. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of oil-infused Jasminum sambac and activated charcoal powder as a natural bathroom odor eliminator. The study used a quantitative research method and a descriptive-experimental research design, with convenience sampling as the sampling technique. Twenty respondents answered a paper-based survey, assessing the product's overall intensity and effectiveness. The findings of the survey indicate a significant difference between the natural and commercially made odor eliminators in terms of odor intensity, quality, and acceptability. Additionally, the fourth indicator, which assessed whether both products fully eliminated foul odors, also showed a significant difference, with a t-value of -4.502 and a p-value of 0.000244. The collected data indicated that the natural odor eliminator only lessened the foul odors and did not fully eliminate it.