Dalandan Peel as an Alternative Shoe Polish

Authors

  • Alberto M. Luzande

Keywords:

dalandan peel as shoe polish

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

One of the most common issues today is dealing with harmful chemicals used for manufacturing products. This project intends to help common people discover alternative products that will minimize the use of harmful substances. Synthetic shoe polish has a strong chemical content with an irritating smell while the dalandan peel shoe polish is almost organic. It contains odorless and harmless materials that secure the safety of the users.

METHODS

In making dalandan shoe polish, one must do the following steps: 1. Boil dalandan peel to extract its essential oil. 2. Grill the extracted dalandan peel to change it to its charcoal form 3. Pound the dalandan peel charcoal to powder 4. Melt 4 tsp of paraffin wax together with ½ tsp of petroleum jelly and 25 ml of the dalandan peel essential oil, wait until all the materials melt. 5. Measure 4 tsp of dalandan peel powdered charcoal and mix them thoroughly to the mixture. 6. Place the mixture to the molder and wait for about 15-20 min to cool down and solidify. 7. Finally, apply the mixture to the shoes using a piece of cloth.

RESULTS

The result is more satisfying because it becomes soft and smooth in texture, and the appearance is almost the same as the commercial shoe polish available in the market.

DISCUSSIONS

The researcher uses 25ml dalandan peel extract, 4 tsp dalandan powdered charcoal, 4 tsp paraffin wax and ½ tsp petroleum jelly. It was allowed to settle and cool down for about 15-20 minutes, and 125 grams of the mixture must be gathered for the finished product.

Published

2019-01-18