Acceptability and Efficacy of Calameric (Calamansi and Turmeric) as an Alternative Toilet Deodorizer

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Fragrant home is one of the most Filipino families care about, to stay in a good clean environment where everybody needs for protection from germs causing diseases. The stinky part of the house where these bacteria love to thrive is in your comfort rooms. Thus, this study wants to measure the level of acceptability of Calamansi (Citrofurtunella microcarpa) fruit extract mixed with Turmeric (Curcuma longga) tuber extract as an alternative toilet deodorizer.

METHODS

This study utilizes an experimental research design using a parallel group design. A total of 10 panelists evaluated the acceptability and efficacy of the product in the four comfort rooms of San Miguel National Comprehensive High School-Magroyong. Scorecards were used in gathering the data. Afterward, data were subjected to statistical analysis such as weighted mean and t-test.

RESULTS

Results show that the odor of the product earned an adjectival rating of completely acceptable. However, the availability and practicality of Calamansi and Turmeric gained an adjectival rating of very acceptable. Moreover, the availability and odor of the experimental product both have a significant difference with the commercial product while the practicality was found not significant.

DISCUSSIONS

Calameric (Calamansi and Turmeric) extracts are effective in producing a fragrance that can control the unpleasant odor of the comfort rooms. in addition, the quality of Calameric (Calamansi and Turmeric) is not far from the commercial toilet deodorizer's performance. The availability of the Calamansi and Turmeric in the locality of San Miguel, Surigao del Sur, Philippines is highly recognized. Moreover, this can race with the commercial toilet deodorizer in the remote areas that are out of reach by the commercial products.