Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Region I

PANGASINAN DIVISION II

Juan G. Macaraeg National High School

Binalonan, Pangasinan

Ultra OrCuPa as Cleaning Agent

Lady Marie Jacob, Maxine Aban, Jennifer de Castro

Ms. Melissa Gagujas

Introduction

Background of the study:

Germs are everywhere and people are indeed exposed to these harmful, microscopic

organisms every day of their lives especially during summer when temperatures which record

high allowing sickness and heat-caused disease get in the way. People usually used

commercially produced products to clean their kitchen, and eating utensils, yet the possible

effects of such products on their health, considering the contain a lot of chemicals are unclear to

them.

The increasingly high prices of goods and products are arising in our society nowadays.

A lot of people are concerned on using cheaper commodities for their daily needs. That’s why

we, the researchers come up with a problem concerning antioxidants, this thing neutralizes free

radicals. Antioxidants are added to metals, oils, foodstuffs, and other materials to prevent free

radical damage. It can also be found in some foods, particularly, fruits and vegetables.

The researchers found out that freed- dried peel oranges has the highest antioxidant

property, which is a great idea about including this citrus fruit in eco-cleaning supplies. Orange

(Citrus reticuluta) is the most commonly grown fruit in the world. Cucumber (Cucumis sativus)

can also be used as cleaning agent because it can use to shine up your faucets and sinks. It

won’t leave streaks. And just like the two cleaning agents that was mentioned, Papaya (Carica

Papaya), Proteolytic enzyme, has a wealth of industrial uses.

The researchers observed that some people cannot afford this item. For this reason,

researchers made an alternative substitute for high cost cleaning agent.

Statement of the problem

relevant in terms of the cleanliness of kitchen and eating utensils people often use and that has

a least amount of chemical in comparison to any cleaning agents available in the market today.

This research study specifically aimed to answer the following questions:

1. Is the orange, cucumber, and papaya as cleaning agent is effective in terms

of:

a. Cleanliness

b. Shining ability

2. What is the property of OrCuPa as cleaning agent in terms of:

a. Cost acceptability

b. Odor

c. Physical Appearance

3. Is there a significant difference between the commercial cleaning agents and

the OrCuPa in terms of:

a. Cleanliness

b. Shining ability

c. Odor

4. Are the antioxidants of those fruits are much enough to use as cleaning agent

for industrial purposes in terms of:

a. Cleanliness

b. Shining ability

c. Odor
 5. What is the specification of the OrCuPa compared to a commercially

available cleaning agents in terms of:

a. Cleanliness

b. Shining ability

c. Cost acceptability

d. Odor

Hypotheses

H0: There is no significant difference between the OrCuPa and the commercially

available cleaning agents in terms of:

a. Cleanliness

b. Shining ability

c. Cost Acceptability

d. Odor

e. Physical appearance

H1: There is a significant difference between OrCuPa and the commercially

available cleaning agents in terms of:

a. Cleanliness

b. Shining ability

c. Cost acceptability

d. Odor

e. Physical appearance
 Significance of the study

No matter how good, delicious and healthy one’s food is, if her/ his kitchen and eating

utensils are as bad as it can get dirty, then it cannot be told that she/he is eating right away.

Cleanliness is important most especially when it comes to the things we use that involves

putting it on and in our body. At times, we clean these things using products which have

countless chemicals in them.

Through this study, one would be aware of the potential of otherwise be thrown away

like peels of materials such and other oranges, papaya, cucumber, and importance of using

organic products in cleaning utensils and other things. It would create a mean for those people

who stay in their house for long hour every day to make use of their time and come up and

develop useful products out of nothing. It would also benefit those hygiene-meticulous people

and environmentalists as this study aims at producing all natural cleaning agent.

Moreover, this study will promoting awareness on the significance of recycling materials

would otherwise be disposed of. Furthermore, this will promote health awareness to protect

children from chemicals-based cleaning products.

Scope and Limitations

The research focused mainly on the development of cleaning agent made out of OrCuPa

and its capability of cleaning kitchen and eating utensils. The center of the interest of the study

is on how to make a cleaning agent out or OrCuPa to recognize the proper procedure of making

the product. This research is only limited to study the cleaning and shining ability of the OrCuPa

as cleaning agent
Conceptual Framework

Preparation of sample
and materials

Product development

Sample A: 5 Sample B: 4 Sample C: 3

Product evaluation and testing:

(Cleaning, Shining ability, and cost

Data Gathering:

Table

Interpretation of result
Definition of Terms

1. Cleaning agents- are substances used to remove dirt, including dust, stains, bad

smells, and clutter and surfaces

2. Proteolytic enzyme- also called protease, proteinase, or peptidase, any of a group

of enzymes that break the long chainlike molecules of proteins into shorter fragments

(Peptidase) and eventually into their components, amino acids.

3. Meticulous- very careful about doing something in an extremely accurate and exact

way

4. Commodities- something that is bought and sold

5. Peelings- pieces of skin removed from fruits and vegetable

6. Antioxidant- a substance that inhibits oxidation or reactions promoted by oxygen,

peroxides, or free radicals

7. Free radicals- are unstable molecules that can damage the cells in your body
 Chapter II:

Review of Related Literatures and Studies

The review on the study focuses on the history of cleaning agents and the cleaning

benefits of the following fruits: Orange, Cucumber, and Papaya primarily the uses of their peels.

History of cleaning agent

Some of the earliest tools ever made by humans were for the house cleaning. Primitive

forms of brooms and brushes were made by the Mesopotamians to remove dirt from floors and

other surfaces in the home. Sea sponger were used for cleaning as well as the modern

manufactured were created.

Our time this primitive tools were adopted to become more effective and new tools were

invented to make house cleaning easier and more convenient. With the industrial revolution and

and advancements in technology came mechanical cleaning tools.

Health and Cleaning Benefits of Orange

A list of the benefits of orange peels. Orange peels have flavonoids that help prevent

lung cancer. Moreover, this flavonoids also helps vitamin C, which is an important antioxidant

vitamin, to prevent skin cancer. Orange peels also have polymetoxyflavones and liminoid that

may stop or prevent not just lung cancer, but cancer in other organs as well. In addition to that,

in 2000, a study a the Arizona Cancer Center, found out that d-limonene in orange peels

lessened the risk of deadly type of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. Flavones in

orange peels help lower cholesterol levels. Furthermore, oranges peels have been used in the

nicotine gum developed by the University of Yonsei’s College of Medicine which helps
breakdown and remove nicotine from the body. The orange peel is a good source of pectin

which helps diminished an over-active appetite and lowers blood sugar that rise after a meal.

Health and Cleaning Benefits of Cucumber

The cucumber is a member of the cucurbitaceae family, along with squash and different

kinds of melon. Cucumbers are high in water and low in calories, fat, cholesterol, and sodium.

They have a mild, refreshing taste and high water content. They can be refreshing and pleasant

to eat in hot weather and help dehydration. It is eaten savory, but it is strictly a fruit. Cucumbers

have been grown in India for food and medicinal purposes since ancient times, and they have

long been part of the Mediterranean diet. Cucumber also features in a number of beauty

products. Some people use Cucumber to soothe sunburn. Early research shows that a

compound found in cucumbers might help fight cancer. Cucumbers contain lignan, which may

help fight cardiovascular disease. Cucumber is a versatile food that can be added to a variety of

dishes. Researchers have concluded that cucumbers may help control and prevent diabetes.

Health and Cleaning Benefits of Papaya

Papaya is a great source of dietary fiber. This nutrient absorbs toxins in the colon that

can cause cancer and eliminates them from the body through bowel movements. Fibers from

fruit and vegetables like papaya can nourish the beneficial communities of microorganisms

within your body. Due to its rich fiber content, papaya aids digestion and imparts a beautiful

glow to your skin from its enzymes. Papaya can improve your complexion courtesy of the active

enzymes present in it, like papain, it helps reduce pigmentation and controls acne breakouts

and wrinkle formation.

The cleaning agent made out of OrCuPa peelings can help the consumers have an

alternative substitute for commercials cleaning agents. However, it will consider the preferences

of the consumers of it.

Chapter III:

Methodology

Research Design

The study make use of experimental design, specifically the two – group design, wherein

the experimental set – up is the OrCuPa and the control set - up is the standard or the

commercially available cleaning agent and which uses antioxidant from the chosen fruit.

Materials

The following materials will be used in the conduct of the study: Orange, Cucumber, and

Papaya fruits together with its peelings, 1 cup , clean handkerchief or strainer, grater, and,

peeler.

Procedure

First, you need to gather all the materials that will be needed in the experiment. Second,

you need to wash all the fruits. Third, peel the fruits then, get a cup and measure the peelings of

each fruit, make sure that it is exactly measured. Fourth, you need to prepare the grater so that

we can rub the peeling of each fruit on it. Lastly, when it is grinned, get a strainer or

handkerchief so that we can easily get the juice of the 3- combined fruits.
 Chapter IV

Presentation and Analysis of data

Finding/Results

Number of Procedure Result

Experiment

1st trial

2nd trial
 3rd trial

Bibliography

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