Effectiveness of Banana (Musa) Peeling as an Alternative Floor Wax

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in Research I

Samar National School

Catbalogan City

Jaspher D. Dacles
Grade 8-Plato
Researcher

Mrs. Maricel M. Sumbise

Research Teacher
A. INTRODUCTION

A.1. Background of the study

In recent years, cleaning had been identified as an occupational risk because of an

increased incidence of reported respiratory effects, such as asthma and asthma-like symptoms

among cleaning workers. Due to the lack of systematic occupational hygiene analysis and

workplace exposure data, it was not clear which cleaning-related exposures induce or

aggravate asthma and other respiratory effects. Currently, there was a need for systematic

evaluation of cleaning products ingredients and their exposures in the workplace. Cleaning

products ingredients of concern with respect to respiratory and skin irritation and

sensitization assess the potential for inhalation and dermal exposures to these ingredients

during common cleaning tasks.

Floor Wax was a wax-based preparation used to finish and polish floors. It was meant

to increase hardness and glossiness in flooring and create resistance against slips and scuff

marks. There were some major considerations to take into account for any business owner

contemplating how to coat and protect their floors, such as health effects, and durability. This

kind of wax was a solution that had been used extensively since centuries for floor care.

While there were still several traditional agents available in the market, most people prefer

manmade and synthetic floor waxes that were comparatively easy to apply.

The researcher conducted this study because most common synthetic wax ingredients

used in floor wax (Brand X) were cresol, formaldehyde and hazardous chemicals like

nitrobenzene, perchloroethylene, phenol, toluene, and xylene. The alternative that the

researcher has found is to replace the toxic ingredients used for floor wax to banana peel.
A.2. Statement of the Problem

A.2.1. General Objective:

To determine the Effectiveness of Banana (Musa) Peeling as Alternative Floor Wax.

A.2.2. Specific Objective:

1. Specifically, this study aims to test the effectivity of Banana (Musa) Peel Floor Wax on

making the floor shine.

2. Specifically, this study aims to determine if Banana (Musa) Peel Floor Wax and

Commercial Floor Wax (Brand X) has significant difference in terms of odor, shininess and

friction.

A.3. Hypotheses

1. Banana peels can be recycled into good quality product and be useful to households.
2. Find an alternative ingredient for kerosene in floor wax and test the effectivity of the
banana peel as an alternative floor wax.

A.4. Conceptual Framework

Independent Variable Dependent Variable

Banana peels Effectiveness as alternative
floor wax in terms of odor,
shininess and friction

Figure 1.0 Conceptual Framework of the Independent and Dependent variables of the study,
Effectiveness of Banana (Musa Paradaisica) Peeling as an Alternative Floor Wax
A.5. Significance of the Study
The purpose of this study is to create an alternative for floor wax that eliminates the

bad respiratory and dermatological side effects, that can be obtained from floor wax, with the

same or better quality than the floor waxes known today.

The odor of the banana peel floor wax is not that strong, which can reduce the risks of

respiratory problems. The banana peel floor wax also has more friction and shine. The

researcher recommends to use Banana peel with Carnauba wax attribute qualities for better-

quality effectiveness and acceptability and to further research for other factors that would

increase the effectivity of the product and decrease its cost. This study will be helpful because

it can reduce the risk of having asthma and asthma-like symptoms and other respiratory

problem.

A.6. Scope and Limitations

This study will focus on the effectiveness of banana peels as an alternative floor wax.

Banana peels will be collected from the market or in some small business such as banana

skewer. Experimentation will be done immediately after collecting banana peels.

Experimentation will be done at the researcher’s residence.

The researcher was limited to the study of investigating whether there is an effect of

using banana peels as alternative floor wax. The researcher will have the limitation of bias in

data gathering.

A.7. Definition of Terms

Alternative – available as another possibility.
Banana – a long curved fruit which grows in clusters and has soft pulpy flesh and yellow
skin when ripe.
Effectiveness – the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.
Floor wax – used for polishing the floor.
Peel – outer covering or skin from a banana.
Odor- a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one.
Shininess- the state or quality of being shiny.
Friction- the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.

A.8. Review of Related Literature

Banana was the number one fruit commodity in the Philippines both in production

and hectarage. The industry was divided into two distinct sectors namely those for the

domestic market and those for the export market. Banana for the domestic market were

grown throughout the country in small farms under minimal care while for the export market,

large integrated farms were concentrated in Mindanao where typhoons/strong winds seldom

occur and grown under intensive cultivation.

Brand X was the most used floor wax here in the Philippines that was manufactured

by the leading brand. Because of its availability in the market, it was the one commonly used

in households. It was made of waxes, dyes and petroleum distillates. Due to its compositions

and combustible mixture, it affected the health of children and was not allowed to be exposed

in excessive heat and open flames. Brand X would be used by the researchers to compare

floor wax made from banana peels.

Banana (Musa), was grown worldwide and consumed as ripe fruit or used for culinary

purposes. Peels form about 18-33% of the whole fruit and were a waste product. With a view

to exploiting banana peel as a source of valuable components, the nutritional composition,

and antioxidant components. The fruit was protected by its peel. Bananas were packed with

nutrients, and that includes their peels. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium were required in

the highest amounts, and nutrients such as calcium, manganese, sodium and sulphur were

necessary in lower amounts.

 There were many alternatives that can be used instead of the synthetic materials used

in commercial floor waxes. Surprisingly, banana peels contain a numerous amount of

nutrients like fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, and Potassium. Mineral content

in a banana peel was primarily consistent of potassium (78.10mg/g) and manganese

(76.20mg/g). The peel's high potassium content, if taken orally, aids in maintaining normal

blood pressure.[8] Given that banana peels have high content of potassium it was commonly

used ingredient in shoe polish. Banana peels were also known for its slippery effect. Dr.

Kiyoshi Mabuchi and his team experimented on the slipperiness of banana peels and resulted

that on wood have a CoF of only 0.07 which was twice as slippery as ice and five times

slipperier than wood. Combining both idea that banana peels contain potassium and were

slippery, it can be used as an alternative floor wax.

B. Materials and Methods

B.1. Materials and Equipment
Materials/Equipment Quantity
Banana Peels 10pcs.
Carnauba wax 1/16 teaspoon
Canola Oil 4 teaspoons
Bowl 1pcs.
Knife 1pcs.
Double boiler 1pcs.
Wooden spoon 1pcs.
 Stove 1pcs.
Water 250ml

B.2. Treatment/General Procedures

The first thing to do to start the study is by gathering the needed materials and

equipment. Clean the banana peels with water followed by chopping them into pieces. Place

chopped banana peels into one bowl. A double boiler using a cooking pot and an oven-safe

bowl was used. Tap water was poured into the pot, the bowl on the other hand was placed on

top of the pot. The double boiler was then placed on the top of the stove over low flame. 1/16

teaspoon of Carnauba wax scraped will be placed into the bowl. The Saba banana peel was

added into the bowl of the double boiler with 4 teaspoons of Canola Oil. The ingredients

were mixed and stirred together slowly using a wooden spoon until everything was fully

mixed together. The bowl was then removed from the pot of water using gloves and the stove

switched off. Mixture was allowed to cool but not solidify. The floor wax was fluid enough to

pour into a container but not too hot it cannot be handled. Mixture was poured into a clean,

dry, glass jar using a plastic funnel. The finished saba banana peel floor wax was placed in a

cool and dry place.

Flowchart of the study

gathering the needed materials and equipment

. Clean the banana peels with water followed by chopping them into pieces

Place chopped banana peels into one bowl

 A double boiler using a cooking pot and an oven-safe bowl

Pour some tap water into the pot, the bowl on the other hand was placed on top of the pot

Place the double boiler on the top of the stove over low flame

1/16 teaspoon of Carnauba wax scraped will be placed into the bowl

Add the saba peels into the bowl of the double boiler with 4 teaspoons of Canola Oil

Mix and stir together slowly using a wooden spoon until everything was fully mixed
together

The bowl was then removed from the pot of water using gloves and the stove switched
off. Mixture was allowed to cool but not solidify

The floor wax was fluid enough to pour into a container but not too hot it cannot be
handled

Pour the mixture into a clean, dry, glass jar using a plastic funnel

The finished saba banana peel floor wax was placed in a cool and dry place

Figure 1.1: Process Flowchart of the study

Statistical Treatment
T-test two sample for Means was used to determine the significant difference on the odor.

ANOVA with replication was used with shininess, and friction of the floor wax derived from

banana peel and the commercial floor wax. On the other hand, t-test was also used to

determine the level of significant differences between the data that were being compared. The

test that was used in this study was independent samples T-test because the researchers will

compare the banana peel floor wax to the Brand X floor wax.

References

Angela G. Alcaraz, Klara Mae R. Dimaano, Patricia Ann C. Feliciano, Kyle Andre G. Ong,

Carlos Ignacio P. Lugay, Jr. (PhD, PIE, Asean Eng). 2019. "Effectiveness of Musa

Paradisiaca (Banana) Peel as an Alternative to Commercial Floor Wax for Household

Use in the Philippines." Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research May.

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