CHAPTER I

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 Chapter 1

The Problem and Its Setting

Introduction

One of the many problems of any home or infrastructure is keeping the luster and the

cleanliness of the floor and the things that make this possible are broom, mop, and the product

called floor wax, which is applied on the floor to make it scuff-resistant, water-resistant, slip-

resistant and glossy. It provides a thin, protective, and smooth surface layer when applied to

floor.

In comparison to floor wax, petroleum is also one of the valuable assets of human

beings. Petroleum or crude oil showed its potential in producing various products which is very

much useful in the society. By undergoing fractional distillation, it can produce natural gas,

gasoline, kerosene, diesel, lubricating oil-stocks and tar. Far be it, floor waxes are also

produced from processed petroleum.

As evidence of this, The New Encyclopedia Britannica (1993) adds that, “About 90

percent of the wax used for commercial purposes is recovered from petroleum by dewaxing

lubricating oil stocks.” These waxes include the commercial floor waxes in most markets.

Floor polishers are made from synthetic materials and with the advancement of

synthetics so does floor wax, each passing day over half a million people are using floor wax

even as we speak someone is using it! But of all the useful effects that floor wax give us at our

floors, there are at all times drawbacks to it and the first handicap is our environment, since

floor wax is made out of highly synthetic materials that is non-biodegradable.

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 In addition to that, floor wax contains toxic substances that can either cause severe

damage to humans and animal life if came in contact. Third is the prolong exposure of its

unpleasant smell that may cause different problems throughout the body. Furthermore, it can

cause damage to the plants since floor wax contains volatile elements that can block plants

from doing photosynthesis. Even with the recent efforts by various organizations to inform the

public about the toxic dangers of floor wax, no one seems to believe them due to the

effectiveness of the modern floor wax that still, however, harming our Mother Earth. And

since petroleum is one form of non–renewable source of energy. It is axiomatic then, that all

by-products of petroleum including floor waxes may come into unavailability due to lack of

petroleum reserves.

To this cause, we, the researchers, would like to find an alternative source of floor wax

other than petroleum. Our research aims to put these problems away through the use of used

coconut pulp, so that we can eliminate the problems of toxic materials exposing human and

plants, and making the floor wax safe to dispose at the environment because it can degrade

over time, plus making it 2 times more cheaper and the most important part is that we can

retain results, texture and luster of a commercially produced floor wax.

The main burden of this investigation was to find out an alternative source of floor wax,

particularly producing one from the pulp of Coconut fruit.

Background of the Study

Floor waxes’ and polishers’ evident use and benefits to man are undeniable. Processed

products from petroleum, particularly floor waxes and polishers are popularly used in the

society, especially in households.

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 Paulsen (1999) as cited by Larsson, et.al (2009) stated that, “Two of the more common

floor care methods currently in use are wax treatment and polishing. Both methods entail the

floor being given a basic treatment on installation, during which a protective layer of wax or

polish is applied. This is followed by frequent care up until the floor needs to be restored to its

original condition through what is referred to as periodic maintenance.”

In connection to floor care methods, the researchers have known one unusual but

common practice inside classrooms of one town in Camarines Norte, Philippines. This practice

involves the use of Coconut (Cocos nucifera) pulp in waxing and polishing a concrete

cemented smooth pavement. The continued application and rubbing of Coconut pulp against

the concrete smooth pavement results into a glossy floor. Being a natural, safe and eco-friendly

method, this practice has been continuously used and observed in most schools of the town.

The use of commercial floor wax on the other hand shows some disadvantages. Due to

some of the wax’s synthetic constituents, it is difficult to ignore certain illness related to

chemical sensitivity that might be brought to people using this product.

Similarly, the commercial floor wax’s market value might be the reason for some

people belonging to the lower class of the society to be deprived of its usage.

As evidence of this, Paulsen (2008) as cited by Larsson, et.al (2009) agrees that, “The

use of chemicals contributes to numerous complications depending on when and how they are

used.”

It is further stated that, “When the floor undergoes wear, the chemicals that have been

bound to the floor through the periodic maintenance can be released into the air. This can give

rise to a different environmental impact.”

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 Popovitch, as cited in ehow.com, adds that, “Besides being expensive, store-bought

cleaners contain a number of chemicals. These chemicals can be hazardous to your health and

are not necessary to have a clean home. Making your own household cleaners saves money

and ensures the ingredients are natural. Homemade floor wax smells good, is great for wood

floor finishes and is good for the environment.”

For these reasons, the researchers would like to produce floor wax from the pulp of

Coconut (C. nucifera) tree.

Statement of the Problem

This study sought to produce floor wax from the pulp of Cocos nucifera fruit.

Specifically, this study tried to answer the following questions:

1. Is Coconut (Cocos nucifera) pulp can be an alternative floor wax?

2. Is Coconut (C. nucifera) pulp can produce a more acceptable floor wax in terms of

the following quality attributes:

a) Physical Appearance (after applying on the floor)

b) Frequency of Use

c) Duration (how long it will dry)?

3.

Hypotheses

1. Coconut (Cocos nucifera) pulp is an alternative floor wax.

2. Coconut (C. nucifera) pulp can produce a more acceptable floor wax in terms of the

quality attributes – physical appearance (after applying on the floor), frequency of use and

duration (how long it dried).

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Significance of the study

Petroleum is one of the valuable assets of human beings. Petroleum or crude oil showed

its potential in producing various products which is very much useful in the society. By

undergoing fractional distillation, it can produce natural gas, gasoline, kerosene, diesel,

lubricating oil-stocks and tar. Far be it, waxes are also produced from processed petroleum.

As evidence of this, The New Encyclopedia Britannica (1993) adds that, “About 90

percent of the wax used for commercial purposes is recovered from petroleum by dewaxing

lubricating oil stocks.” These waxes include the commercial floor waxes in most markets.

Petroleum is one form of non–renewable source of energy. It is axiomatic then, that all

by-products of petroleum including floor waxes may come into unavailability due to lack of

petroleum reserves.

The main burden of this investigation was to find out an alternative source of floor wax,

particularly producing one from the pulp of Coconut fruit.

The researchers believe that this study is deemed significant to the following persons:

Community – This study will also increase the awareness of the community towards

the possible use of Coconut pulp as a source of floor polish.

Manufacturers – It has been with optimism that this research was undertaken to help

the product-processing sectors, particularly those involve in floor polish manufacturing

to resort to an alternative source of floor polish production.

Agricultural sectors – It is hoped that from the findings of this study (farmers and those

concerned with agriculture) will value the worth of Coconut tree and continue culturing

and planting such trees.

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 Future researchers – If it is realized, this study may also be used as a springboard by

other researchers in conducting or improving similar or related studies. Findings of the

study could be used as basis for either continuing or ending the aforementioned

practice.

Scope and Limitation of the Study

The main focus of this study was to determine the possibility of producing floor wax

out of the pulp of Coconut (Cocos nucifera) tree. This inquiry is limited to purely producing

floor wax from Coconut (C. nucifera) pulp and its use on a concrete cemented smooth

pavement.

Geographically, this study was confined to a Coconut tree situated in Daet, Camarines

Norte, Philippines and the sample pulp of Coconut was taken from and limited to only one (1)

Coconut tree, purposively selected in order to make the study more manageable. Area and

Camarines Norte State College (CNSC) Laboratory High School – Abaño Campus

accessibility were also considered limitations on this study.

It can be measured through how easy it is to apply, how long it will last, and how shiny

the specified floor will be. The data is parameterized and is planned to conduct at a target area

(Daet, Camarines Norte). Seven (7) people are selected from Daet, Camarines Norte to portray

the role of respondents prior to the study. This study covers August 22, 2016 ongoing.

Definition of Terms

To provide a common frame of reference to those who may read this research, the

following terms are hereby defined.

 Aforementioned – mentioned before; spoken about or named earlier.

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  Constricting – to make (something) tighter; to squeeze.

 Duration – the length of time that something exists or lasts.

 Emulsion – a mixture of liquids.

 Glossy – having a surface luster or brightness.

 Inflorescence – the budding and unfolding of blossoms.

 Feasibility – capable of being done or carried out.

 Jiggery – coconut sugar

 Luster – having a shiny, smooth surface.

 Parameterize – rule or limit that controls what something is.

 Pulp – the substance that is left after the liquid has been squeezed from a fruit or

vegetable.

 Toddy – boiled coconut sugar

 Viability – capable of succeeding

End Notes

 Merriam – Webster Dictionary

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coconut
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floor wax
 Wax. (1993). in the new encyclopedia Britannica (Vol. 12). Chicago: Encyclopaedia
Britannica.
 Duke, J. A., 1983. Handbook of Energy crops. Retrieved 2 Dec. 2010 from
<http:www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/duke-energy/ Medicago-sativa. Html#cultivation>
 Floor Polish Coatings. SpecialChem S.A., 2010. Retrieved 3 Dec. 2010 from
http://www.specialchem4coatings.com/tc/wax/index.aspx?id=floor
 Guide to less Toxic Products. Environmental Health Association of Nova Scotia, 2004.
Retrieved 4 Dec. 2010 fromhttp://lesstoxicguide.ca/index.asp?fetch=household

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 Larsson, Henrik, Lindahl, Mattias, Svensson, Niclas, 2009. A Comparative Study of the
Twistter method and Floor care method using polish and wax. Retrieved 3 Dec.
2010fromhttp://www.cleanlink.com/pdf/casestudieswhitepapers/LCATwisterbyHenrikLarss
on2009.pdf
 Orwa C, Mutua A, Kindt R, Jamnadass R, Simons A. 2009. Agroforestree Database: a
tree reference and selection guide version 4.0.Retrievd 2 Dec. 2010 from
http://www.worldagroforestry.org/af/treedb/
 Popovitch, Trish, 2008. How to make homemade floor wax. Retrieved 3 Dec. 2010 from
http://www.ehow.com/how_5200154_make-homemade-floor-wax.html
 Radaza, M.A. and A. Arante. Homemade Floor wax out of Waste Plastic Rappers. 16 Jul.
2008.Retrieved 3 Dec. 2010 from
http://region10.dost.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=263&Itemid=7
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CHAPTER II

Chapter 2

Review of Related Literature and Studies

The researchers are unaware of any study concerned or conducted on producing floor

wax from pulp of Coconut (Cocos nucifera) tree, nor on the possibility of producing such

product from Coconut pulp. Hence, readings presented in this Chapter consist entirely of

related literature and studies.

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 This part of the chapter presents a review of related literature and studies about

coconut and floor waxes.

Related Literature

Cocos nucifera is commonly known as a coconut palm and literally has hundreds of

uses but is most well-known for the products of its fruit, such as coconut meat, coconut

water, coconut milk, and coconut oil. While the coconut palm is well known for its many

edible products and it is also an important source of traditional medicine, crafting material

and fuel (Morrison et al. 1994).

Coconut fruit provides many edible products to humans but is also often used as food

for domestic animals in tropical countries, especially pigs, chickens and dogs, but is also

used in industrial livestock and poultry operations as a component of animal feed (Morrison

et al. 1994).

Coconut milk and coconut cream are also products of the fruit however the terms

“coconut milk” and “coconut cream” are not always distinct and can be used in different

parts of the world to refer to the same product (Haynes and McLaughlin 2000). Coconut

milk/cream is an emulsion of coconut oil and water achieved by shredding and squeezing the

fresh coconut flesh from inside the nut and then adding coconut oil; alternately, a simpler

version can be produced by grating the coconut with hot water (Grimwood 1975; Bennett

2007). These products, along with coconut oil, have no cholesterol and are readily digestible

(Haynes and McLaughlin 2000). The coconut palm is also an important source of vegetable

oil and fixed oil in the Americas among the three most important oil yielding palms (Haynes

and McLaughlin 2000).

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 The liquid endosperm of the immature fruit, often called "coconut water" is potable

and readily consumable when fresh (Bennett 2007). It has nearly the same composition as

many popular sports drinks that are marketed as “hydration aids” and has experience a recent

explosion of commercial popularity in North America though it has been a common beverage

in the tropics and subtropics for generations (Haynes and McLaughlin 2000). In the

Philippines, it is the key ingredient for making the gelatinous dessert nata de coco and is also

used to feed infants, as it is in many other countries. Coconut water is also used for medicinal

purposes (Grimwood 1975).

Modern medicine has found that coconut water can be a good substitute for

intravenous infusions, and it has been used to replace blood plasma in emergency surgery

(Bennett 2007; Grimwood 1975). In Nigerian folk medicine, the coconut fruit products are

prescribed as “anti-poison” treatments that are meant to neutralize toxic and venomous

substances (Aiyeloja and Bello 2006). Whereas in traditional South Asian medicine, coconut

water is sometimes mixed with “coconut milk,” to treat intestinal worms and other stomach

problems. It is said to be particularly useful for dealing with cholera because the salines and

albumins in it restrict vomiting and has further been reported to reduce rashes from small

pox, chicken pox and measles (Grimwood 1975).

Related Studies

A research paper was presented to the science faculty in Leyte Normal University that

states Ipil-Ipil (Leucaena leucocephala) leaves can be an alternative source of floor wax.

They concluded that it is acceptable and can be an effective alternative to commercial floor

wax for concrete cemented smooth pavement. The results further verifies that the Ipil-Ipil (L.

leucocephala) floor wax is at par comparable with the commercial floor wax and can be a

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potential alternative in terms of acceptability and effectiveness of its use in a concrete smooth

cemented pavement. (Carreon et al. 2011).

Another study was conducted to test the viability of Parmentiera cereifera (Candle)

as an alternative floor wax. This study was developed in order to make the floor shiny and

luster that could be like a mirror, and was conducted in order to help many people to drive

away insects in their house without putting their budget at stake. The result was not satisfying

because the gas smell covered the area that can cause respiratory disease. The second trial

was using a same amount of both materials. The result was successful, the floor gets shinier

and smoother. (Custodio, Joemar 2013)

A different investigation suggested the possibility of used cooking oil as an additive

component in making an alternative floor polish. The investigators concluded that adding

used cooking oil in the production of alternative floor polish did not make any significant

difference or great impact on the effects of the samples when applied on floors. The addition

of used cooking oil only increased the moisture of the samples and a little increase on its

intensity of shine. Indeed, it lowered the costs of the production of the floor polishes.

Furthermore, the sample can be comparable to the commercial one and is more effective than

the other samples. (Granido, Balve 2009)

A new analysis was established to determine the likelihood of coconut (C. nucifera)

toddy as an alternative source of sugar and vinegar. Toddy is made by tapping the

inflorescence of the plant for sap. It can, then, be boiled to produce coconut sugar which is

known as “jiggery”. If the toddy is instead fermented, it can become the alcoholic beverage

arrack, which in turn can become coconut vinegar if it is fermented for even longer.

Additionally, coconut heart of palm can be harvested from any plant older than three years of
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 age and used to make salads. The results further confirmed the possibility of making the said

plant into sugar and vinegar. (Grimwood et al. 2014)

An experiment has been conducted in order to prove the effectiveness of adding aloe

Vera (Aloe perfoliatavar) in making floor waxes. It was conducted in houses with a cement

and wooden floor. The result was a failure and therefore concluded that it is inappropriate to

add aloe Vera in making floor waxes. (Sanin, Luz Helena 2005)

Synthesis of the State-Of-The-Art

The previewed related studies shown similarities and differences with the present

study.

The framework study of Leyte Normal University, Philippines is similar to the

present study because they are both making an alternative floor wax.

The framework study of Joemar Custodio is similar to the present study because they

are both making an alternative floor wax.

The investigation of Balve Granido is similar to the present study because they are

both making an alternative floor wax.

The analysis of Grimwood, et.al is similar to the present study because they are both

use Coconut (Cocos nucifera).

The experiment of Luz Helena Sanin is similar to the present study because they are

both making an alternative floor wax.

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 The framework study of Leyte Normal University, Philippines is different to the

present study because they used Ipil-Ipil (Leucaena leucocephala) leaves as an alternative

floor wax.

The framework study of Joemar Custodio is different to the present study because

they used Candle (Parmentiera cereifera) as an alternative floor wax.

The investigation of Balve Granido is different to the present study because they used

“Used Cooking oil” as an alternative floor wax.

The analysis of Grimwood, et.al is different to the present study because they used

Coconut (Cocos nucifera) as an alternative source of sugar and vinegar.

The experiment of Luz Helena Sanin is different to the present study because she

used Aloe Vera (Aloe perfoliatavar) as an additive component in making an alternative floor

wax.

End Notes

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coconut
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floor wax
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_gas
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candle
 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooking oil
 http://dennis-dalton.blogspot.com/2009/03/feasibility-of-used-cooking-oil-as.html
 Coconut Research Center 2004, Haden 2009, Hahn 1997, Kew 2011, Pearsall 1999,
Wikipedia 2011
 Aganga, A.A. and Tshwenyane, S.O., 2003. Lucerne, Lablab and Leucaena leucocephala
forages: Production and utilization for livestock production, Pakistan Journal of Nutrition 2,
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 Wax. (1993). in the new encyclopedia Britannica (Vol. 12). Chicago: Encyclopaedia
Britannica.
 Floor Polish Coatings. SpecialChem S.A., 2010. Retrieved 3 Dec. 2010 from
http://www.specialchem4coatings.com/tc/wax/index.aspx?id=floor
 Guide to less Toxic Products. Environmental Health Association of Nova Scotia, 2004.
Retrieved 4 Dec. 2010 fromhttp://lesstoxicguide.ca/index.asp?fetch=household
 Larsson, Henrik, Lindahl, Mattias, Svensson, Niclas, 2009. A Comparative Study of the
Twistter method and Floor care method using polish and wax. Retrieved 3 Dec.
2010fromhttp://www.cleanlink.com/pdf/casestudieswhitepapers/LCATwisterbyHenrikLarss
on2009.pdf
 Orwa C, Mutua A, Kindt R, Jamnadass R, Simons A. 2009. Agroforestree Database: a
tree reference and selection guide version 4.0.Retrievd 2 Dec. 2010 from
http://www.worldagroforestry.org/af/treedb/
 Popovitch, Trish, 2008. How to make homemade floor wax. Retrieved 3 Dec. 2010 from
http://www.ehow.com/how_5200154_make-homemade-floor-wax.html
 Radaza, M.A. and A. Arante. Homemade Floor wax out of Waste Plastic Rappers. 16 Jul.
2008.Retrieved 3 Dec. 2010 from
http://region10.dost.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=263&Itemid=7
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 CHAPTER III

CHAPTER III
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY

This research used the Descriptive research design. The statistical treatment used was the
mean. The research design used mL glass. The respondents of this study are hand–picked by the
proponents and from Daet, Camarines Norte only.

Material/s:
 1 cup cooking oil

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  100 mg of paraffin wax or candle  1 coconut
(white)  Water
Equipment/s:
 Coconut Shredder  Measuring cup
 Colander  Plastic Containers
 Frying Pan  Stainless Bowl
 Gloves  Weighing Scale
 Machete
A) Preparation of the containers and ingredients
The stainless bowl and plastic containers were sterilized using hot water and the
constituents were prepared. The oil and coconut meat were bought in the market and the water
came from the faucet. The other equipment were either borrowed from the proponent’s
acquaintances or bought from the supermarket.
B) Treatment/General Procedure
The coconut was cut into two using the machete and the resulting coconut meat was
shredded using the Coco shredder. We put gloves in our hands and added ¼ cup of water to the
coconut pulp to help in extracting the coconut milk from the coconut and was squeezed using the
colander. We squeezed it until a certain amount of coconut milk was produced. It was then put in
a stainless bowl. And the ingredients and equipment were prepared. Using the frying pan, we
melted the candle and after it melted, we transferred it unto plastic container. We then used the
frying pan to put the 160 mL of coconut milk and ½ cup of cooking oil and transferred it unto the
another plastic container. And we mixed the melted candle and 160mL of coconut milk with ½
cup of cooking oil immediately. It was then cooled after several minutes of waiting.

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Before: After:

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 CHAPTER IV

CHAPTER IV

RESULTS AND OBSERVATIONS

This chapter contains the results, observations, and findings of the experiment. Three tables
were made to show the effects of the Coconut (Cocos nucifera) pulp as floor wax in terms of
physical appearance, frequency of use and duration (time of how long it dried).

1. Effects of Coconut (Cocos nucifera) pulp as floor wax in the smooth, cemented floor

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 a.) Physical Appearance after applying floor wax

Table 1.a

Physical Appearance after applying floor wax

Treatments Observations

Treatment0 (T0) – smooth, cemented floor that

Dusty, filled or covered with dust and
haven't been applied on by floor wax or
somewhat dark or dull in Color
polisher
Treatment1 (T1) – using Coconut pulp floor Whitish and having a surface luster or
wax brightness
Treatment2 (T2) – using a box of commercial Reddish and having a smooth, shining, bright
floor wax appearance

Table 1.a showed that after applying treatment T1 whitish and having a surface luster or
brightness can be observed while treatment T2 resulted in reddish and having a smooth, shining,
bright appearance while T0 dusty, filled or covered with dust and somewhat dark or dull in color
can be observed.

Findings:

The pulp of Coconut, T1, has almost the same appearance as Treatment2 only that it is
whitish and not reddish.

b.) Frequency of use

Table 1.b

Frequency of use

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 Treatments Observations

Treatment 0 (T0) – smooth, cemented floor

that haven't been applied on by floor wax or ----------
polisher
Treatment 1 (T1) – using Coconut pulp floor
Once a week
wax
Treatment 2 (T2) – using a box of commercial
Once a week
floor wax

Findings:

Table 1.b showed that Treatment T1 was applied once a week and the same as T2 which is
also once a week.

c.) Duration (how long it dried)

Table 1.c

Duration (how long it dried)

Treatments Observations

Treatment 0 (T0) – smooth, cemented floor

that haven't been applied on by floor wax or ----------
polisher

Treatment 1 (T1) – using Coconut pulp floor

25 minutes
wax

Treatment 2 (T2) – using a box of commercial

20 minutes
floor wax

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Findings:

Table 1.c showed that Treatment T1 is the longest time to dry after 25 minutes. Treatment T2,
however, is the longest with 20 minutes as its time to dry.

2. Most Effective Treatment

Table 2
Most Effective Treatment
Physical
Duration (how long it
Treatments Appearance after Frequency of Use
dried)
applying floor wax
Treatment 0 (T0) – smooth, Dusty, filled or
cemented floor that haven't covered with dust
---------- ----------
been applied on by floor wax and somewhat dark
or polisher or dull in color
Whitish and having
Treatment 1 (T1) – using
a surface luster or Once a week 25 minutes
Coconut pulp floor wax
brightness
Reddish and having
Treatment 2 (T2) – using a
a smooth, shining, Once a week 20 minutes
box of commercial floor wax
bright appearance

Findings:

The observations showed that the Treatment 1 (T1) – using Coconut pulp as floor wax as floor
wax can be compared to the box of commercial floor wax, Treatment 2 (T2), as the most effective
treatment in terms of:

a.) Physical Appearance (after applying on the floor)

After applying Treatment 1 (T1) – the pulp of Coconut, T1, has almost the same as
appearance as Treatment2 only that it is whitish and not reddish.

b.) Frequency of use

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 Treatment T1 was applied once a week and the same as T2 which is also once a week.
c.) Time of subsidence of rashes
Treatment T1 is the longest time to dry after 25 minutes. Treatment T2, however, is the
longest with 20 minutes as its time to dry.

3. Feasibility
Findings:

In terms of physical appearance after apply floor wax, frequency of use and duration
(how long it dried), there is a feasibility in using Coconut (Cocos nucifera) pulp as an effective
Physical
Duration (how long it
Treatments Appearance after Frequency of Use
dried)
applying floor wax
Treatment 0 (T0) – smooth, Dusty, filled or
cemented floor that haven't covered with dust
---------- ----------
been applied on by floor wax and somewhat dark
or polisher or dull in color
Whitish and having
Treatment 1 (T1) – using
a surface luster or Once a week 25 minutes
Coconut pulp floor wax
brightness
Reddish and having
Treatment 2 (T2) – using a
a smooth, shining, Once a week 20 minutes
box of commercial floor wax
bright appearance
and alternative remedy in polishing smooth, cemented floors.

Efficacy endpoints

Improvement of coconut (Cocos nucifera) pulp floor wax was graded based on Physical
Clinical Global Evaluation of Clinical Response. Clear response was graded as 7 having a surface
luster or brightness described as no dust and shiny floor. Excellent graded as 6 if having greater
than 75% but less than 100% of having a surface luster. Marked improvement was as 5 if there is
50 to 75% of having a surface luster or brightness. Moderate improvement was graded as 4 if there
is 25% to 50% of having a surface luster or brightness. Slight improvement was graded as 3 if
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there’s less than 25% of having a surface luster or brightness. Failure was graded as 2 if at the end
of two days, there’s no improvement in the luster of the floor and foul odor. Post–evaluation
assessment was graded as OUTSTANDING when complete disappearance of signs of dust and
dirt was noted and shiny and glossy floor can be observed. Another chance of improvement was
given if the findings diminished considerably at the completion of the treatment period but with
incomplete firmness of the luster in the floor.

Statistical Analysis

Descriptive statistics was used to summarize the data collected.

Statistical Tools

The statistical tools that were used in the interpretation and testing of the data gathered
were:

Mean, which has the formula of:

∑𝑥
X= 𝑁

Where:

X = mean

∑ 𝑥 = total number of response

N = total number of sample

Results

Ten respondents were hand–picked, because of their smooth, cemented floor in their house,
by the proponents that were eligible for the study. A total of ten subjects undergone the treatment
period. All the respondents’ floors were identified with dusty, filled or covered with dust and
somewhat dark or dull in color based on the criteria. A box of Coconut (Cocos nucifera) pulp floor
wax were applied to each of the respondents.

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 Progress of floor waxing was graded based on Physical Clinical Global Evaluation of Clinical Response

TREATMENTS
RESPONSE
Treatment 1 (T1) – using Treatment 2 (T2) – using
Coconut pulp floor wax commercialized floor wax

Clear response (7) 5 7

Excellent graded (6) 4 2

Marked progress (5) 1 1

Moderate progress (4) 0 0

Slight progress(3) 0 0

Failure (2) 0 0

Worsen (1) 0 0

Weighted Mean 6.4 6.6

Interpretation of data Excellent Graded Clear Response

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Legend

Weighted
0–1 1.1 – 2.0 2.1 – 3.0 3.1 – 4.0 4.1 – 5.0 5.1 – 6.0 6.1 – 7.0
Mean

Interpret Slight Moderate Marked Excellent Clear

Worsen Failure
ation Progress Progress Progress Graded response

Clear response (7) – shining of the smooth, cemented floor described as having surface luster or
brightness.

Excellent graded (6) – if there’s greater that 75% but less than 100% reduction of skin rashes.

Marked improvement (5) – if there is 50 to 75% reduction of skin rashes.

Moderate improvement (4) – if there is 25% to 50% reduction of skin rashes.

Slight improvement (3) – if there’s less than 25% improvement of skin rashes.

Failure (2) – if at the end of one day, there’s no improvement in skin rashes

Worsen (1) – if there was appearance of new skin rashes during the course of the treatment

Analysis of the result

Treatment 1 which used coconut (Cocos nucifera) pulp (floor wax) is applied once a
week and showed the drying of floor wax unto the floor after 25 minutes. 5 out of 10 of the
respondents was graded as clear response having a surface luster or brightness described as no
dust and shiny floor. 4 out of 10 of the respondents was graded as excellent having greater than
75% but less than 100% of having a surface luster.1 out of 10 of the respondents was graded
with marked improvement having 50 to 75% of having a surface luster. Based on the computed
value of mean, which is 6.4 it is therefore accepted as an alternative remedy for waxing the
smooth, cemented floor.

Treatment 2 which used commercial floor wax is applied once a week and showed the
drying of floor wax unto the floor after 20 minutes. 7 out of 10 of the respondents was graded as

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clear response having a surface luster or brightness described as no dust and shiny floor. 2 out of
10 of the respondents was graded as excellent having greater than 75% but less than 100% of
having a surface luster. On the other hand, 1 out of 10 of the respondents was graded with
marked improvement having 50 to 75% of having a surface luster. Based on the computed value
of mean, which is 6.6 it is therefore accepted, obviously, as a remedy for waxing the smooth,
cemented floor only that it has chemicals and foul smell.

From the data gathered, Treatment 1 is viable in the future to be made as a

supernumerary remedy in waxing smooth, cemented floor caused by dust and dirt.

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 CHAPTER V

SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

This chapter contains the summary and conclusions made by the researchers based from given
results and findings. To further improve this project, the researchers gave their recommendations.

Summary

Based from the analysis and interpretation of data, the effects of the different parts of
Coconut Pulp as floor wax in terms of physical appearance (after applying on the floor) showed
that Treatment1 (Coconut Pulp) produced almost the same as the Treatment2 (Commercial Floor
Wax) having the same luster and brightness, only that the Treatment1 produced whitish color and
Treatment2 produced reddish color. In terms of frequency of use, it showed that Treatment1 is also
applied once a week like the Treatment2. The Coconut (Cocos nucifera) pulp, Treatment1, is
comparable with the Treatment2 in terms of frequency of use. In terms of duration (how long it
dried), the observations showed that Treatment1 has longer time of duration which was 25 minutes.
The Treatment2, however, spent 20 minutes. Treatment1, T1 (Coconut Pulp), was almost
comparable with Treatment2.

The most effective treatment as floor wax is the Coconut (Cocos nucifera) pulp, but not in
duration (how long it dried). The observations showed that the pulp Coconut (Cocos nucifera) pulp
is the most effective treatment as biofuel in terms of physical appearance since Treatment1 which
produced whitish color having the same luster or brightness. In frequency of use, Treatment1 is
applied once a week and T1 has longer duration which was 25 minutes than T2 which spent 20
minutes.

Using the Descriptive Research Design, the computed mean is 6.6. The hypothesis is
accepted.

Findings

In terms of physical appearance (after applying on the floor), the pulp of Coconut (Cocos
nucifera) has whitish color compared to the reddish color of the commercial floor wax. In
frequency of use, the Coconut (Cocos nucifera) pulp is comparable with the commercial floor wax
that is both applied once a week. They all put at once. Treatment2, T2, dried longer. Treatment T1

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has longer time of drying than Treatment T2. The observations showed that the pulp of Coconut
(Cocos nucifera) is the most effective treatment as floor wax in terms of physical appearance (after
applying on the floor), and frequency of use. In terms of duration (how long it dried), however,
Treatment1 has longer time to dry which is 25 minutes than Treatment2 which spent only 20
minutes.

Conclusions

In view of the facts revealed by the findings based on the different treatments the following
conclusions were arrived.

1. The Coconut (Cocos nucifera) pulp can be an alternative floor wax.

2. The pulp of Coconut (Cocos nucifera) can produce a more acceptable floor wax in terms
of physical appearance (after applying the floor wax), frequency of use, and duration (how
long it dried)

Recommendations

From the stated conclusions, the proponents offered the following recommendations:
1. The proponents suggest that further studies should be conducted using other parts of
Coconut (Cocos nucifera) tree to produce floor wax.
2. To use other process or way in making floor wax.
3. The proponents suggest that chemical analysis should be conducted to ensure if the
Coconut (Cocos nucifera) pulp can be an alternative source of floor wax.
4. The proponents suggest that chemical engineer should conduct a study where they will find
the most suitable procedure to be used to produce an effective, organic and commercial
floor wax made up of coconut pulp.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

APPENDICES

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1.a. Physical Appearance of the floor (after applying the floor wax)

Table 1.b. Frequency of Use

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Table 1.c. Duration (how long for the floor wax to dry)

Table 2. Most Effective Treatment as Biofuel

Table 3. Significant Difference of the oil and residue from

Acacia

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