Chapter I

INTRODUCTION

Cleaning has recently been described as an occupational risk due to a rise in

the recorded incidence of respiratory effects such as asthma (Ramirez, 2022).

According to Manimtim (2019) floor wax is important in many households for it

makes the floor look shiny and clean. As of today, there are many brands of floor

wax that are used by people and are indeed very effective. However, the harmful

effects of the said product are often never considered. The chemicals that the

product contains can be harmful to the masses when inhaled and can cause

diseases.

According to Lee (2019) they are made of synthetic materials or a

combination of natural and artificial elements, including harmful chemicals and highly

toxic substances that might cause health concerns. Cresol, formaldehyde, and

dangerous compounds such as nitrobenzene, perchloroethylene, phenol, toluene,

and xylene were the most prevalent synthetic wax constituents used in floor wax.

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

used in commercial floor waxes. The fruits and vegetables peels that are rich in

potassium can be used as one of the ingredients in making alternative floor wax.

Banana peels, often considered as waste material, are rich reservoirs of bioactive
compounds, including polyphenols, carotenoids, and flavonoids, which possess
inherent
antioxidant and antimicrobial properties (Bala, 2019). Such constituents
present in
banana peels have been previously harnessed for various applications in
industries
ranging from food and pharmaceuticals to agriculture and cosmetics (Liu
2018) and
(Souza 2020). However, their potential utility in floor maintenance
remains an

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 underexplored area of research. The demand for floor waxes that not only
enhance
surface aesthetics but also align with sustainable practices has prompted the
exploration
of botanical sources as viable alternatives. The potential advantages of utilizing
banana
peel extract in floor wax formulations include its renewability, biodegradability, and
low
environmental impact compared to synthetic counterparts. Additionally, the presence
of
natural compounds in banana peel extract may confer supplementary benefits, such
as
a pleasant fragrance and potentially beneficial effects on indoor air quality.
Banana peels, often considered as waste material, are rich reservoirs of bioactive
compounds, including polyphenols, carotenoids, and flavonoids, which possess
inherent
antioxidant and antimicrobial properties (Bala, 2019). Such constituents
present in
banana peels have been previously harnessed for various applications in
industries
ranging from food and pharmaceuticals to agriculture and cosmetics (Liu
2018) and
(Souza 2020). However, their potential utility in floor maintenance
remains an
underexplored area of research. The demand for floor waxes that not only
enhance
surface aesthetics but also align with sustainable practices has prompted the
exploration
of botanical sources as viable alternatives. The potential advantages of utilizing
banana
peel extract in floor wax formulations include its renewability, biodegradability, and
low
environmental impact compared to synthetic counterparts. Additionally, the presence
of
natural compounds in banana peel extract may confer supplementary benefits, such
as
a pleasant fragrance and potentially beneficial effects on indoor air quality.
Banana peels, often considered as waste material, are rich reservoirs of bioactive
compounds, including polyphenols, carotenoids, and flavonoids, which possess
inherent
antioxidant and antimicrobial properties (Bala, 2019). Such constituents
present in
banana peels have been previously harnessed for various applications in
industries
ranging from food and pharmaceuticals to agriculture and cosmetics (Liu
2018) and
(Souza 2020). However, their potential utility in floor maintenance
remains an
underexplored area of research. The demand for floor waxes that not only
enhance

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 surface aesthetics but also align with sustainable practices has prompted the
exploration
of botanical sources as viable alternatives. The potential advantages of utilizing
banana
peel extract in floor wax formulations include its renewability, biodegradability, and
low
environmental impact compared to synthetic counterparts. Additionally, the presence
of
natural compounds in banana peel extract may confer supplementary benefits, such
as
a pleasant fragrance and potentially beneficial effects on indoor air quality.
Banana peels, often considered as waste material, are rich reservoirs of bioactive
compounds, including polyphenols, carotenoids, and flavonoids, which possess
inherent
antioxidant and antimicrobial properties (Bala, 2019). Such constituents
present in
banana peels have been previously harnessed for various applications in
industries
ranging from food and pharmaceuticals to agriculture and cosmetics (Liu
2018) and
(Souza 2020). However, their potential utility in floor maintenance
remains an
underexplored area of research. The demand for floor waxes that not only
enhance
surface aesthetics but also align with sustainable practices has prompted the
exploration
of botanical sources as viable alternatives. The potential advantages of utilizing
banana
peel extract in floor wax formulations include its renewability, biodegradability, and
low
environmental impact compared to synthetic counterparts. Additionally, the presence
of
natural compounds in banana peel extract may confer supplementary benefits, such
as
a pleasant fragrance and potentially beneficial effects on indoor air quality.
Banana peels, often considered as waste material, are rich reservoirs of bioactive
compounds, including polyphenols, carotenoids, and flavonoids, which possess
inherent
antioxidant and antimicrobial properties (Bala, 2019). Such constituents
present in
banana peels have been previously harnessed for various applications in
industries
ranging from food and pharmaceuticals to agriculture and cosmetics (Liu
2018) and
(Souza 2020). However, their potential utility in floor maintenance
remains an
underexplored area of research. The demand for floor waxes that not only
enhance
surface aesthetics but also align with sustainable practices has prompted the
exploration

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Friendly Floorwax
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 of botanical sources as viable alternatives. The potential advantages of utilizing
banana
peel extract in floor wax formulations include its renewability, biodegradability, and
low
environmental impact compared to synthetic counterparts. Additionally, the presence
of
natural compounds in banana peel extract may confer supplementary benefits, such
as
a pleasant fragrance and potentially beneficial effects on indoor air quality.
Banana peels, often considered as waste material, are rich reservoirs of bioactive
compounds, including polyphenols, carotenoids, and flavonoids, which possess
inherent
antioxidant and antimicrobial properties (Bala, 2019). Such constituents
present in
banana peels have been previously harnessed for various applications in
industries
ranging from food and pharmaceuticals to agriculture and cosmetics (Liu
2018) and
(Souza 2020). However, their potential utility in floor maintenance
remains an
underexplored area of research. The demand for floor waxes that not only
enhance
surface aesthetics but also align with sustainable practices has prompted the
exploration
of botanical sources as viable alternatives. The potential advantages of utilizing
banana
peel extract in floor wax formulations include its renewability, biodegradability, and
low
environmental impact compared to synthetic counterparts. Additionally, the presence
of
natural compounds in banana peel extract may confer supplementary benefits, such
as
a pleasant fragrance and potentially beneficial effects on indoor air quality.
Banana peels, often considered as waste material, are rich reservoirs of bioactive
compounds, including polyphenols, carotenoids, and flavonoids, which possess
inherent
antioxidant and antimicrobial properties (Bala, 2019). Such constituents
present in
banana peels have been previously harnessed for various applications in
industries
ranging from food and pharmaceuticals to agriculture and cosmetics (Liu
2018) and
(Souza 2020). However, their potential utility in floor maintenance
remains an
underexplored area of research. The demand for floor waxes that not only
enhance
surface aesthetics but also align with sustainable practices has prompted the
exploration
of botanical sources as viable alternatives. The potential advantages of utilizing
banana

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Friendly Floorwax
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 peel extract in floor wax formulations include its renewability, biodegradability, and
low
environmental impact compared to synthetic counterparts. Additionally, the presence
of
natural compounds in banana peel extract may confer supplementary benefits, such
as
a pleasant fragrance and potentially beneficial effects on indoor air quality.
Banana peels, often considered as waste material, are rich reservoirs of bioactive
compounds, including polyphenols, carotenoids, and flavonoids, which possess
inherent
antioxidant and antimicrobial properties (Bala, 2019). Such constituents
present in
banana peels have been previously harnessed for various applications in
industries
ranging from food and pharmaceuticals to agriculture and cosmetics (Liu
2018) and
(Souza 2020). However, their potential utility in floor maintenance
remains an
underexplored area of research. The demand for floor waxes that not only
enhance
surface aesthetics but also align with sustainable practices has prompted the
exploration
of botanical sources as viable alternatives. The potential advantages of utilizing
banana
peel extract in floor wax formulations include its renewability, biodegradability, and
low
environmental impact compared to synthetic counterparts. Additionally, the presence
of
natural compounds in banana peel extract may confer supplementary benefits, such
as
a pleasant fragrance and potentially beneficial effects on indoor air quality.
Banana peels, often considered as waste material, are rich reservoirs of bioactive
compounds, including polyphenols, carotenoids, and flavonoids, which possess
inherent
antioxidant and antimicrobial properties (Bala, 2019). Such constituents
present in
banana peels have been previously harnessed for various applications in
industries
ranging from food and pharmaceuticals to agriculture and cosmetics (Liu
2018) and
(Souza 2020). However, their potential utility in floor maintenance
remains an
underexplored area of research. The demand for floor waxes that not only
enhance
surface aesthetics but also align with sustainable practices has prompted the
exploration
of botanical sources as viable alternatives. The potential advantages of utilizing
banana
peel extract in floor wax formulations include its renewability, biodegradability, and
low

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Friendly Floorwax
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 environmental impact compared to synthetic counterparts. Additionally, the presence
of
natural compounds in banana peel extract may confer supplementary benefits, such
as
a pleasant fragrance and potentially beneficial effects on indoor air quality.
Banana peels, often considered as waste material, are rich reservoirs of bioactive
compounds, including polyphenols, carotenoids, and flavonoids, which possess
inherent
antioxidant and antimicrobial properties (Bala, 2019). Such constituents
present in
banana peels have been previously harnessed for various applications in
industries
ranging from food and pharmaceuticals to agriculture and cosmetics (Liu
2018) and
(Souza 2020). However, their potential utility in floor maintenance
remains an
underexplored area of research. The demand for floor waxes that not only
enhance
surface aesthetics but also align with sustainable practices has prompted the
exploration
of botanical sources as viable alternatives. The potential advantages of utilizing
banana
peel extract in floor wax formulations include its renewability, biodegradability, and
low
environmental impact compared to synthetic counterparts. Additionally, the presence
of
natural compounds in banana peel extract may confer supplementary benefits, such
as
a pleasant fragrance and potentially beneficial effects on indoor air quality.
Avocado oil, which is mainly monounsaturated, has a high smoke point and is

rich in phytosterols, tocopherols, and polyphenols, making it a nutritious option for

cooking and other applications. Avocado oil has been highly known for its

moisturizing and nourishing properties. Avocado peel can be used as a substitute for

paraffin in floor wax. This type of debris can help to lessen the hazardous

compounds contained in commercial. Avocado peel contains fats and oils that not

only hydrate but also feed your skin by giving it with important nutrients for repair and

development.

Banana peels, often considered as waste material, are rich reservoirs of

bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, carotenoids, and flavonoids, which

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 possess inherent antioxidant and antimicrobial properties (Bala, 2019). Such

constituents present in banana peels have been previously harnessed for various

applications in industries ranging from food and pharmaceuticals to agriculture and

cosmetics (Liu 2018) and (Souza 2020). Avocado and banana are two fruits that are

rich in potassium. Thus, making them an alternative option for floorwax.

Coconut wax offers several benefits over paraffin wax. It is a renewable and

sustainable resource, while paraffin wax is derived from petroleum, a non-renewable

resource. Thus, making it a safer option for households with children or pets, while

paraffin wax can emit potentially harmful chemicals when burned, such as benzene

and toluene (2023, April 15).

This study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of Avocado (Persea

americana Mill) peel and oil, Banana (Musa acuminata) peel and Coconut (Cocos

nucifera) wax as an Eco-friendly floor wax so they can be recycled into good quality

product and be useful to households. Also, to reduce the harmful chemical

components found in the commercial floor waxes.

Statement of the Problem

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 This study is conducted to determine whether avocado peel and oil, banana

peel and coconut wax can be used as an alternative main component in making floor

wax. This study aims to answer the following question:

1. What is the quality of the alternative floor wax compared to a commercialized

floor wax in terms of:

a. Fade Resistance;

b. Dust Absorption

2. Is there a significant difference between the effectiveness of using avocado

peel and oil with banana peel than commercial floor wax?

Chapter III

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 Methodology

Acquiring of banana peel,

avocado and coconut wax

Preparation of banana and

avocado peel powder, and
avocado oil

Making of alternative floor wax

Application of alternative floor

wax

Collection of data

Synthesis of results

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