The Feasibility of Calamansi Extract as an alternative air freshener

ABSTRACT

Air freshener nowadays are very much needed and demanded by most of our dear consumers especially now that we are facing an intense economic crisis, and with that mere situation, the primary necessities which are very much needed by man in order for him to survive his daily living are now of higher prices compared to the last couple of years. The purpose of this study is to be able to produce a low-cost, attainable and alternative air freshener.The researcher really wants to know if calamansi extract can be a good air freshener.The researcher gathered all the materials needed in conducting the said experiment like calamnsi extract (500 ml), water (350 ml), frying pan, gastove, container, baking soda, and oil (5 ml) and conducted the said experiment step by step. Then the researcher came up with the results that the said calamansi air freshener is not really comparable to the one sold in the market. Therefore, using calamansi extract is not really effective. The researcher recommended further study and other sources of fruit extract.

CHAPTER I

Background of the Study

Air freshener are commonly used in taxi at present. Not only in taxi but also in offices and comfort rooms. It gives people the convinience to use such facilities for it gives a fragrant smell. Besids of the advantage, the commercial air freshener gives also some disadvantages because it is being manufactured in other countries and in big companies therefore it is expensive.

Calamansi grows in a tropical country like Philippines. Thus it can grow in abundance here. Its extract is a good source of vitamin C. As we get its extract, aside from making it to juice it can also be a substitute for commercially manufactured air freshener.

In this study, we try to investigate if calamansi extract is feasible in