The Feasibility of Malunggay (Moringa oleifera) as Cleaning Agent Abstract The

purpose of this study is to investigate malunggay leaves as cleaning agent. The

malunggay leaves wre separated from the stalk, pounde using the mortar and p estle
until the extract comes out. The pounded malunggay leaves wre mixed with b aking
soda and then water. The purpose of baking soda is to increase the effecti vity of
the product. The product was then placed in a container. Using the spong e, apply
the mixture on stained areas (kitchen sink, refrigerator wall and tile wall). After
applying the mixture on stained areas, rinse immediately. Observati on was then
done. Chapter 1: Introduction A. Background of the Study: Cleaning agent refers to
all compositions intended to be used in connection with and for increasing the
effectiveness of cleaning activities. Cleaning agent inc ludes but is not limited
to hard surface cleaning compositions (kitchen, bathroo m, floor, general household
& glass cleaning compositions), detergents, dishwash ing and food cleaning
compositions, disinfectants and the like. The term cleanin g as used herein refers
to those activities which involve the removal of undesir able residues from
surfaces and particularly includes activities such as chemica l, mechanical and
thermal cleaning activities as well as combinations thereof. Malunggay (Moringa
oleifera) is called a miracle vegetable because it is not onl y a food, it is also
a medicine. It may therefore be a functional food. This pla nt tree is not only
useful but it is the most nutritional vegetable and a herbal plant. its flowers,
leaves, young pods and roots are being utilized. It is nati ve to India but has
spread to other tropical regions; in the Philippines, it gro ws repidly and with
ease in nearly every backyard when desired. Its leaves conta in different amino
acids such as sitosterol and pectinesterase. This study was conducted because the
researcher wanted to know if the malunggay leaves can be an effective cleaning
agent to household stains. Through this the researcher will determine the effect of
malunggay leaves to common household sta ins. This is why the research study is
conceived. B. Statement of the Problem: General Problem: This study is aimed to
determine the effect of malunggay (Morin ga oleifera) leaves on common household
stains. Specifically it answers the following questions: 1. Can the malunggay
leaves be an effective cleaning agent on common househod st ains? 2. Is there any
significant difference between the malunggay leaves and the comm ercial one? 3. Is
the cleaning agent suitable in replacing the commercial one? C. Hypothesis: The
malunggay leaves are effective as cleaning agent. D. Significance of the Study:
This research study can contribute an idea to young minds in creating new altern
ative cleaning agents derived from any abundant plants. Research studies like th is
develops the value of resourcefulness and open-mindedness to young researcher s and
if landed to the right plant, this will serve as an everyday use to clean common
household stains. E. Scope and Limitation: This research study entitled "The
Feasibiltity of Malunggay (Moringa oleifera) L
eaves as Cleaning Agent" is limited only to the plant and part of the plant ment
ioned. This is only after the effects of pounded malunggay leaves on common hous
ehold stains. Other related matter such as the longevity of the effects of malun
ggay leaves is no longer honored in this study. F. Definition of Terms: Cleaning
Agent- is a substance, usually liquid, that are used to remove dirt, in cluding
dust, stains, bad smells and clutter in solid surfaces. Chapter 2: Review of
Related Literature A cleaning agent conforming to the present invention may take
any form that is s uitable for the application intended and be applied by a way of
a suitable clean ing procedure. Liquid cleaning agents can thus sometimes be
treated as concentra tes. The use of a clening agent conforming to the present
invention is also poss ible in the form of creams, pastes, powders, pearls,
tablets, etc. application a s a solution, suspension, emulsion, spray, foam, on a
moistened cloth, etc. as w ell as the extract exterior presentation depends above
all in the appliocation i ntended. Mechanical cleaning activities include the use
of forces exerted onto t he residues, potentially including the use of tools such
as sponges, scrapers an g the like and/or potentially including other means to
deliver the forces such a s ultrasonic waves, a beam of solid particles and the
like. Malunggay is known as Horseradish Tree in English. The odd name stemsfrom the
fa ct that some Brits noticed the roots of this tree looked nearly identical to rea
l horseradish and they used it on their beef as a substitute for the sharp origi
nal condiment - the two are not related at all. Besides the roots, the long ribb ed
pods or "fruit" are edible and often used in Indian curries; though the skini s
discarded and only the pulp is sucked out in what is apparently a rather messy
endeavor. The leaves are also edible and apparently incredibly nutritious. Toda y,
malunggay is consumed in huge quantities every day across the archipelago. It is
added to soups and provides excellent nutritional points for every little mo ney. A
huge bunch of the market today was just PhP 5 or 10 U.S. cents and that's just for
reference as we normally just ask for some leaves from a neighbor, a h ouse or two
down the street. The leaves must be used almost immediately after pi cking. Just
throw them into the soup at the last minute or they will overcook an d even more
slimy. Resources: http://www.google.com/ Methodology A. Materials: 5 cups malunggay
leaves mortar and pestle 5 tsp. water container 2 1/2 tsp. baking soda sponge B.
Procedure: Pound the malunggay leaves using mortar and pestle to get the
extractfrom it. Mi x the pounded malunggay leaves with baking soda and then water.
After mixing, pl ace the mixture un a container. C. Testing: Using the sponge,
apply the mixture on stained areas (kitchen sink, refrigerator wall and tile
walls). After cleaning/applying the mixtures on stained areas, ri nse immediately.
Observation was then done. D. Observation: The areas (kitchen sink, refrigerator
wall and tile walls) was then observed if the product was effective, if it can
remove the stains in those areas. Summary: This research study conducted last
October 2008 and fulfilled after January 2009 . The first trial was obtained during
the first week of october 2008 and the sec ond trial revealed results on the latter
part of January 2009. There were positi ve results showing that the researcher
obtain satisfactory results and the resea rcher found out that the malunggay leaves
wiht baking soda can help remove commo
n household stains. Conclusions: 1. Malunggay leaves with baking sopda can remove
stains on common household stai ns. 2. The commercial is still better than the
product. 3. There is no significant difference between the product and the
commercial one . Recommendation: The study resulted into a smooth yet
unsatisfactory results. The researcher reco mmend further extended studies on
improving or creating other plant alternatives . Furthermore, additional readings
and more informations about the study is high ly appreciated.