Guava Extract as

Home Disinfectant
Research Proposal
By:
Randel Marius M. Malapote
 Guava is a plant of many
uses. Its fruit is a great
source of vitamin C and
substances that act as
antioxidants.

Background of the Study

Disinfectants are sprayed all the time,

however, exposure to some may cause
health problems due to the chemicals
present in the liquid.
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Statement of the Problem
• What is the effect of guava leaf extract on bacteria
on household items?
• How effective is guava leaf extract as a
household disinfectant?

Significance of the Study

e co – f r i endly
• Easy and
n
disinfectio
a n d no n – toxic
• Organic
solution
Scope and Limitations

A
Week
Review of Related Literature:

Bacteria Guava

Good Bad Vitamin C Antibacterial

Health Benefits Heals wounds

Everywhere Fights Premature Prevents Diseases

Skin Aging
Review of Related Literature:

CONVENTIONAL ALTERNATIVE

Eliminating Bacteria Eliminating Bacteria

Muriatic Acid Bleach Hand Washing Wiping Surfaces

With this in mind, this study was made to be able to create a

Harmful Chemicals non – toxic disinfectant. The antiseptic property of guava will
be tested in cleaning household items.
Materials

Note:
The cloth is left unattended
for 2 days inside the house
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1. Guava leaves is boiled in 1 liter
of water at medium heat for 15 R
minutes.
2. Once cool, transfer extract on O
each spray bottle until full.
3. Spray the wood and cloth 15 C
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times simultaneously.
4. Send the items back to the
laboratory to observe bacterial

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along with the wood. After
growth.
that, they are sent to a
5. Record all observations and

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laboratory to determine the
bacterial growth in each results.
item.

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