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 substitutng the

commercially air freshener. We use calamansi for it has no harmful chemicals like
CFC which is present in a commercially manufactured air freshener.
Statement of the poblem

This study tries to invistigate the feasibility of calamansi extract as an alternative for
the air freshener that are commercially manufactured. This also aims to produce an
eco-friendly yet cheaper air fresheners out of calamansi extract.

Specifically, this tries to answer the following queries:

1. What's in the extract of the calamansi that makes it possible to produce an air
freshener?

2.Is the air freshener from the extract of calamansi comparable to one sold in the
market in terms of the following:

a. effectiveness?

b.odor?

c.cost?

Significance of the study

This study aims to produce or make an air freshener out of calamansi extract. If this
study is possible, we can meet the demands of the consumers and save a lots of
money. This can also be eco-friendly because of the fact that it doesn'nt contain any
harmful chemicals specially CFC. The importance of this study to the community is
that people will likely smell the scent coming from the said air fresher.
Hypothesis

The calamansi extract are feasible as an alternative substitute for commercial air
freshener.

Scope and Limitations

In this study, the researches considered one limitation. This study is limited in the
feasibility of calamansi extract as an alternative air freshener. We use to have a
product in 1 day.

Definition of terms

1. calamansi extract- extract of any particular lemon being squeezed

2. air freshener- products that mitigate unpleasant odors in indoor spaces.

CHAPTER II

Review of related Literature

Calamansi is a fast growing plant with a simple cylindrical shape. This plant grows
abundantly here in Philippines.It could be a good source of spices, food additives,
juice and etc.
Earthwise air freshener are long lasting naturally perfumed products. Nowadays,
invention of this air freshener made our lives comfortable but as you scan see in our
economy we are facing this economic crisis, so the researcher is trying to say that
air freshener can be made easily by our current techniques and with this we can
assume that our product will be an eco-friendly.

CHAPTER III

Methodology

A. Materials

*calamnsi extract (500 ml)

*water (350 ml)

*frying pan
*gastove
*container
*baking soda
*oil (5 ml)
B. Preparation
First, all the materials needed are prepared. Next, the calamnsi extract is mixed with
wter and in baking soda while waiting for the oil in the frying pan to be heated.
Then, the mixture is putted in the frying pan within 15-20 minutes. Afterwards, the
said air freshener is putted in the suggested container.

CHAPTER IV

Results and Discussion

A. Findings
The table above is the summary of the said experiment. The researcher noticed that
almost of the respondents have the same comments. Half of them says that the said
air freshener is fair enough to compare it to the one sold in the market. One said
that it has poor condition while the other said that it's good.

B. Analysis of data

The calamansi extract don't have the advantage in terms of its scent.

CHAPTER V

Conclusion and Recommendation

Conclusion

After conducting the experiment, the researcher conclude that air freshener out of
calamansi extract is not really comparable to the commercial once.
Recommendation

The researcher recommend further study in the project especially to the use of other
fruit extract rather than just calamansi extract.

Bibliography

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/calamansi

http://www.geocities.com/calamansiextract/generaluses.htm

Acknowledgment

The researcher would like to acknowledge the following:

His parents for their moral and financial support, his mentors and teachers for
assisting with his research,his friends for motivating him to continue the study, and
The Almighty God who gives wisdom and understanding..