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Department of Education
REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF TARLAC PROVINCE
VICTORIA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
SAN GAVINO, VICTORIA TARLAC

HERBACEOUS WAX: FLOOR WAX OUT OF BANANA

(Musa paradisiaca) PEEL

A Quantitative Research Presented to the Faculty

of the Senior High Department of
Victoria National High School

Gamatan, Cyron Jay G.

Gamurot, Jameszhel G.
Ramos, Genesis P.
Rosete, Diana Rose S.
Salas, Hercy Jean T.
Santos, Mikaella G.
Sarmiento, John David C.
STEM 12 Einstein

2023

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Department of Education
REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF TARLAC PROVINCE
VICTORIA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
SAN GAVINO, VICTORIA TARLAC

INTRODUCTION

In recent years, cleaning has recently been identified as an occupational risk

due to an increase in reported respiratory effects, such as asthma and asthma-like
symptoms, among cleaning workers. It was unclear which cleaning-related exposures
induce or aggravate asthma and other respiratory effects due to a lack of systematic
occupational hygiene analysis and workplace exposure data. There is currently a need
for a systematic evaluation of cleaning product ingredients and workplace exposures.

The incredible amount of synthetic materials and chemicals used in most

waxes is worrisome to several eco-conscious people. It is believed by some that such
unnatural formulas can lead to health problems or can damage living plants due to
daily exposure.

Floor Wax is a wax-based preparation used to finish and polish floors. It was
designed to increase the hardness and glossiness of flooring while also providing
resistance to slips and scuff marks. There were some important factors to consider for
any business owner considering how to coat and protect their floors, such as health
effects and durability. This type of wax was a solution that had been widely used for
centuries in floor care.

Floor waxing is essential to maintain the shiny gloss of wooden floors. There
are still people using floor wax, a question floated to the residents of Baguio City
ensuring that they belong to the household population of the city. The Preceding
question was asked from the respondents to determine if they are using floor wax. Out
of 400 respondents, 2016 or 54% are using floor wax. (Moachi Sianen, n.d) However,
suppose you find buying ready-made floor wax prohibitively expensive. In that case,
it's possible to mix raw wax crystals and kerosene with banana peels to create a
substance suitable for polishing your wooden floors. Banana peels slipperiness and
resulted that wood have low CoF which was twice as slippery as ice and five times

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SAN GAVINO, VICTORIA TARLAC

slipperier that wood. Combining both idea that banana peels contain potassium and
were slippery, it can be used as an alternative floor wax (Kiyoshi Mabutchi, 2016).

The banana (Musa paradisiaca), which was grown all over the world, was
eaten as ripe fruit or used in cooking. Peels were a byproduct and made up 18 to 33%
of the entire fruit. Most of the waste produced from banana consumption comes from
the peel, which makes up 30% to 40% of the weight, resulting in approximately 3.5
million tons of banana peel waste per year. ( Ewing-Chow, 2022) The fruit's peel
provided defense. The peels of bananas are just as nutritious as the fruit itself. The
nutrients calcium, manganese, sodium, and sulfur were required in smaller quantities,
whereas the nutrients nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium were required in the
largest levels. This homemade floor wax will give a comparable shine and
smoothness to that of commercial products, and the oil in the kerosene counteracts the
banana peel's stickiness to ensure the finished sheen isn't tacky.

Banana peeling floor wax is made of mostly recycled materials that can help
users and consumers save money. It is less harmful to the environment than
commercial floor wax, which has many chemicals that are harmful to the environment
and to the people using it. This study will find out how banana peeling can be an
alternative source for making floor wax; how safe banana peeling floor wax is for the
environment and its users, and how much more efficient banana peeling floor wax is
than standard synthetic floor wax.

Statement of the Problem

This study aims to determine if banana wax can be used as an alternative floor
wax. More specifically, this seeks the answer to the following question:

1. How is the effect of alternative floor wax be described in terms of:

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1.1. Smoothness
1.2. Shine
1.3. Odor
2. How is the effect of commercial floor wax be described in terms of:
2.1. Smoothness
2.2. Shine
2.3. Odor
3. How do the performance of the floor wax be describe in different types of floor:
3.1. Wood
3.2. Cement
3.3. Ceramic Tiles
4. Is there any significant difference between commercial floor wax and alternative
floor wax?

Literature Review

According to Andrade et.al (2018) “MUSASA: An antibacterials Multipurpose

Wax out of Banana (Musa sapientum) Peel and Calamansi (Citrofortunelle
Microcarpa) MUSASA started as a simple floor wax way back 2015 when the
researchers. Through the years, it continued to improve in different levels. From a
simple floor wax made out of Banana peels to a multipurpose wax that could shine
other substances such as wood, leather and stainless. Now, MUSASA has reached its
peak: a multipurpose antibacterial wax that has another purpose aside from shining
surfaces –it could now clean and remove bacteria. The purpose of the study was to
help students and other people who normally do the cleaning in the house. With this
product, cleaning and taking care of other belongings such as leather shoes could be
easy and fast. In this research, the researchers aimed to make a multipurpose wax out

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VICTORIA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
SAN GAVINO, VICTORIA TARLAC

of Banana peel. The set-up was composed of 50g of banana peels, 10g of the used
candle, 5mL of cooking oil and 10mL of calamansi extract. The product was put in
observation to see if it was able to clean and shine compared to commercialised wax.
At the end of the observation, the researchers found out that MUSASA was an
effective antibacterial multipurpose wax compared to the commercialised ones. Like a
common wax, it shone surfaces, but the only difference was that it could also clean
and remove bacteria. The product worked on wood, stainless steel, leather, and
cemented floors.
As stated by Renzlouise (2017) “Banana Peel as Floor wax” Banana or
banana peel to be more specific is high in potassium that is commonly used ingredient
in shoe polish and another, banana peel is known for its slippery effect that when both
idea is combined. This banana peel floor wax can used as an alternative floor wax
because it has a good quality in terms of smoothness, shine, and odor.
This kind of wax not only made the floor more slippery but also to have a
shiny, presentable that maintains the quality of the finish floor. It can also make the
floor smooth as it is applied and scrubbed does make the floor more clean and with a
nice fruity scent. The main purpose of conducting this investigatory project was to
make an alternative fruity and affordable floor polish to preserve the finish floor most
practically. It is necessary and convenient to apply this product to lessen the expenses
in school and household in terms of maintaining their floor shiny and clean. And also
to minimize environmental problems that we are experiencing nowadays due to
improper waste management. Based on the study conducted by Caisip et.al (2019), 11
out of 13 people agreed that "Fruity Mixed Flavoured Floor Wax" was more effective,
and 13 said it was more affordable and more eco-friendly than the other common
wax. As a result, we discovered that it also served as an insect repellent and the scent
of it was not too irritating to the users. Then buying an expensive floor wax is more
practical and convenient.

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SAN GAVINO, VICTORIA TARLAC

As stated by Salcedo (2018) “Banana Peel as an Alternative Floor Wax” the

researcher tried to make a banana peel as alternative floor wax, and it was successful
and productive. They can always make floor wax on their own using this ingredient. It
will help a lot to prevent pollution and reduce the waste materials that cause our
nature to have its revenge. Moreover, that making banana floor wax can help prevent
disasters from coming even just a little bit, and by doing so, you’re making a change.

Conceptual Framework/Paradigm of the Study

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

(Independent (Methods) (Dependent
Variable) Variable)
 Performance
 Banana Peel Assessment  Effectiveness
 Kerosene of Banana
 Candle peel,
Kerosene and
Candle as an
alternative
floor wax

Figure 1. Paradigm of the Study

The paradigm shows the commercial floor wax as a controlled group and
banana peel, kerosene, and candles as alternative floor wax to clean the floor. It
determines the difference between a commercial floor wax and an alternative floor
wax in terms of slipperiness, shine, and odor and the implication of this study to the
people.

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VICTORIA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
SAN GAVINO, VICTORIA TARLAC

Significance of the Study

The significance of the research problem comes from the aims to determine
the feasibility of using banana peelings as a substitute for floor wax. The following
can benefit from this study and will be examined effectively:
Consumers. The findings of this study will be useful and interesting to
consumers such as cleaners, janitors, students, and citizens because they inform them
about the proper disposal of waste practices and the potentially hazardous components
of floor wax that can harm human health and the sustainability of the environment.
Institution. This will give beneficial in school by saving money can help both
the students and their parents. For wooden floors to stay glossy and shining, floor
waxing is necessary. If you find the cost of purchasing ready-made floor wax to be
expensive, you can make your floor polish by combining candles, kerosene, and
banana peels.
Future Researchers. Future researchers may use this study as a foundation or
model for a related study they plan to perform. It may provide them with suggestions
for improving their study methods and for ignoring less significant issues. 
This homemade floor wax will produce a shine and smoothness that are like
that of commercial goods, and the oil in the kerosene balances out the stickiness of the
banana peel to ensure that the final shine is not sticky. Only the investigation of the
banana (Musa paradisiaca) utilized as a substitute source to produce floor wax is
covered by this study.

Objectives of the Study

This study aims to determine the efficacy of banana peel that can be recycled
into a good quality product and be useful to households. This research also aims to
reduce the harmful chemical components found in commercial floor waxes. The
researchers want to help to create a product or floor wax that is cheaper and could

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VICTORIA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
SAN GAVINO, VICTORIA TARLAC

give the same quality that the commercial one could give and compare and test the
smoothness, odor, and shininess of the alternative floor wax from the commercial
floor wax. The purpose of this study is to innovate the reusable banana peels to lesson
the environmental waste.

MATERIALS / METHODS / METHODOLOGY

Study Design
The research design that will use in this study is the Two-Group Design
because there are one experimental and one control groups. The experimental group is
composed of produced floor wax from banana peel created by the researchers.
Whereas, the control group is compose of the commercially available floor wax. The
experimental and control group will be exposed on the same different tests to
determine the effectiveness of the research product.

Sample / Population of the Study

This study focuses on determining the potential of banana peel floor wax. The
materials and tools that will be used for this will come from the inside of Municipality
of Victoria, Tarlac, Philippines. The materials are banana peel, kerosene, and candle.
Each materials will be obtained inside Victoria in Victoria Public Market, Gasoline
Station, and from the backyard and leftovers from dishes. Other tools and instruments
that will be involved in the experiment will be obtained from the homes of the
researchers. Every steps, procedures, and experiments will only happen inside of
Victoria, no activities will be done outside the Municipality. The experimentation of
this study is expected to be accomplished in two (3) months period, and it is expected
that the overall study will be done in a four (5) months manner, from September 2022
to January 2023. The total respondents of this study will be 30, the residence and

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people who are near the house of the researchers will be the respondents of the
research.

Data Gathering Tools

The materials that will be used in this study are presented and enumerated.
These materials are arranged in such a way as to give the prospective readers an idea
of what was utilized and manipulated in producing floor wax from banana peels. 

1. Materials and Equipment will used for the study

The main materials of this study are banana peel, kerosene, and candle. An
amount of 1 kilogram (kg) banana peel will be collected by the researchers from
the leftovers of banana fruits. The kerosene with an amount of 0.5 liters (L) will
be purchased by the researchers in the Gasoline Station. Lastly, the candle with an
amount of 8 ounces (oz) will be collected by the researchers into their homes and
neighbours. The main ingredients will be stored in different containers to avoid
early unwanted mixture.

In preparing the making procedure of a floor wax, a knife, casserole, spoon,

rags/textile, chopping board, and container will be prepared for the main
procedure of floor wax making process. A knife, casserole, spoon, textile/rags,
chopping board and container will be ready and will be available at home. The
container will be mainly used as a platform to store the floor wax. These materials
will serve its purpose by allowing the researchers to mix the floor wax ingredients.

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Weighing scale and rating scale are the tangible materials that will be used on
data gathering of this study. Weighing scale will be available at home and the
rating scale will be formulated by the researchers. The survey will be the research
instrument in this study to gather the data.

2. Cost Analysis

Ingredients Amount Cost

Banana Peel 5 kg waste
Kerosene 0.5 L P 1.14
Candle 8 oz waste
Total P 1.14

Table 1. Cost Analysis of the Ingredients

The table 1 shows the cost analysis of the ingredients in making floor wax.
The banana peel comes from the waste that the researchers collected, so is the candle.
The researchers will buy a 1 gallon of kerosene that cost P 84.00 and only use the
amount of 0.5 L. The combination of these ingredients will create approximately 4
containers of floor wax.

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Procedure
1. Floor wax Making Process

In making an alternative floor wax, the researchers will prepare all ingredients
and materials that can use on making an alternative floor wax such as banana,
kerosene, and candle. Then, the researchers will peel the banana and slice the
candle into pieces. The researchers will put the sliced candle on the hot casserole
and wait until it melts then put the banana peel and the kerosene and wait for
fifteen(15) minutes. The researchers will chill it first by setting aside and will be
strained it with a clean cloth and transfer it to the clean container. It will need to
be strained to keep the floor wax run smoothly and to prevent foreign particles
from contaminating the floor wax.

2. Performance Assessment

The performance assessment of the floor wax will be test. The smoothness,
shine, and odor are included on this assessment. The Researchers used 3 different
types of flooring. The wood, cement, and ceramic tiles. The researchers apply the
banana peel floor wax and the brand X floor to the wood, cement, and ceramic tiles to
test the smoothness, shine, and odor of both floor wax.

The floor wax smoothness, shine, and odor will be assessed using the Table 3.

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SMOOTHNESS
Rough 1 2 3 4 5 Smooth
SHINE
Dull 1 2 3 4 5 Shiny
ODOR
Unpleasant 1 2 3 4 5 Pleasant

Table 3. Sensory Evaluation of Qualities of Floor Wax

Table 3 shows the Sensory Evaluation of Qualities of Floor Wax. This tool
will be used to assess the smoothness, shine, and odor of the floor wax. The rating is
from 1 to 5, with the rough to smooth for smoothness; dull to shiny for shine; and
unpleasant to pleasant for odor.

Treatment of Data
The treatment being used in the study is the Independent Sample t test. Since
the study uses two independent variables to determine if there is statistical evidence
that makes the two significantly different from each other. The test statistic for an
Independent Samples t Test is denoted t. There are two forms of the test statistic for
this test, depending on whether or not equal variances are assumed.

The formula that will use to compute the Mean of the two variables

x=
∑ fx
n

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Where:
x = mean

∑ ❑= sigma
f = the number of data points
x = mid-interval value of points
n = number of data points

The formula that will use to compute to determine if there is statistical evidence that
makes the two variable significantly different from each other

x 1 −x 2
❑ ❑

t=

√ (s2
( n1 + n1 ))
1 2

Where:
x1 = Mean of first sample
x2 = Mean of second sample
n1 = sample size (i.e., number of observations) of first sample
n2 = sample size (i.e., number of observations) of second sample
s2 = standard deviation of second sample

Ethical Considerations
The researchers will conduct this study in a proper and ethical manner. Asking
permission from various people to answer the given surveys, showing courtesy to the
students and residents who will answer the survey, citing the works of the researchers
that will be used in this study such as articles, references using American

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Psychological Association format or APA system, and using proper communication

etiquette while interviewing and talking to the respondents will be ethical
considerations. The researchers will keep all collected confidential data confidential,
and any false data or misinterpretation of the study will not be entertained or
published. This paper will be thoroughly reviewed to ensure that there is no
plagiarism, academic fraud, or misinterpretation. No one will be harmed in the
experiment, and possible benefits are maximized and minimized possible harms.

RESULTS and DSICUSSIONS

This part presents the data gathered; the results of the statistical analysis done
and the interpretation of the findings. The data gathered are from the result of the
observation and survey to find the effectiveness of the banana peel, kerosene, and
candle as an alternative floor wax.

The main purpose of giving the Banana Peel floor wax acceptability measure
is to determine the effectiveness of Banana Peel floor wax in terms of smoothness,
shine, and odor when applied to different floor types. It also aims to find out the mean
difference between the Banana Peel floor wax and the commercially available floor
wax, the Brand X floor wax.

The Respondents consist of students, parents, and utility. The researchers

chose this mix respondents since they were the members of the society most familiar
with floor wax, thus, they can give a fair decision when asked about the smoothness,
shine, and odor of the floor wax when use in different types of floor.

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1. Effects of Alternative Floor Wax

1.1. Wood
Table 4
Table rating for the smoothness, shine, and odor of the floor wax in Wood

Respondents Alternative
Floor Wax
Smoothness Shine Odor
Respondent 1 3 3 3

Respondent 2 4 4 3
Respondent 3 3 3 3
Respondent 4 3 3 4
Respondent 5 3 4 4
Respondent 6 3 4 3
Respondent 7 3 3 4
Respondent 8 4 3 3
Respondent 9 3 3 4
Respondent 10 4 3 4
Respondent 11 3 3 4
Respondent 12 4 4 3
Respondent 13 3 3 3
Respondent 14 3 3 4
Respondent 15 3 3 4
Mean 3.266667 3.266667 3.533333

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Interpretation Smooth Shiny Pleasant

Table 4 shows the table ratings for the smoothness, shine, odor of the
alternative floor wax on wooden floor. The respondents rated the floor wax. As
presented in the table alternative floor wax gathered an average of 3.266667 in
smoothness; 3.266667 in shine; and 3.533333 in odor. Based on the sensory
evaluation of the respondents, alternative floor wax was acceptable in terms of
smoothness, shine, and odor on wooden floors.

1.2. Cement
Table 5
Table rating for the smoothness, shine, and odor of the floor wax in Cement

Respondents Alternative
Floor Wax
Smoothness Shine Odor
Respondent 1 2 3 3

Respondent 2 3 2 3
Respondent 3 3 4 3
Respondent 4 3 4 4
Respondent 5 2 3 4
Respondent 6 4 3 2
Respondent 7 4 4 3
Respondent 8 4 4 3
Respondent 9 4 4 4
Respondent 10 3 4 4

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Respondent 11 4 3 4
Respondent 12 3 4 3
Respondent 13 3 3 3
Respondent 14 4 3 3
Respondent 15 3 4 4
Mean 3.266666 3.466666 3.333333
Interpretation Smooth Shiny Pleasant

Table 5 shows the table ratings for the smoothness, shine, odor of the
alternative floor wax on cement floor. The respondents rated the floor wax. As
presented in the table alternative floor wax gathered an average of 3.266666 in
smoothness; 3.466666 in shine; and 3.333333 in odor. Based on the sensory
evaluation of the respondents, alternative floor wax was acceptable in terms of
smoothness, shine, and odor on cement floors.

1.3. Ceramic Tiles

Table 6
Table rating for the smoothness, shine, and odor of the floor wax in Ceramic
Tiles

Respondents Alternative
Floor Wax
Smoothness Shine Odor
Respondent 1 3 3 3

Respondent 2 3 3 3

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Respondent 3 4 4 3
Respondent 4 3 3 4
Respondent 5 4 2 3
Respondent 6 4 3 4
Respondent 7 4 4 4
Respondent 8 4 4 3
Respondent 9 4 3 4
Respondent 10 4 3 3
Respondent 11 4 4 4
Respondent 12 3 3 3
Respondent 13 3 4 3
Respondent 14 4 4 4
Respondent 15 3 3 4
Mean 3.6 3.333333 3
Interpretation Smooth Shiny Pleasant

Table 6 shows the table ratings for the smoothness, shine, odor of the alternative
floor wax on ceramic tiles. The respondents rated the floor wax. As presented in the
table alternative floor wax gathered an average of 3.6 in smoothness; 3.333333 in
shine; and 3 in odor. Based on the sensory evaluation of the respondents, alternative
floor wax was acceptable in terms of smoothness, shine, and odor on ceramic tiles.

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2. Effects of Commercial Floor Wax

2.1. Wood
Table 7
Table rating for the smoothness, shine, and odor of the floor wax in Wood

Respondents Commercial
Floor Wax
Smoothness Shine Odor
Respondent 1 3 3 3

Respondent 2 3 3 3
Respondent 3 3 3 3
Respondent 4 4 3 4
Respondent 5 3 3 4
Respondent 6 3 3 3
Respondent 7 3 3 4
Respondent 8 3 3 3
Respondent 9 4 3 4
Respondent 10 3 3 4
Respondent 11 4 3 4
Respondent 12 3 4 3
Respondent 13 3 3 3
Respondent 14 3 3 4
Respondent 15 3 3 4
Mean 3.2 3.066667 3.533333

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Interpretation Smooth Shiny Pleasant

Table 7 shows the table ratings for the smoothness, shine, odor of the
commercial floor wax on wooden floor. The respondents rated the floor wax. As
presented in the table commercial floor wax gathered an average of 3.2 in
smoothness; 3.066667 in shine; and 3.533333 in odor. Based on the sensory
evaluation of the respondents, commercial floor wax was acceptable in terms of
smoothness, shine, and odor on wooden floors.

2.2. Cement
Table 8
Table rating for the smoothness, shine, and odor of the floor wax in Cement

Respondents Commercial
Floor Wax
Smoothness Shine Odor
Respondent 1 4 4 3

Respondent 2 3 2 2
Respondent 3 4 4 2
Respondent 4 3 4 3
Respondent 5 4 3 3
Respondent 6 4 2 3
Respondent 7 4 4 3
Respondent 8 4 4 2
Respondent 9 3 4 2
Respondent 10 3 4 2

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Respondent 11 3 2 2
Respondent 12 3 3 3
Respondent 13 4 3 3
Respondent 14 3 3 2
Respondent 15 3 3 3
Mean 3.466666 3.266666 2.533333
Interpretation Smooth Shiny Unpleasant

Table 8 shows the table ratings for the smoothness, shine, odor of the
commercial floor wax on cement floor. The respondents rated the floor wax. As
presented in the table commercial floor wax gathered an average of 3.466666 in
smoothness; 3.266666 in shine; and 2.533333 in odor. Based on the sensory
evaluation of the respondents, alternative commercial floor wax was acceptable in
terms of smoothness and shine, but unacceptable in terms of odor on cement floor.

2.3. Ceramic Tiles

Table 9
Table rating for the smoothness, shine, and odor of the floor wax in Ceramic
Tiles

Respondents Commercial
Floor Wax
Smoothness Shine Odor
Respondent 1 4 4 3

Respondent 2 3 3 2

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Respondent 3 3 4 2
Respondent 4 4 4 4
Respondent 5 3 3 3
Respondent 6 3 4 3
Respondent 7 4 4 3
Respondent 8 4 4 2
Respondent 9 4 3 2
Respondent 10 3 4 2
Respondent 11 3 3 2
Respondent 12 3 3 3
Respondent 13 3 2 3
Respondent 14 3 4 3
Respondent 15 4 3 3
Mean 3.2 3.466666 2.8
Interpretation Smooth Shiny Unpleasant

Table 9 shows the table ratings for the smoothness, shine, odor of the alternative
floor wax on ceramic tile . The respondents rated the floor wax. As presented in the
table commercial floor wax gathered an average of 3.2 in smoothness; 3.466666 in
shine; and 2.8 in odor. Based on the sensory evaluation of the respondents,
commercial floor wax was acceptable in terms of smoothness and shine but
unacceptable in terms of odor on ceramic tiles.

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3. Significant Difference of Alternative Floor Wax and Commercial Floor

Wax
3.1. Smoothness
Table 10
Table ratings for Smoothness
Respondents Alternative Floor Wax Commercial Floor Wax
Wood Cement Tiles Wood Cement Tiles
Respondent 1 3 2 3 3 4 4
Respondent 2 4 3 3 3 3 3
Respondent 3 3 3 4 3 4 3
Respondent 4 3 3 3 4 3 4
Respondent 5 3 2 4 3 4 3
Respondent 6 3 4 4 3 4 3
Respondent 7 3 4 4 3 4 4
Respondent 8 4 4 4 3 4 4
Respondent 9 3 4 4 4 3 4
Respondent 10 4 3 4 3 3 3
Respondent 11 3 4 4 4 3 3
Respondent 12 4 3 3 3 3 3
Respondent 13 3 3 3 3 4 3
Respondent 14 3 4 4 3 3 3
Respondent 15 3 3 3 3 3 4
Mean 3.26666 3.2666666 3.6 3.2 3.466666 3.2
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Interpretation Smooth Smooth Smooth Smooth Smooth Smooth

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Table 10 shows the table rating for smoothness of commercial floor wax and
alternative floor wax on different types of floor. The Respondents rated the floor wax.
As presented in the table, commercial floor wax gathered an average of 3.2 in wood,
3.466666 in cement, and 3.2 in ceramic tiles. While alternative floor wax gathered an
average of 3.266667 in wood, 3.266666 in cement and 3.6 in ceramic tiles.

Table 11
Independent T-test Statistics on Smoothness
a. Wood
t- Test Two-sample Commercial Floor Wax Alternative Floor Wax
Assuming Equal
Variances
Mean 3.2 3.266667
Df 28
T Stat -0.41833
P(T <=t) two-tail 0.67889707

The P-value is 0.67 and it is greater that the alpha value 0.05 means the null
hypothesis is accepted. Therefore, there is no significant difference between the
controlled group and experimental group in terms of smoothness in wooden floors.

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Table 12
Independent T-test Statistics on Smoothness
b. Cement
t- Test Two-sample Commercial Floor Wax Alternative Floor Wax
Assuming Equal
Variances
Mean 3.466667 3.266667
Df 26
T Stat 0.887412
P(T <=t) two-tail 0.382993

The P-value is 0.38 and it is greater that the alpha value 0.05 means the null
hypothesis is accepted. Therefore, there is no significant difference between the
controlled group and experimental group in terms of smoothness in cement floors.
Table 13
Independent T-test Statistics on Smoothness
a. Ceramic Tile
t- Test Two-sample Commercial Floor Wax Alternative Floor Wax
Assuming Equal
Variances
Mean 3.4 3.6
Df 28
T Stat -1.08012
P(T <=t) two-tail 0.289304

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The P-value is 0.28 and it is greater that the alpha value 0.05 means the null
hypothesis is accepted. Therefore, there is no significant difference between the
controlled group and experimental group in terms of smoothness in ceramic tiles.

3.2. Shine
Table 14
Table ratings for Shine
Respondents Alternative Floor Wax Commercial Floor Wax
Wood Cement Tiles Wood Cement Tiles
Respondent 1 3 2 3 3 4 4
Respondent 2 4 3 3 3 2 3
Respondent 3 3 3 4 3 4 4
Respondent 4 3 3 3 3 4 4
Respondent 5 3 2 2 3 3 3
Respondent 6 3 4 3 3 2 4
Respondent 7 3 4 4 3 4 4
Respondent 8 4 4 4 3 4 4
Respondent 9 3 4 3 3 4 3
Respondent 10 4 3 3 3 4 4
Respondent 11 3 4 4 3 2 3
Respondent 12 4 3 3 4 3 3
Respondent 13 3 3 4 3 3 2
Respondent 14 3 4 4 3 3 4
Respondent 15 3 3 3 3 3 3
Mean 3.266667 3.466666 3.333333 3.066667 3.266666 3.466666

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Interpretation Shiny Shiny Shiny Shiny Shiny Shiny

Table 14 shows the table rating for shine of commercial floor wax and
alternative floor wax on different types of floor. The Respondents rated the floor wax.
As presented in the table, commercial floor wax gathered an average of 3.066667 in
wood, 3.466666 in cement, and 3.466666 in ceramic tiles. While alternative floor wax
gathered an average of 3.266667 in wood, 3.466666 in cement and 3.33333 in
ceramic tiles.
Table 15
Independent T-test Statistics on Shine
a. Wood
t- Test Two-sample Commercial Floor Wax Alternative Floor Wax
Assuming Equal
Variances
Mean 3.266667 3.066667
Df 22
T Stat -1.47391
P(T <=t) two-tail 0.154672

The P-value is 0.15 and it is greater that the alpha value 0.05 means the null
hypothesis is accepted. Therefore, there is no significant difference between the
controlled group and experimental group in terms of shine in wooden floors.

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Table 16
Independent T-test Statistics on Shine
b. Cement
t- Test Two-sample Commercial Floor Wax Alternative Floor Wax
Assuming Equal
Variances
Mean 3.266666 3.466666
Df 27
T Stat -0.50683
P(T <=t) two-tail 0.616386

The P-value is 0.61 and it is greater that the alpha value 0.05 means the null
hypothesis is accepted. Therefore, there is no significant difference between the
controlled group and experimental group in terms of shine in cement floors.
Table 17
Independent T-test Statistics on Shine
c. Ceramic Tile
t- Test Two-sample Commercial Floor Wax Alternative Floor Wax
Assuming Equal
Variances
Mean 3.466666 3.333333
Df 28
T Stat 0.580818
P(T <=t) two-tail 0.566009

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The P-value is 0.56 and it is greater that the alpha value 0.05 means the null
hypothesis is accepted. Therefore, there is no significant difference between the
controlled group and experimental group in terms of shine in ceramic tiles.

3.3. Odor
Table 18
Table rating for Odor
Respondents Alternative Floor Wa3x Commercial Floor Wax
Wood Cement Tiles Wood Cement Tiles
Respondent 1 3 3 3 3 3 3
Respondent 2 3 3 3 3 2 2
Respondent 3 3 3 3 3 2 2
Respondent 4 4 4 4 4 3 4
Respondent 5 4 4 3 4 3 3
Respondent 6 3 2 4 3 3 3
Respondent 7 4 3 4 4 3 3
Respondent 8 3 3 3 3 2 2
Respondent 9 4 4 4 4 2 2
Respondent 10 4 4 3 4 2 2
Respondent 11 4 4 4 4 2 2
Respondent 12 3 3 3 3 3 3
Respondent 13 3 3 3 3 3 3
Respondent 14 4 3 4 4 2 3
Respondent 15 4 4 4 4 3 3
Mean 3.53333 3.33333 3 3.533333 2.533333 2.8

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3 3
Interpretation Pleasant Pleasant Pleasant Pleasant Unpleasant Unpleasant

Table 18 shows the table rating for odor of commercial floor wax and
alternative floor wax on different types of floor. The Respondents rated the floor wax.
As presented in the table, commercial floor wax gathered an average of 3.533333 in
wood, 2.533333 in cement, and 2.8 in ceramic tiles. While alternative floor wax
gathered an average of 3.533333 in wood, 3.333333 in cement and 3 in ceramic tiles.

Table 19
Independent T-test Statistics on Odor
a. Wood
t- Test Two-sample Commercial Floor Wax Alternative Floor Wax
Assuming Equal
Variances
Mean 3.2 3.266667
Df 28
T Stat 0
P(T <=t) two-tail 1

The P-value is 1 and it is greater that the alpha value 0.05 means the null
hypothesis is accepted. Therefore, there is no significant difference between the
controlled group and experimental group in terms of odor in wooden floors.

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Table 20
Independent T-test Statistics on Odor
b. Cement
t- Test Two-sample Commercial Floor Wax Alternative Floor Wax
Assuming Equal
Variances
Mean 3.466666 3.266666
Df 27
T Stat -3.85013
P(T <=t) two-tail 0.00657

The P-value is 0.006 and it is less than the alpha value 0.05 means the null
hypothesis is rejected. Therefore, there is a significant difference between the
controlled group and experimental group in terms of odor in cement floors.

Table 21
Independent T-test Statistics on Odor
c. Ceramic Tile
t- Test Two-sample Commercial Floor Wax Alternative Floor Wax
Assuming Equal
Variances
Mean 2.8 3
Df 27
T Stat -3.85013
P(T <=t) two-tail 0.000657

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The P-value is 0.006 and it is less than the alpha value 0.05 means the null
hypothesis is rejected. Therefore, there is a significant difference between the
controlled group and experimental group in terms of odor in ceramic tiles.

Table 22
Statistical Tests Results Summary of Effects of Commercial Floor Wax
Criteria Smoothness Shine Odor
Wood Cement Tiles Wood Cement Tiles Wood Cemen Tiles
t
Type of test Independent T- test
used
Alpha 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05
P-value
Conclusion Accep Accept Acc Accep Accept Acc Acce Rejecte Reje
ted ed Ho epte ted ed Ho epte pted d Ho cted
Ho d Ho Ho d Ho Ho Ho

Table 23
Statistical Tests Results Summary of Effects of Alternative Floor Wax
Criteria Smoothness Shine Odor
Wood Cement Tiles Wood Cement Tiles Wood Cemen Tiles
t
Type of test Independent T- test
used
Alpha 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05

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P-value
Conclusion Accep Accept Acc Accep Accept Acc Acce Accept Acc
ted ed Ho epte ted ed Ho epte pted ed Ho epte
Ho d Ho Ho d Ho Ho d Ho

Summary of Findings
Banana peels can be recycled and used to lessen the waste in our environment.
There were many ways to lessen such waste to maintain cleanliness in our
surroundings and also to prevent harmful effects to humans dues to population. One
of the ways to lessen the waste in our surroundings was to recycle scraps came from
fruits, one of which was the banana peel. Banana peel can be used as an alternative
ingredient in making floor wax, using this kind of scrap can reduce the harmful
chemicals components found in the commercial floor wax. Banana peels can be easily
found around the trash bins, especially in side streets.

The main purpose of this study is to determine if the banana peel, kerosene
and candle is effective as an alternative floor wax. This study aimed to determine the
effectiveness of alternative floor wax compare to commercial floor wax in terms of
smoothness, shine, and odor when used in different types of floor. There are also
benefits of using banana peel, kerosene, and candle in making alternative floor wax.
In making alternative floor wax we are using kerosene, any kinds of banana peel and
candle can be used but “saba” kind of banana is used in this research. The review of
related literature and study focused on what are the used of banana peel, kerosene, and
candle, why are this ingredients can be an alternative floor wax if you mixed it. The
cost of the alternative floor wax was cheaper compared to the floor wax that was
commercially available. The quality of the banana peel with kerosene and candle floor
wax was just the same or greater than the commercially available floor wax. The

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methodology contains experimental design, instrumentation duration locale,

respondents of the study, pre-experimental phase, Making an alternative floor wax,
applying alternative floor wax, physical assessment test, and the following data were
gathered and the statistical treatment.

The results based on the data gathered and the analysis, the combine banana
peel, kerosene, and candle as a potential of being used as an alternative floor wax.
Based on the data gathered. Based on the rating about the smoothness, shine, and odor
of the floor wax, there is no significant difference between commercial floor wax and
alternative floor wax in terms of smoothness and shine and there’s a significant
difference between commercial and alternative floor wax in terms of odor.

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

The researchers conclude that the combined banana peel, kerosene, and
candle has a good quality of smoothness, shine and odor. Alternative floor wax has
the same characteristics of commercial floor wax and can be used for alternative floor
waxing.
The following conclusions were drawn based on the gathered data:
1. Based on the data gathered, alternative floor wax

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