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.