The Feasibility of Banana (Musa paradisiaca) Peel as an Alternative Source of Floorwax Making

I:ABSTRACT
The researcher conduct this study due to economics crisis nowadays. It's aim to create a product of floorwax which is
cheaper and could give the same quality which the commercial one could give through banana.
This step was made by the researcher to make a floorwax out of banana peel:first, he mix 800g paraffin wax
w/100g,polyethylene wax,then, it was meltd in a low fire. While still hot, add wax crystals and technical dye and stir the
mixture. Then, add 3.2 liters of kerosene. After mixing, add the banana peel, Stir it and leave it after 3min. then pour in a
desired mold or container &allow to harden.
This researcher concluded that this project was cheaper than the commercial one. It could also be an alternative one.
II:ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The researcher would like to give his warm heart-felt gratitude to the persons wich give their knowledge regarding this
project and helped to conduct this for the success of the researher.
The parents, which gave thier full support to the researcher through expenses, time and efforts.
The classmates and friends of the researcher ,which are always there for him and also contribute ideas and thoughts.
To the reasercher subject teacher, Ms. Balve Granido, for sharing her ideas and knowledge for this project and
understanding the researcher for the failures in conduting this study.
Last but not the least, to our dear God, fer guiding and protecting the researcher always and for giving those persons to
made this all possible.
CHAPTER II Review and Related Literature
CHAPTER III Methodology
CHAPTER IV Result and discission
CHAPTER V Conclusion & Recommendation
CHAPTER VI Bibliography
Chapter I : Introduction
-Background of the Study-
As of now, our country is facing a great crisis in economy. The researcher found out that in school, they required using of
floor wax (commercial) to prevent the floor shiny. Even in the houses, floor wax is being use. So, the researcher decided
to make a floor wax which is very affordable and can give an equal quality as the commercial can.
-Statement of the problem-

a) Can banana be an alternative source in making a floor wax?

-Hypothesis-

a) Banana can't be an alternative source in making a floor wax.

b) Banana can be an alternative source in making a floor wax.

-Significance of the Study-

This study can give benefits to the people specially to the poor once, to have a good business and also to save a money
for their other needs. Specially in schools, it will give a benefit to the students as well as their parents to save money.
-Scope and Limitations-
This study is only limited for the investigation of banana (Musa paradisiaca) used as alternative source for floor wax
making. The researcher chose this study for further investigation if the banana can be an effective source for floor wax.

-Definition of terms-
a) Banana - a tropical fruit
b) Floor wax - a substance used for shining floors.
-Materials-

*Banana peelings *Technical Dye (if desire) *Scraper *Kerosene *Wax Crystals * Container
Chapter II:Review andRelated Literature
BANANA is the common name for a fruit and also the herbaceous plants of the genusMusa which produce the
commonly eaten fruit. They are native to the tropical region of Southeast Asia and Australia. Today, they are cultivated
throughout the tropics.
Banana plants are of the family Musaceae. They are cultivated primarily for their fruit, and to a lesser extent for the
production of fibre and as ornamental plants. As the bananas are mainly tall, upright, and fairly sturdy, they are often
mistaken for trees, when the truth is the main or upright stem is called a pseudostem, literally meaning "fake stem",
which for some species can obtain a height of up to 2–8 m, with leaves of up to 3.5 m in length. Each pseudostem would
produce a bunch of yellow, green, or even red bananas before dying and being replaced by another pseudostem.
Banana leaves are widely used as plates and for lining cooking pits and for wrapping food for cooking or storage. A
section of leaf often serves as an eye-shade. In Latin America, it is a common practice during rains to hold a banana leaf
by the petiole, upside-down, over one's back as an "umbrella" or "raincoat". The leaves of the 'Fehi' banana are used for
thatching, packing, and cigarette wrappers.
Chapter III:Methodology
1)Mix 800g. paraffin wax w/ 100g. polyethylene wax.
2)Melt the materials in a low fire.
3)While still not add wax crystals (optional)and technical dye (desired color).Stir the mixture.
4)Add 3.2 Liters of kerosene.
5)add the Banana peel.
6)Pour in a desired mold or container and allow to harden.
Chapter IV:Result and Discussion
As the researcher conduct this study, the researcher found out the following:
SUBJECT # BANANA FLOOR WAX COMMERCIAL
1 Shine more shine
2 more shine shine
3 Shine more shine
Based on the ff. data, the researcher made a better study related to this project and found out that banana floor wax
could give also almost the same quality which the commerial one could give.
Chapter V:Conclusion & Recommendation
The researcher would highly recommended that we could use banana floor wax instead of busy commercial floor wax in
the market because its is cheaper and fits in our budget. the researcher therefore concluded that banana floor wax
could be used as an alternative source of commercial one.
Chapter VI:Bibliography
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/banana.html#Other%20Uses
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banana
1 Science Investigatory Project

Banana Peel
Wax
(Grade 10-Odyssey)

I. Abstract
Aim to find some alternative floor wax that can surely beat commercial ones.

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, we can make an alternative floor
wax.
To recycle waste materials such as candles and banana peel into useful ones.
II. Hypothesis
* To know if banana peel is good to be as an alternative as a floor wax.
* To conclude that banana peel is not capable to be an alternative as a floor wax.
III. Terminologies
Banana – (Musa paradisiaca) is an edible fruit.
Peel – rind or skin
Floor wax – used to polish and preserve the finish of floors.
IV. Methodology
*We will need the following materials before starting:
* Banana peel
* Used candles
* Can
* Kerosene
* molder
1) Melt used candles in a can.
2) Add kerosene to maintain/achieve our wax consistency to prevent it to be as hard as a candle.
3) Put the banana peel into boil for 5-15 minutes.
4) Remove the banana peel
5) Pour the wax into the molder and let it cool.
V. Results
When applied into floors, it leaves a natural gloss and shine just like or more than your trusted commercial wax can do.
VI. Conclusion
I therefore conclude that banana peel is can be used as an alternative floor wax.…...
. ABSTRACT

In this day, floor polishes are mostly made from synthetic materials, which could be too expensive for a lot of people.
This project involves making a cheap alternative to commercially available floor polishes through the use of banana
peels, kerosene, paraffin and polyethylene wax crystals. Instead of just throwing banana peels away, the researchers
have decided to put them to good use by making floor polish out of them. This project highlights that floor polishes
made from banana peels are cheaper than, yet as effective as those available commercially.

We prepared banana peelings and cut into pieces and measured the desired amount of paraffin wax, polyethylene wax
and kerosene needed for making the floor wax. To complete the experiment, we mix the paraffin and polyethelene wax
crystals in a pot in low heat then we addded the kerosene and banana peelings. We let it boil in 15 minutes, remove the
pot from the heat and strain it in a muslin sheet into desired container. We let the wax cool and harden thoroughly
before we apply it to the floors. We therefore conclude that the banana floor wax can be an alternative source in
polishing floors and more affordable than with the commercially floor polishes or wax.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

A big thanks goes to our Science teacher for her approval in this project.
To our families –for helping us with some of our researches, for their full support, for money and time spent.
A special thanks goes to each and one of us, the Banana Wax Team for creating and making this investigative project
possible.
Lastly, to God, for His divine intervention and guidance all throughout this project.
You inspire us all dearly to make our research a success.

III. TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Abstract …………………………………………………………………… 1
II. Acknowledgement…...
Innovention Project by Group 2
2. • Why use floor wax with scents or smells if in fact we have coconut oil to be an alternative and affordable one?
GENERAL PROBLEM • Is the coconut oil effective enough to be used as floor wax?SPECIFIC PROBLEM • Is coconut polish
effective for unpolished floors? • Is coconut oil effective for users who have sinusitis? • Is coconut oil be effective to
cease the diseases they suffer?
3. Materials/Ingredient s Quantity Dimensions/ Descriptions Coconut Milk 1-2 cups Extracted already from coconut fruit
Paraffin wax 1 kilo ½ will be used Perla detergent soap ¼ bar size ¼ will be used Charcoal 1-2 plastic bags Will be used to
perform the steps Casserole/ pan 1 piece Big cans just like canned goods Molding tray 1 piece Small, square shape
Methodology
4. 1. Prepare all the materials needed: Coconut oil Paraffin wax Perla Detergent Soap Charcoal Casserole/ Pan Molding
Tray 2. Begin by making fire by the use of charcoal. Heat the casserole or pan. 3. Pour coconut milk on the casserole or
pan when heated. Stir continuously. 4. Continue stirring until coconut milk turn into an oil. 5. Mix the paraffin wax, perla
soap, and coconut oil and mix thoroughly. 6.When done, remove casserole from fire and pour the contents into the
molding tray. Let it cool and solidify. 7. Check the finished product. It is now ready for use and trial.
5. Results and Discussions TRIALS Amount of Paraffin Wax Used Amount of Coconut Oil RESULT How long it lasts Trial no.
1 1 cup 1 big bowl There was momentary shines on the floor. 30 minutes Trial no.2 ½ cup 1 big bowl The floor shines but
it didn’t brightened the floor. 2 days Trial no. 3 1/8 cup 1 big bowl Shines the floor and brightened it for a longer 1 week
6. • The researchers would want to recommend to the people the following: • They can also use any kind of Detergent
Soap to be able to make the floor polish have a good scent. • The researchers recommend to just buy ½ kilo of paraffin
wax enough for all the experiments that may be done in order to save more money. • Use steel molding tray in order to
avoid plastic ones from melting because of too much heat from the coconut oil. • If necessary, use gas stoves other than
using charcoal in order to save more time and to turn the coconut milk into oil faster.
Innovention Project by Group 2
2.
The Feasibility of Unused Parts of Cucurbita maxima (Squash) as Floor Wax
CHAPTER I
Background of the Study
Squash is a kind of vegetable that is commonly raised throughout the year in abundance. One squash plant could bear
fruits of more or less than 200 before it dies.
Most people know that squash is eaten as vegetable. They have not known that aside from being edible, it has other
uses. So I come up an idea to make the unused parts of squash as floor wax.

General Objective
To enhance our ability in making useful things.
Specific Objective
To improve the use of squash.

Statement of the Problem

Hypothesis
I can improve the use of squash by making floor wax out of its unused parts.

Significance of the Study

Scope and Limitation

Definition of Terms
Squash-fleshy edible product of a plant of gourd family
Kerosene-refined petroleum
Strainer-a vessel for filtering
Floor wax-makes the floor shiny and clean
CHAPTER II

Related Review Literature

Squash is best when steamed or baked; some people even use it in soup. The Hubbard squash, due to its hard shell, is
usually baked in the shell. Squash may be used to add variety to the menu. Summer squash is boiled or steamed and
served as a vegetable with drawn butter or cream sauce, or it may be served mashed. The delicate flavor of summer
squash is lost by boiling it in large quantities of water and, of course, nutrients are lost when the cooking water is thrown
away.
http://www.health-care-clinic.org/fruits/squash.html

Squash, in all its rich array of shapes, sizes and colors, has come a long way in the past few years as interest in the
sweetly mild vegetable has intensified. Just as the family of varieties is rich, so too are the many uses of the vegetable in
the kitchen: baked and stuffed; whipped into a velvety soup; or grilled, whole or sliced, to name a few. Discovering the
many culinary uses of summer squash becomes one of the pleasures of the season.
http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-597139.html
Butternut squash is a fruit that can be roasted and also be puréed or mashed into soups, casseroles, breads, and muffins.
In Australia it is regarded as a pumpkin, and used interchangeably with other types of pumpkin.
A common vegetable in South Africa, it makes a very tasty soup and can be cooked on a barbecue (known as a braai in
South Africa) wrapped in foil with spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butternut_squash
An absolute staple in our kitchen is kalabasa or a winter squash. Most hard-shelled squashes, which are apparently a
fruit related to more luscious and juicy cousins, the melons, are referred to as Winter Squashes, even if they grow all
year round. This highly economical, highly nutritious and pleasantly tasting fruit/vegetable is incredibly versatile and we
use it in soups, baked with brown sugar, fried in tempura batter, in coconut milk bases dishes, or in pinakbet.
http://www.marketmanila.com/archives/kalabasa-winter-squash-2

The spaghetti squash (Cucurbita pepo) (also called vegetable spaghetti, vegetable marrow, noodle squash, Spaghetti
Marrow (in the UK) , is an oblong seed-bearing variety of winter squash. The fruit can range either from ivory to yellow
or orange in color or green with white streaks. Its center contains many large squash seeds. Its flesh is bright yellow or
orange or white for the latter variety. When raw, the flesh is solid and similar to other raw squash; when cooked, the
flesh falls away from the fruit in ribbons or strands like spaghetti or shark's fin (when cooked in a soup form). Its taste is
nothing like spaghetti, however; it has a slight sweetness and, if not overcooked, is crunchy and watery, like cucumber.
Spaghetti squash can be baked, boiled or steamed, and served with sauce as for pasta, or used as a vegetable base
for macaroni and cheese.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spaghetti_squash
CHAPTER III
A. Methodology
Materials:
unused parts of squash
kerosene
water
container
strainer
weighing scale
Procedure
Weighing the unused parts of squash.
Cooking the unused parts of squash.
When tender, we will strain it.
Measuring 8 cups of its juice and set aside.
Placing 1 cup of kerosene in a can.
Boiling it under moderate fire.
When kerosene boils, we will pour the squash juice.
Stirring it until it gets sticky.
Placing it in a container and we will wait until it hardens.
Using the floor wax.
Testing it or applying it on the floor.
Observing the result.
B. Data Gathered