ABSTRACT

The researchers’ main purpose in conducting this study is to help create a product

which is cheaper and could use the same quality as the one through the use of oranges.

This study aims to help people who do not have enough money to buy expensive hand

sanitizer. It also helps the researchers determine the similarities and differences of the

two products have by comparing their qualities. The procedure in making this product is

simple. First, scrape the gel inside the Aloe Vera leaves. After scraping the gel, the

group put it a plastic container and added 1 cup of Ethyl alcohol and 2 teaspoons of

Glycerin. Next, grate the orange to get the zest and add it to the mixture, then, mix till

well blended. Lastly, the group recycled a small bottle that was used as a container for

the mixture. The researchers concluded that the Aloe Vera gel can be used to make the

hand sanitizer more jelly and the zest of the orange more hydrating to the skin. It is easy

to make since the materials used are found in stores and have the cheapest price. The

group is confident that the product is effective because of the Ethyl alcohol. The

researchers advised to use more Aloe Vera for the product to be more jelly.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researchers would like to give their heartfelt gratitude to the people who helped in

making and considering this study and for the success of the researchers. First, the parents

who gave their time to help and support their children conducting this study. Second, the

researcher’s teacher who was always there when the researchers have questions or problems

that needs to be solved. And last but not the least, to our dear God who guided the

researchers in the right path and for all the blessings that the researchers have received.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Abstract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

Acknowledgement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

Chapter I: The Problem and its Background

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Background of the Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Statement of the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Significance of the Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Scope and Limitations of the Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Chapter II: Review of Related Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Chapter III: Methodology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 – 7

Materials/Equipment

Treatment/General Procedure

Chapter IV: Results and Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Chapter V: Conclusion and Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Appendix

Bibliography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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CHAPTER I: THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction

Earlier, whenever the people’s hands used to get dirty, people used to go in search
of a good soap and water. This used to become a great inconvenience especially when
travelling. Water spills and soap not getting rinsed properly and of course, water
wastage, all these factors contributed to the discovery of something called as hand
sanitizer.

Background of the Study

The researchers chose the citrus fruits to make it into a Citrus Hand Sanitizer
because the season today is where most citrus fruits bloom. Another factor why the
researchers chose this study because of the protein of Vitamin C most citrus fruits have
from common illnesses like colds, cough, etc. Third, Citrus fruits are easy to find and
are cheap. Fourth, you can easily find them from local grocery stores and/or markets
per kilo, sliced, peeled, mixed with other fruits, canned, and/or juiced.

Statement of the Problem

The researchers need to solve the following problems:

Main Problem:

1. How cheap will it be compared to other hand sanitizer?

Sub-problems:

1. How effective is the citric hand sanitizer compared with other products?
2. Does it have side effects?
3. Does the Citrus Hand Sanitizer can make hands dry?

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Significance of the Study

The people who will benefit from the hand sanitizer are students, from pre-school to

college. People who live in squatter’s area, condominium units, small and big houses.

People who work as part-time or full-time. People who work on hospitals like doctors,

nurses, janitors, and even patients. Bank employees, security guards, salesman or

women, police officers, etc. Even people who don’t have jobs and senior citizens.

The Citrus Hand Sanitizer can be significant by helping our hands to be clean and

germ free. Instead of using soap and water, we can use this hand sanitizer in travelling,

in school, in malls, etc. whenever, wherever.

Scope and Limitations of the Study

The study covers how citrus fruits can be used as a hand sanitizer and to know the

health benefits when it is used to be a hand sanitizer, the side effects arise when using

the hand sanitizer. Other than that, the study will not cover topics beyond the scope of

the research.

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OBJECTIVES:

General Objective:

To determine the use and the effect of homemade Citrus Hand Sanitizer and other

commercial hand sanitizer.

Specific Objectives:

 To discover the positive effect of homemade bacterial hand sanitizer.

 To differentiate the usefulness and effectiveness of homemade bacterial hand

sanitizer and other commercial hand sanitizer.

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CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Citrus is a common term and genus of flowering plants in the rue family, Rutaceae.

These plants are large shrubs or small trees, reaching 5-15 m tall, with spiny shoots and

alternately arranged evergreen leaves with an entire margin. The flowers are solitary or

in small corymbs, each flower 2-4 cm diameter, with five (rarely four) white petals and

numerous stamens; they are often very strongly scented.

Citrus fruits are notable for their fragrance. The juice contains a high quality of citric

acid giving them their characteristic sharp flavour. The genus is commercially important

as many species are cultivated for their fruit, which is eaten fresh, pressed for juice, or

preserved in marmalades and pickles.

The invention of hand sanitizer was from Lupe Hernandez of Bakersfield, CA. In

1996, he called an invention hotline off of the TV, and ordered a package for an idea he

had on how he would create system in hospitals, to where all sinks would have an

alcohol solutions, at the bottom of the sink connected to the pipe, outgoing water

reaching our hands with cleaning solution and a sanitizer gel making it easier for

hospital staff and quicker to get patients. This idea came to mind because he was

attending school to become a RN.

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CHAPTER III: METHODOLOGY

In this chapter, the group will be making a hand sanitizer out of materials that can

be found in homes and that are cheap to buy.

The group found out that Citrus fruits are cheap and easy to buy especially when it

is in season. Citrus fruits also have a high quantity of Vitamin C that make the skin

healthy and prevent it from drying that’s why the researches chose this as their primary

ingredient for their product – home-made Citrus hand sanitizer.

Alcohols that have 70%-up solution are mostly found on homes and are cheap in

the market. The researchers chose this ingredient because of its cleaning properties

when it comes to germs and bacteria that can cause sickness in people.

The group did was, first, researched the materials needed and the procedures on

making a hand sanitizer. Second, the group bought the materials needed to be able to

make a hand sanitizer.

The group will be making a hand sanitizer out of the following materials: ½ cup of

Aloe Vera gel, 2 teaspoons of Glycerin, 1 cup of Ethyl alcohol, zest of a 1 whole orange.

The researchers did was, first, scrape the gel inside the Aloe Vera leaves. After

scraping the gel, put it in a plastic container and add 1 cup of Ethyl alcohol and 2

teaspoons of Glycerin. Next, grate the orange to get the zest and add it to the mixture,

then, mix till well blended. Lastly, the group recycled a small bottle that was used as a

container for the mixture.

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Materials:

½ cup of Aloe Vera gel

2 teaspoons of Glycerin

1 cup of Ethyl alcohol

Zest of a 1 whole orange

Others:

Measuring cup

Spoon

Grater

Empty plastic container

Small bottle

Procedure:

1. Scrape the gel inside the Aloe Vera leaves. After scraping the gel, put it in a

plastic container.

2. Add 1 cup of Ethyl alcohol.

3. Add 2 teaspoons of Glycerin.

4. Grate the orange to get the zest.

5. Add it to the mixture, then, mix till well blended.

6. Put the mixture on the prepared container.

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CHAPTER IV: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

1.1 Findings

The researchers conducted a list of findings on the product

Features Citric Hand Commercial

Sanitizer Hand Sanitizer
Colour brownish-yellowish clear color
color
Fragrance orange-y fruity
Texture Sticky smooth

This table showed the results of the survey. 5 different people tested the Citric Hand

Sanitizer in each trial.

Criteria Citric Hand Commercial

Sanitizer Hand Sanitizer
Affordable ///// -
Fragrance /// //
Effective // ///

1.2 Results

In Criteria #1, 5 different people agreed that the group’s product was affordable.

In Criteria #2, 5 people tested the product by smelling. 3 out of 5 agreed that the

fragrance was not harsh on the nose when it’s being smelled.

In Criteria #3, 2 out of 5 people agreed that the product was effective to use.

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ANALYSIS of DATA

The researchers conducted a list of findings, a lot of people agreed that the

product was affordable and fragrant. 5 people agreed that this product was effective.

We tested the product if it is effective by smelling. We gather data by testing our product

and by surveying to the people in our compound. The results are significant because

people can use it on their hands and to kill or to get rid of germs and microorganisms

that cannot be seen by the naked eye. Some people have expressed concerns that they

work too well: it kills off harmful bacteria as well as the beneficial stuff that keeps us

healthy. Hand sanitizers work differently than antibiotics, which can create antibiotic-

resistant bacteria when used frequently. Some reports about sanitizers stripping away

the natural oils of your hands. Maybe some brands resulted in dry, irritated skin. The

citric hand sanitizer clearly works the best than anti–bacterial soaps. The citrus hand

sanitizer is more effective than other hand sanitizers. The citrus hand sanitizer can

make hands dry in just 5 seconds. Hand sanitizer is great for when you can't get to soap

and water, and it's actually more effective at eliminating germs because it kills them

rather than just removing them. We found it even improved hand condition in

comparison to soap and water hand washing.

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CHAPTER V: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

5.1 Conclusions

The researchers therefore conclude that the citrus hand sanitizer was confidently a

success because of the presence of Ethyl alcohol that made it more disinfectant and the

ingredients used to make the hand sanitizer were readily available and easily accessible

in the market.

5.2 Recommendations

In the findings the group have conducted, the researchers respectfully recommend

some instructions for better results.

1. It is optional to put essential oil for the sake of your nose not to be irritated with

the smell of the original essence.

2. You should put more Aloe Vera gel than the ethyl alcohol to make the hand

sanitizer jelly.

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APPENDIX

BIBLIOGRAPHY

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

http://biology.about.com/od/microbiology/a/handsanitizers.htm

http://www.humantouchofchemistry.com/how-hand-sanitizers-made-their-debut.htm

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Who_is_the_first_person_to_formulate_hand_sanitizer

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

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