The Effectiveness of Sunlight in Removing Odor and Mildew From Clothes
Abstract
This project was done to enhance an individual image through body scent. Past odour-related journals were analysed and found that the bacteria and mildew are the cause of the odour.
Hence, this current study aims to investigate the effectiveness of the sunlight in removing the odour and mildew and finding alternatives in replacement of sunlight by using salt, vinegar and baking soda. In the experimental procedures, dynamo was added to five sweaty shirts.
Salt, vinegar and baking soda were then added to the three shirts respectively during washing.
Repeatedly, the experiment was carried out in sunny, cloudy and windy conditions to obtain a better accuracy in results. The comparisons were then made between the shirts dried under sunlight and the shirts which were added with additives, dried indoor with proper ventilation.
It was observed that the shirts laundered under sunlight were in absence of odour and mildew.
Similarly, the three addictives were able to remove the odour and mildew under the condition without sunlight and vinegar was found to be a stronger additive, followed by salt and then baking soda. In short, sunlight, vinegar and salt were more effective than baking soda in inhibiting the growth of mildew and bacteria and eliminating the odour from washed clothes.
The obtained results will allow households to have better alternatives during rainy days to remove the odour of washed clothes. Lastly, future research can focus on the identification of mildew on washed clothes in the interests’ of the society.
Contents Table of Illustrations 2 1. Introduction 3 1.1 Background Information 3 1.2 Objective 4 1.3 Scope of the Study 4 1.4 Organization 5 2. Materials & Method for Conducting the Experiment 6 2.1 Introduction 6 2.2 Material used 6 2.3 Preparation of Sweaty Clothing 6 2.4 Procedures for Washing and Drying of Clothes 6 2.5 Data Treatment 7 2.6 Summary 7 3. Discussion of
This project was done to enhance an individual image through body scent. Past odour-related journals were analysed and found that the bacteria and mildew are the cause of the odour.
Hence, this current study aims to investigate the effectiveness of the sunlight in removing the odour and mildew and finding alternatives in replacement of sunlight by using salt, vinegar and baking soda. In the experimental procedures, dynamo was added to five sweaty shirts.
Salt, vinegar and baking soda were then added to the three shirts respectively during washing.
Repeatedly, the experiment was carried out in sunny, cloudy and windy conditions to obtain a better accuracy in results. The comparisons were then made between the shirts dried under sunlight and the shirts which were added with additives, dried indoor with proper ventilation.
It was observed that the shirts laundered under sunlight were in absence of odour and mildew.
Similarly, the three addictives were able to remove the odour and mildew under the condition without sunlight and vinegar was found to be a stronger additive, followed by salt and then baking soda. In short, sunlight, vinegar and salt were more effective than baking soda in inhibiting the growth of mildew and bacteria and eliminating the odour from washed clothes.
The obtained results will allow households to have better alternatives during rainy days to remove the odour of washed clothes. Lastly, future research can focus on the identification of mildew on washed clothes in the interests’ of the society.
Contents Table of Illustrations 2 1. Introduction 3 1.1 Background Information 3 1.2 Objective 4 1.3 Scope of the Study 4 1.4 Organization 5 2. Materials & Method for Conducting the Experiment 6 2.1 Introduction 6 2.2 Material used 6 2.3 Preparation of Sweaty Clothing 6 2.4 Procedures for Washing and Drying of Clothes 6 2.5 Data Treatment 7 2.6 Summary 7 3. Discussion of
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