Development of an Eco-Friendly Room Freshener Based on Seaweed and Orange Peel Extract as an Anti-Cockroach Product

Fifi Arfini; Andi Santi; Rahmawati Saleh; Mita Gebriella Inthe; Dian Munawarah

doi:10.55927/dg15v808

Authors

Fifi Arfini Fish Processing and Preservation Study Program, Department of Agricultural Technology, Politeknik Pertanian Negeri Pangkajene Kepulauan, South Sulawesi Author
Andi Santi Fish Processing and Preservation Study Program, Department of Agricultural Technology, Politeknik Pertanian Negeri Pangkajene Kepulauan, South Sulawesi Author
Rahmawati Saleh Fish Processing and Preservation Study Program, Department of Agricultural Technology, Politeknik Pertanian Negeri Pangkajene Kepulauan, South Sulawesi Author
Mita Gebriella Inthe Author
Dian Munawarah Fish Processing and Preservation Study Program, Department of Agricultural Technology, Politeknik Pertanian Negeri Pangkajene Kepulauan, South Sulawesi Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/dg15v808

Keywords:

Natural Room Fragrance, Eucheuma Cottonii, Orange Peel Extract, Cockroach Repellent, Sensory Evaluation

Abstract

This study examined the development of a natural room fragrance based on Eucheuma cottonii seaweed extract and orange peel extract as an anti-cockroach product for household application. The research was motivated by the need for safer and more environmentally friendly alternatives to synthetic air fresheners and chemical insect repellents, particularly for indoor spaces where odor problems and cockroach infestation often occur simultaneously. The study employed an experimental formulation approach using three extract ratios: F1 (25% seaweed extract and 75% orange peel extract), F2 (50% seaweed extract and 50% orange peel extract), and F3 (75% seaweed extract and 25% orange peel extract). The products were prepared through extraction and spray formulation, then evaluated through organoleptic testing covering aroma, texture, and color, followed by an effectiveness assessment against cockroaches. The results showed a consistent pattern across all measured variables. F3 produced the highest organoleptic scores, with values of 4.4 for aroma, 4.24 for texture, and 4.28 for color, indicating the strongest panelist acceptance. The same formulation also showed the highest anti-cockroach effectiveness, with an approximately 75% reduction in cockroach presence, compared with 60% for F2 and 40% for F1

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