Abstract

This study shows that a blend of pine and neem seed oils was used as a natural ingredient in a liquid disinfectant to combat bacteria. The liquid disinfectant that was produced was found to possess antibacterial qualities against Staphylococcus aureus and not on Escherichia coli as obtained from the analysis. When applied against Staphylococcus aureus, the produced liquid disinfectant at concentrations of 50 and 100 mg/ml demonstrated a larger zone of inhibition as commercial liquid disinfectant, according to the analysis, but it had no effect on Escherichia coli. In contrast, the lower concentrations of 25 and 12.5 mg/ml were less effective against Staphylococcus aureus. This new product is a natural liquid disinfectant that is free of chemicals like chloroxylon, artificial colorant, and sodium sulfate (SLS).

Keywords

sodium sulfate (SLS)