EZY TO SPRAY (Eco-enzyme for Tobacco Spray): Utilization of Eco-enzyme as an Agent to Eliminate Cigarette Smoke Odor

Abstract

Cigarette smoke contains carcinogenic residues such as volatile organic compounds and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons that stay on surfaces and can be released into the air causing stains and unpleasant smells. The use of chemical cleaners and deodorizers may cause other health and environmental consequences. Eco-enzyme from organic waste such as fruit peels and vegetables left over are one of the organic innovations that are commonly used to remove odor. In this study, we introduce the use of eco-enzyme in the form of spray and evaluate the effectiveness of eco-enzyme spray to eliminate cigarette smoke odor. This research was an experimental organoleptic test involving 20 human subjects, female, older than 18 years old, and have normal olfactory function to rate the cigarette smoke odor intensity after being sprayed with eco-enzyme. Data were analyzed with the Kruskal-Wallis test and continued with Post-Hoc test. We found that the difference in the concentration of eco-enzymes made a significant difference in the intensity of the smell of cigarette smoke (p=0,000, p<0,05), with the highest average score 3.95 at a concentration of 1:3. In conclusion, the eco-enzyme spray is capable to eliminate cigarette smoke odor using 1:3 concentration.