Antibacterial and Deodorizing Effect of Malodor Eliminator Spray for Cotton and Silk Fabric

Abstract

This research aimed to study the effectiveness of inhibiting bacteria growth and the deodorant effect of three malodor eliminator spray formulations. The product has a different composition consist of Microcare MT, an antimicrobial agent, Cosmo P813, deodorant, and perfume. The antibacterial test was conducted quantitatively and qualitatively according to the Thai industry standard's fabric standard testing method. Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli were used as test bacteria. Separate studies were carried out on cotton and silk fabrics. In addition, this research also investigated the deodorization efficiency through the sensory evaluation of consumers. The results revealed that the qualitative antibacterial activity of all formulations had a larger zone of inhibition than the control product. The quantitative antimicrobial efficiency found that all formulas showed that the percentage inhibition was in the range of 92.75 - 100. The malodor elimination results showed that all formulas could reduce the unpleasant smell of cotton and silk by consumer preferences studying. From all efficacy results, it can be concluded that the malodor eliminator spray product can be further commercialized.