Abstract:
Cleanliness is a basic health necessity for human. Nowadays, the common problem of cleanliness is the deeply stains on clothing. The stain of blood is usually found and difficult to remove. Moreover, most of remover mainly comprised of the chemical ingredients which may cause skin irritation. Therefore, natural remedy is a good alternative. In this research, the extracted spinach and amaranth were used as a blood stain remover. According to the oxalate composition can precipitate with metal (Ferrous in blood). Then the blood stain can be easily removed. There were 2 sample groups; first, the extract from fresh spinach and second, the extract from boiled spinach. The ratio of spinach and water is 1 kg : 600 mL. The sample was done for 3 replicated to test the efficiency of spinach extract. It was found that 100 mL dried blood stain could be removed more in both sample groups comparing with using water.