Essential oils are becoming popular for use in home cleaning agents, and their claimed capabilities may or may not be pseudoscience. How could they be tested for their cleaning qualities in a scientific manner?(1 point)

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combine or switch them with other cleaning products and see if users notice a difference
combine or switch them with other cleaning products and see if users notice a difference - incorrect

analyze their ability to destroy bacterial strains in comparison to other cleaning products
analyze their ability to destroy bacterial strains in comparison to other cleaning products - no response given

use them to clean a bathroom and decide if the bathroom looks and smells clean or not
use them to clean a bathroom and decide if the bathroom looks and smells clean or not - no response given

survey numerous users about their personal use, experience, and findings
survey numerous users about their personal use, experience, and findings - no response given
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Answer 1

To test the cleaning qualities of essential oils in a scientific manner, the most appropriate approach would be to:

Analyze their ability to destroy bacterial strains in comparison to other cleaning products.

This method allows for controlled experiments where the effectiveness of essential oils can be quantitatively assessed against recognized cleaning agents. By using standardized tests such as dilution assay or zone of inhibition tests, researchers can determine the antimicrobial properties of the essential oils and how they stack up against conventional cleaning products. This provides objective data rather than subjective opinions based on users’ experiences or appearances.