How Ozone Effectively Cleans Your Laundry

What is Ozone?

Ozone is oxygen (O2) with an extra atom of oxygen attached, forming O3. Naturally formed during a lightning storm, ozone is nature's way of purifying the atmosphere - it’s what gives clothesline-dried linen that “fresh air” smell.                                                                                                                      

Ozone is an extremely effective sanitizing and disinfecting agent. In fact, ozone kills bacteria faster than chlorine (the main ingredient in bleach). Most new water treatment plants use ozone instead of chlorine. Ever notice that bottled water tastes and smells much better than tap water? That’s because bottled water is purified with ozone! The bad taste and smell in your tap water is nothing more than residual chlorine.

How does Ozone work in a laundry system?

Ozone carries an electrical/chemical charge in the washing solution, which actually starts to dissolve dirt and stains on contact. This process activates the chemicals in cold water instead of using hot water (heated 140-160 degrees), for a gentler and more environmentally friendly wash. Even better - ozone is just as effective at sanitizing your laundry as a standard hot water wash.

Longer Linen Life

Whenever chlorine bleach and extremely hot water are mixed together, a chemical reaction occurs which actually damages the fibers of your clothes, sheets and other lines. With ozone, this chemical reaction is eliminated which is better for the life of the fiber.

The bottom line is that the Ozone Laundry System is better for your clothes and the environment. What’s not love?

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