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A
highly reactive form of oxygen, ozone is a remarkably powerful
oxidizing and cleansing agent. It is activated oxygen, the
most effective, fastest and safest means of cleaning, bleaching,
disinfecting and deodorizing all types of textiles.
Ozone
is created when air contacts with ultraviolet light or electricity,
causing a dispersal of some of the oxygen (O2)
molecules. The fractured molecules reassemble with other
O2 molecules, resulting in the formation of ozone,
known as O3.
Not to be confused with the upper atmosphere's ozone layer
protecting the earth, ozone generated for industrial use
is an extremely powerful oxidant that dissolves dirt and
germs and then decomposes, reverting to O2.
Ozone formed by an electrical charge is an environmentally
friendly gas with numerous applications. Among its current
uses are sterilizing bottled drinking water, disinfecting
swimming pools, eliminating odors in industrial plants,
treating soil contamination, destroying bacteria in buildings,
enhancing the efficiency of cooling towers, and improving
the properties of wastewater.
 For
the commercial laundry industry IndustrOzone's generator
breaks oxygen molecules in a carefully controlled process
that sends an electrical discharge through a tube and grounds
that charge to the cylinder housing the tube, creating a
corona. Air, stripped of its nitrogen component, is then
passed through the corona to reform the oxygen (O2)
as ozone (O3).
Characterized
by a refreshing smell reminiscent of the air following a
thunderstorm, ozone is the proven alternative to traditional
commercial washing. Capturing the diverse strengths and
capabilities of O3 led to IndustrOzone Technologies'
successful development of the world's most efficient, affordable,
reliable ozone laundry systems.
What
benefit does this have for the on-premise laundry operator?
Reduction in hot water usage, reduction (not elimination)
of chemical consumption, water/sewer savings, labor savings
from shorter wash cycles, reduced linen replacement, shorter
drying times, improved textile softness, cleaner smelling
linens and enhanced chemical reactions, top the list of
benefits by utilizing ozone in your laundry.
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