Essential Information On Ozone Sanitation

By Walter Ward


Basically, ozone is a gas and has been used for various purposes. Uses such as treating bottled or municipal water are some of the application of this compound. It is also used to preserve food mostly in cold stores. In the current days, another innovation of its use has been made. This invention involves cleaning and ozone sanitation where the gas is effective in eliminating viruses, bacteria, biofilms, and protozoa.

Because of the oxidization action of the gas, none of these elements can develop resistance to the sanitization process. This is because this gas does not act on microorganisms as a systemic poison and instead destroys the microorganisms by oxidation. In most cases, this gas is produced on-site by generators through electric charges that create the gas from oxygen.

Subsequently, the gas can be channeled in water to achieve ozonation. Ozonized water is used for bathing, misting, rinsing, or spraying. The gas, nevertheless, lasts only a short duration before it degenerates to ordinary oxygen. When the process is used in cleaning, it offers perfect disinfection compared to chlorine sanitization and is environment-friendly.

This gas normally offers better sanitization means as it is able to kill microbes effectively. It is also produced at the point of application and this eliminates the need of hiring employees in order to mix, handle or dispose of the remains as witnessed in other dangerous, poisonous and harsh chemicals that are used as sanitizers. The gas will also decompose back to oxygen state after application eliminating residual formations and elements.

Various techniques are used with ozone-enriched water for hygiene. The premixed gas in water can directly be sprayed on walls, floors, and drains. A wettable equipment can also be used. You can as well use centralized or mobile units having drop-down or hand-held, low-pressure sprinklers. As a result, using ozonized water in sanitation removes and prevents accumulation of biofilm. The resulting overflow water is very clean.

There are various benefits that come with the reliance on ozone-based sanitation processes. First, the gas offers a powerful oxidizing and disinfecting effect. Actually, it is said that this gas is 200 times stronger than chlorine and effectively destroys organic contaminants, pathogens, and other inorganic elements such as suntan lotions, cosmetics, as well as oils.

This is an effective process when it comes to resilient microorganisms destruction. It effectively removes them even if they have become resistant to chlorine and other disinfectants. This process is also safe in that it does not cause damages as compared to chemicals.

The use of this processes also saves money. The sterilization process based on this agent is usually cost-effective. This is because there is usually no need for subsequent purchase of chemicals and other costs on dosing as well as storage and management. It can also be used with cold waters which save the water heating costs. Ozone hygiene, therefore, provides a good money-saving alternative.




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