Ozone is made up of one thing: Oxygen. Ozone in nature is that fresh, clean scent after a thunderstorm; it is nature's way of cleaning and sanitizing. Ozone as a sterilizing agent is the most powerful cleaning agent available today.
UV
The air in the stratosphere is continuously being bombarded with UV radiation from the sun. When high energy UV rays strike molecules of oxygen (O²), the oxygen is split; causing two single oxygen atoms (O¹). The free oxygen atoms (O¹) then combine with oxygen molecules (O²) to create ozone (O³).
Corona Discharge
When lighting strikes, the naturally occurring electric charge splits the oxygen molecule (O²) creating a single oxygen atom (O¹). Ozone (O³) is then formed in the same manner as with UV.
Brief Overview of How Ozone Works
When ozone (O³) comes in contact with a pathogen, such as an odor, bacteria or virus, the extra oxygen atom breaks off, attaching to the pathogen. Once the pathogen comes in contact with the ozone (O³) it is destroyed.
Benefits
Ozone is 51% more effective against bacteria (E.Coli, Salmonella, etc.) than chlorine and other chemical sanitizers
Ozone kills toxic substances 3,000 times faster than chlorine
Ozone destroys pesticides and chemical residues; even chlorinated by-products
Kills viruses and bacteria (including E.Coli and Salmonella) on
seafood
shellfish
red meat
poultry
vegetables
fruits
Ozone extends the shelf life of food products
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, ozone is the most effective primary disinfectant available for drinking water
Ozone is environmentally friendly – Converts back to oxygen
Ozone is produced on site – no need for transporting, handling or storing hazardous materials
Ozone has been FDA approved for direct-food contact since 2001
Ozone is proven for Surface Sanitation
Cutting boards, knives, sinks and countertops for home use
Conveyers, cutting tables and preparation areas for commercial use
