How Does Ozone Based Cleaning Work?

Using ozone to clean might seem like a strange idea if you’re used to using soap and water to scrub your possessions. However, research and science shows that ozone can be the most effective way to reduce the presence of bacteria and leave items cleaner than before. This method is often used in locations that need to be kept entirely sanitary, like hospitals and other medical facilities, because of its high level of success in eliminating bacteria. The VirtuCLEAN CPAP cleaner is an excellent example of the amount of cleaning power ozone can bring to an item you use every day. This CPAP cleaner uses ozone to sanitize the parts of the machine and kill any bacteria living inside. Read on to learn more about how ozone cleaning works and why it is the best choice for sanitizing.

What is Ozone and How Does it Work?

Ozone is an activated version of the oxygen that occurs naturally all around us. A charge of electricity is needed to transform regular oxygen into this more potent version of itself. When ozone meets a bacteria cell, it causes the cell to rupture and die through a natural reaction called an oxidative burst. This burst causes damage to the cell wall and makes it impossible for the bacteria to stay intact. Ozone cleans faster than some of the cleaning agents that are popularly used, like chlorine or bleach, and leaves the area completely sanitized. In fact, ozone is known as the world’s second most effective cleaning agent and preferred by many facilities that must eliminate bacteria to stay operational.

Using ozone is also a safe way to clean, as it is naturally occurring and does no harm to you or the environment. Unlike unnatural chemicals that can harm the planet as you dispose of them, ozone simply turns back into air. Natural conditions, such as a thunderstorm, can create ozone, but the gas does not remain for long. That’s why ozone cleaning must be done with the proper machinery that will generate ozone when cleaning is needed. Having the proper machine keeps the process effective and ensures that all the bacteria is eliminated.

As an added advantage, there is no scrubbing to do and no chance of missing a spot the way there is with simple soap and brush cleaning. As a matter of fact, there is little for you to do as the ozone cleans. The ozone simply spreads within the area that you fill and gets every inch of the surface clean. For people with physical restrictions, senior citizens, and the disabled, this process is much simpler than having to scrub the machine components regularly. Operation of a CPAP machine cleaner that uses ozone is hands–free and whisper quiet. You just press the button to start it, walk away, and come back to a fully sanitized CPAP unit.

Why Do You Need to Use a CPAP Cleaner and Sanitizer?

When you first get your CPAP machine, it is ready to provide you with optimal relief. As time goes on, regular use of the machine can cause buildup from the moisture that is present in the air pumped through the unit. Certain parts of the CPAP, like the tubing, are naturally more likely to capture moisture and trap it inside. This can cause the air you breathe through the machine to smell bad and be littered with contaminants.

There are many different allergens and irritants that can naturally occur in the machine, including:

• Mold
• Bacteria
• Mildew
• Dust and dirt

Ozone is one effective way to neutralize any of these allergens and stop them from growing. Because it doesn’t use water and soap for cleaning, there is no drying time needed after running the cycle. At the end of the process, the machine may smell slightly of ozone, which will naturally fade and go away. Some people report that it is like the smell left behind after a thunderstorm when ozone is created naturally. There is nothing more for you to do, simply continue using the CPAP machine as before.

less than an hour to clean your CPAP machine, leaving it ready for you to use. There is no complicated process to follow or expensive cleaning solution to buy. To get your very own VirtuCLEAN CPAP cleaning machine, click here.