How Ozone Technology Works

Step 1: Oxygen Conversion (O₂ → O₃)

The process begins with ordinary oxygen molecules (O₂) from the air. Inside the ozone generator, an electrical discharge — known as corona discharge — passes through the oxygen. This high-energy environment splits some oxygen molecules into single oxygen atoms (O). These highly reactive atoms quickly recombine with O₂ molecules to form ozone (O₃). Ozone is a triatomic form of oxygen and one of the most powerful naturally occurring oxidizing agents.

Step 2: Ozone Infusion into Water

The newly formed ozone gas is immediately dissolved into the incoming cold water supply. Because ozone has a high solubility in water, it can be evenly distributed throughout the wash cycle. In this aqueous state, ozone molecules penetrate fabrics and come into direct contact with soils, organic matter, bacteria, and viruses. Unlike detergents that rely on surfactants to loosen dirt, ozone uses a purely chemical oxidation process to destabilize and break apart contaminants.

Step 3: Oxidation & Safe Reversion

Ozone’s extra oxygen atom is loosely bound, making it highly unstable and reactive. When ozone encounters organic compounds, microbes, or odor-causing molecules, it transfers this oxygen atom to them — a process known as oxidation. This reaction destroys the molecular structure of bacteria, viruses, and organic soils, effectively neutralizing them. After completing its work, ozone naturally reverts back to ordinary oxygen (O₂), leaving behind no harmful chemical residues, detergents, or by-products.