How ZONO™ Sanitizing Works
How ZONO™ Sanitizing Works
The Power of Ozone
The sanitizing solution offered by ZONO™ Cabinets may seem like magic, but it is made possible through ozone, one of the most powerful oxidizers in nature. Ozone, which is recognized by the World Health Organization as an efficient disinfecting and sanitizing agent, has been used since the early 1900s.
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ZONO™ & Ozone
Why Does ZONO™ Use Ozone?
There are many reasons why ozone is used. First, ozone contains only one ingredient, oxygen, making it an ideal alternative to liquid chemicals. Because it is a gas, it eliminates the use of hot water, and it can penetrate fabric and padding without damaging or impacting the fabric’s integrity. It also poses no threat of damage or discoloration to most plastics, paper, varnished wood, metal, or glass items.
In addition to the noted benefits, Ozone is also:
- Inexpensive to produce
- Capable of sanitizing “non-washable” fabrics and items
- Able to reduce offensive odors
You & Your World
How ZONO™ Prioritizes the welfare of all people and the earth
ZONO Technologies’ core purpose is to provide disinfecting and sanitizing solutions to improve the welfare of all people and the earth. The numerous safety features described below provide protection from ozone exposure while operating the ZONO™ Cabinet in play and work areas. Before operating your ZONO™ Disinfecting & Sanitizing Cabinet, be sure to carefully read all labels and the Owner’s Manual, as they are the ultimate guides for efficient and effective ZONO™ usage.
Safety features of the ZONO™ include:
- Clear panel doors that allow items to be seen from the outside.
- A front display panel that indicates if the ZONO™ is locked or unlocked, if it is safe to open, and the status of the sanitization process (ongoing or completed).
- An access code that must be entered and a green start button that must be pushed by the operator before any sanitizing or heating cycles can be started.
- A magnetic lock that prevents the operator from opening the cabinet doors when the interior ozone levels are not safe.
- An inside ozone sensor that monitors the ozone levels to ensure the ZONO™ is operating properly and when it is safe to open the door(s).
- An outside ozone sensor detects ozone outside of the machine at a level of 0.3 parts per million (ppm). The 0.3 ppm is the level that OSHA allows workers to be exposed for 15 minutes. If ozone is detected outside of the ZONO™ Cabinet at 0.3 ppm, the ZONO™ will stop producing ozone and the Display Panel will state that ozone is detected outside the ZONO™ machine.
Laboratory Validation for ZONO™ Sanitizing Cabinet Solutions
The ZONO™ system meets the EPA’s requirements for making Virucidal claims for a surface disinfectant which requires at least a 3 log10 reduction in virus titers and for making Sanitizing claims for a surface sanitizer which requires at least a 3 log10 reduction in bacterial count.
The efficacy of the ZONO™ Ozone Cabinet to kill transmissible pathogens has been verified by independent testing by Aerobiology Laboratory Associates (December 2010) and the University of Georgia, Center for Food Safety, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (February 2011) , and Microbac Laboratories (2021 and 2023).
Reports available upon request.
Are you ready to reimagine your classroom or nursery playspace with ZONO™ Disinfecting & Sanitizing Cabinet solutions? Contact our team or explore different cabinet options.