In an era where sustainability and health have taken center stage, the SimplyO3 Laundry System is a revolutionary solution for these household concerns. Our innovative system uses a powerful natural oxidizer—ozone—to sanitize and break down dirt, bacteria, and odors.
If you've been considering a change in how to protect yourself and your loved ones from harsh chemicals, or simply want a greener solution for laundry, the Simply O3 Laundry System is the perfect product for you. Below, we delve into the problems with conventional practices and who our system is designed for.
What’s Wrong With Laundry Detergents and Fabric Softeners?
Most conventional detergents and fabric softeners have toxic ingredients with questionable safety profiles.
Hormone Disruptors
Mainstream laundry products are a big source of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, including fragrances and phthalates [1]. Fabric softeners may contain forever chemicals to help clothes repel stains and water [2].
These chemicals can mimic or interfere with your hormones, impacting a wide range of body systems from reproductive health to thyroid function [1]. Even though your clothes are being washed, the chemicals can linger within fabric fibers for weeks to years, gradually being absorbed through the skin. This creates chronic, low-dose exposures to hormone disruptors that increase your risk of cancers and numerous other chronic diseases.
Skin Irritation
Even multiple rinses can’t entirely remove synthetic surfactants, brighteners, or fragrance chemicals. Over time, this buildup can irritate sensitive skin, alter the skin microbiome, and react with other chemicals in your environment.
Studies have found that one main ingredient in standard detergents, sodium dodecyl sulfate, can impair the skin barrier and cause disruptions that impact its functions [3].
Cross-Contamination
Many chemicals in laundry products are petroleum-based and meant to last a long time, both in clothing and washing machines. If you rely on laundromats or share your washer or dryer with others, there is always some degree of cross-contamination.
Residues from conventional detergents, even if you use alternatives, can transfer onto your clothes, especially if the machine has not been cleaned or flushed with a hot water cycle [4].
Fabric damage
Harsh ingredients, like bleach or synthetic surfactants, can weaken or erode fabric over time. The consequence? Clothes fade, pill, and lose their shape faster.
Pollution
All wastewater streams have floating foams that come from laundry wastewater. Laundry wastewater is a significant source of water pollution, especially from products with high phosphate content. The phosphate and other nutrients from people and animals feed algal blooms and bacteria in the waterways, reducing water quality.
Even when choosing non-toxic or “green” detergents, there can be some issues:
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Less cleaning power: While free of harsh chemicals, they are less efficient at removing grease, grime, and sweat. Oftentimes, they need hot water to work effectively, which negates the eco-friendly benefits and reduces fabric longevity [5]. After all, your clothes may still retain the funky smell that requires vinegar or other treatments to fully remove.
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Less disinfection: They may be less effective against bacteria, viruses, or dust mites. Unless you are washing with water hot enough to reach sanitization levels or add disinfectant boosters, allergens or microbes may persist [4].
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Cost: They often come with a hefty price point, which can add up quickly in larger households or for those with children who require frequent loads.
Conventional detergents can be effective cleaners, but they also come with health and environmental costs. Non-toxic or green alternatives avoid these risks, but can be less effective, more costly, and lack adequate disinfection. This leaves a gap in safe, effective laundry solutions.
This is where the SimplyO3 Ozone Laundry System comes in.
What Is an Ozone Laundry System?
Ozone laundry systems harness the power of ozone gas (O3), which is dissolved into water to clean and disinfect laundry. It replaces the need for both hot water and harsh chemicals. Here’s how it works:
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An ozone generator converts oxygen (O2) from room air into ozone (O3).
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The ozone is then dissolved into cold water.
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This ozonated water is then used in the washing cycle.
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The solution acts as a powerful oxidizer, breaking down dirt, stains, mold, and microbes.
The Simply O3 Ozone Laundry System offers you a multitude of benefits:
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Cost savings: Ozone laundry works best in cold water (25oC or 77oF) and needs less water, resulting in overall cost savings in energy and water [6].
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Less detergent use: Ozone itself has natural antimicrobial and degreasing properties, which can significantly reduce and even eliminate the need for conventional detergents [7].
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Eco-friendly: Unlike conventional detergents, which can end up in the water systems, ozone reverts to oxygen after use, making it a safer choice for the environment. Also, ozone also breaks down most dirt, grease, and other pollutant molecules, effectively purifying your laundry water before draining it.
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Fabric-friendly: With less heat and fewer chemicals, ozone laundry systems keep your favorite clothing items looking new for longer than detergents.
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Softening without fabric softeners: By leaving no residues on the clothing that can harden fabrics, ozone laundry leaves fabrics soft without any lingering chemicals.
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Odor removal: Ozone water effectively removes tough odors from clothes, including cigarette smoke, lingering funk, and even leftover chemical fabric softener.
Why Ozone Laundry System is a Great Alternative to Non-Toxic Laundry Detergent
Ozone is a powerful and non-toxic alternative to the most natural and eco-labeled detergent products on the market.
By relying solely on oxygen molecules, it has no added chemicals, scents, or irritants. It works by oxidizing and breaking down bacteria, odors, and organic grime at a molecular level. This leaves clothes sanitized and fresh, without the need for soaps, rinses, or fabric softeners.
Ozone water reverts to oxygen after use, leaving no residue on fabric or wastewater. This not only makes it ideal for those with allergies, eczema, or chemical sensitivities, but also for the environment.
Unlike detergent-based washes, ozone-based washes spare the pollution of waterways, require no plastic packaging, and work without hot water. This makes ozone laundry a cleaner choice in every sense.
Who Is the SimplyO3 Ozone Laundry System Great For?
If you’ve been considering upgrading your laundry system to a cleaner, more eco-friendly alternative, look no further than the SimplyO3 Ozone Laundry System.
Whether you’re trying to reduce chemical use, lower your hot water and energy bills, or keep fabrics in better shape over time, ozone offers an advanced, low-waste alternative.
Harnessing the natural disinfecting power of ozone gas, ozone laundry systems clean, sanitize, and leave behind no toxic residues [8].
It is an excellent fit for anyone seeking a safer, more sustainable way to do laundry, without compromising cleaning power. Here are some of those who benefit the most.
Parents, Especially New Parents
As a new parent, you might be on high alert for anything that might irritate your baby’s sensitive skin. After all, conventional detergents are common culprits. Ozone laundry systems disinfect clothes, making them safe for the most vulnerable.
Using only cold water and oxygen, ozone laundry systems are ideal for washing cloth diapers, baby clothes, and baby bedding, without exposing infants to harsh chemicals or synthetic fragrances that can irritate their skin.
If you have older children, ozone laundry can be a great help in deep cleaning their sports jerseys, choir uniforms, PJs, and more. Since ozone cleans best in cold water, it reduces the need to sort clothes based on wash temperature, potentially reducing the number of loads.
Homesteaders and Off-Grid Living
Farming your own food means you’ll be regularly covered in dirt and manure. If you live off-grid or focus on sustainable homesteading, ozone laundry systems align perfectly with the goal of self-sufficiency.
Ozone laundry systems have been designed to cut energy use by eliminating the need for hot water and reducing dependency on commercial cleaning products.
Michael Kummer, host of the Primal Shift podcast, recently reviewed his first-hand experience with the Simply O3 Ozone Laundry System.
In his article, he shares how our ozone laundry system effectively cleans and deodorizes workout gear, his kids' laundry, and even barn clothes. It also saves his family of four and 1.26-acre farm a significant amount of money on detergent, gas, and water.
Chemical-Sensitive or Allergic People
If you suspect your skin rashes or irritation may be linked to laundry products, you are not alone. It can be difficult to identify the culprit between fragrances, soaps, and other chemicals commonly found in commercial detergents.
Ozone laundry systems eliminate all the guesswork, providing you with a solution for protecting your skin. Since no detergent is required, you can wash freely knowing that no fragrance or chemical residues are left behind in your laundry.
Homes With Potentially Infectious Laundry
Whether you're dealing with illness in the household, blood-stained garments, or contaminated bedding from a diaper blowout, ozone is a trusted sanitizing agent [8].
It’s widely used in hospitals and long-term care settings to disinfect laundry without relying on high heat or bleach, both of which can damage fabrics and irritate sensitive skin.
As an oxidizing agent, ozone water effectively kills dormant bacterial cells, including E. coli, and reduces total coliforms in laundry by 99.99% [8].
It offers protection against viruses and tough pathogens, such as C. difficile and MRSA, on clothing. Thus, it can prevent the spread of infections through clothing within the household.
People Who Want to Minimize Chemical Exposure while Saving Money on Nontoxic Detergent
The SimplyO3 Ozone Laundry System offers a rare win-win. It eliminates chemical exposure while also cutting costs on pricey, natural detergents and fabric softeners. Since ozone itself does the heavy lifting—breaking down grease, odor, and microbes—little to no detergent is required. It’s a smart long-term investment for health- and budget-conscious households.
Hospitals, Hotels, and Spas
Ozone can significantly upgrade industrial laundry systems, such as in hotels, hospitals, care homes, spas, commercial laundries, and athletic facilities.
Ozone water can quickly disinfect and remove dirt, grime, fecal matter, blood, and more in cold water, reducing the need for industrial-strength laundry detergent and hot water. While upfront costs can be higher, cost benefits can be seen quickly once you are set up.
To meet higher hygiene demands, we also offer the Commercial Ozone Laundry System. Used in hospitals and long-term care settings, ozone is a reliable disinfectant for potentially biohazardous laundry, eliminating the need for heat or bleach.
What You Can’t Wash With the Ozone Laundry System
There are a few materials that do not tolerate ozone treatment well. These items should be kept out of the machine to reduce the risk of discoloration, brittleness, or damage.
Leather
Ozone can damage and dry out leather by oxidizing the natural oils within the fabric [9]. Over time, this can break down its structure. Even small patches of leather on jeans, gloves, or trim on jackets can be impacted. It is best to hand wash these items or take them to a cleaner who specializes in treating leather items.
Rubber
Rubber components, like elastic, shoe soles, or waterproof coatings, are also vulnerable to ozone [9]. Over time, ozone can degrade rubber, causing it to become brittle, lose its elasticity, or crack with repeated exposure.
If you are washing items like sports gear or sneakers, it’s safest to remove them from your ozone laundry cycles.
Nylon
A common fabric in lingerie, hosiery, swimwear, and some sportswear, ozone can degrade nylon fibers, causing them to become brittle, yellow, or weaken over time [9].
Ozone Laundry: A Clean, Green Washing System
The SimplyO3 Ozone Laundry System offers a powerful, chemical-free way to clean, deodorize, and sanitize laundry. Whether you’re a family, health-conscious individual, or looking to simplify and detox your cleaning routine, this system is for you.
Eco-friendly, cost-saving, and highly effective, the SimplyO3 Laundry System is a game-changer for home or industrial laundry.
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