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OZO
Drinkware Sanitizer
8 Weeks
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Theme |  Home Goods
Users | Home Renters
Focus | Kitchen Routine

How might we remove barriers to drinkware sanitization?

Your bottle could have "40,000 times more [germs] than the microbes on a toilet seat"*
*waterfilterguru.com

Current Market

Brushes

  • + Inexpensive
  • + Many Options
  • - Finite Lifespan
  • - Harbor Bacteria

Cleaning Tabs

  • + Low effort
  • + Removes odors
  • - Packing Waste
  • - Can Run Out

UV-C

  • + Kill Bacteria
  • + Remove Odor
  • - Requires Charging
  • - Bottle Specific

Aqueous Ozone?

Ozone is a gas made up of three oxygen atoms. It releases energy that can destroy mold and bacteria. If ozone is dissolved into water like CO2 in a soda, it can be be used to sanitize and deodorize surfaces. Aqueous ozone is currently used in industry to sanitize office water jugs, and even used by custodial staff to clean facilities.
"Aqueous Ozone is a strong oxidizer proven to effectively destroy germs, bacteria, viruses, and contaminates on surfaces. [An ozone generator] turns oxygen into aqueous ozone. The aqueous ozone is then infused into ordinary cold tap water. The extra oxygen atom attack and completely destroys contaminants. After complete oxidation, the solution safely reverts back to water."*

*University of Northern Iowa | Facilities  Management

Prep drinkware

Fill tank

Attach generator

Place drinkware on OZO!

Blue Glow

Aqueous ozone is being prepared while the indicator LED shines blue.

Green Glow

Once the LED turns green, OZO is ready to sanitize your drinkware!
Placing your bottle on the target plate activates OZO.