Electrolyzed Water Applications in Facilities

AQUAOX Systems produce onsite cleaning and antimicrobial liquids. Through ancillary equipment, these cleaning and antimicrobial liquids are automatically delivered throughout the facility. Users of the AQUAOX System, will receive these liquids by opening designated color-coded faucets installed throughout the facility.

Attached is a brief list of cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting applications for these onsite produced liquids.  The list also include the recommended dosage and method of usage based on proven science.

Aquaox will provide additional information about the AQUAOX System, its usage within a facility, cleaning and antimicrobial liquids, and all technical information regarding the AQUAOX System.  This document will provide a good overview of the variety of applications in our simple automated AQUAOX System, which provides cost saving benefits with reduced toxic exposure to chemicals for your employees.

Neutral Electrolyzed Water (NEW) also known as Anolyte is an activated aqueous solution of sodium chloride produced by passing a weak saline solution through an electrolytic cell and temporarily changing the properties of the salt water into a powerful oxidizing agent exhibiting antimicrobial properties.

Neutral Electrolyzed Water (NEW) is produced near neutral 6.5 pH where the predominant antimicrobial agent is Hypochlorous Acid, the most efficient and efficacious specie of chlorine. Hypochlorous Acid kills microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, algae, spores, staff infections/MRSA and viruses).

The properties of NEW can be precisely controlled within the AQUAOX System. NEW can be applied as liquid, mist/fog or spray. NEW is a colorless, aqueous solution with a slight chlorine or ozone odor. NEW is produced on site and intended to be used soon after being produced. NEW must be used within 30 days of production.

NEW is convenient, used for general disinfecting, for use on nursery surfaces, bathroom surfaces,  athletic facilities, equipment and ideally for hospital use. NEW will not harm hard non-porous surfaces including titanium-coated medical grade stainless steel.

NEW can be used neat or diluted with drinking water to reduce the free available chlorine. Hereafter are various applications described with instructions for usage. The NEW applications are color-coded with the same color as the designated faucet to be opened to receive NEW of a required strength.

Product Safety Color-Code System
Color Code	FAC	Product Category
Orange	500ppm	Neutral Electrolyzed Water (HOCL)
Yellow	200ppm	Neutral Electrolyzed Water (HOCL)
Blue	50ppm	Neutral Electrolyzed Water (HOCL)
Green	n/a	Alkaline Water (NAOH)
Purple	5ppm	Neutral Electrolyzed Water (HOCL)
White	1ppm	Neutral Electrolyzed Water (HOCL)

Alkaline Water (AW) also known as Catholyte consist of Sodium Hydroxide (NAOH), commonly known as caustic soda, lye, or sodium hydrate. Sodium Hydroxide is a caustic compound which attacks organic matter. Caustic soda is available commercially in various white solid forms and as solutions of various concentrations in water.

Sodium hydroxide provides functions of neutralization of acids, hydrolysis, condensation and replacement of other groups in organic compounds of hydroxyl ions. Sodium Hydroxide removes waxes and oils from fiber to make the fiber more receptive to washing, bleaching and dying. Sodium hydroxide is also widely used in making soaps and detergents. Sodium hydroxide is occasionally used in the home as an agent for unblocking drains. The chemical mechanism employed is the conversion of grease to a form of soap, in doing so forming a water soluble solution to be dissolved by flushing; also decomposing complex molecules such as the proteins of hair. Sodium hydroxide is frequently used as an industrial cleaning agent where it is often called “caustic”. It is added to water, heated, and then used to clean the process equipment, storage tanks, etc. It can dissolve grease, oils, fats and protein based deposits. The sodium hydroxide solution can also be added to surfactants. A sodium hydroxide soak solution is used as a powerful degreaser on stainless and glass bake ware. It is also a common ingredient in oven cleaners.

Alkaline Water (AW) is a less concentrated than commercial available Sodium Hydroxide solutions and has the same applications, although its dosage is different. AW is a mild detergent and degreaser which is very useful for cleaning surfaces prior to sanitizing or disinfecting.

General sanitation and disinfecting:

Hypochlorous Acid (~500ppm)
Dilution	Key Applications and Description
Neat (undiluted)	To sanitize and disinfect laundry, use 1 quart  (40 oz) of NEW per standard washer. Use 2 to 3 quarts (80-120 oz) for extra large washers or heavenly soiled loads. Use a detergent.
Neat	To disinfect non-porous surfaces such as floors, walls and showers, rinse surfaces thoroughly with NEW and allow NEW to remain on surface for 2 minutes or preferably allow to air dry.  Clean surfaces with a cleaner to remove heavy debri prior to disinfecting
Neat	To disinfect toilets, pour 1 quart (40 oz) NEW into bowl. Brush Bowl thoroughly, making sure to get under the rim and let NEW stand for 2 minutes. Flush and pour 1 quart (40 oz) into bowl.
Neat	To disinfect work surfaces (not utensils), spay NEW on surface using a coarse spray. Allow 2 minute contact time then wipe dry. Clean work surfaces after each use, scrub with hot suds and rinse with cold water prior to disinfecting.
Neat	To disinfect hard non-porous surfaces floors, mob and scrub NEW. Let stand 2 minutes.
Neat	To sanitize brushes, mops and brooms, soak for 2 minute in NEW. Allow to Air dry.
Neat	To sanitize pails and dustpans, remove heavy dirt prior to cleaning. Wash with NEW and let stand 2 minutes. Air dry.
Neat	To deodorize and sanitize garbage cans/diaper pails, remove heavy dirt with a cleaner. Rinse. Pour NEW in garbage can/diaper pail and swap surfaces with NEW. Rinse. Rinse surfaces with NEW and allow to air dry.
Neat	To clean and decontaminate surfaces/object soiled with blood/body fluids, spray or flood surface with NEW. Let stand for 2 minutes and wipe dry.
Neat	To disinfect walks, benches, tools, plant containers and to eradicate plant parasitic nematodes, plant disease-causing fungi, apply NEW directly on surface. Scrub New on surface and allow to air dry.
Neat	To control fungus and mildew on asphalt or wood roofs and sidings, apply NEW by brushing and spraying roof or siding. Allow to air dry.
Neat	To disinfect spas/hot tubs manually, add 1 gallon NEW per 100 gallons of water to obtain a free available chlorine concentration of 5ppm before and after each use.
Neat	To disinfect bio aerosols (airborne microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, mycotoxins and viruses), fog or mist a room using an ultrasonic humidifier with NEW. Follow directions for usage of specific to humidifier for calculating exposure time in relation to volume air.
Neat	To clean and disinfect HVAC evaporator coils and condensation drip pans and prevent odors by reducing microbial and fungal HVAC growth, fog or mist NEW on the inlet side of the evaporator coil. Then saturate coil with NEW and allow to remain wet for ten minutes. Allow to air dry. To clean drip pans: Empty any standing condensation from drip pan. Pre-clean drip pan with NEW and wipe surfaces dry. Saturate cleaned pan surfaces with NEW, allow to remain wet for ten minutes and air dry.

Sanitation and disinfecting in Food processing and Service Establishments.

Hypochlorous Acid (~200ppm)
Dilution	Key Properties and Description
4:10 (4 parts NEW in 10 parts Drinking water)	To sanitize food contact surfaces (not utensils), spray surface with NEW. Let stand 1 minute and wipe clean. Clean work surfaces prior to disinfecting by scrubbing surfaces thoroughly with hot suds.
4:10	To sanitize dishes, glassware and utensils: Wash thoroughly in hot suds. Rinse and then soak 1 minute in NEW. Drain dry
4:10	To sanitize cutting boards: Wash thoroughly in hot suds. Soak cutting boards in NEW for 1 minute. Rinse with NEW. Allow to air dry prior to usage.
4:10	To disinfect sink and sanitizing dishcloth(s): This should be a routine follow-up to dishwashing. First wash sink and rinse dishcloth(s) in hot suds. Fill up sink with NEW. Saturate dishcloth(s) in NEW, then use it to wipe sides of sink. Soak dishcloth(s) in NEW for 1 minute. Then drain dry sink. Allow dishcloth(s) to air dry.
4:10	To sanitize ice-machines, freezers, blenders or mixers. First wash surface with hot suds. Spray NEW on surface. Let stand 1 minute and wipe fry with clean cloth.
4:10	To sanitize food eggs, spray the eggs with NEW. Allow the eggs to fully dry before casing or breaking. Wash eggs prior to sanitizing.
4:10	To clean and sanitize milking machines and utensils: Immediately before and after usage, flush equipment with lukewarm water until running clear. Thoroughly mix 1 oz of regular detergent with each gallon of NEW. Circulate NEW through the system for 10 to 15 minutes.  Drain machine and rinse utensils with NEW. Air dry.
4:10	To disinfect food cases, food trays, dish racks and drain boards: Wash thoroughly in hot suds. Rinse and then soak 1 minute in NEW. Drain dry
4:10	To clean and sanitize meat processing machines and utensils. Wash thoroughly in hot suds. Rinse and then soak 1 minute in NEW. Drain dry
4:10	To clean and sanitize bakery equipment, spray NEW on surface. Let stand 1 minute and wipe dry with clean cloth. Prior to sanitizing, wash surface thoroughly in hot suds.
4:10	To disinfect exterior surfaces of appliances, microwaves, freezers, ovens, stoves, salad bar sneeze guards and hoods: Spray NEW on surface. Let stand 1 minute and wipe dry. Prior to disinfecting, wash surfaces with hot suds.
4:10	To disinfect (outdoor) furniture, spray NEW on surface. Let stand 1 minute and wipe dry. Prior to disinfecting wash surface with hot suds.

Washing food to be consumed:

Hypochlorous Acid (~50ppm)
Dilution	Key Properties and Description
1:10 (1 part NEW per 10 parts of water)	To clean fruit and vegetables, fill a clean wash tank with NEW and submerse fruit or vegetables for 2 minutes. Spray and rinse fruits and vegetables with NEW. Rinse with cold water prior to packaging.  Make sure that NEW in wash tank has a minimum of 25ppm free available chlorine. Use tests strips to determine free available chlorine and when NEW wash tank should be replaced.
1:10	To clean potatoes, fill a clean wash tank with NEW and submerse potatoes for 2 minutes. Spray and rinse potatoes with NEW prior to packaging.

General cleaning:

Sodium Hydroxide (NAOH)
Dilution	ey Properties and Description
Neat	To wash laundry, use 3 quarts  (120 oz) of AW per standard washer. Use 1 gallon (160 oz) for extra large washers or heavenly soiled loads. Use 5% of commercial available detergent.
Neat	To wash heavenly soiled laundry, soak fabrics in AW for 10 minutes then rinse with hot water prior to washing.
Neat	To wash non-porous surfaces such as floors, walls and showers, scrub surfaces thoroughly with AW and allow AW to remain on surface for 2 minutes. Add a droplet of commercial available suds into AW.
Neat	To clean surfaces such as handles, clean-up carts, light switches, sinks, tubs, tiles, shower doors, tables, mirrors, toilet seats, plastic mattress covers, lockers, etc…: Spray AW on surface and scrub surface. Allow AW to remain on surface for 1 minute. Wipe dry or as preparation for sanitizing allow to air dry. Add a droplet of commercial available suds into the AW.

Sanitation and disinfecting for swimming pools, spas and hot tubs. The following NEW applications are executed by automatic dosing of NEW into circulation water

Hypochlorous Acid (< 5ppm)
Dilution	Key Properties and Description
1:100 (1 part NEW per 100 parts water)	For each new filling of your pool, spa or hot tub, use following initial dosage of NEW:  1 gallon NEW to 100 gallons water.  Measure free available chlorine and pH of water with test strips. pH must be between 7.2 and 7.6.  Free available chlorine must exceed 1ppm.
1:100	Chlorinating wading pools,  use 1 part NEW to 100 pars of water. Scatter over surface of pool. Free available chlorine must exceed 1ppm. Empty pools daily.
1:100	Periods of disuse and between fillings of pool, spa or hot tube,  add 1 gallon NEW to 100 gallons of water. Free available chlorine must exceed 1ppm.
1:100	Pools, spas and hot tubs with a circulation and filtration system: add NEW to circulation water after filtration and before skimmers. Dosage of NEW is continuously whilst pool is in usage.  Add automatically 1% NEW to the circulation water. Free available chlorine must exceed 1ppm.
Automatic	Pools, spas and hot tubs with pH and free available chlorine monitoring: Dose NEW into circulation water after filtration and before skimmers.  Set dosage of NEW, so that at ALL times more than 1ppm free available chlorine is measured in the water. Dosage depends on chlorine consumption and number of swimmers.

Disinfecting of drinking water to be consumed by human beings. The following NEW application is executed by automatic dosing of NEW into water mains.

Dilution	Hypochlorous Acid (<1ppm)
Automatic	To disinfect drinking water, prevent legionella, growth of algae or biofilm. Automatically dosing NEW into the water mains in a dosage that ensures a free available chlorine of at least 0.2ppm and no more than 0.6ppm at the end of the water lines. Check water frequently with a chlorine test kit. Do not exceed dosage of 10ppm.

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