What Is Ozone Laundry and How Does It Work?
Ozone is a naturally occurring form of oxygen (O₃) that has been safely used for decades in water purification, food processing, and healthcare settings. When ozone is infused into water, it activates powerful oxidizing molecules that break down organic matter at a molecular level without relying on heavy chemicals, artificial fragrances, or excessive heat.
Laundries with ozone systems recognize that it enhances cleaning efficiency while reducing many concerns associated with conventional laundering. Instead of masking odors or buildup, ozone works at a molecular level to break down dirt, oils, bacteria, and residues. This allows clothes to get truly clean while using cooler water and less detergent, making it a smarter and more sustainable way to wash.
A Brief History of Ozone Laundry Technology
Ozone has been used in Europe for more than 100 years to purify drinking water and sanitize hospitals. As early as the mid-20th century, industries began recognizing its effectiveness for cleaning textiles, especially in environments where hygiene, fabric care, and sustainability are critical.
Ozone’s role in industrial and commercial textile cleaning has been studied for decades, with practical experiences in the United Kingdom demonstrating how ozone laundry systems can improve hygiene, reduce chemical use, and extend fabric life in large-scale laundry operations
Today, ozone laundry systems are widely used in hospitals, hotels, athletic facilities, and commercial laundry operations. Clean N Green brings this same professional-grade, eco-friendly laundry technology into a public laundromat setting, making advanced, chemical-free laundry accessible to everyday customers.
Why Ozone Is Better for Your Clothes
Traditional laundry often relies on hot water and strong detergents, which can weaken fabrics over time. Ozone laundry works differently, and more gently:
Gentler on fabrics, helping extend the life of clothing and linens
Effective in cold water, reducing shrinkage and color fading
Reduces detergent buildup, ideal for activewear and towels
Eliminates odors at the source, rather than covering them up
The result? Clothes that come out clean, fresh, and soft, without that stiff or “over-washed” feel.
Why Ozone Is Better for You
Because ozone enhances the natural cleaning power of water, we can use fewer additives during the wash cycle. That means:
Fewer harsh chemicals against your skin
No artificial fragrances lingering in fabrics
A great fragrance-free laundry option for families, athletes, healthcare workers, and anyone with sensitivities
Clean laundry shouldn’t come at the expense of comfort, and ozone makes sure it doesn’t.
Why Ozone Is Better for the Environment (and Our Machines)
Ozone laundry supports sustainable laundry practices that reduce environmental impact while improving performance:
Uses less hot water
Reduces chemical discharge into wastewater
Lowers overall energy consumption
Keeps machines cleaner internally, reducing maintenance and extending lifespan
Cleaner machines mean more reliable performance and better wash results for every customer—every time.
Why We Chose Ozone for Every Washer
Installing ozone systems across an entire laundromat is a significant investment, but for us, it was an easy decision. We wanted a solution that aligned with our values: clean, responsible, and forward-thinking laundry.
By choosing ozone for every washer, we’re able to offer a higher standard of care—not just for your clothes, but for our community and the environment as well. It’s part of what sets Clean N Green apart as an environmentally friendly laundromat in Connecticut.
Experience the Difference
Most people don’t realize how much better laundry can be until they experience it. At Clean N Green, ozone isn’t an upgrade or an add-on, it’s simply how we do laundry.
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