​The Coronavirus has slowly become an unfortunate, yet popular topic in our world, and it's important that we take the necessary steps to educate and prepare ourselves and our families for what could come.  While washing hands is said to be one of the best precautions to keep yourself safe, we want you to keep in mind just how many ways our lives can be effected by what what we come in contact with - and that includes the contamination of our clothes and laundry. 
What is Ozone?
Ozone is a strong oxidizing compound which rapidly oxidizes organic materials, iron, manganese and other substances when it is added to water, and has been used for many years to purify water and reduce odors. Ozone is second only to fluorine as the most powerful oxidant in the world, and is an extremely effective disinfectant against germs, bacteria, and even viruses! Ozone as a disinfectant is safe, potent and 3000x more effective against infectious viruses than bleach! 

EcoWasher®, Ozone & the Coronavirus
 So how does the EcoWasher and the use of ozone play a role in the fight against the Coronavirus? For more than 100 years, ozone has been considered a killer of viruses in nature and has been widely used for many different disinfecting purposes. When ozone andoxygen are combined at the correct levels, like when used in EcoWasher® technology, they can create a powerful strength to deactivate and destroy the harmful microorganisms that can live in our air, on our surfaces, and in our clothing and fabrics. Because of this, it's important to consider the ways that ozone could be used for protection and prevention of common viruses, and novel viruses such as COVID-19.
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But why, you might ask? It all comes down to science and the relation of viruses. While there is still testing in progress to prove the destruction of Coronavirus when treated with ozone, researchers are confident that ozone will have the same proven and destructive effect on COVID-19 as it does with its "viral cousin," the SARS virus.
​Ozone was tested & proven effective against SARS Virus at a rate of 99.2% So why does that matter? Researchers have found that the novel Coronavirus is 80% similar to the SARS virus in their genome sequences and almost identical in structure.
According to results of an experiment on the use of ozone against the SARS virus, ozone was found to be effective at killing the SARS virus at a rate of 99.22%. The virus found in Wuhan and the SARS virus both are 80% similar to the Coronavirus in their genome sequence & almost identical in structure. This, along with 17 other studies proving the fatality of the SARS virus can lead us to reasonably predict that the use of ozone could be effective in preventing and controlling the new Coronavirus, not only in your laundry but in the air and on surfaces too! 
Did You Know?
Ozone laundry technology has been used by hospitals and other healthcare facilities for decades? With EcoWasher®, you can have the same great, germ fighting power in a smaller size to fit your home and lifestyle!

Detergent Dilemmas


​It can be our first reaction to reach for harmful chemicals to disinfect. But keep in mind that many of these chemicals can do long term damage to our bodies. In fact, laundry detergent has been shown to be a cause in skin allergies, irritations and even cancer. 
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Throughout the consumable world, there are regulations that require companies to list ingredients on their labels so that we know what we are putting into our bodies. Because our skin is extremely porous, the same regulations should go for products that absorb into our skin, right? WRONG. While many brands do list some - detergent manufacturers are not required to list all the ingredients on their labels. Take a look at some of the ingredients that detergent companies don't want you to see....
 1,4-Dioxane
Found in paint and varnishes; 
EPA listed as a human carcinogen. 
Nonylphenol Ethoxylate
Found to mimic estrogen and disrupt human and animal endocrine functions. 
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Linked to cancer, neuro and organ toxicity, skin irritations and endocrine disruption. 
Naphthotriazolystilbenes
(Whew, that one's a mouthful!)
Linked to developmental issues.
The Sick Laundry Cycle
While doing a load of laundry may be part of your daily or weekly cleaning routine, when it comes to disinfecting our clothes, towels and bedding - it can be quite the opposite, especially if someone in your home is sick. In fact, just one germ infested item in your washing machine will spread to 90% of your other items, even if they are not washed in the same load. 
The threat of the Coronavirus pandemic can be scary, but with the EcoInventions family of products, you can rest assured that you're not alone in the fight against germs and bacteria!