Why choose ozone water instead of traditional chemical detergents?

Why choose ozone water instead of chemical detergents?

Many organisations have used chemical cleaning products for years in every area of their building. At the same time, interest grows in why cleaning with ozone water could be a useful alternative. With an ozone water machine you produce cleaning water on site from tap water. The result is ozone water, water in which ozone is temporarily dissolved. You only use it for daily surface cleaning of closed surfaces such as tables, floors and tiles – never for drinking or medical purposes.

Part of a broader guide series

This article is part of a wider series on smart and cost-efficient cleaning with ozone water. The guide on affordable cleaning solution with ozone water explains how the base product works. The guide on cleaning on a budget with ozone water focuses on organisation and daily routines. The main guide why clean with ozone water gives the full overview; this article zooms in on the comparison with traditional products.

Cost per litre: ozone water versus bottled products

With traditional detergents you pay per bottle or container – plus transport, storage and leftover stock. With an ozone water machine you mainly pay for tap water and a small amount of energy. The machine converts oxygen into ozone and mixes it with water. Via a tap you fill spray bottles or buckets and use the water immediately.

• Ozone water: roughly €0.0017 per litre, about one cent per full bucket of cleaning water.
• Bottled detergents: typically a multiple of that per litre, plus hidden costs in logistics and waste.
• One-time investment in the machine and roughly €75 in parts after about 1000 hours or 500,000 litres.

Less plastic and fewer leftovers

Rows of different bottles in every cupboard inevitably lead to plastic waste and half-used products. With ozone water you work from a single central source: the ozone water machine. Spray bottles and buckets are refilled again and again with the same base product.

• Fewer plastic bottles and less waste to dispose of.
• Less leftover stock that is rarely used.
• Clearer purchasing and stock management per site.

Workflow: two-cloth method instead of product choice

Traditional setups often require staff to decide which product and dose to use in each area. With ozone water the focus shifts to a single, easy-to-train workflow: the two-cloth method. That simplifies training and brings calm to daily routines.

• Spray a light mist of ozone water onto the cloth or directly onto the closed surface.
• Clean in overlapping passes with cloth A.
• Immediately dry with cloth B for a streak-free finish.

You can find the full routine in the dedicated two-cloth method guide, which is ideal as training material for new team members.

Cost and affordability

Where traditional products often create hidden costs (leftovers, rush orders, extra storage), the litre price of ozone water is transparent and predictable. Combined with the guides on affordable cleaning solution and cleaning on a budget, you can make a realistic comparison per site.

Customer stories & testimonials

• “We mainly noticed fewer leftover products on the shelves. With ozone water we purchase more selectively.” – Facilities
• “Chemical products are now reserved for exceptions; our daily routines run on ozone water.” – Cleaning team lead
• “The cost per litre is easier to compare between sites.” – Purchasing

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Further reading

Why clean with ozone water (guide)
Affordable cleaning solution with ozone water
Cleaning on a budget with ozone water
What is ozone water?
All guides