History
The OTEX laundry system is the result of more than 10 years of development, amid mounting concern about cross contamination in the laundry industry.
Data obtained by JLA showed that high temperature thermal disinfection wash programmes were not often used when they should have been. A foolproof system able to kill bacteria, viruses and superbugs on all cycles was clearly needed.
JLA joined forces with internationally respected technical experts and scientists and embarked on an intensive programme of research. The result is OTEX, a system so effective that it has earned JLA global recognition as the leaders in ozone technology.
How OTEX Works
The system starts by converting air to 90% pure oxygen. Then an electrical charge splits the oxygen molecules, which are re-assembled to form ozone – O3.
A patented interfusor delivers continuous ozonated water into the wash, which destroys bacteria, viruses and superbugs. Fibres in the linens become opened which means better cleaning and faster drying. The result is clean, fresh, completely disinfected laundry.
See the video of how OTEX works here.
How OTEX works - diagram
Substantial Energy Savings
The OTEX system kills bacteria, viruses and superbugs – including MRSA and Clostridium difficile – on all wash cycles. The system uses mostly cold water and can operate even on low wash cycles, meaning it makes huge energy savings. This in turn contributes to a reduced carbon footprint, preserving the environment and our planet. The graph shows savings made by a typical care home using correct wash programmes and detergent dosage.
Proven Technology
OTEX can not only kill bugs on all wash cycles, but can actually prove that it has done so. The system is available with a sophisticated validation unit which monitors the amount of ozone being injected into the wash process and provides a printed ‘receipt’ confirming the cycle has achieved disinfection. This guarantees complete peace of mind in all environments where infection control is critical.