Ozone Laundry Technology for South Africa
Ozone Technologies is proud to deliver the innovative OTEK Laundry System, bringing the environmental and financial benefits of ozone laundry technology to businesses across South Africa. Our advanced ozone solutions make sustainable and cost-effective laundry operations possible for a wide range of industries, including healthcare facilities, hotels, aged care homes, educational institutions, and commercial laundries.
Excellent Return on Investment with Ozone Laundry
The OTEK Laundry System is designed to generate significant operational savings, allowing the system to effectively pay for itself over time through reduced utility costs. With flexible rental options available, businesses can implement the system without large upfront capital investment, as the monthly cost is often significantly lower than the savings achieved through energy, water, and chemical reductions.
Economic Benefits of Ozone Laundry Technology
Businesses looking to reduce operating costs and improve sustainability can benefit greatly from ozone laundry technology. The OTEK system provides multiple cost-saving advantages for commercial laundry operations.
Reduce Water Use by up to 40%
Traditional wash programs typically include five stages consisting of a high-level flush, a low-level wash, and several rinse cycles.
When the OTEK system is installed, our technicians optimise the washing machine programs by removing unnecessary stages such as the high-level flush and an additional rinse cycle. This streamlined washing process can reduce water consumption by up to 40%, resulting in substantial savings for facilities handling large laundry volumes.
Reduce Energy Use by up to 90%
Conventional laundry systems rely heavily on hot water washing, often using temperatures around 65°C with heated rinse cycles.
With the OTEK system, the washing process is reprogrammed to operate primarily with cold water, eliminating the need for heated wash cycles. By removing the requirement for hot water and heating elements, businesses can reduce electricity and gas consumption by up to 90%, delivering significant long-term savings.
Reduce Dryer Gas Use by up to 40%
Ozone penetrates deeply into linen fibres, helping prevent chemical residue build-up and reducing water retention in fabrics. Because linens retain less moisture after washing, they dry faster and more efficiently.
Typical drying cycles of 45–55 minutes can often be reduced to 25–35 minutes, lowering dryer gas consumption by up to 40% while leaving linens naturally soft, fresh, and fluffy.
Productivity Improvements of up to 30%
Shorter washing and drying cycles mean less time spent on laundry operations, improving staff productivity and reducing labour costs.
Ozone laundry systems also minimise the need for harsh chemicals, helping eliminate common employee complaints such as skin irritation, dryness, or sensitivity caused by strong detergents and chlorine-based cleaning agents.
Reduce Chemical Use and Associated Costs
The OTEK system significantly reduces the need for high chemical concentrations used in conventional laundering. Ozone enhances the cleaning power of detergents, meaning less detergent is required per wash cycle.
In many cases, fabric softeners can be eliminated entirely, while alkali and sour chemicals can be significantly reduced. This results in lower chemical costs and improved fabric care.
Reduce Machine Maintenance and Water Charges
Shorter cycles and reduced machine operating hours help lower maintenance and servicing requirements. With cold-water washing, the system also reduces wear on heating elements, extending the lifespan of laundry equipment.
Additionally, businesses can benefit from 20–40% reductions in water and sewer costs, thanks to lower water consumption, reduced chemical discharge, and cleaner wastewater.
Minimise Linen Loss
The OTEK system helps extend the life of linens and textiles by reducing wash and drying times. Cold-water washing prevents the fabric shrinkage, ageing, and deterioration often caused by high-temperature washing.
Independent testing has demonstrated that linens can last significantly longer with ozone laundry technology, reducing replacement costs for commercial laundry operations.
Example of Cost Savings with Ozone Laundry
The table below illustrates an example of the potential savings when using an OTEK laundry system compared with a traditional thermal wash process.
Utilities Per Wash Load (Example – 23kg Washing Machine)
|
Utility |
Conventional Thermal Wash |
OTEK Ozone Process |
|
Energy Consumption |
$3.78 |
$0.18 |
|
Water Consumption |
$1.00 |
$0.60 |
|
Total Cost per Load |
$4.78 |
$0.78 |
In this example, businesses can save approximately $4.00 per wash load, while also reducing chemical usage and improving environmental sustainability.
Experience the Benefits of Ozone Laundry
Ozone laundry technology is transforming commercial laundry operations by delivering lower operating costs, improved efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
Discover why so many on-premises and commercial laundries across South Africa are adopting the OTEK Laundry System.
Contact our team today to learn more about ozone laundry solutions or to book a free demonstration.