Electrolyzed Water 101

Electrolyzed Water:

Electrolyzed Water 101

The technology to make electrolyzed water has actually been around for years, but it has required expensive industrial-size equipment accessible to only large institutions and companies. The applications of electrolyzed water are broad given its efficacy, safety & low cost per ounce.  Research on hypochlorous acid, its active ingredient, has been extensive given its many applications, including in eye, wound & veterinary care products. Examples of institutions using electrolyzed water are hospitals in Japan and in the United States for both cleaning & disinfecting as well as in wound care products.

Even though the chemistry is pretty simple, some of the equipment costs $10,000 or more.  That is, until Force of Nature miniaturized this technology. Here is what industrial-size electrolyzed water equipment looks like – not exactly something you’d want on your kitchen countertop, right?

How Electrolyzed Water Is Made

Making it is pretty simple chemistry. You start with the right proportions of salt, water and vinegar. A salt molecule is made up of the elements sodium and chloride, and a water molecule is made up of hydrogen and oxygen. When an electrical current is applied to the solution, the molecules are broken apart and combined into 2 new molecules:

The vinegar lowers the pH (the acidity) of the solution so that the right amounts of hypochlorous acid & sodium hydroxide are created. The result is a cleaner & deodorizer that’s just as effective as conventional cleaners with no harmful chemicals, residues or fumes. It’s even EPA-approved for fighting Covid-19 and Green Seal certified. See 3rd party independent lab test results here and watch this little video for a super simple chemistry lesson.

Why Can’t I Buy Electrolyzed Water in a Store?

The reason it must be made in an appliance at home is that just like bubbles in a carbonated drink, hypochlorous acid starts to dissipate over time. That means a bottle of electrolyzed water sitting on a store shelf or in a warehouse would lose its deodorizing efficacy within just a few weeks. That’s why we tell our customers that they should dispose of any unused solution after 2 weeks.

Learn More

More questions? Learn more about electrolyzed water  or see how it compares to typical natural cleaning products. And if you want to dig in even more, we’ve also got the scoop on how to compare electrolyzed water vs bleach, how Force of Nature is safe to use on virtually any surface in your home, and about how Force of Nature actually works.

Meghan J.