Ozone kills 99.9% viruses and bacteria

Ozone can be viewed as the most powerful oxidising and disinfecting agent available for pool & spa water treatment*. Ozone will act as the primary oxidiser and disinfectant destroying impurities and microorganisms allowing the pool owner to reduce the chlorine demand needed in their pool.

• Ozone destroys 99.9% of viruses and bacteria

• If pool water is treated only with chlorine takes approximately 16 minutes for viruses to be killed.

• Ozone Swim is 3,500 times faster at killing bacteria

• Ozone can be viewed as the most powerful oxidising and disinfecting agent available for pool & spa water treatment

Ozone, is the key component of a Mineral Swim system that destroys 99.9% of viruses and bacteria and has been proven to kill viruses including SARS which has an almost identical structure to COVID-19. Ozone is widely used in many industries where germs are likely to spread, including Aquatic Centres, Hospitals and the Airline Industry.

Ozone Swim is 3,500 times faster at killing bacteria than chlorine making it one of the most powerful and effective sanitation systems on the market.

If pool water is treated just with chlorine alone, at certain levels, it will take approximately 16 minutes for viruses to be killed.

Viruses are chlorine resistant, meaning they are not easily destroyed by chlorine alone. However, when combined with a secondary sanitation system like Ozone Swim the risk of contracting a virus is significantly decreased.

“Ozone is a stronger oxidiser than chlorine, it substantially reduces chlorine demand and allows chlorine to be more efficient in residual disinfection allowing for lower chlorine levels…”

Effect of Ozone on Bacteria & Viruses

Ozone is a water purification system that’s 10 x stronger than chlorine as a disinfectant & kills bacteria on contact leaving no residual traces as chlorine does. It’s the residual from chlorine (combined chlorine/chloramine) that’s responsible for that nasty smell and irritating the skin and eyes.

Viruses are different, unlike bacteria, they multiply only within the host cell and they transform proteins of that host cell into proteins of their own. Ozone destroys viruses by diffusing through the protein coat into the nucleic acid core resulting in damage to the virus.

What about other Health Benefits?

Ozone has many other well-documented health benefits, the water feels softer to swim in, it's gentle on the skin and the eyes, particularly for the 1 in 4 Australians that suffer from a skin condition like eczema & psoriasis and finally, it’s a natural flocculant so your water clarity will be crystal clear.

Fun Fact: All bottled water is treated by ozone!

*Recognised by The World Health Organisation (WHO)

A guide to sanitising your spa

When it comes to treating your spa, a sanitiser will keep your water clean and healthy by destroying any bacteria that develop. Bacteria thrive in a warm moist environment, so the hot water of your spa is the perfect breeding ground. By ensuring that there’s sufficient sanitiser continually present in the water, your spa will be safe every time you use it.

Maintaining your spa’s sanitiser dosage is vital to keeping all bathers safe.

There are a variety of spa sanitisers on the market which can make choosing one confusing but to keep the water safe for you and your family, you want to ensure you’ve got the best! Chlorine and bromine are the two main chemicals that are recognised by Health Authorities as providing the necessary level of safety for bathers. That’s why the sanitisers we stock are either chlorine, bromine, or a combination of the two.

Treat it right

At the start of the season, we recommend bringing in a sample of your spa water to us for a professional state-of-the-art water test. From then on, test your water at home at least once a week, to maintain an active level of sanitiser throughout the season.

You want the sanitiser level to sit around 2-5ppm bromine or 1-3ppm chlorine. If the level drops below the recommended range, bacteria can begin to grow and multiply very quickly. If the level has dropped, add the recommended dosage of your sanitiser to the water (dosage rates differ for spa baths and outdoor spas/hot tubs).

Along with your weekly sanitiser routine, it’s also a good idea to regularly shock your spa during the season. Doing this will destroy any build-up of contaminants in your water.

So which sanitiser best suits your needs?

Indoor spa or pool with attached spa

BioGuard SPA Symmetry® is an ideal product to sanitise your indoor spa, or pool with an attached spa, due to its reduced odour. It consists of a mixture of bromine and chlorine, and when used as directed, its slow, consistent dissolving rate provides a constant and reliable sanitiser level at all times.

Outdoor spa

For an outdoor spa, we suggest BioGuard SPA Armour®. It’s fast-dissolving so you can add it straight into your spa, and its dual action acts as both a sanitiser and oxidiser. Keeping not only your water clean but also clearing cloudy water.

If you’re unsure about the sanitiser dosage rate for your spa contact us for our expert advice.

Quarterly deep clean

It’s also important to note that your spa should be drained every quarter. It will need a deep clean to cut through any stains or biofilm build-up (biofilm harbours bacteria). For this, add a dose of BioGuard SPA Swirl Away®, turn on the pump for circulation, then drain the water and refill it with fresh water.

Keeping your spa water sanitised doesn’t have to be hard, if you keep on top of your water balance you can soak trouble-free all season!