Sanitize Laundry with Ozone Technology

What is ozone laundry sanitization? 

Ozone (O3) is oxygen with one extra oxygen molecule. That extra molecule is chemically unstable, which makes it a powerful natural oxidizer. When injected into wash water, ozone penetrates deep into fabric fibers, breaking down bacteria, viruses, fungi, body oils, sweat, and odors at the molecular level, without bleach, hot water, or harsh chemicals.

Does Freshly Folded charge extra for ozone sanitization? 

No. Ozone sanitization is included free on every single load we process, residential and commercial. It’s built into our standard wash cycle using the ArtiClean Ozone System. There’s no add-on fee, no upgrade tier, and no way to opt out. Every customer gets hospital-grade sanitization automatically.

What does ozone kill in laundry? 

Ozone kills 99.9% of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. According to the National Institute of Health, ozone has proven highly effective against bacteria, fungi, and molds, and at inactivating viruses. It’s the same technology hospitals use to sanitize linens and is effective against MRSA and other resistant pathogens.

Is ozone laundry safe for baby clothes and sensitive skin? 

Yes. Ozone sanitization is chemical-free; it uses activated oxygen, not bleach or disinfectant additives. It works in cold water and leaves no chemical residue on fabrics. Combined with hypoallergenic detergent options like All Free & Clear or 7th Generation, it’s one of the safest sanitization methods for baby clothes, infant bedding, and sensitive skin.

How does ozone compare to bleach for sanitizing laundry? 

Ozone outperforms bleach in several ways: it kills a broader spectrum of pathogens, works in cold water (bleach needs hot water to activate), leaves no chemical residue or smell, doesn’t damage fabric colors or fibers, and is environmentally friendly. Bleach breaks down fabric over time and can cause skin irritation. Ozone sanitizes more effectively while being gentler on everything.

What ozone system does Freshly Folded use? 

We use the ArtiClean Ozone System, a commercial-grade ozone generator that infuses ozone into every wash cycle. It dissolves ozone gas directly into the wash water, where it penetrates fabric fibers to sanitize, deodorize, and brighten at a deeper level than traditional washing methods. The system operates automatically on every load.

Does ozone laundry brighten whites? 

Yes. Ozone is a natural brightening agent that whitens fabrics without chlorine bleach. It breaks down organic compounds that cause yellowing and dinginess, restoring brightness to white shirts, sheets, towels, and linens. Many customers notice visibly brighter whites after their first ozone-treated wash.

Does ozone washing extend the life of my clothes? 

Yes. Because ozone works in cold water, it reduces the thermal stress that hot water puts on fabric fibers. It also reduces the amount of chemical detergent needed, which means less chemical exposure, wearing down your clothes over time. Cold-water ozone washing preserves fabric color, elasticity, and structural integrity longer than traditional hot-water laundering.

Is ozone laundry environmentally friendly? 

Very. Ozone sanitization works in cold water, reducing energy consumption compared to hot-water washing. It reduces the need for chemical detergents and bleach. Ozone itself reverts back to regular oxygen (O2) after use, no harmful byproducts, no chemical runoff. It’s one of the most sustainable commercial laundry technologies available.

Which Freshly Folded services include ozone sanitization? 

All of them. Every wash and fold load, every commercial laundry pickup, every towel service delivery, every bedding and linen order, every water-based wash cycle runs through our ArtiClean Ozone System. Dry cleaning uses solvent-based cleaning rather than water-based, so ozone doesn’t apply to those items. But if it goes through a wash cycle, it gets ozone.