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Figure 1. The science inside the Ionator. Two key scientific concepts drive the technology in the
Activeion products: electrolysis and electroporation. The science of electrolysis is over 100 years
old, and the science of electroporation has been around for decades. (Diagram courtesy of Activeion
Cleaning Solutions, LLC., Copyright © 2010,http://www.activeion.com/science/ default.aspx.)
1. Charge – When the trigger is pressed, the water flows through a
water cell that applies a slight electrical charge to the tap water.
2. Transform – The water passes through an ion exchange membrane,
where the ionized water is separated into an oxygenated mixture of
positively and negatively electrically charged nanobubbles.
3. Clean – When applied directly to a surface, the ionized water helps
lift the dirt from the surface like a magnet, enabling it to be wiped
away.
4. Kill Germs – Before the water exits the nozzle, a slight electric
field is applied, allowing the water to carry a low-level electric field to
the surface where the germs may be living. When used as directed, this
low-level electric field kills more than 99.9% of harmful germs.