Antimicrobial activity and safety applications of electrolyzed water as a microbial disinfectant

Abstract

One of the promising new disinfectant agents that has recently been suggested as a replacement for traditional decontamination techniques like heat and chemical sanitizers is electrolyzed water. The purpose of this study was to investigate different characteristics of electrolyzed water in order to provide safety and to develop proper sanitation practical guidelines. The tests are carried out by evaluating the chemical, microbiological, and cytotoxicity properties of electrolyzed water. Furthermore, the potency of these disinfectants' sterilization techniques (soaking and spraying) was compared. The findings demonstrate that the electrolyte water has alkaline properties and a shelf life of 7 days. After 1-3 minutes of contact, electrolyzed water has the ability to kill all types of microbes, including bacteria and fungi. The electrolyte water toxicity test and phenol coefficient revealed that it has a low toxicity level and a phenol coefficient of 1-4 to indicator bacteria. Furthermore, immersion techniques up to 3-5 minutes were found to be more effective than spray techniques for surface and/or object disinfection. In conclusion, electrolyte water is impactful at disinfecting surfaces of objects and fabrics while also being safe for cleaning surfaces, clothing, and other equipment. This experiment leads to enhanced safety confidence and serves as a guideline for future better and more appropriate hygiene.