FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Ownwell® cleaning method
WHAT IS THE CLEANING EFFECT OF THE METHOD BASED ON?
The cleaning effect is based on the unique combination of purified water and natural microbes. During the water purifying process, calcium, magnesium salts and metals are removed from the water. Purified water does not leave any residues and binds dirt well. OwnBio® natural microbes break down dirt and work long actively
helping to keep surfaces clean.
IS THE METHOD APPLICABLE WITH SCRUBBER MACHINES AND ROBOTS?
Yes, Ownwell® method is designed to work perfectly with modern cleaning methods. OwnPro® water purifying device is always connected to a water storage tank, which can be anywhere from 2 to 500 litres, depending on customer needs. The water storage tank enables the filling of a scrubber machine or robot clean water tank easily and fast.
IS THE METHOD SUITABLE FOR ALL FLOOR MATERIALS?
Ownwell® method is safe to use and effective on all water-resistant materials.
IS THE METHOD SUITABLE FOR WASHING TEXTILE RUGS?
Yes. Ownwell® method works very well for washing textile rugs. Thanks to purified water, no chemical, lime or
other mineral residues are left on textile rugs.
DOES THE METHOD WORK ON GREASE?
Ownwell® method is effective in breaking down organic grease, especially when cleaning is performed daily and microfiber cleaning textiles are used
IS THE METHOD EFFECTIVE ON LIME PRECIPITATIONS?
The purified water reduces lime precipitations on its own because no additional lime will be brought to surfaces when cleaning. The water purifier removes the lime from the tap water. It is important to minimise the water usage. Unnecessary watering of surfaces should be avoided. Surfaces need to be dried and finally wiped with purified water. This reduces the accumulation of lime precipitation.
HOW DOES THE METHOD REMOVE ODORS?
Using Ownwell® method regularly has proven very effective for removing unpleasant odors.
HOW LONG CAN YOU USE A READY SOLUTION?
The solution made of Ownwell® approved purified water and a microbe tablet is usable for 30 days.
HOW DO YOU REMOVE A SECRETION STAIN?
Removing a secretion stain requires a specialized procedure, which is carried out according to local
instructions.
DOES THE METHOD INCLUDE ANY RESTRICTIONS?
Ownwell® solution is developed primarily for maintenance cleaning and not for stain removal. However, it is noted that the Ownwell® solution has a removal effect on certain stains.
DOES THE METHOD REPLACE DISINFECTANTS?
No. Ownwell® solution is not a disinfectant and must not be considered as a disinfectant.
WHAT IS THE PH OF THE SOLUTION?
When one tablet is dosed to 0,5 – 1 liter of purified water, the pH of the solution is neutral (about 7,4)
CAN OTHER SUBSTANCES BE USED TOGETHER WITH THIS METHOD?
It is important that the maintenance cleaning is done in a chemical-free and non-toxic way with the Ownwell® method. You can use traditional cleaning agents for special cleaning.
ARE THE OwnBio® MICROBE TABLETS SAFE TO USE?
Yes, the bacterial strains in the OwnBio® tablets are classified as safe for humans:
▪ Biosafety level 1 (U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines)
▪ GRAS ”generally recognized as safe” (FDA) -status
▪ QPS ”qualified presumption of safety” (EFSA) -status
HOW DO OwnBio® MICROBES WORK ON SURFACES?
OwnBio® microbes live on all the surfaces where there are basic living conditions for bacteria. Surface irregularities, holes, gaps, and seams are particularly good habitats for microbes. OwnBio® microbes live and break down dirt long-actively as long as these living conditions exist. When the living conditions are too difficult for the bacteria, they die, or alternatively they form spores and then turn to living bacteria again when living conditions are appropriate. In that sense microbes are self-regulatory.
HOW IS IT POSSIBLE THAT ONE MICROBE TABLET IS ENOUGH?
When using cleaning chemicals we are used to thinking that chemicals dilute which means that the more water
you have, the more chemicals you need. However, when we work with microbes the same principle is not true.
Microbes increase when they have basic living conditions (nutrition and humidity). That is why one microbe tablet is the correct dose for a 0,5 – 1 litre spray bottle or dosage bottle and scrubber machine clean water tank. There are hundreds of millions of beneficial microbes in one OwnBio® microbe tablet.
IS THE OwnBio® PACKAGE SUSTAINABLE?
OwnBio® uses innovative Sulapac material, which is a completely bio-based and biodegradable material. Its main components are natural materials such as wood fibers and natural binders. Wood fiber, a key raw material in Sulapac, is usually sourced from sustainably managed forests. As a binder, it uses natural, renewable substances that help to give the material its plastic-like properties. Sulapac material completely decomposes in nature through the action of microorganisms, leaving no harmful residues.
IS THE METHOD ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY?
Yes. The method is 100 % chemical-free and non-toxic. All water purifier components are recyclable, and no
chemicals are needed for water purifying at any stage.
In addition, we have compensated the emissions of the entire life cycle of the OwnPro® device with a
carbon sink project implemented in Finland, by planting pine seedlings in the former peat production area.
HOW DOES THE Ownwell® METHOD CONTRIBUTE TO WORK SAFETY AND WELLBEING?
Ownwell® method is 100 % chemical-free, and allergy and fragrance-free which means:
▪ reduced risk of respiratory issues
▪ reduced risk of chemical-related incidents
▪ reduced risk of skin exposure to chemicals
HOW DOES THE METHOD SIMPLIFY THE CLEANING PROCESS?
Ownwell® method simplifies the cleaning process in several ways. First, the cleaner only needs to use one
chemical-free product for all surfaces, eliminating the need to dose different cleaning chemicals. This also
reduces the need for chemical protection during cleaning. Additionally, the method removes the necessity
to store and order various cleaning agents, making the cleaning process simpler and more cost-effective.
HOW DOES THE Ownwell® METHOD CONTRIBUTE TO INDOOR AIR QUALITY?
No harmful compounds are released into the indoor air.
HAVE ANY STUDIES BEEN CONDUCTED ON THE Ownwell® METHOD?
Yes. Various field studies have been conducted for the Ownwell® method in Finland.
The longest study is an 11-month study in Finnish kindergarten in Helsinki (2021), which included
1200 microbiological samples. The study showed that the Ownwell® method works in a kindergarten environment and the user feedback was excellent.
Ownwell® water purifiers
WHAT IS REMOVED FROM THE WATER?
The tap water undergoes an intensive purification process to remove most viruses, bacteria, calcium,
magnesium salts, and various other impurities. The end result is clean pure water that leaves no residue.
WHAT DOES THE INSTALLATION OF THE DEVICE REQUIRE?
OwnPro® purifier requires a cold-water connection or an inlet pipe of at least 12mm. (a washing machine connection that may already be in the room is a viable solution). In addition, the space must have a floor drain and the space must be frost-protected. Ownwell® solution also requires a storage water tank to store the produced purified water. Tank size can be anywhere from 2 to 500 litres, depending on customer needs.
HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN THE DEVICE?
The device has two kinds of water filters that need to be changed: carbon active filter and membrane filter.
The quality of the tap water determines how often the filter needs to be changed. The water quality can be
measured with a TDS meter (which we provide). If TDS meter indicates a higher number than 20 ppm, we
recommend changing the filters.
Our recommendation is that the carbon active filter is changed at least every 6 months and membrane filters
at least every 2 years.
Carbon active filters are easy to change, and no special skills are required.
Membrane filters must be changed by a professional.
HOW DO YOU KNOW THAT THE WATER PURIFIER PRODUCES CLEAN WATER?
We provide a TDS indicator together with the device that measures substances dissolved in the water.
HOW MUCH SPACE DOES THE OWNPRO® WATER PURIFIER TAKE?
The device is wall-mounted. Dimensions: 475 x 510 x 175 mm (w x h x d)
Floor space is needed for the water storage tank and it will take a maximum of 1m2 space on the floor.
Ownwell® method reduces the use of chemicals and chemical storage space is saved for other use.