The system works by generating ozone molecules and infusing them into ordinary tap water. Ozone is an unstable molecule of three oxygen atoms (O3) instead of the stable two-atom oxygen molecule (O2) that we breathe. It is the unstable third oxygen atom that is the natural sterilizing agent - oxidizing (i.e., killing) microorganisms by physically destroying them.

This oxidation both kills bacteria and actively destroys chemical pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables; this makes it doubly effective at making produce safe and healthy.

The lotus Sanitization System has two main purposes: 1. To clean and sanitize surfaces. 2. To remove pesticides and kill germs on food. It does this using ordinary tap water. The Lotus® patented Oxyshield® technology infuses cold tap water with an extra oxygen atom, creating a natural sanitizer. By passing air through 4,500 volts of electricity, the Lotus® system splits oxygen molecules into atoms and forces this extra atom to combine and form super-oxygen. The third oxygen atom becomes the sanitizing agent, a natural oxidant -- which kills bacteria and viruses, and neutralizes pesticides.