Waterless Food Safety

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Waterless food safety

Clean Works is a gas-phase treatment that inactivates pathogens and spoilage organisms on food and food-contact surfaces in seconds, with no wash water and no residue.

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200+Third-party validation studies

1–5+ logDemonstrated pathogen reduction

<30 secTypical treatment time

0Process water or residue

How it works

One controlled reaction, start to finish.

Hydrogen peroxide, UV-C light and ozone combine to generate hydroxyl radicals that inactivate microorganisms on contact, then dissipate into water and oxygen.

Activate

UV-C light activates ozone and hydrogen peroxide inside the treatment chamber.

Generate

Highly reactive hydroxyl radicals are generated throughout the treatment environment.

Destroy

The radicals attack microorganisms on exposed surfaces, damaging cell membranes, proteins and DNA and causing microbial inactivation.

Dissipate

After treatment, the hydroxyl radicals dissipate into water and oxygen, leaving behind no residue.

Why processors choose Clean Works

Built for real food production.

Waterless: No wash water to pump, recirculate, treat or discharge, and no cross-contamination through shared water.
Residue-free: The reactive compounds dissipate into water and oxygen. Nothing is left on the product.
Fast: Treatment happens in-line in seconds, without slowing commercial throughput or adding heat.
Third-party validated: Tested with universities, independent laboratories and government research organizations.

Applications

One technology. Built for different applications.

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Fresh Produce

Reduce foodborne pathogens and spoilage organisms while maintaining product quality and freshness.

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Frozen & IQF

Reduce microbial risks that can persist through freezing without introducing a wet treatment or heat.

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Meat & Protein

Add an additional microbial control step for raw and cooked proteins without relying on heat or high pressure.

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Eggs

Reduce microbial contamination on the shell surface without washing, heat, or added moisture.

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Equipment, Packaging, and Food-Contact Surfaces

Decontaminate processing equipment, packaging, and other food-contact surfaces, including complex areas that can be difficult to reach with conventional treatments.

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See the results for your product.

Tell us what you process and the microorganisms you are working to control. Our team will follow up with relevant validation data and a first look at where Clean Works could fit in your operation.

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Reduce pathogens. Add no water.