What is Reddit's opinion of

""




Categories:

Check price

1 comment of this product found across Reddit:
kaidomac /r/homemaking
1 point
1970-01-19 02:56:39.009 +0000 UTC

Did you go with the EcoLoxTech then? I ordered the Force of Nature brand last week because of the convenience (capsules) & discount (40% off of...whatever, lol). The Amazon reviews were pretty good:

https://www.amazon.com/Force-Nature-Non-Toxic-All-Purpose-Deodorizer/dp/B01N9K1356

FakeSpot gave them an A rating:

https://www.fakespot.com/product/force-of-nature-non-toxic-natural-all-purpose-cleaner-deodorizer-activator-capsules-25-count

For those who are unfamiliar with the process, they take 4 ingredients:

  1. Water
  2. Salt
  3. Vinegar
  4. Electricity

To make 2 new ingredients: (non-toxic)

  1. Hypochlorous acid
  2. Sodium hydroxide

That requires two things:

  1. Activator capsules (containing the right balance of salt, water, and vinegar)
  2. The machine to generate electricity to make the cleaning solution

The process is:

  1. You use a capsule & fill up the machine with tap water (not hard water!) to generate electrolyzed water (takes 9 minutes)
  2. You pour that into the included 12-ounce spray bottle, which is then good for 2 weeks

A few quotes regarding EPA from their website: (emphasis added)

  • It’s the only EPA registered disinfectant you can make yourself at home.
  • To be EPA registered, Force of Nature was tested using EPA testing protocols, in EPA approved labs, across multiple microbes. It can be used as a disinfectant and sanitizer in hospitals, schools, veterinary clinics and restaurants.
  • You might be wondering why you need pre-measured Capsules. That’s because the chemistry is so sensitive that the EPA requires them. Getting the pH precisely right ensures that the right concentration of hypochlorous acid (HOCl) is created. The wrong pH can result in bleach, a solution that doesn’t meet EPA-required anti-microbial standards, or a shorter shelf life. Enter our pre-measured Capsules.

They have lab results testing here:

https://www.forceofnatureclean.com/force-nature-testing/

SDS & test results here: (~consumer MSDS, if you're familiar with the workplace term)

https://www.forceofnatureclean.com/force-nature-material-safety-data-sheet-2/

The machine, spray bottle, and a 50-pack of capsules (one cap required to make one bottle) is $120 shipped on their website, minus the coupon "yayforty", so it was under $80 shipped for the whole kit. A bit pricey up-front, but if it really works as advertised, then it will be worth it! I've read up a bit on the DIY solutions, but for now, for the cost with the discount code, I figured I'd let the company handle the pH chemistry so that I don't accidentally create bleach & lose the effectiveness of the cleaning solution.

I use a bunch of different cleaning solutions right now, so it's hard to predict what my usage will be. The smell of stuff like bathroom cleaners & whatnot kinda makes me dizzy, so I'm very interested to see (1) how the smell is, and (2) how effective it is as a cleaner. The science they sell it on sounds pretty legitimate, especially as they've compared it to Lysol, Scrubbing Bubbles, Chlorox, Formula 409, Febreze, etc. I'll have to try it out in my carpet cleaner as well.

Sounds like one of those As-Seen-On-TV "miracle" products, so I'm curious to see if they can really deliver on that promise. I like the idea of not having to wash off weird-shaped stuff like dog toys after spraying them down, as there's no toxic chemicals involved. I'm curious as to why I've never heard of this before, but per their FAQ:

Electrolyzed water, the solution that the Force of Nature appliance creates using salt, water & vinegar, is a technology that’s been used in the industrial space for decades. However until now, it required huge equipment accessible only to large companies & institutions because it costs $10,000+. Force of Nature is the first product that allows you to make electrolyzed water at home, right on your countertop.

I mean, the same thing happened to cooking with Sous Vide...a large commercial FusionChef machine goes for almost ten grand, but now you can buy an Anova wand for like $99 on Amazon. So I'm definitely interested to see how this stuff works, how it smells, and what my usage rate is. If it does deliver as advertised, then it seems fairly cost-effective in the long-run. Please report back with your results from your system!