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How to Use Acidic Water at Home

Webmaster — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 06:10:00 +0000

How to Use Acidic Water at Home

Acidic water is water with a pH below 7. It is important to note that acidic water can be corrosive and dangerous, so it is important to use it with caution. However, when used correctly, acidic water can be a safe and effective alternative to harsh chemicals for many household and personal care tasks.

1. How to Use Acidic Water for Cleaning

Acidic water is effective at killing bacteria and removing dirt and grime. It can be used to clean a variety of surfaces, including countertops, floors, appliances, and even fruits and vegetables. To use acidic water for cleaning, simply dilute it with water and spray it on the surface to be cleaned. Be sure to wear gloves and eye protection when using acidic water for cleaning.

Here are some specific examples of how to use acidic water for cleaning:

Clean kitchen surfaces: Spray acidic water on countertops, cutting boards, and appliances to kill bacteria and remove dirt and grime.
Clean windows and mirrors: Mix acidic water with white vinegar in a spray bottle to create a natural glass cleaner.
Wash fruits and vegetables: Soak fruits and vegetables in acidic water for a few minutes to remove pesticides and other toxins.

2. How to Use Acidic Water for Personal Care

Acidic water can also be used for personal care. It can be used to wash your face and hair, and to treat minor cuts and scrapes. It is also said to be effective at relieving skin conditions such as acne and eczema. To use acidic water for personal care, simply dilute it with water and apply it to the affected area with a cotton ball or washcloth.

Here are some specific examples of how to use acidic water for personal care:

Wash your face: Dilute acidic water with water and apply it to your face with a cotton ball or washcloth. Rinse with clean water and pat dry.
Wash your hair: Dilute acidic water with water and use it to rinse your hair after shampooing and conditioning. This will help to remove residue from shampoo and conditioner, leaving your hair soft and shiny.
Treat minor cuts and scrapes: Rinse minor cuts and scrapes with acidic water to clean them and help prevent infection.

3. How to Use Acidic Water for Cooking

Acidic water can also be used for cooking. It can be used to cook rice and other grains, as well as to blanch vegetables. It is also said to improve the flavor of coffee and tea. To use acidic water for cooking, simply add it to the pot with the food you are cooking. However, it is important to note that acidic water can destroy certain nutrients in food, such as vitamin C.

Here are some specific examples of how to use acidic water for cooking:

Cook rice: Use acidic water instead of regular water to cook rice. This will help to reduce the cooking time and improve the texture of the rice.
Blanch vegetables: Submerge vegetables in boiling acidic water for a few seconds to blanch them. Blanching vegetables helps to preserve their color and nutrients.
Make coffee and tea: Use acidic water to make coffee and tea. This is said to improve the flavor of the coffee and tea.

4. Safety Precautions

It is important to use acidic water with caution. Acidic water can be corrosive to certain materials, such as marble and granite. It is also important to avoid using acidic water on sensitive skin. If you are considering using acidic water at home, it is important to do your research and choose a reputable brand of water ionizer. You should also consult with your doctor before using acidic water if you have any health concerns.

5. Conclusion

Acidic water is a versatile product that can be used for a variety of purposes around the home. When used safely and effectively, acidic water can be a safe and effective alternative to harsh chemicals for many household and personal care tasks.

Alkaline Water for Cooking

Webmaster — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 05:22:22 +0000

Alkaline Water for Cooking

These are many ways to use alkaline water for cooking. With a little experimentation, you can find ways to use alkaline water to enhance the flavor and nutrition of your meals.

It is important to note that the pH of alkaline water can vary depending on the source and the manufacturing process. It is always best to test the pH of the water before using it for cooking.

Also, it is important to start with a small amount of alkaline water and gradually increase the amount as you get used to the taste. Too much alkaline water can make food taste salty or metallic.
With a little experimentation, you can find ways to use alkaline water to enhance the flavor and nutrition of your meals.

pH 8-9: This is the ideal pH range for most cooking applications. Alkaline water at this pH level can help to improve the flavor and texture of food, and it can also help to preserve nutrients.
pH 9-10: Alkaline water at this pH level can be used for more delicate cooking applications, such as making tea or coffee. It can also be used to tenderize meat or vegetables.
pH 10-12: Alkaline water at this pH level is more potent and should be used with caution. It can be used to disinfect food or to remove toxins, but it can also make food taste salty or metallic.

Some examples of alkaline water for cooking at different pH levels

pH 8-9

Cooking rice: Alkaline water can help to make rice more fluffy and flavorful. To cook rice in alkaline water, simply add the rice to a pot of alkaline water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through.
Soaking vegetables: Soaking vegetables in alkaline water can help to remove dirt, pesticides, and other unwanted chemicals. It can also help to tenderize the vegetables and make them more flavorful. To soak vegetables in alkaline water, simply add them to a bowl of water and add enough alkaline water to cover them. Soak for 15-30 minutes, or longer for tougher vegetables.
Making salad dressing: Alkaline water can help to make salad dressing more flavorful and acidic. To make salad dressing with alkaline water, simply whisk together the ingredients in a bowl, adding enough alkaline water to reach the desired consistency.
Braising: Alkaline water can help to tenderize meat and make it more flavorful. To braise meat in alkaline water, simply brown the meat in a pan over medium heat. Then, add enough alkaline water to cover the meat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1-2 hours, or until the meat is cooked through.

pH 9-10

Making tea: Alkaline water can help to make tea more flavorful and clear. To make tea with alkaline water, simply add the tea leaves to a cup of alkaline water and steep for the desired amount of time.
Making coffee: Alkaline water can help to make coffee more flavorful and smooth. To make coffee with alkaline water, simply add the coffee grounds to a filter and pour over hot alkaline water.
Making soups and stews: Alkaline water can help to make soups and stews more flavorful and nutritious. To make soups and stews with alkaline water, simply add the ingredients to a pot and add enough alkaline water to cover them. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the soup or stew is cooked through.
Baking: Alkaline water can help to make baked goods more moist and chewy. To bake with alkaline water, simply replace the regular water in the recipe with alkaline water.

pH 10-12

Disinfect fruits and vegetables by soaking them in alkaline water for a few minutes.
Remove toxins from fish or shellfish by soaking them in alkaline water for a few hours.
Cook beans in alkaline water to reduce the gas-causing compounds.

Some specific recipes that you can try using alkaline water

Alkaline Vegetable Soup: This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. Simply chop up your favorite vegetables, add them to a pot of alkaline water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Alkaline Chicken Rice: This dish is a classic comfort food that is made even better with alkaline water. Simply cook your chicken and rice in alkaline water, and then season with your favorite herbs and spices.

Alkaline Smoothie: This smoothie is a great way to start your day. Simply blend together your favorite fruits and vegetables with alkaline water.

Alkaline Coffee: This coffee is a great way to wake up in the morning. Simply brew your coffee with alkaline water, and enjoy.

These are just a few ideas to get you started. With a little creativity, you can find many other ways to use alkaline water in your cooking.

You can also check out various recipes using alkaline water at the link below.
ALKALINE WATER FOR COOKING

Oxidation-Reduction Potential

Ionfarms — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 02:39:04 +0000

Oxidation-Reduction Potential (ORP)

What is oxidation-reduction potential?

Oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) measures the ability of a lake or river to cleanse itself or break down waste products, such as contaminants and dead plants and animals.

When the ORP value is high, there is lots of oxygen present in the water. This means that bacteria that decompose dead tissue and contaminants can work more efficiently.

In general, the higher the ORP value, the healthier the lake or river is.

However, even in healthy lakes and rivers, there is less oxygen (and therefore lower ORP values) as you get closer to the bottom sediments (mud; see the picture below of a lake bottom).

This is because there are many bacteria working hard in the sediments to decompose dead tissue, and they use up a lot of the available oxygen.

In fact, oxygen disappears very quickly in the bottom mud (often within a centimeter or two) and ORP falls quickly. ORP is measured in addition to dissolved oxygen because ORP can provide scientists with additional information of the water quality and degree of pollution, if present.

Also, there are other elements that can function like oxygen (in terms of chemistry) and contribute to increased ORP.

Why does oxidation-reduction potential matter?

ORP depends on the amount of dissolved oxygen that is in the water, as well as the number of other elements that function similarly to oxygen.

Though not technically correct, oxygen and other elements that contribute to high ORP effectively help ‘eat’ things that we don’t want in the water – such as contaminants and dead tissues.

When ORP is low, dissolved oxygen is low, the toxicity of certain metals and contaminants can increase, and there is lots of dead and decaying material in the water that cannot be cleared or decomposed.

This is not a healthy environment for fish or bugs.

In healthy waters, ORP should read high between 300 and 500 millivolts.

In the North, we might expect low ORP in waters that receive sewage inputs or industrial waste.

[Oxidants = Damaging Cells]

[Antioxdidants = Protecting Cells]

How do we measure oxidation-reduction potential?

ORP is measured directly in the lake or river water that you are investigating using an ORP sensor.

ORP is measured in millivolts (mV) and the more oxygen that is present in the water, the higher the ORP reading is.

ORP can either be above zero or below zero.

References For More Information

Hamasaki, Takeki, et al. “Electrochemically Reduced Water Exerts Superior Reactive Oxygen Species Scavenging Activity in HT1080 Cells Than the Equivalent Level of Hydrogen-dissolved Water.” PLoS One, vol. 12, no. 2, 2017. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28182635 Hanaoka, Kokichi, et al. “The Mechanism of the Enhanced Antioxidant Effects Against Superoxide Anion Radicals of Reduced Water Produced by Electrolysis.” Biophysical Chemistry, vol. 107, no. 1, 2004, pp. 71-82. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14871602 Hanaoka, K. “Antioxidant Effects of Reduced Water Produced by Electrolysis of Sodium Chloride Solutions.” Journal of Applied Electrochemistry, vol. 31, no. 12, 2001, pp. 1307-1313. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/A:1013825009701 Huang, Kuo-Chin, et al. “Reduced Hemodialysis-Induced Oxidative Stress in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients by Electrolyzed Reduced Water.” Kidney International, vol. 64, no. 2, 2003, pp. 704–714. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12846769 KeramatiYazdi, Fatemeh, et al. “Radioprotective Effect of Zamzam (Alkaline) Water: A Cytogenetic Study.” Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, vol. 167, 2017, pp. 166-169. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27839844 Lee, Mi Young, et al. “Electrolyzed-Reduced Water Protects Against Oxidative Damage to DNA, RNA, and Protein.” Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, vol. 135, no. 2, 2006, pp. 133-144. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17159237 Shirahata, Sanetaka, et al. “Electrolyzed–Reduced Water Scavenges Active Oxygen Species and Protects DNA from Oxidative Damage.” Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications, vol. 234, no. 1, 1997, pp. 269–274. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9169001 Yanagihara, Tomoyuki, et al. “Electrolyzed Hydrogen-Saturated Water for Drinking Use Elicits an Antioxidative Effect: A Feeding Test with Rats.” Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, vol. 69, no. 10, 2005, pp. 1985-1987. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16244454

The performance of water ionizer with DARC

Ionfarms — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 05:13:32 +0000

What makes the difference in the performance of pH, ORP and H2 for each Water ionizer?

Regardless of the price or number of plates, the newly purchased ionizer has no problem producing alkaline water suitable for drinking and healthy for at least a week to a maximum of a month.

However, it can be observed that the ionizer’s pH, ORP, and dissolved hydrogen values decrease over time.

The reason is that alkaline minerals create plaque buildup on the platinum plates and the surface of the membrane. And this fatal problem worsens rapidly as the number of electrodes(plates) increases.

The reason is that alkaline minerals create plaque build-up on the platinum plates and the surface of the membrane.

If these mineral plaques are not removed in time, they will gradually calcify, the electrolysis capacity will be lowered, and thus the performance of pH, ORP, and dissolved hydrogen will deteriorate.

(Those who regularly scale their teeth will understand the above explanation more easily.)

Therefore, the pH, ORP, and H2 performance of the ionizer is not the number of electrodes or the high or low cost, but effectively preventing these mineral plaques on the electrode and membrane is the key to determining the performance of the ionizer.

Almost all ionizers are equipped with a mineral plaque prevention system called “reverse polarity cleaning,” which we commonly refer to as a “cleaning system.” However, such a reverse polarity cleaning system has a large technological gap among brands, which results in a huge difference in cleaning ability among brands.

The principle of Reverse Polarity Cleaning

Reverse polarity cleaning is when your ionizer reverses the polarity; positive electrodes become negative and conversely.

When an electrode is “bathed” in alkaline water containing scaling minerals, it becomes susceptible to mineral scale. When the polarity is reversed, the same electrode is exposed to acidic water, which removes the mineral scale.

Because it is acidic water to descale, there must be an optimal “acid to alkali wash ratio” in the wash cycle for optimum efficiency.

Alkali-to-acid ratio for most effective reverse polarity cleaning

Studies have shown that it should be at least a 50:50 ratio reverse polarity cleaning to prevent mineral scaling.

In other words, if you use 1 liter of alkaline water, you must change the polarity of the electrode used in alkaline water and then clean it with 1 liter of acid water to generate optimal alkali, ORP, and dissolved hydrogen.

Although almost all ionizers use a reverse polarity cleaning type, most have used an outdated cleaning system for decades without advancement or technological improvement.

For this reason, there is a problem that alkaline water cannot be used during the cleaning process because the electrode of alkali and acid and each outlet are reversed during the cleaning process.

Fortunately, a new and innovative technology called DARC has been developed that can replace these outdated cleaning systems and prevent mineral scale of the electrode and membranes.

DARC technology is based on the idea that mineral plaque can be prevented by periodically exchanging the polarity of the electrodes during electrolysis.

DARC water-cell(electrolyzer) is equipped with rotary valves that change the path of water at the outlet for discharging alkaline and acidic water.

This rotary valve is connected to the microcomputer. When the microcomputer reverses the electrode’s polarity, the rotary valve also rotates, and the outlet pipe inside the valve matches the outlet path of alkaline water and acidic water.

Thus, consumers can use the ionizer regardless of cleaning process.

As the cleaning system is essential, it can be classified into three methods according to the technology.

Each cleaning system can also be classified into its type in its own way.

First, a “Program Cleaning” method that cleans according to a specific program

Second, a “Chemical Cleaning” method of cleaning by injecting chemicals directly into the machine from the outside

Third, a “DARC Cleaning” it is an ionizer brand that introduced the most innovative new technology, ‘DARC cleaning.’

Classification of each cleaning method and the difference

1) Program Cleaning Method - 4Tyes

Program Cleaning Type 1 : Manual system (Acidic Buttons)

You must remember to reverse the polarity and initiate the cycle yourself.

This manual system is an acid water button essential to all ionizers.

Most brands are telling it as a function designed for washing or sterilizing.

Still, this function is an acidic water wash to the alkaline electrodes just after using alkaline water to prevent mineral plating on alkaline electrodes.

Program Cleaning Type2 : Post cleaning systems

While they clean after each use, the clean cycle is extremely short, resulting in a poor acidic-to-alkaline ratio.

Since cleaning starts after the ionizer is off, only the water in the electrolyzer is used. Therefore, it is impossible to sufficiently clean the alkaline electrode and mineral scale with acidic water.

Program Cleaning Type 3 : Timer system

Cleans at a set interval, such as every 15 minutes of use. After 15 minutes of run time, the next time you turn the ionizer on, the unit starts the cleaning cycle. Most often, you must wait while it completes the process.

Program Cleaning Type 4- Volume system:

Similar to the timer system, but cleans based on a set volume of water (Say, for example, 10 liters) passing through the ionizer. You must also wait.

Each outdated cleaning system has drawbacks: you may need to remember to wash alkaline electrodes with the acidic button every time or feel annoyed, and the timer and volume systems have poor acidic-to-alkaline cleaning ratios. The worst fault is that with each of the above procedures, you have to wait for the cycle to complete before you can receive alkaline drinking water.

Classification of each cleaning method and the difference

2) Chemical Cleaning – 2Types

Chemical cleaning is a method of dissolving the alkaline minerals of the pipe inside the ionizer and the electrolyzer by putting cleaning liquid or chemical substances in the filter housing and circulating water.

Chemical Cleaning Type 1 : Cleaning Filter (or Descale Filter)

A cleaning filter must be purchased separately from the ionizer filter.

The inside of the cleaning filter contains chemicals that can dissolve alkaline minerals. This chemical is injected with water into the ionizer to dissolve the alkaline minerals in the internal pipes and the electrolytic cell. Still, in practice, it can be said that there is almost no effect.

In addition, since the cleaning filter cannot be reused after being washed once, there is a cost burden to purchasing a separate cleaning filter in addition to wasting resources.

Chemical Cleaning Type 2 : Deep Clean Tools (Descale Tools)

The second chemical cleaning method uses a device modified from a circulator for home aquarium basin water in a tank called a “Deep Clean Device” on the outside of the machine.

After filling the device with water in which a chemical substance is dissolved, this chemical substance circulates through the pipes and electrolyzer inside the machine from a minutes to hours, to dissolve the alkaline minerals.

This also makes it impossible to use the ionizer while the circulator runs, along with the additional cost of separately purchasing a water circulation circulator called Deep Clean.

Moreover, it is easy to overlook that chemicals that are strong enough to dissolve the limescale damage the electrolytic cell diaphragm(membrane), which is made up of a thin plastic fiber membrane with micropores through which the electrolytic cell minerals pass.

And the most worrying thing is that if the diaphragm(membrane) is damaged, alkali and acid are mixed and discharged together, and even residual chlorine is detected in alkaline water.

Classification of each cleaning method and the difference

3) The DARC - Advanced Cleaning System

DARC Type1 : The DARC (Dual Automatic Reverse Cleaning

DARC cleans with every use, eliminating damaging scale buildup. It accomplishes this by reversing polarity each time you use the ionizer.

The revolutionary DARC cleaning system eliminates mineral scaling on the electrodes and membranes.

DARC is highly effective because it works in the background to clean your electrode each time you use your ionizer and while you are using it.

Additionally, with the dual solenoid system that directs water flow, you never have to wait while your ionizer cleans to get your alkaline water.

DARC Type2 : The DARC + Hybrid Cleaning (DARC + Post Cleaning)

Alkaline minerals are most likely to be plaque at the alkali outlet of the

ionizer equipped with the DARC function.

Therefore, the DARC + Hybrid Post Cleaning is set in the Alpha ionizer to prevent alkali minerals from plating inside the alkaline flexible outlet.

After turning off the power, the acid water is automatically discharged for the time set by the consumer to sterilize the inside of the tube and the water tank. The residual alkali minerals are dissolved in acidic water and discharged forcibly through the drain outlet.