Why ZefirFresh™?

ZefirFresh™ employs the latest advances in nanotech photocatalysts to convert your walls and curtains into an advanced air freshening system.

One safe, simple application will deodorize your home for 12 months or more. No harsh or dangerous chemicals. The catalysts of ZefirFresh™ simply speed up the natural processes of oxidation and break down organic sources of odor into carbon dioxide and water.

Because ZefirFresh™ employs catalysts, those catalysts are not used up in the deodorizing process and will continue to deodorize for as long as they remain on the curtain or wall to which they have been applied. Delphi Labs recommends reapplication every 12 months.

The Ingredients of ZefirFresh™

Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is a potent photocatalyst that can break down almost any organic compound in the presence of sunlight and water vapor. When exposed to UV light of a wavelength below 385 nanometers, titanium dioxide will turn a portion of available water vapor into two highly reactive, strong oxidizers: hydroxyl radicals [OH] and a superoxide ion [O₂^-1]. In the presence of water vapor and sunlight, titanium dioxide can break down organic matter into carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water.

Titanium phosphate is a steady catalyst that uses water and oxygen to break down organic matter. Because it does not need light, ZefirFresh™ is effective even at night or in darkened areas of the house such as in basements and closets or under sinks.

Once the titanium phosphate compound is sprayed onto a surface and allowed to dry completely (48 hours), the surface will react with oxygen and water in the atmosphere to produce trivalent ozone and bivalent oxygen. This oxygen unstable and so iteratively undergoes oxidation/reduction reactions between a trivalent and a bivalent state, where the O₂ that is produced through the reduction of the oxygen forms peroxides, and, these peroxides are subsequently converted into hydroxide radicals (- OH), which have stronger oxidizing power. As a result, organic materials such as grease, bacteria, and other compounds that adhere to and soil the surface of the coated material are broken down by these strong forces.

The antibacterial properties of silver ions (Ag+) are well established. As is the safety of silver in household usage.

Phytoncides comprise the natural disease fighting agents of plants. We include a mixture of dozens of these plant extracts to kill a wide range of bacteria.

This mixture of phytoncides reduces active oxygen and acts as an anti-oxidant. The result of 15 years of study, it is composed of dozens of different plant extracts. These phytoncides have been proven as effective scavengers of free radicals and break down nearly any organic odor. They are effective against a wide range of odors from tobacco odors, pets and garbage to toilet odors and the musty odors of inadequately ventilated living. They also helps break down volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as formaldehyde, toluene and xylene. The reason forests do not have unpleasant odors despite the deaths of animals is the working of phytoncides.

Safety

ZefirFresh™ is safe to use in the home and around pets. Many of the ingredients are common in cosmetics and toothpaste. Nonetheless, care should be taken during application not to inhale or ingest ZefirFresh™, but once treated surfaces have dried, they do not require any special treatment.

A toxicologist from a leading environmental consulting firm has evaluated ZefirFresh™ and concluded that the there was minimal potential for environmental impact.

Ease of Application

ZefirFresh™ is easy to apply and may be safely sprayed on nearly any substrate. Because ZefirFresh™ is water-based, ZefirFresh™ should only be applied to surfaces that would not be damaged by similar amounts of water. After application, the water will evaporate leaving behind the active ingredients in the small cracks and crevices of your walls, curtains and furniture. The remaining coating is transparent because the particles are so small.

If you are in doubt about whether ZefirFresh™ is appropriate for a particular substrate, spray a small amount of either ZefirFresh™ on the substrate in a non-obtrusive location and observe the result. Avoid amounts that lead to beading up of ZefirFresh™ on the surface. Instead, spray on small amounts with a fine mist and allow to dry between applications.

The History of ZefirFresh™

ZefirFresh™ was originally developed to combat sick building syndrome overseas. Compliance with stiffer construction regulations, especially limiting volatile organic compounds (VOCs), schools and builders turned to Delphi Lab’s manufacturer for an effective treatment to reduce VOCs for an extended period of time.

Applications

Want round-the-clock cleaning help? Put ZefirFresh™ to work on your walls, ceilings, curtains and furniture to turn your home into an advanced air freshening system that deodorizes and breaks down organic sources of unpleasant smells every day for the next twelve months.

ZefirFresh™ is a long-term strategy for deodorizing your home and effectively preventing “sick house syndrome”. ZefirFresh™ is effective not just in the well-lit areas of your home, but also in the dark corners such as under the roof, under the floor, in closets, drawers, and storage areas, in shower rooms and kitchens, and around toilet facilities.

ZefirFresh™ has been demonstrated effective in eliminating odors common to each of the following areas of a home:

Bedrooms
Entryway and halls
Kitchen
Bathrooms
Shower and Sink areas
Closets and drawers
Living and Dining rooms