Method for Textile Cleaning and Disinfection by Means of Plasma and Plasma Lock

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This invention describes a method for cleaning and disinfecting textiles using plasma technology and a special plasma chamber (or lock). The process effectively removes viruses, bacteria, spores, dust, pollen, odors, and other contaminants from textiles and air without or with minimal use of water, chemical cleaning agents, or disinfectants. The approach uses plasma-generated ions and ozone, combined with UV light, to inactivate and decompose microbes, aerosols, and odors, making it suitable for both items and people in controlled environments.

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• Dry cleaning and sterilization of household clothing without water or detergents
• Sanitizing hospital or medical textiles to reduce the spread of infections
• Cleaning and disinfecting cleanroom garments in pharmaceutical or electronics manufacturing
• Protecting allergy sufferers by removing dust, pollen, and microbes from garments and air
• Disinfection of protective gear and uniforms for first responders or healthcare workers
• Air purification and disinfection in waiting rooms, animal facilities, food processing areas, or public transportation
• Sterilizing textiles and environments in livestock facilities to prevent disease outbreaks
• Maintaining clean conditions in the semiconductor, optics, and food industries

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• Significantly reduces or eliminates the need for water and chemical cleaning agents, saving resources and reducing environmental impact
• Provides effective removal and inactivation of viruses, bacteria, spores, dust, pollen, and odors
• Shortens cleaning cycles and can allow for dry, quick, and convenient textile treatment
• Can be applied to both textiles and air, enhancing overall hygiene in various settings
• Suitable for environments with sensitive needs, such as allergen control or sterile conditions
• Minimizes wastewater and harmful chemical discharge compared to traditional laundry processes
• Versatile applications allow use in industrial, healthcare, residential, agricultural, and transportation sectors
• Can improve public health by efficiently reducing transmission of pathogens on clothing and in shared spaces

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The invention relates to a process for textile cleaning and disinfection by means of plasma and plasma lock for inactivating viruses, bacteria and spores and also for purifying air in the conventional sense, such as to remove dust, pollen, odours or the like. The object of the invention is to develop a process for cleaning and disinfection of textiles and air to remove viruses, bacteria, spores and also for cleaning to remove dust, pollen, odours etc., in which the use of water and diverse cleaning agents and also disinfectants is not necessary, or can be significantly reduced. In the lock, living creatures must be able to be detained - likewise, individual items, textiles etc. must be able to be treated. In this case, airborne aerosols (droplets, particles, dust) and also aerosols or microbes adhering to the clothing or the body or the product must be able to be treated. The basic principle should also be generally applicable to rooms (e.g. waiting rooms) or animal housing and also under clean room conditions. According to the invention, cleaning of, e.g., odour-polluted clothing and also the sterilization of textiles proceeds on the basis of plasma processes. In this case, the following process steps are used: a) plasma generation, b) ozone generation and activation, c) sterilization, d) oxidation and destruction of gaseous components, e) separation of microbes and aerosols and f) destruction thereof.