Aerus LaundryPro

[Gr8DaneDad]

The Laundry Pro is produced by Aerus Holdings LLC by a wholly owned subsidiary, Vollara (Formerly EcoQuest). Ozone is a by-product of the process and it is contained and passes California's regulations and is permitted for sale there and very few ozone creating products are. The 'active oxygen' technology primarily produces hydrogen peroxide, carbon dioxide and small quantities of ozone. All return to water or are released as oxygen over in the washing/rinsing process. Carbon dioxide provides bubbles (carbonation), hydrogen peroxide the majority of the cleaning and anti-bacterial properties along with the residual ozone. One of my not so favorite things about Aerus Holdings, is the secrecy and marketing approach they take. I think the company would be much more successful at a slightly lower price point (the best of the best at the high middle of the price curve) and more transparent marketing perspective. I don't mean they should divulge details of the the patented process, but of the general chemical composition/transformation would be nice. Even as an associate, it's very difficult to get any information. What I have been able to learn has been because I happen to be friends with someone in R&D at Vollara from a previous career. Even that friendship has garnered me only limited access to information due to non-disclosure agreements and corporate paranoia. I've also been fortunate to have sold a few over a period of time and versions and seen the improvements over time, along with the results of use. Is it perfect? No. Can you always use no soap/detergent? No. Can you greatly reduce use of soap/detergent/stain treatments? Yes. Synthetic fibers don't respond as well as natural fibers do, and therefore require the use of soap/detergent. However the amount required is very small, a teaspoon or so for a FL and a tablespoon (3 teaspoons) for a TL and some stains, especially oil and alcohol based substances benefit from pretreatment. As an allergy sufferer, I also greatly appreciate the lack of perfumes and chemical residue in the laundry. I will purchase (or win one in the October sales drive, since April and October are the only incentive months my franchisee participates in. I also know that, at least for me and one other franchise on the east coast, no one that has purchased one has cancelled the contract or had other than positive remarks about the product. I do think that has a great deal to do with the proper setting of expectations and explanation of the limitations before the sale. I also know that since the release of the current version, G4, there have been no units sold locally returned for repair or service. Again, I am not here to sell anyone on the product, I simply objected to the out of hand dismissal of the technology, with nothing other than an opinion and no experience.

 

[ronni]

Thanks, Tom, for a very thorough and straight-forward explanation of how Laundry Pro works along with some honest personal assessments. It sounds like something I may try down the road.

How long has the product been available? Is G4 the model?

Please explain the contract (didn't understand when you mentioned that no one had canceled their contracts). It doesn't sound the same as a vacuum cleaner or shampooer/polisher sales contract, anyway.

I will have to say that I've seen a Laundry Pro infomercial and was turned off by its manipulative devices. I can't believe that such practices are still being used in today's information society. Among other things, do the producers actually think that winks and nods from an actress will convince potential customers that the product is safe, reliable, and effective? It just seemed so "phony-bologna" to me. What a waste of resources ... it didn't impress me at all! Why didn't they really do it up big and add some cartoon characters to give testimonials and sing a little jingle--as long as they targeted consumers with a '50s mentality--to persuade them to purchase?! Sheesh!

 

[Gr8DaneDad]

Ronni,


 


the current model is the 4th generation of the product. The first generation was never widely available and required a fair bit of routine maintenance - more like the commercial models. The second and third generations reduced the size and complexity and the latest no longer has any maintenance requirements at all. The product was first available in 2005-6 (depending on where in the country you are).


 


Another of my gripes with Aerus, their infomercial marketing is the very worst. The CEO, Joe Urso is very 1980's... his expertise is not in running a company but in stripping it of assets and maximizing value of those assets. He doesn't appear to like to hear anything other than how great he is. Just my opinion mind you.

 

[super-sweeper]

And what could possibly be wrong with putting a 50s jingle in a infomercial? If I ever create some product, I'll know to put plenty of jingles in the commercials!

http://m.youtube.com/?#/watch?v=kVvRlwUT2JY

 

[dysonman1]

I got a LaundryPRO from my good friend, who is vice president of Aerus Electrolux. It's wonderful. Really works. Got out the black stain from Mothers Aluminum polish on the terry cloth polishing towel. I'll never have to buy detergent, fabric softener or bleach again. Nor will I have to flush those chemicals into the ocean to kill the fish. Nor will I ever run out of detergent. Nor will I ever have to drag it home. It's worth every single penny. Can't wait for Maytag to build a washer with one built in.

 

[dysonman1]

The stainless steel finish goes great with my LG wave force technology washing machine

 

[super-sweeper]

lol Tom, I can think of a better washing machine to connect a LaundryPro to! 

 

[marks_here]

That reminds me of the ecolab system they use in commercial settings

 

[joshdonnell]

Its Iooks like Aerus copied another brands idea called the laundrypure by ecoquest .

 

[Gr8DaneDad]

It is the LaundryPure, by Vollara (formerly EcoQuest). Aerus Holdings owns Vollara.


 

 

[dysonman1]

Well, whomever made it - it's a wonderful invention. I'm going to use the 'treated' water it puts out in my Carpet Shampooer. I'd love to shampoo the rugs without any residue whatsoever. There's a spigot that you can buy optionally that will let water out for this very reason, as well as for mopping floors.

I've done a few loads of laundry now (one load of rags from work with Mother's polish in them). It actually works as advertised. Anyone who has polished their aluminum machines with Mother's knows the black stain on the rags. I pretreated with Spray 'N Wash, and they came out clean - even using the cold water. I was happily surprised.

 

[dcanestr]

Laundry Pro vs Laundry Pure

Can anyone tell me the differences between these two? On Amazon they describe the Laundry Prue as being an ozone generator laundtry cleaner and yet the discussion here talks about the Laundry Pro as being an oxigenator. Is there a difference? I am concerned about using anything that generates ozone.

Thank you

D

 

[Gr8DaneDad]

They are exactly the same machine. Both companies are subsidiaries of Aerus Holdings. However, the latest version, which is not for sale on Amazon or anywhere except from an Aerus or Vollara salesperson, generates much less ozone as a by-product of the process.... but they do produce ozone. Most of the ozone is immediately converted to carbon dioxide when exposed to the carbon in everyday soils which is why the water in the machine will be bubbly and carbonated.

 

[dysonman1]

I've had my laundry pro for more than two months. Have not used one drop of laundry detergent since. It absolutely does everything that is claimed for it. I wouldn't trade mine for the world

 

[Jlwtoo]

Arris laundry pro purchase price

What is the purchase price of the aeros laundry pro?

 

[vacman1961]

I work for Whirlpool major appliances and the 2 largest problems with high efficiency washers is not using hot water and not using chlorine bleach. Hi efficiency washers use very little water and need to be disinfected or else they will smell like a sewer and get a mold build up. I have used the Laundry Pro for a short period in my Duet washer and I was satisfied with the results, but as I said, these hi efficiency washers need both hot water and chlorine bleach at least once a week.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

I own Samsung

High efficiency front loaders and they are 3 years old I have never had a problem with any smells or mold .

I was told to never shut door all the way so I push door but not all the way and it drys out thoroughly.

I will try the Laundry pro but I love my Tide , Downy and unstoppables I love scented clothes .

Dan

 

[dysonman1]

I've had my Laundry Pro for almost a year now. My washer has a 'cold' and a 'tap cold' setting. I use 'cold' since there's a sensor so the water won't be 'too cold' - the machine adds hot water to keep the temperature about 50 degrees. I like the Laundry Pro, it does actually work. However, I use a fabric softener dryer sheet to make the clothes smell good. Other than pre-treating grease or food stains with Shout, I use the Laundry Pro and everything comes clean.

 

[tolivac]

Can the Laundry Pro be used with warm or hot water?Just wonderin'Would the hot or warm water make it more effective?

 

[dysonman1]

It was designed to treat cold water. Any hot water coming into the washer is not treated. Since there are two 'fills' in a washing machine (one wash and one rinse), the treated water is used twice, making the clothes come out clean. My washer is also still hooked to the hot water faucet, so the once a month 'clean' cycle with bleach is run with hot water. For all laundry, I use the 'cold' setting.