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| Tersano lotus LBU100 Sanitizing System | 
 enlarge | Brand: Tersano lotus
Category: Home Improvement
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (71 reviews)
Sales Rank: 3154
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 11.5
Dimensions (in): 14.8 x 13.4 x 12.9
MPN: TSNLBU100
Model: LBU100
UPC: 181844000019
EAN: 0181844000002
ASIN: B000P9MC2K
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 One star just because it's a good idea. January 31, 2008
11 out of 16 found this review helpful
This is the first time I have ever written a review but felt compelled to write one on this product. Let me start by saying that never have I wanted a product to work as badly as I did this one. My husband and I both use CPAP machines to sleep and I would love to have something like this to sanitize our masks and equipment besides vinegar. You're not supposed to use bleach as it will deteriorate the materials. I was leary of purchasing because of all the reviews I read about the errors and it not getting through the cycle, but I really needed something like this so I thought I'd take a chance.
The first one I received I tried to run a cycle of plain water just like the instructions say, but it kept stopping around 97 to 99% and giving me the F1 error. I tried the bowl and the bottle at least a half dozen times each with the same result. I then called their CS and she said to try it with bottled water. I did and got the same result. She said this means the unit is defective and needs to be replaced.
I thought about returning it for a refund but like I said I really need something like this so I asked for a replacement instead. The replacement arrived, I ran a cycle and was thrilled when it finished. I sanitized our masks and equipment and was very pleased with the results. I thought no more would I have to clean our equipment in vinegar and smell that awful smell every night. I also cleaned some lettuce which came out nice and clean. I tried the bottle and although I felt that it did freshen up the smell I couldn't really see that it cleaned anything better than water. But then it started giving me the the dreaded F1. About every fourth or fifth cycle it would finish but mosly just F1, even on plain water. While researching online I came across info that stated that there is a little wheel in the bottom of the bowl and bottle that is supposed to turn while the unit is operating. The ones on mine only turn sometimes. I also read that there are not supposed to be large bubbles entering the water during operation. Yet when my unit reached around 38%, hugh bubbles would fill the containers. With great sadness I sent it back for a refund.
If anyone ever produces a sound product that sanitizes I will be the first in line to get one.
 love it, but a few things you might want to know first January 20, 2008
45 out of 46 found this review helpful
I first learned of the Tersano Sanitizer in the January 2008 issue of "Fine Cooking", in a review of this and other ozone-based cleaners by the respected scientist and author Robert Wolke. Since I eat a lot of raw fruit and salads I was interested because of all the news stories about contaminated produce (and in our industrialized food chain, a contaminated batch from one farm infects a huge amount of food). So intrigued but not in a rush to spend $150, I read thru all the posted reviews (and comments to reviews, since a company spokesman leaves comments - especially on negative reviews). So why am I adding another to the pile? There are a few things nobody else has mentioned that I think are worth knowing before buying this unit.
The most important thing, of course, is does it work? I'm not a biologist so I can't offer a professional opinion as to germ killing, but it clearly to me seems to be doing something plain water doesn't. For example, after a dinner with wine if the glasses dry out there is a red film left that water and even soap don't easily remove. But a spray of the Tersano-treated water and it dissolves away. It also seems to kill mold and dissolves grease splattered on the stove.
But you've read about cleaning elsewhere. Here are the new observations. First, if you're planning on using this, figure its going to take some extra time. For example, you come home with some fruit, some lettuce and salad fixings. The Tersano comes with a large bowl for cleaning food, but it might hold 6 or 7 apples. So wash those, then repeat with the next fruit, then the lettuce stuff. Each cycle takes 2-3 minutes to prepare the bowl water and then its supposed to sit for 2 more minutes, then drain/dry and put the items away. Each cycle takes me 5-6 minutes, so I can spend 15 minutes just getting stuff cleaned and put away. Granted its now clean and wasn't before so that's valuable, but you should ask yourself if you're going to commit this time each time you bring home groceries. To me it's worth it.
Also while cleaning food its easy to end up with a bunch of bowls on your counter. The Tersano unit will tell you if the water isn't clean at the end of the cycle, so you really need to rinse lettuce, parsley, etc. well before using the unit. Its an eye-opener to find out how much dirt is in stuff that looks clean and that you've just run under the tap (which is how I used to clean greens before); I find I need to dunk it in a bowl of water and swirl, often 2 bowls worth, before the food is really clean. And you'll probably want a salad spinner out too so you can dry the lettuce before putting it away, otherwise it'll get moldy. So that's another bowl on the counter in addition to the Tersano unit. Bottom line is the unit really does sanitize food and you're putting it away clean, but its taking some time and effort.
As for cleaning, I really LIKE that I can spray it around my kitchen and not worry about splattering any knives or things in the drying rack, or on the sink in my bathroom without having to first move toothbrushes and so on. Read the label on cleaners and you'll understand why splatter isn't a good idea with chemical spray cleaners. But again, there's a catch. The bottle of 409 isn't that big and is right there under the sink. With the Tersano the ozone water only keeps for 15 minutes, so you need a fresh bottle each time you're going to use it. It only takes the unit about a minute to prepare the spray bottle, which is faster than the food bowl. But the Tersano isn't small, so be sure your kitchen has room letting you put it somewhere where you can get to it quickly. If you have to unstack and move a bunch of things, you may be less willing to pull it out when you should be using it.
One bonus not mentioned in the literature is that the water seems to be purified by the machine so it doesn't leave spots when it dries. I was spraying my sink and was quickly getting tired of drying the chrome faucet, so I decided to just let it go. To my surprise when the mist dried the chrome didn't have spots. I'm just using ordinary tap water that usually leaves spots, so I'm curious to hear if other people are getting spot-free drying also.
While the literature says it can replace harsher cleaners, I tried it and it doesn't always work. On some dirt spots the treated water didn't really allow them to come that clean even with some scrubbing, but when I hit it with 409 the spots dissolved right away. This has only been in a few places, most others the Tersano water does a great job, but I wouldn't throw away all your other cleaners until you've found out whats going to work for you.
Lastly, if you look at the pictures on the amazon site they show it with a mesh holding the fruit under the water. You need it because apples and other fruit tend to float, lettuce bobs above the surface, etc. That mesh is NOT included with the unit you buy. Since I read thru the reviews, I knew the company would send me one free if I called and they were really nice and did just that.
To sum up, I'm glad I got this. I use it a lot. I'm happy to be using it when I can instead of harsher chemicals.
Works Great December 16, 2007
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I have had the Lotus sanitizing system for over a year. There was calcium buildup on my kitchen faucet that no chemical would remove. The first time I sprayed it with the water it softened it up. By the end of the day I had cleaned the calcium completely. If I spray it every day it keeps it from coming back. Everything smells so fresh when cleaned with the Lotus water. I don't have to worry about the chemicals from other cleaning products. I LOVE the Lotus system.
 Great idea...Bugs in it or bad one? November 25, 2007
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
We purchased a Lotus from Sharper Image last year and were thrilled with it...However, after about a year...a few days past the year warranty with the company, the lotus started to leak...both containers leaked and once the machine was on, it would transfer the water from the container to the counter. We had to return ours to sharper image.
Great Product November 24, 2007
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I have been using this since June & the water treatment system since July. I love both of them. I have not had any problem with either unit. For those of you getting an F1 "error", what that really means is that your produce needs more cleaning to finish sanitizing. Empty the bowl, add fresh water, & process again. I have only had to run a few produce items through twice & I noticed that both were from the same market. I really like the spray bottle for cleaning the kitchen. It doesn't leave any residue. I have noticed that as I'm getting older I have become more sensitive to artificial fragrances, so not having cleaning product smells is nice. It is a little difficult to wrap my brain around killing bacteria with "supercharged water", but it seems to work!
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