Chlorine Dioxide for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)

Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) — indoor grows, greenhouses, vertical farms, and the dry, cure, and processing rooms that support them — gives growers control over light, temperature, humidity, and nutrients. Keeping that environment clean has three parts: surfaces, water, and air. Gard'nClean covers all three with the right product for each job.

(All disinfectant/sanitizer/algaecide/slimicide statements below refer specifically to the EPA-registered Gard'nClean Liquid and its label uses. The Fast Release and Extended Release gas generators are for air quality and odor control only.)

Surfaces & equipment — Gard'nClean Liquid

Between cycles, benches, trays, tools, totes, walls, floors, and drains need to be cleaned and sanitized. Gard'nClean Liquid is an EPA-registered (Reg. No. 74986-5) disinfectant and sanitizer — just add water to generate the solution on demand, used according to its label. It's less corrosive than chlorine bleach and leaves no residue, which protects your infrastructure over repeated use.

Water & irrigation — Gard'nClean Liquid

Recirculating and drip systems accumulate slime and algae over time. As an EPA-registered algaecide and slimicide, Gard'nClean Liquid treats, controls, and inhibits slime, algae, and bacteria in tanks, reservoirs, and lines, per its label — helping keep irrigation flowing consistently. 

Air quality & odor — Gard'nClean Fast Release and Extended Release

Sealed rooms trap odors and VOCs, and dense canopies, dry rooms, and cure rooms can get stale. The gas generators address air quality and odor:

They reach corners and dead spots, need no power, and leave no residue. These products are for air quality and odor control only — they are not EPA-registered and are not labeled as pesticides. Use them as part of your overall facility program alongside your integrated pest management (IPM) practices.

Why growers choose Gard'nClean

  • The right product for each job — Liquid for surfaces and water (per its EPA registration), gas generators for air quality and odor.
  • Gentle on infrastructure — less corrosive than chlorine bleach.
  • No residue — products dissipate rather than building up.
  • Simple to use — just-add-water Liquid; no-power, no-PPE gas generators.

Putting it together

A simple CEA program:

Verify Liquid solution strength with chlorine dioxide test strips, and size gas generators to each room with the calculator. For multi-room facilities and commercial volumes, contact our team.

Frequently asked questions

Which Gard'nClean product disinfects surfaces in a grow facility?

Gard'nClean Liquid, an EPA-registered disinfectant and sanitizer, used according to its label.

Can Gard'nClean Liquid be used in irrigation water?

Gard'nClean Liquid is an EPA-registered algaecide and slimicide that treats, controls, and inhibits slime, algae, and bacteria in water systems, per its label.

What do the Fast Release and Extended Release generators do?

They improve air quality and control odor. They are not EPA-registered, are not labeled as pesticides, and should be used only for air quality and odor control.

Do the gas generators require power or PPE?

No — Fast Release and Extended Release require no power and no PPE when used as directed. Extended Release lasts up to 30 days.

How do I size a gas generator for my room?

Calculate the room's cubic footage (length × width × height) and match it to the appropriate product size; the Gard'nClean calculator does this for you.

Interested in Gard'nClean for your operation?

Talk to our team about commercial volumes and reseller partnerships.

Contact our commercial team

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