Horse rugs and blankets should be disinfected with a thorough wash in a suitable washing machine. Traditionally, thermal disinfection is achieved by running cycles at high temperatures of 60C or above. However, many manufacturers recommend using 40C, or even 30C washes, to protect the quality of their horse rugs. OTEX, JLA’s ozone washing technology, uses the natural disinfecting power of ozone to remove harmful bugs from horse rugs on a cool wash cycle. It’s a process that’s been proven to tackle equine influenzas, ringworm and 99.99% of all harmful bacteria. Of course, any machine washing should be carried out alongside regular disinfection processes elsewhere in your stalls and stables.