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Ozone Deodorizing FAQs

Ozone deodorizing is a powerful and eco-friendly method for eliminating odours at their source. Unlike traditional air fresheners that mask smells, ozone works by breaking down odour-causing molecules, leaving spaces fresh and clean. This innovative treatment is effective for removing tough odours caused by smoke, pets, mould, or other organic sources.

In this FAQ, we answer common questions about ozone treatment, including how it works, its safety, and why it's an environmentally friendly option. Whether you're curious about the science behind ozone or its benefits compared to other deodorizing methods, this guide provides all the information you need to understand this remarkable process.

Ozone Deodorizing FAQs

  • What is ozone?

    Ozone (O₃) is a naturally occurring gas made of three oxygen atoms. It is also called "activated oxygen" or "super oxygen" and has powerful oxidizing properties, making it highly effective for deodorizing and purifying air.

  • What is ozone deodorizing?

    Ozone deodorizing is a treatment process that uses ozone gas (O3) to neutralize and eliminate odours in enclosed spaces like cars, homes, and businesses. Unlike air fresheners that mask odours, ozone breaks down the odour molecules at the molecular level, completely removing them.

  • How does ozone deodorizing work?

    Ozone works by releasing oxygen molecules that react with odour-causing particles. The third oxygen atom in ozone is highly reactive, allowing it to attach to odours and break them down, leaving the air fresh and clean.

  • How does ozone eliminate odours?

    How does ozone shock treatment actually work to remove smells? Organic (living) substances like odors are composed of hydrocarbon molecules. Many times these organic odor substances are microscopic, invisible to the human eye.

    Ozone is an unstable molecule that attacks hydrocarbon molecules, breaking them down into harmless substances like carbon dioxide, oxygen and trace amounts of water.

    When ozone comes into contact with living organisms, like bacteria, viruses, fungi, yeast and protozoa, it disrupts the integrity of the cellular membrane by oxidizing of the phospholipids and lipoproteins. In plain English, as ozone makes contact with these living organisms, it creates tiny holes in the cell wall, injuring the organism, causing it to lose its shape. This reaction is called an "oxidative burst". As ozone molecules continue to collide into the cell wall (a thousand times in just a few seconds) the cell wall can no longer maintain its shape and the organism will die. The human body uses the same technique to attack and destroy bacteria and viruses.

    Ozone attacks fungi, inhibiting its cell growth at certain stages. It also attacks viruses, damaging their reproductive cycle. Because of the impact ozone has on living organisms, it is important that people evacuate the areas being treated by ozone until the process has completed. Once the ozone is no longer being generated, the ozone will quickly convert into safe, breathable oxygen, leaving no residue.

  • Is ozone safe?

    Yes, in the hands of a trained technician, ozone shock treatment is quite safe. Proper ozone treatment occurs in unoccupied spaces, with sufficient time given for the ozone to revert into safe, breathable oxygen. What's more, ozone leaves no residue, and creates no harmful byproducts or chemicals. Certain ozonating household products are discouraged by both us and Health Canada as dangerous because the units are intended by the manufacturers to be operated in occupied spaces.

    Ozone generators are only safe for use in unoccupied spaces by trained individuals who are following appropriate occupational health and safety requirements. Used improperly, ozone can be very dangerous. People exposed to ozone at shock levels long enough can experience pulmonary edema (a buildup of fluid in the lung). We will wear respirators to shut down the ozone generators and begin the airing out of the dwelling.

    We adhere to a strict policy called "The 3 P's." This means that our technicians ensure that all people, pets and delicate plants are removed from areas being treated. Following treatment, ozone treatment reverts to safe, breathable oxygen with a half-life of 30 minutes in regular atmospheric conditions. This means that when the ozone generator is turned on, each 30 minute period will see half as much ozone left at the end of the period that was present at the beginning of the period.

    For approximately 24 hours following treatment, there will be a safe level of detectable ozone in the air that you will smell. If desired, a lemon spritz will re-odorize the area.

  • Is ozone eco-friendly?

    Yes! Ozone treatment is all-natural, and very eco-friendly. Ozone is produced regularly by nature itself. Through the sun's ultraviolet rays, lightning strikes and even from water cascading off a water fall, nature uses ozone to purify the air we breathe. Unlike conventional air freshening techniques such as aerosol air fresheners, or environmentally harmful cleaning chemicals that may cause health risks, properly applied ozone poses no health issue at all. Since ozone is regularly produced in nature for the purpose of purifying air, it in no way hurts the environment.

    Additionally, ozone created by our UV generators do not create any harmful bi-products or chemicals that pollute the air we breathe or harm the Earth itself. As part of its air purifying process, ozone safely converts into oxygen, the very gas we need to survive.

  • What types of odours can ozone deodorizing eliminate?

    Ozone is effective at eliminating a wide variety of odours, including cigarette smoke, pet smells, food odours, mildew, mould, and other stubborn or lingering odours.

  • How long does ozone deodorizing take?

    The duration of the ozone deodorizing process depends on the size of the area and the severity of the odours. Typically, the process takes between 30 minutes to 2 hours for smaller spaces like cars and up to several hours for larger areas.

  • Can ozone deodorizing be used for mould or mildew odours?

    Yes, ozone deodorizing is highly effective in removing mould and mildew odours. Ozone neutralizes the musty smell by breaking down the mould spores and bacteria responsible for the odour.

  • Can ozone kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi?

    Yes, ozone disrupts the cellular structures of bacteria, viruses, and fungi, effectively neutralizing them. This makes it an excellent tool for sanitizing spaces in addition to deodorizing.

  • Why must people, pets, and plants be removed during treatment?

    Ozone can be harmful in high concentrations. To ensure safety, all people, pets, and delicate plants are removed during treatment until the area is safe to reoccupy.

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