What is O-Zone Deodorization?

2/17/2021 (Permalink)

The ozone machine (left) and HEPA vacuum (right) are two pieces of equipment that are essential to the fire restoration process.

Ozone is an inorganic molecule with chemical formula O_3.It occurs naturally in the earth’s atmosphere and can be created by Ozone Generators. Ozone generators produce ozone by breaking apart oxygen (O₂) molecules into single atoms, which then attach to other oxygen molecules in the air to form ozone (O₃). They accomplish this in one of two ways

Silent corona discharge:These machines use electric discharge to produce ozone by splitting the normal oxygen molecules in the air into single atoms. These atoms then attach to other O₂molecules in the air to form ozone (O₃).

Ultraviolet radiation:This process of ozone generation is similar to how the sun’s ultraviolet radiation splits O₂to form individual oxygen atoms. According to InterNACHI, this process is considered to be less efficient than corona discharge.

Ozone is very effective in eliminating odors including tobacco smoke, human and pet odors, food odors, mold and mildew odors, garbage odors, renovation odors and much more. It is especially effective at removing the smell of smoke after a fire loss. It is important to keep in mind, it is not a re-odorant. Meaning, it does not mask an unpleasant odor with a “more pleasant” fragrance. It totally destroys the offending gases that are the source of everything we smell. If you have been combating foul or unusual odors with no success consider giving our office a call at, 772-770-0501 to see if O-zoning is a good solution for you!

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