OZONE
DOES IT KILL MOLD?
IS IT SAFE?
WHAT IS
OZONE?
Ozone is the principal element of the ozone layer, which traps the sun’s heat and is essential to life on Earth. Made from 3 molecules, The third oxygen atom in ozone can easily detach from the ozone molecule and reattach to other substances, altering their chemistry.
OZONE
HOW TO PRODUCE:
In order to use ozone to kill mold, you must start with an ozone generator.
Apply paste to mold
Ozone generators intentionally produce the toxic gas ozone and are sold as air cleaners. They are advertised to deodorize, disinfect, kill or remove dangerous airborne particles including mold.
DOES OZONE KILL MOLD?
Yes, technically ozone kills mold. But there are a LOT of limitations.
Ozone does not penetrate walls, floors, or other surfaces. While it can get into nooks and crannies, ozone can only tackle air born mold and surface mold.
Ozone will not remove the mold spores it just rendered inactive nor will it kill the mold spores that are growing deep down into building materials.
IS IT SAFE?
The amount of ozone it takes to truly kill mold is so toxic it will kill you too. Therefore, you would need to stay out of your home for several days if not a week after treatment.
In addition, ozone treatments for mold need to be done in an airtight environment. This means that your house would need to be completely sealed up.
FAQ
ABOUT OZONE
ANY ODORS?
Ozone to kill mold can actually CREATE horrible odors? Yes, ozone is touted as a magic cure for odors but in fact, it can actually create new, nasty, toxic odors.
CAN YOU GET SICK FROM OZONE?
ozone exposure can cause the following conditions: – Coughing – Chest pain – Shortness of breath – Wheezing – Throat irritation
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