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I have a small RV that just has an odor after being closed up for the winter. I purchased one of these, read the instructions, which clearly states how to use the device and the RV smells fresh as spring air. Thanks for your input it helped reassure me how to use it.
@@ZachFields And do not try to side track me or put words into my mouth for you are talking to a retired analyst intelligence officer of the COLD WAR era. We know things that you don't know, and compared to us COLD WAR veterans, you are just a newborn puppy surrounded by grown up battle scarred and battle seasoned veteran WOLVES!
My dad works with them because he is a welder. He was able to barrow a brand new one from work for a week. He used it to clear allergens in the house for my mom. He ran it while she was out camping. He just camped in the yard.
I just worked two days on a job coughing with throat and chest pain! The project manager didn’t tell me he was running the machine! It got so bad I sat down a was coughing with runny nose! I had no idea what was going on but when I saw the warning on the little box I unplugged it and got out of there, still not knowing what the hell this thing was! 😡 I went home the day before with the same symptoms but not as severe!
@@ZachFields Please help! My Corvette in-cabin air filter was used by a mouse for a nest while the car sat in the garage I driven for several months. I discovered the issue yesterday when I decided to drive it. The odor coming from the AC vents was horrific! I took the car to a Quick Lube. They removed the used filter, vacuumed the filter compartment thoroughly, and installed a new filter… but there’s still a really bad odor coming from the vents. Called my detailer. He wants to clean the car as best possible and look for dead mice… and then run a small rm ozone generator inside the car for a number of hours… and THEN run ANOTHER, larger ozone generator for addl time! This seems excessive to me! I read that it’s possible to oversaturate a car interior with ozone… and that the ozone mixes with car interior materials like plastics and leaves “ozone byproducts” that can remain in a car for weeks and be very harmful to lung health. I am a senior and have health issues, so I’m concerned about driving my Vette after so much ozone has circulated through it. Can you please give me your thoughts on this… plus your guidance on how long an ozone generator can safely be run inside a car interior? I’d also like to know what size generator (or recommended brand/model) I should buy for car use in case the first time around with an ozone generator doesn’t get rid of the odor. Thank you!
@@LoveABun I don't know what I'm talking about. But I've read and heard from multiple sources that ozone has a half life of 30 minutes, to me that makes it impossible for ozone to remain in your car for weeks. If it was my car I would leave it with the windows open for a day. You can smell ozone if its in the air also.
Seriously. You covered all that. Great videos and I’m subscribed. Don’t beat yourself up. You can’t hand feed every baby bird. Mother Nature has her quota!
There are a lot of people out there that do not like ozone as it cuts into their profits. Ozone is antimicrobial, antifungal, and anti-viral and has been used on amputees in World War I with much success. It is the future of medicine!
Here's my experience for what it's worth. I used one to try to get rid of a damp/moldy smell in my house. I had a mold outbreak in my house and I remediated the problem, but a leftover smell was just kind of hanging around. I ran the machine for 30 minutes and it did eliminate the problem, but it also created a new strong chemical smell that everyone warns about. I would describe the smell as "sweet" "metallic" "chemical" "industrial" "plastic" "vinyl" and "clean". It's a very unpleasant smell, despite its sweet and clean notes. I aired out the room, but the smell persisted. One thing that did help was running an air filter with a carbon filter. The carbon filter helped absorb the smell, but it didn't stop the smell from emanating from wherever it was emanating from. The smell does wax and wane, and seems to be worse when the weather is very humid. After about 2 weeks the smell started to die down and 4 weeks later it's almost totally gone (thankfully). If you used one in a completely empty room with no carpet, it might work better. I used one in my fully furnished bedroom and got that chemical smell. I thought 30 minutes was a very short time, but apparently not. I should have used 7 minutes to start. In the end it was more trouble than it was worth. Be very careful with these machines. When trying to solve a problem, be careful you don't make a bigger problem in its place. I won't be using it again. It did help with the mold, but only like 1%. 99% of my mold problem was solved by simply removing the moldy materials from my house. If you're extremely sensitive to mold an ozone machine may or may not help. I can't say. But for me personally I would only recommend an ozone machine for a very terrible smell that won't stop lingering, like years of cigarette smoke, or a dead body. For everyday issues, don't bother. And if you do use one, start with a very short time, like 5 to 10 minutes. You do not want that chemical soup smell. Trust me.
I’m about to use one for a bedroom that was smoked in for about a year. I’m going to use it for 5 minutes, not an hour which someone recommended before. Thanks!
hum, i wonder if putting out charcoal would have eliminated that smell. funny how they are supposed to get rid of smells, and here people saying they can leave a small. lol get some grilling charcoal. smash them up in bowls and set them around the house. See if the smell is not gone in day or two. i wonder if that works to fix the issue of after smell from this.
Thank you for this video, I just bought an ozone generator and needed to know the dangers of using it. I recommend this to anyone using a ozone generator
Thank you for this video! I have an ozone generator but it has been in the box unused since I bought it. It was recommended by a doctor because of the mold we had in our house, but there were so many warnings on/in the package I was not sure how to properly use it. This information was very helpful.
You should use it. Ozone destroys viruses. Just try it...I have asthma tendencies and have zero problem with mine...it clears the air if odors, mold, mildew, allergens, viruses. Don't buy all the negative hype...just use it wisely.
Use it! Not as dangerous as they say ! I am a use a ozone massage machine that creates ozone ! I have been breathing small amount of ozone for 24 years almost every Day! I am just fine ! You breath the air during a lightning storm and smell the ozone in the air ! Same stuff ! A little will not hurt you !
This video is only a source of misinformation. The guy who made this video clearly did not do any real research in to the topic. Most ozone units for air purification come with a dial for voltage regulation that allows the unit to be adjusted for output depending on the square footage of the area so it will not be a problem if running while people are in the room. It is also a good idea to keep the units up as high as possible as ozone weighs more than air and will sink. So, as the ozone blows out, if up high it has more time to react with itself or with compounds such as formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, mold spores, etc. breaking down and lowering levels before reaching face level where it can be inhaled.
Needed this video!!! We have tried EVERYTHING to get the smoke smell out of a home we are starting to rent and this helped so much! Appreciate you!! Are you still making videos?
I'm a retired chemist, and I want to commend you on this video. Ozone is highly toxic, but luckily it's unstable, somewhat, as you say. Your analogy to a power tool is excellent: We wouldn't use a chainsaw for a haircut. The odor threshold for us to detect ozone is at only around 0.1 ppm / 100 parts per billion, and it can be quite damaging to us at just 1 ppm and the ACGIH ceiling level is there -- so if you can smell it, the level is too high to be in exactly as you said. If you can smell it, get out. It's a power tool... a high power tool. Not something to mess around with, as you say. Many can and will be tragically confused with the sale of these devices on Amazon and elsewhere.
@@Kriziaalmonte negative ion generators can also generate small quantities of ozone. Studies have shown HEPA air filtration systems are more effective at removing particulates and don't generate any ozone.
Hey, so my dad and I just used an ozone generator ( which I now regret cause it’s just so strong. The smell is strong. ) we did 2 rooms and left the house for 8 hours for both rooms.. and then turned the machine off after 8 hours of it being on and went out for 4 hours to let the house air out and opened a few windows too. The smell is still here not as strong but def can smell it. Will it have any negative health effects on us if we ended up sleeping in the house that night that u might know of?
I am here because my new shower has an o3 cleaning setting and I have been using it I just never really know everything.. thank you so much for the info! I will from now on close the shower when turning this on and air out later! ☺️☺️
Video was just what I was looking for! Will watch your other ozone generator videos. I want to get a unit to use in my vehicle detailing business. You have a new subscriber.
Those questioning should read the package insert. It is clearly stated how to use and precautions to take....ie; why they provide a "don't mot enter" door knob hanger.
Thank you so much for this. We are planning on using one in an unoccupied and empty mobile home. How long should we let it air out after using it to be sure all is out? Also how long should we run it?
You did cover theissues quite well in the first video but some people dont listen/think. Always read the manual wich also covers all the issues to be aware off. I bought an old house a few years ago wich had been sitting for some years and there were lots of mold on the walls. I bought one of the units and followed the manual and ran it for hours over some days, did a clean up of the entire house, everything and ran it again. No issues at all since then. It works very well. But when running, stay away and hold your breath when going in and openeing doors/windows.
People need to stop being so paranoid of ozone. We inhale ozone on a daily basis as it is formed naturally all the way to ground level by the action of sunlight and lightening on oxygen in the air. Ozone units are pretty safe when used properly. Just like cars and table saws. I wonder how many people on here freaking out over ozone use dangerous pharmaceutical drugs including over the counter ones such as ibuprofen? Are they ready to put on hazmat suits when they go to ingest these drugs because of their unfounded paranoia?
Ozone is nowhere near as dangerous as this guy is trying to make it out to be. I have been working with ozone and building my own units for medical and chemistry experiments for over 30 years. And we actually inhale ozone daily and have all our lives. Ozone is generated all the way down to ground level daily by the action of sunlight on oxygen in the air, as well as from the action of lightening on oxygen in air, and UV light on smog as well as high voltage equipment. If it were as dangerous as he is trying to make it out to be, none of us would be here. Ozone is actually nature's disinfectant and it has numerous beneficial purposes. Like anything, even water, too much can be dangerous. This is why most air purifying ozone units come with voltage regulation to adjust the concentration of the ozone based on the room size. It also helps to put ozone units up as high as possible as ozone weighs more than air and thus sinks. By placing the units high, the ozone has more time to react with dangerous compounds such as formaldehyde and carbon monoxide, as well as react with mold spores, smoke particles, odor causing compounds, etc. destroying them while reducing the ozone concentration itself before reaching face level. Another trick is to put the ozone unit to where the ozone coming out gets sucked up in to the air intake of the air conditioner. This provides several advantages. One it helps to control pathogens in the ventilation system, and it also mixes a lot of air with the generated ozone helping to dilute it, then blowing the ozone in low concentrations throughout the living space where it can do its job. Since most air vents are in or near the ceiling, this also allows the ozone to gradually sink. I run a medical ozone generator in my room fairly often. It is right next to my bed, and I and my dog sit right here next to it while it is running. Neither of us have ever been harmed at all by the ozone. Now, it can be an issue for people with asthma, since it can trigger off asthma attacks at levels that would be safe for the rest of us. So keep that in mind
I have one in the apartment when theres smog from outside and gets in or after lighting incense or smoking rare occasions or eating in room i use this! I also notice its good for preventing flammable fumes or chemicals
Sucks that the company my dad works for did not train him on it, he walks into a property smells something Wierd then goes to check it out and turns it off and then walks around and almost passes out and starts to vomit. If training was good he would of known these steps on video
Thanks for this video. I just got an ozone generator to get rid of book smells and the instructions were not given properly on the precautions or cautions for this thing.
A neighbor of mine had really bad OCD and was concerned about the air quality in his condo. He purchased 3 of these and set them up in his apartment. He used them while he was living in the apartment. A few days later I could smell the metallic smell in my condo next door. The fire dept was called and they found him lying dead in his bed. Coroners report stated it was accidental suffocation.
@@Hveragerthi yeah I'm not sure man. I'm not a doctor or a scientist so you would have to do the research on what these things do and how they are bad for all living things not just humans. I know it has something to do with the way they physically change the air molecules. And he died from asphyxiation, not suffocation, if that makes a difference.
@@mikeyc2500 I have been in medicine for 44 years and have been working with ozone therapy for over 30 years. I have done the research unlike the idiot who put this video together making people paranoid without the facts. Are you aware ozone is formed daily all the way to ground level naturally? That means humans have been inhaling ozone on a daily basis since the first days humans existed on Earth. Accidental suffocation could have been from various things. That does not mean ozone had anything to do with it. You are jumping to conclusions with no evidence to back up your beliefs. Presence of does not mean cause of.
They are not that dangerous. This guy has a lot to learn about ozone, which we breathe in every day and have every day of our life since it is formed daily all the way to ground level.
Great info. Many people complain about the skill saw hurts when they taste the spinning blade. That's the same group that would try and inhale the O3. But oh well.
I built my own 12v Ozone generator, and it works very well, and what you say about Ozone being bad for you is quite correct. It is very harmful to ALL life forms, including Plants and animals. remove plants and pets before using one. BTW I made mine for just under £6 GBP ( about 9 $US)
Please help! My Corvette in-cabin air filter was used by a mouse for a nest while the car sat in the garage I driven for several months. I discovered the issue yesterday when I decided to drive it. The odor coming from the AC vents was horrific! I took the car to a Quick Lube. They removed the used filter, vacuumed the filter compartment thoroughly, and installed a new filter… but there’s still a really bad odor coming from the vents. Called my detailer. He wants to clean the car as best possible and look for dead mice… and then run a small rm ozone generator inside the car for a number of hours… and THEN run ANOTHER, larger ozone generator for addl time! This seems excessive to me! I read that it’s possible to oversaturate a car interior with ozone… and that the ozone mixes with car interior materials like plastics and leaves “ozone byproducts” that can remain in a car for weeks and be very harmful to lung health. I am a senior and have health issues, so I’m concerned about driving my Vette after so much ozone has circulated through it. Can you please give me your thoughts on this… plus your guidance on how long an ozone generator can safely be run inside a car interior? I’d also like to know what size generator (or recommended brand/model) I should buy for car use in case the first time around with an ozone generator doesn’t get rid of the odor. Thank you!
great video how about under a single home with vents should I seal all vents and run the ozone machine it is a "eco system selective settings up to 3000 sq feet" . there was moisture underneath from a plumbing problem fixed no more leaks but a smell I would like to get rid of your thoughts?
Excellent video Brother. I'm a new subscriber. Before I buy, do I need to unplug appliances before using the ozone generator? Should I avoid using the generator if I have a gas stove?
Misleading information because he failed to do any real research on the topic is "nicely done"? Ozone is nowhere near as dangerous as this guy is trying to make it out to be. I have been working with ozone and building my own units for medical and chemistry experiments for over 30 years. And we actually inhale ozone daily and have all our lives. Ozone is generated all the way down to ground level daily by the action of sunlight on oxygen in the air, as well as from the action of lightening on oxygen in air, and UV light on smog as well as high voltage equipment. If it were as dangerous as he is trying to make it out to be, none of us would be here. Ozone is actually nature's disinfectant and it has numerous beneficial purposes. Like anything, even water, too much can be dangerous. This is why most air purifying ozone units come with voltage regulation to adjust the concentration of the ozone based on the room size. It also helps to put ozone units up as high as possible as ozone weighs more than air and thus sinks. By placing the units high, the ozone has more time to react with dangerous compounds such as formaldehyde and carbon monoxide, as well as react with mold spores, smoke particles, odor causing compounds, etc. destroying them while reducing the ozone concentration itself before reaching face level. Another trick is to put the ozone unit to where the ozone coming out gets sucked up in to the air intake of the air conditioner. This provides several advantages. One it helps to control pathogens in the ventilation system, and it also mixes a lot of air with the generated ozone helping to dilute it, then blowing the ozone in low concentrations throughout the living space where it can do its job. Since most air vents are in or near the ceiling, this also allows the ozone to gradually sink. I run a medical ozone generator in my room fairly often. It is right next to my bed, and I and my dog sit right here next to it while it is running. Neither of us have ever been harmed at all by the ozone. Now, it can be an issue for people with asthma, since it can trigger off asthma attacks at levels that would be safe for the rest of us. So keep that in mind
Hello, I had a "Living Air" ozone generator. The multi-level company that sold it to me was Ecoquest. Ecoquest had bought the company from the original owner and inventor of ozone technology, who named his company Alpine Air. Anyway, we were always told to turn the generator up just to the point where you could smell the ozone and then back it down to where you couldn't smell it. You have to be careful at this point because you can get used to 'the fresh smell' and have more ozone than you should. I really loved my generator. I felt like I had more energy. I loved the ionizing effect where the dust motes were clumped together by the process and when the sunlight beams came through my living room windows, it showed virtually NO dust motes drifting in the air, whereas before using my generator, the air would be thick with dust motes. This in a living room with no wall-to-wall rugs or area carpets. Just hardwood floors. I also found the dust would all clump together at the baseboards around the perimeter of the room, so super easy to keep clean. It was great for having a healthy house, I thought. My machine eventually stopped working and Ecoquest closed down. I didnt know where to get parts or support for fixing it. - I don't know if anyone bought the company. I had moved and lost contact with my upline. It was a WONDERFUL product.
Thank you for this video. We recently had an Ella’s Bubbles walk-in tub installed. One of the buttons to operate the massage jets is labeled AIR. When I turn this on I get a very strong metallic smell. So strong it seems I taste a metallic taste. I called the company and they said it is the Ozone generator. I’m listening to your video thinking why would they put an ozone generator in a tub to be used in a small enclosed room like a bathroom where it would be breathed in?! I’m at a loss as to what I should do now after watching your video.
Ozone is nowhere near as dangerous as this guy is trying to make it out to be. I have been working with ozone and building my own units for medical and chemistry experiments for over 30 years. And we actually inhale ozone daily and have all our lives. Ozone is generated all the way down to ground level daily by the action of sunlight on oxygen in the air, as well as from the action of lightening on oxygen in air, and UV light on smog as well as high voltage equipment. If it were as dangerous as he is trying to make it out to be, none of us would be here. Ozone is actually nature's disinfectant and it has numerous beneficial purposes. Like anything, even water, too much can be dangerous. This is why most air purifying ozone units come with voltage regulation to adjust the concentration of the ozone based on the room size. It also helps to put ozone units up as high as possible as ozone weighs more than air and thus sinks. By placing the units high, the ozone has more time to react with dangerous compounds such as formaldehyde and carbon monoxide, as well as react with mold spores, smoke particles, odor causing compounds, etc. destroying them while reducing the ozone concentration itself before reaching face level. Another trick is to put the ozone unit to where the ozone coming out gets sucked up in to the air intake of the air conditioner. This provides several advantages. One it helps to control pathogens in the ventilation system, and it also mixes a lot of air with the generated ozone helping to dilute it, then blowing the ozone in low concentrations throughout the living space where it can do its job. Since most air vents are in or near the ceiling, this also allows the ozone to gradually sink. I run a medical ozone generator in my room fairly often. It is right next to my bed, and I and my dog sit right here next to it while it is running. Neither of us have ever been harmed at all by the ozone. Now, it can be an issue for people with asthma, since it can trigger off asthma attacks at levels that would be safe for the rest of us. So keep that in mind As for the smell, this is not likely the ozone as it rapidly breaks down, especially in hot water. What people generally smell long term are the acids formed when air is used as the starting gas.
I was worried about my ozone generator that is ment for cpap. Thanks for making me more worried about the smell the hose and mask has, even after airing it out.
Is any protective equipment needed to re-enter the room to open windows/doors? I have read that it kills cells on your skin and eyes , I understand the part about don't breath it in, but will long sleeves and keeping your eyes closed work ? I want one of this for odor control in a rental house but I'm concerned on my safety once i enter to open windows
Hi Zach. I've ordered one to remove a very bad case of cigarette smell on a guitar, but you're talking about oxidation. Could this machine make the metal hardware of a guitar rust? Thanks
Yes they will generally be fine. However... it may cause some corrosion on metal solder joints, break down glues in the circuit boards make some plastics brittle etc. As far a respirators go If outside air passes through it, so does ozone. Filters will not stop it. You need a self contained breathing apparatus with it's own independent oxygen supply. Kinda like a scuba diver or a space suit.
Thanks for your video. Quick question for you (or anyone who knows). If I run it for 3 hours and then leave for a week, will it still need to be aired out or will a week of it being unoccupied be sufficient? For example. If I run it before leaving on a vacation.
Thanks for this video. I’m dealing with the musty smell in three rooms of an old house I just bought. I’m assuming That once the smell of ozone is gone after airing out it’s safe to use the room again.
Ozone is nowhere near as dangerous as this guy is trying to make it out to be. I have been working with ozone and building my own units for medical and chemistry experiments for over 30 years. And we actually inhale ozone daily and have all our lives. Ozone is generated all the way down to ground level daily by the action of sunlight on oxygen in the air, as well as from the action of lightening on oxygen in air, and UV light on smog as well as high voltage equipment. If it were as dangerous as he is trying to make it out to be, none of us would be here. Ozone is actually nature's disinfectant and it has numerous beneficial purposes. Like anything, even water, too much can be dangerous. This is why most air purifying ozone units come with voltage regulation to adjust the concentration of the ozone based on the room size. It also helps to put ozone units up as high as possible as ozone weighs more than air and thus sinks. By placing the units high, the ozone has more time to react with dangerous compounds such as formaldehyde and carbon monoxide, as well as react with mold spores, smoke particles, odor causing compounds, etc. destroying them while reducing the ozone concentration itself before reaching face level. Another trick is to put the ozone unit to where the ozone coming out gets sucked up in to the air intake of the air conditioner. This provides several advantages. One it helps to control pathogens in the ventilation system, and it also mixes a lot of air with the generated ozone helping to dilute it, then blowing the ozone in low concentrations throughout the living space where it can do its job. Since most air vents are in or near the ceiling, this also allows the ozone to gradually sink. I run a medical ozone generator in my room fairly often. It is right next to my bed, and I and my dog sit right here next to it while it is running. Neither of us have ever been harmed at all by the ozone. Now, it can be an issue for people with asthma, since it can trigger off asthma attacks at levels that would be safe for the rest of us. So keep that in mind
So if you have asthma don’t use it at all or can I run it for a while like about how long do you think like a day or a couple hours come back open some windows then get a hotel for a day or two then come back to live in okay or just don’t bother to use the machine at all if I have asthma ?
@@Hveragerthi Thank you for the input. Good to know it’s safe. I’ve used mine four times without any apparent issues. I’m holding off using it for now, however, as I’ve recently been found to have lung granulomas. They are usually d/t an irritant. I’m sure they’re not from the ozone unit as I left the house while it was running. Out of an abundance of caution, will discuss this with the pulmonologist when I see him.
@@boohollaway7745 That is what I did when I ran my ozone generator. I do have some issues with my lungs (granulomas) that I haven’t yet seen the doctor about. I will talk to him first before using it again just in case.
Hhmmmm.... I can't say for sure, but I would guess not based on the liablity issues that it might cause for Dyson. UV lights are commonly used in residential applications to purify well water and that does not cause ozone to be released from the faucet.
Lot of misleading information. This guy clearly did not do any real research on the topic. Ozone is nowhere near as dangerous as this guy is trying to make it out to be. I have been working with ozone and building my own units for medical and chemistry experiments for over 30 years. And we actually inhale ozone daily and have all our lives. Ozone is generated all the way down to ground level daily by the action of sunlight on oxygen in the air, as well as from the action of lightening on oxygen in air, and UV light on smog as well as high voltage equipment. If it were as dangerous as he is trying to make it out to be, none of us would be here. Ozone is actually nature's disinfectant and it has numerous beneficial purposes. Like anything, even water, too much can be dangerous. This is why most air purifying ozone units come with voltage regulation to adjust the concentration of the ozone based on the room size. It also helps to put ozone units up as high as possible as ozone weighs more than air and thus sinks. By placing the units high, the ozone has more time to react with dangerous compounds such as formaldehyde and carbon monoxide, as well as react with mold spores, smoke particles, odor causing compounds, etc. destroying them while reducing the ozone concentration itself before reaching face level. Another trick is to put the ozone unit to where the ozone coming out gets sucked up in to the air intake of the air conditioner. This provides several advantages. One it helps to control pathogens in the ventilation system, and it also mixes a lot of air with the generated ozone helping to dilute it, then blowing the ozone in low concentrations throughout the living space where it can do its job. Since most air vents are in or near the ceiling, this also allows the ozone to gradually sink. I run a medical ozone generator in my room fairly often. It is right next to my bed, and I and my dog sit right here next to it while it is running. Neither of us have ever been harmed at all by the ozone. Now, it can be an issue for people with asthma, since it can trigger off asthma attacks at levels that would be safe for the rest of us. So keep that in mind
No, the power usage by ozone generators is actually very small unless you have some massive industrial ozone generator for something like water treatment or an Olympic swimming pool.
Question? Just bought an rv and it smells heavily of smoke from cigarettes. We are scrubbing all the surfaces with oxyclean and other cleaners and will paint with a kills based paint but wondering if this will help afterwards? About how long should I treat with ozone? We have one month for Reno
please excuse my ignorance, i have tried to look this up but i cant make sense of it. whats the difference between this and the ozone layer? i would assume they are the same but i see things online that say that ozone is a pollutant and a green house gas but we do still have a hole in out ozone layer so wouldn't pumping ozone through these things help if its needed in the layer? or are they two separate entities? either way thank you for the video, very informative
They are the same molecule. The shape of the ozone molecule tends to keep things in the earths atmosphere, that’s why it could be classified as a greenhouse gas. With the hole in the ozone layer, it’s letting gasses out of the atmosphere and into space that’s why ozone is important, but I’m not sure wether or not we can pump ozone out to fix it. I’m sure it would be a lot more difficult then that
Very good info! Any tips on what to do when you over do it? When it causes off gassing of items in your home and causes that heavy sweet, metal like odor?
This info is new to me, gotten from 2 other vids like this, but I think I want to buy one. I figure I could turn it on before I leave for work and by the time I get home the O3 should be all gone, but would I still need to vent fresh air from the outdoors? I hate bad odors, have a recently renovated crawl space I'd like to KEEP mold free..I hate odors from curing paints and similar..The latest spaz I have is caused from buying a used guitar amplifier, the odor is obviously cigarette but it has a bar like odor because the amp was used in bars on gigs, it's got an O-DEAR!
@@f0t0b0y What I said was pretty clear. This guy has a lot to learn about ozone and ozone generators because he clearly did not research the topic very well before making this video. I addressed his video in other posts.
Ozone is nowhere near as dangerous as this guy is trying to make it out to be. I have been working with ozone and building my own units for medical and chemistry experiments for over 30 years. And we actually inhale ozone daily and have all our lives. Ozone is generated all the way down to ground level daily by the action of sunlight on oxygen in the air, as well as from the action of lightening on oxygen in air, and UV light on smog as well as high voltage equipment. If it were as dangerous as he is trying to make it out to be, none of us would be here. Ozone is actually nature's disinfectant and it has numerous beneficial purposes. Like anything, even water, too much can be dangerous. This is why most air purifying ozone units come with voltage regulation to adjust the concentration of the ozone based on the room size. It also helps to put ozone units up as high as possible as ozone weighs more than air and thus sinks. By placing the units high, the ozone has more time to react with dangerous compounds such as formaldehyde and carbon monoxide, as well as react with mold spores, smoke particles, odor causing compounds, etc. destroying them while reducing the ozone concentration itself before reaching face level. Another trick is to put the ozone unit to where the ozone coming out gets sucked up in to the air intake of the air conditioner. This provides several advantages. One it helps to control pathogens in the ventilation system, and it also mixes a lot of air with the generated ozone helping to dilute it, then blowing the ozone in low concentrations throughout the living space where it can do its job. Since most air vents are in or near the ceiling, this also allows the ozone to gradually sink. I run a medical ozone generator in my room fairly often. It is right next to my bed, and I and my dog sit right here next to it while it is running. Neither of us have ever been harmed at all by the ozone. Now, it can be an issue for people with asthma, since it can trigger off asthma attacks at levels that would be safe for the rest of us. So keep that in mind
Thank you very much for your explanation . I got seriously sick in my sleeping room which later turned out to be from hidden mold . When the mold was dicovered we treated it but spores got scattered throughout the whole house . Now i'm sick throughout the whole house , whereas before i could recuperate in the attic and living room . Pain in throat , nose , eyes , headache , tired , down , it is hell pushing one towards complete despair . Like stinging in a dry throat .These scattered spores are impossible to find and clean with soda , unless one knows the where contamination contacts were . Your video showed me a another solution . If this is true with this ozone , then maybe i will get a life back . Does ozone kill mold spores ? With much gratitude for your video . Thanks .
Breathe eucalyptus oil for the mold. Just rub some on the nose. Dab a TINY TINY TINY bit on the eye lids and corner of the eyes for the weepy eyes. TINY TINY TINY, ok? You'll figure it out.
Zach, great video! Very informative! I’m planning on using one of these in an unused fireplace chimney/flue, there hasn’t been a live fire in there for about 15 years and the flue damper is rusted stuck in the mostly closed position. Any advice on the most effective way to get rid of that burnt smell using one of these things?
Ozone is nowhere near as dangerous as this guy is trying to make it out to be. I have been working with ozone and building my own units for medical and chemistry experiments for over 30 years. And we actually inhale ozone daily and have all our lives. Ozone is generated all the way down to ground level daily by the action of sunlight on oxygen in the air, as well as from the action of lightening on oxygen in air, and UV light on smog as well as high voltage equipment. If it were as dangerous as he is trying to make it out to be, none of us would be here. Ozone is actually nature's disinfectant and it has numerous beneficial purposes. Like anything, even water, too much can be dangerous. This is why most air purifying ozone units come with voltage regulation to adjust the concentration of the ozone based on the room size. It also helps to put ozone units up as high as possible as ozone weighs more than air and thus sinks. By placing the units high, the ozone has more time to react with dangerous compounds such as formaldehyde and carbon monoxide, as well as react with mold spores, smoke particles, odor causing compounds, etc. destroying them while reducing the ozone concentration itself before reaching face level. Another trick is to put the ozone unit to where the ozone coming out gets sucked up in to the air intake of the air conditioner. This provides several advantages. One it helps to control pathogens in the ventilation system, and it also mixes a lot of air with the generated ozone helping to dilute it, then blowing the ozone in low concentrations throughout the living space where it can do its job. Since most air vents are in or near the ceiling, this also allows the ozone to gradually sink. I run a medical ozone generator in my room fairly often. It is right next to my bed, and I and my dog sit right here next to it while it is running. Neither of us have ever been harmed at all by the ozone. Now, it can be an issue for people with asthma, since it can trigger off asthma attacks at levels that would be safe for the rest of us. So keep that in mind
@@Hveragerthi I heard a radio program host who was talking about getting rid of cigarette smoke smell in rental properties say that they actually put it inside the air inlet (past the air filter) since it can't pass through walls or solid objects, it's the easiest way to get it through the entire house--so this fits what you were saying.
Ozone generators do not create fog. You can't see ozone. Ozone is oxygen that is modified from the oxygen that exists in your house already. So your house is not going to blow up if you turn on the stove.
Hi Zach, thanks for the information! We moved into our house almost a year ago and we have had a lingering odor we can’t seem to pinpoint. We have exhausted lots of options and are considering ozone treatment. I want to make sure we go about it safely however. We have a 5 month old so we would of course take her to stay at our parents home for a week or so to make sure the house is fully aired out. My question is would a week be sufficient time and does O3 attach to clothes/furniture/etc where it could be harmful even after the O3 smell is gone and the home is aired out? Also with her being so little is it just too risky to use ozone at all even if we give it a full week? Thanks again for help!
A week should be enough time. I would contact a local fire/flood restoration company for an opinion or consultation. They use ozone generators quite heavily and would be able to give an informed position.
I recommend hydroxyl. You can use Hydroxyl + ozone generator, turning ozone only when you out of home. Hydroxyl is safe to stay in place when it works, but generator I have not last long, only 4 month, next lost effectiveness. Cool generators price starts from 2000+$.
I used in my office about once a week , I set the timer for about 8 hours after I leave my office and when I come back the next day. I hold my breath and open windows and doors and after a few minutes the strong smell is gone. (I used for mole prevention and clean air )
Any worries about removing certain things from rooms when using this in an already occupied space? I’m thinking like pictures, gaming systems - I’ve heard ozone can be bad for these and am just curious? Awesome videos by the way! We just moved into an apartment where they replaced carpet, killzed under the paint - still horrible odor everywhere from prior tenants smoking. This is giving me some hope and a little more confidence in trying to get this horrid smell out, since our landlord doesn’t seem to think it’s “that bad”
These work excellent for smoke odor removal, very likely a lot of the odor is in the ductwork. Put this unit in front of the return, turn the HVAC fan on, turn the ozone machine on, 2 hours may do it, but like he said, give it at least 1 hour before you come back in, then, take a deep breath, hold it if you can to open a few windows and let it air out another hour! If you want to do extra in a room after the ductwork, put the ozone unit as high as possible, on top of the fridge or a ladder, as ozone sinks. run for 1 hour.
@@stevem1081 but what about the first part of her question regarding pictures and gaming systems? I would like to know about that too. I have also read ozone can damage rubbers, cords, etc.
I’m curious about this too. I’ve heard that it can damage fabrics, electronics etc. I think some people may go overboard and run the things for 24 hours or more which is where the problem lies I’m sure. I have a relatively small area of my basement carpet that got wet and smells nasty. Thinking of maybe building some kind of small tent to just treat a small area. Any thoughts?
Ozone should not be harmful to non-carbon based materials. Natural rubber, natural fibers or natural pigments, on the other hand, are prone to be affected since these are from organic sources - carbon based. Depending on the plastic, it can get damaged, either by looking aged or becoming brittle. But it varies by a lot, and it also depends on how long, how often and how much O3 exposure the materials have been under. It is much safer and better to go slow and use it in short runs than to crank these machines up to replace most your breathable O2 into O3 in one row.
@@hquest Please help! My Corvette in-cabin air filter was used by a mouse for a nest while the car sat in the garage I driven for several months. I discovered the issue yesterday when I decided to drive it. The odor coming from the AC vents was horrific! I took the car to a Quick Lube. They removed the used filter, vacuumed the filter compartment thoroughly, and installed a new filter… but there’s still a really bad odor coming from the vents. Called my detailer. He wants to clean the car as best possible and look for dead mice… and then run a small rm ozone generator inside the car for a number of hours… and THEN run ANOTHER, larger ozone generator for addl time! This seems excessive to me! I read that it’s possible to oversaturate a car interior with ozone… and that the ozone mixes with car interior materials like plastics and leaves “ozone byproducts” that can remain in a car for weeks and be very harmful to lung health. I am a senior and have health issues, so I’m concerned about driving my Vette after so much ozone has circulated through it. Can you please give me your thoughts on this… plus your guidance on how long an ozone generator can safely be run inside a car interior? I’d also like to know what size generator (or recommended brand/model) I should buy for car use in case the first time around with an ozone generator doesn’t get rid of the odor. Thank you!
Ozone smelling can be tricky if the amount rises slowly. Your nose gets used the the smell and it can seem very low smell. After spending some minutes outside the room and coming back can reveal a very high ozone smell you did not smell before.
Do you know anything about non prescription medical use of ozone for ears, and adding to water to drink? I suffer from mold illness- you video is great! I'm not really a fix it guy - just a science teacher-
@Michael Puglia I've had several viewers asking similar questions and I've wondered the same myself. Let me know if you find solid research on this as I'm eager to learn.
I just went to my dentist. They used ozone around a tooth that I just had a root canal done. Then my ear on that side of face has been giving me trouble so they used ozone in my ears. My ear actually feels better today! But I did smell it afterwards as it was leaving my ear canals when I drove home. I think they only used it in my ears for 5 mins tops.
a good way to lose your sense of smell for 2 days yea. I had a setup that ran at 32 amps which generated ozone at a scary rate to the point where blue gas was coming out the tube and it needed scrubbing.
Sounds like you have an Ozone Therapy/Ozone Air Purifier machine. Totally different animal to what is being discussed in this video. These machines are made to produce massive concentrations of O3 to eliminate odors, pest control and for mold remediation. Not the same thing at all.
No reason to be so paranoid. This guy really does not understand ozone or ozone generators very well. We actually inhale ozone daily and have all our lives. Ozone is generated all the way down to ground level daily by the action of sunlight on oxygen in the air, as well as from the action of lightening on oxygen in air, and UV light on smog as well as high voltage equipment. If it were as dangerous as he is trying to make it out to be, none of us would be here. I have been building my own ozone units for therapy, chemistry experiments and air purification for over 30 years. I often run ozone in my house to cleanse the air and I am in the same room. Never been harmed by it. One of the things this guy does not comprehend is that these ozone generators come with voltage regulation to adjust the ozone output per square feet of the room. He also failed to mention that it is best to put these units up as high as possible as ozone weighs more than air and thus sinks. By placing the units high, the ozone has more time to react with dangerous compounds such as formaldehyde and carbon monoxide, as well as react with mold spores, smoke particles, odor causing compounds, etc. destroying them while reducing the ozone concentration itself before reaching face level. Tell me, are you just as paranoid about water as well since drinking too much too quick kills a lot of people each year from water intoxication? Ozone is an issue in high concentrations, which again is why these units have to be used properly. If someone is being stupid with a running chainsaw and severely cuts a leg would you blame the chainsaw? Or the person not using the machine properly? As a therapy, ozone therapy is fantastic for so many things. For example, I have never found a safer, nor as effective cancer treatment in my 44 years of cancer research. Plenty of medical studies on this as well as for many other diseases and conditions. Ozone therapy is effective for cancer, heart disease, covid, disc degeneration, HIV, hepatitis, burns, MRSA, viral, bacterial and fungal infections, autoimmune conditions, supporting immunity, wound healing, etc. You can find all sorts of these medical studies on PubMed and in the medical databases.
Ozone will make clothes smell like they have been washed and hung in the sun to dry. It will not remove dirt and oils, though. Still gotta do the laundry.
Hi. I find similarity to hydrogen peroxide but can it kill virus, bacteria and fungus infested garden soil ? If yes, how do we apply to such infected soil? Thanks and shall appreciate your feedback.
I just purchased an ozone generator to help combat the smell from staining my kitchen cabinets. As I plugged it in and turned it on I immediately smelled the machine. I wasn’t in the home 2 mins. I then went in to turn it off after watching your video lol since the home is occupied but my family is away for a few house. If I left the machine on for maybe 5 mins how long does the small kitchen have to air out for? When can we return home?
Can you use it in an apartment in a building with other apartments around, if I close the doors and windows or will the surrounding apartments be affected?
I have a 5 bedroom 3 bath 2,700 sq ft rental house that is currently unoccupied. What type of generator would you buy and how long would you leave it on? Can I keep it on in the living room and put all fans on?
Ozone is nowhere near as dangerous as this guy is trying to make it out to be. I have been working with ozone and building my own units for medical and chemistry experiments for over 30 years. And we actually inhale ozone daily and have all our lives. Ozone is generated all the way down to ground level daily by the action of sunlight on oxygen in the air, as well as from the action of lightening on oxygen in air, and UV light on smog as well as high voltage equipment. If it were as dangerous as he is trying to make it out to be, none of us would be here. Ozone is actually nature's disinfectant and it has numerous beneficial purposes. Like anything, even water, too much can be dangerous. This is why most air purifying ozone units come with voltage regulation to adjust the concentration of the ozone based on the room size. It also helps to put ozone units up as high as possible as ozone weighs more than air and thus sinks. By placing the units high, the ozone has more time to react with dangerous compounds such as formaldehyde and carbon monoxide, as well as react with mold spores, smoke particles, odor causing compounds, etc. destroying them while reducing the ozone concentration itself before reaching face level. Another trick is to put the ozone unit to where the ozone coming out gets sucked up in to the air intake of the air conditioner. This provides several advantages. One it helps to control pathogens in the ventilation system, and it also mixes a lot of air with the generated ozone helping to dilute it, then blowing the ozone in low concentrations throughout the living space where it can do its job. Since most air vents are in or near the ceiling, this also allows the ozone to gradually sink. I run a medical ozone generator in my room fairly often. It is right next to my bed, and I and my dog sit right here next to it while it is running. Neither of us have ever been harmed at all by the ozone. Now, it can be an issue for people with asthma, since it can trigger off asthma attacks at levels that would be safe for the rest of us. So keep that in mind
Hi! I'm considering to buy an ozone generator to build a "sanitization arc" just before mi home door, but I'm also researching pros and cons, and if this way of sanitization it's suitable.
I just used mine for the first time yesterday in my bedroom. I left it on for 3hrs with auto shut off. When I returned to my house 6hrs later the smell in the room was gone but now the room had weird smell. The best way I can describe it is a metallic smell (very unpleasant smell). I opened the windows and turned on the ceiling fan and let it run all night in the room while I slept on the couch. I went back in the room this morning and it smells the same. One the instructions it says the smell should dissipate within 24hrs. I hope by this evening or tomorrow the smell is gone. I think the next time i use it I'm going to use it for 30 minutes and see how that does. I think I over did my room running it for 3hrs
Did the smell ever dissipate? I need to run one of these generators in a Corvette to get rid of mouse odors from in cabin air filter they heated in. But I’m worried about over saturating interior with harmful ozone byproducts.
Ozone can accelerate the breakdown of certain materials. So if you have older items made from plastics, it will cause off-gassing. Reduce the amount of time you are using the ozone in a certain area to prevent this.
We use an ozone generator at the factory to pierce microscopic holes into plastic sheeting. It's gives ink the ability to hold to the film without bleeding off. An employee touched the wrong piece of metal and it arked into him. A current ran thru his palm and shot out of his forearm. He was locked in place. And moments after was blasted about 8 feet away and onto the floor. Make no mistake. Working with an ozone generator can be dangerous. Very dangerous.
Ozone doesn't make the air explosive as its not increasing the amount of oxygen in the room. It's simply binding an additional unstable Oxygen atom to Oxygen already in the room. The pilot on stoves and hot water tanks and furnaces won't be an issue.
I just used one for my new car because the old owner used to smoke. It worked wonders but even after 3 days, it still has an ozone Kinda smell. Should I add fragrance or continue to air it out?
If it took the smoke odor out, then you just need to leave the windows open a bit to air out. Car detailers use these to do exactly what you did. You do want to run the fan in the car for about 30 minutes while the ozone machine is on, or the smoke odor will still be there.
A lot of high-end air conditioning units use ultraviolet lights to crack oxygen in to ozone and it’s continuously circulating through the duck work and house as long as the Air handling units are running in very small quantities and most people don’t even notice it. Especially here in Southwest Florida it’s very common because it’s next to impossible to keep mold out of the AC ducks any other way and mold is far more dangerous than Ozone.
Would be using this in my basement..my furnace is in my basement and my concern would be blowing c03 into the first floor of my house after using the ozone generator..would be hard to keep out of house to air it out so maybe this machine wouldn’t work for me
Run the ozone generator while you are at work if there will be no people or pets in the home during that time. Use the timer to shut it off AT LEAST two hours before you return, or run it on continuous while plugged into a smart plug so you can control it remotely and/or through Alexa. It’ll work great. I do this almost daily in my home.
Ozone is nowhere near as dangerous as this guy is trying to make it out to be. I have been working with ozone and building my own units for medical and chemistry experiments for over 30 years. And we actually inhale ozone daily and have all our lives. Ozone is generated all the way down to ground level daily by the action of sunlight on oxygen in the air, as well as from the action of lightening on oxygen in air, and UV light on smog as well as high voltage equipment. If it were as dangerous as he is trying to make it out to be, none of us would be here. Ozone is actually nature's disinfectant and it has numerous beneficial purposes. Like anything, even water, too much can be dangerous. This is why most air purifying ozone units come with voltage regulation to adjust the concentration of the ozone based on the room size. It also helps to put ozone units up as high as possible as ozone weighs more than air and thus sinks. By placing the units high, the ozone has more time to react with dangerous compounds such as formaldehyde and carbon monoxide, as well as react with mold spores, smoke particles, odor causing compounds, etc. destroying them while reducing the ozone concentration itself before reaching face level. Another trick is to put the ozone unit to where the ozone coming out gets sucked up in to the air intake of the air conditioner. This provides several advantages. One it helps to control pathogens in the ventilation system, and it also mixes a lot of air with the generated ozone helping to dilute it, then blowing the ozone in low concentrations throughout the living space where it can do its job. Since most air vents are in or near the ceiling, this also allows the ozone to gradually sink. I run a medical ozone generator in my room fairly often. It is right next to my bed, and I and my dog sit right here next to it while it is running. Neither of us have ever been harmed at all by the ozone. Now, it can be an issue for people with asthma, since it can trigger off asthma attacks at levels that would be safe for the rest of us. So keep that in mind.
@@Seek_Him You really need to educate yourself on the topic. I run my medical ozone generator frequently in the room right next to me and my dog stays in the room with me. It has never harmed us. The danger is in high concentrations being inhaled, which can damage the lungs. And if running air as a starter gas there will be some irritating acids formed. People often incorrectly attribute the irritation to the ozone. It does not harm plants either.
@@Hveragerthi Well, Thank you very much! Someone was using it in a old home, I just thought I would look into it. & You are correct, I'm still alive 😁 So my home is a pole home & full of unseen Mold spores, would this machine get rid of mold? I sent a sample to a lab & they identified five different types of mold
