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Won't Prevent Mold Growth - Ozone |
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Ozone is useless for preventing mold and is harmful to
your health. Studies have shown that ozone cannot be generated in
sufficient concentrations to kill or even suppress microbials on most
surfaces and that ozone is not an effective biocide4. A lot
of people have ozone generating air purifiers, some without knowing it.
These people are not just getting ripped off because the units don’t
remove mold – they may be physically harming themselves. Ozone is a
respiratory irritant and has been found to cause lung scarring in
laboratory rats. Repeated exposure can permanently scar lung tissue5.
It can worsen bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma. Exposure to ozone may
make one as much as three times more susceptible to other allergens6. |
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Some people still swear they feel better with an ozone
type air purifier running in their home. As these machines do little to
remove small particles such as molds and pollens, it is likely that the
ozone is reacting with their body. Ozone diminishes the sense of smell. |
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There are
applications where ozone is effective. Ozone has been shown to be
effective in smoke damage to alleviate odors. The amount of ozone
required is hazardous and the building must be vacated while the ozone
machines are running. It is not always completely effective. Ozone only
reacts with what is at the surface. Odors may migrate to the surface at
a later date causing the smoke odors to come back. Ozone may adversely
react with and cause damage to many types of artifacts in a home
including rubber and synthetic furniture.7 You should remove
as many of these from the home as possible before attempting to use
ozone. |
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Copyright © 2014-2017 Healthy Living Spaces LLC.
All rights reserved.
877-992-9904
Revised:
July 05, 2017.
Information in this document is subject to
change without notice.
Other products and
companies referred to herein are trademarks or
registered trademarks
of their
respective companies or trademark holders. |
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