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[Updated July 29, ]
Since , Airthereal ozone generator units have been selling out as businesses, medical facilities, transportation services and more are eager to deep clean and disinfect their spaces. Ozone generators can assist with sterilization of surfaces and the removal of odors, viruses, bacteria and other contaminants.
In this post, we address the many questions and concerns customers have had when using an ozone generator during a time where respiratory illnesses have been on the rise.
General Use FAQs
A: Ozone (O3) is a powerful sterilizer. When odors, bacteria, viruses or molds meet ozone, oxidation reactions occur and both parties are destroyed. Ozone then reverts back to oxygen. Therefore, even though exposure to high concentrations of ozone can be harmful to humans and pets, it won't last long in the air.
Remember to open doors or windows to allow ventilation for at least 30 minutes after use or turn on the air conditioning during the treatment if you use it in the basement. It can sterilize your AC system as well.
Note: Ozone can adversely affect indoor plants and damage materials like rubber, electrical wire coatings, fabrics and artwork containing susceptible dyes and pigments. Since the main reaction of ozone is strong oxidation, during the oxidation certain polymer groups may have some negative effects, such as PU plastics oxidizing and turning yellow.
A: Step 1 - Clean up first: Before ozone treatments, please do some cleaning in order to remove the source of the odors. Close the windows and doors. Make sure no people, plants or pets are in the room.
Step 2 - Use the timer: It's highly recommended to set the timer and leave it in the room. Treatment time can be adjusted according to room size and air quality. If you aren't sure, you can start with 15 min and increase the treatment duration or frequency next time.
Step 3 - Use in Unoccupied space ONLY: Exposure to high concentrations of ozone can be harmful. Please stay outside the room being treated with ozone. We include a NO ENTRY sign in the package as a gift, which can be hung outside the door.
Step 4 - Repeat ozone treatments (as needed): You can take out your ozone generator and schedule an ozone treatment whenever necessary. Repeat the previous steps.
SPACE
COVERAGE
MA
MA10K-PRO
FREQUENCY
Car
50 ft² / 5 m²
4 min
2 min
Once a week
Bathroom
100 ft² / 10 m²
7 min
5 min
Twice a week
Kitchen/Laundry
200 ft² / 20 m²
15 min
10 min
Twice a week
Bedroom/Office
300 ft² / 30 m²
30 min
15 min
Once a week
Living Room
500 ft² / 50 m²
45 min
30 min
Once a week
Garage
600 ft² / 60 m²
60 min
40 min
Twice a week
SPACE COVERAGE MA10K-PRODIGI MA10K-PRO Smart FREQUENCY
Car Kitchen
Bedroom
0-200 sq. ft.
2 g/h
1 hour
2 g/h
1 hour
Once a weekBoat Garage
Basement
200-500 sq. ft.
4 g/h
1 hour
4 g/h
1 hour
Once a weekLiving room
Office Bar
500-1,000 sq. ft.
6 g/h
2 hours
6 g/h
2 hours
Once a weekPet Clinic
Dining hall
1,000-2,000 sq. ft.
8 g/h
2 hours
8 g/h
2 hours
Once a weekFarm
Supermarket
2,000+ sq. ft.
10 g/h
2 hours
10 g/h
2 hours
Once a week
*For reference only. Other variables may factor in the length of ozone treatments per space. For specifics on units by space, please see our ozone generator buying guide.
PA1K-GO
AH
MA
MA10K-PRO
MA10K-PRODIGI
MA10K-PRO Smart
Power
Battery
AC 110V
AC 110V
AC 110V
AC 110V
AC 110V
For Areas of
500 sq. ft.
For Water
2,000 sq. ft
2,000+ sq. ft
2,000+ sq. ft
[Updated July 29, ]
Since , Airthereal ozone generator units have been selling out as businesses, medical facilities, transportation services and more are eager to deep clean and disinfect their spaces. Ozone generators can assist with sterilization of surfaces and the removal of odors, viruses, bacteria and other contaminants.
In this post, we address the many questions and concerns customers have had when using an ozone generator during a time where respiratory illnesses have been on the rise.
General Use FAQs
A: Ozone (O3) is a powerful sterilizer. When odors, bacteria, viruses or molds meet ozone, oxidation reactions occur and both parties are destroyed. Ozone then reverts back to oxygen. Therefore, even though exposure to high concentrations of ozone can be harmful to humans and pets, it won't last long in the air.
Remember to open doors or windows to allow ventilation for at least 30 minutes after use or turn on the air conditioning during the treatment if you use it in the basement. It can sterilize your AC system as well.
Note: Ozone can adversely affect indoor plants and damage materials like rubber, electrical wire coatings, fabrics and artwork containing susceptible dyes and pigments. Since the main reaction of ozone is strong oxidation, during the oxidation certain polymer groups may have some negative effects, such as PU plastics oxidizing and turning yellow.
A: Step 1 - Clean up first: Before ozone treatments, please do some cleaning in order to remove the source of the odors. Close the windows and doors. Make sure no people, plants or pets are in the room.
Step 2 - Use the timer: It's highly recommended to set the timer and leave it in the room. Treatment time can be adjusted according to room size and air quality. If you aren't sure, you can start with 15 min and increase the treatment duration or frequency next time.
Step 3 - Use in Unoccupied space ONLY: Exposure to high concentrations of ozone can be harmful. Please stay outside the room being treated with ozone. We include a NO ENTRY sign in the package as a gift, which can be hung outside the door.
Step 4 - Repeat ozone treatments (as needed): You can take out your ozone generator and schedule an ozone treatment whenever necessary. Repeat the previous steps.
SPACE
COVERAGE
MA
MA10K-PRO
FREQUENCY
Car
50 ft² / 5 m²
4 min
2 min
Once a week
Bathroom
100 ft² / 10 m²
7 min
5 min
Twice a week
Kitchen/Laundry
200 ft² / 20 m²
15 min
10 min
Twice a week
Bedroom/Office
300 ft² / 30 m²
30 min
15 min
Once a week
Living Room
500 ft² / 50 m²
45 min
30 min
Once a week
Garage
600 ft² / 60 m²
60 min
40 min
Twice a week
SPACE COVERAGE MA10K-PRODIGI MA10K-PRO Smart FREQUENCY
Car Kitchen
Bedroom
0-200 sq. ft.
2 g/h
1 hour
2 g/h
1 hour
Once a weekBoat Garage
Basement
200-500 sq. ft.
4 g/h
1 hour
4 g/h
1 hour
Once a weekLiving room
Office Bar
500-1,000 sq. ft.
6 g/h
2 hours
6 g/h
2 hours
Once a weekPet Clinic
Dining hall
1,000-2,000 sq. ft.
8 g/h
2 hours
8 g/h
2 hours
Once a weekFarm
Supermarket
2,000+ sq. ft.
10 g/h
2 hours
10 g/h
2 hours
Once a week
*For reference only. Other variables may factor in the length of ozone treatments per space. For specifics on units by space, please see our ozone generator buying guide.
PA1K-GO
AH
MA
MA10K-PRO
MA10K-PRODIGI
MA10K-PRO Smart
Power
Battery
AC 110V
AC 110V
AC 110V
AC 110V
AC 110V
For Areas of
500 sq. ft.
For Water
2,000 sq. ft
2,000+ sq. ft
2,000+ sq. ft
2,000+ sq. ft
Ozone Output
1,000 mg/h
1,000 mg/h
5,000 mg/h
10,000mg/h
2,000-10,000mg/h
2,000-10,000mg/h
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2 hours
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12 hours
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A: If the mold in question is out in the open, (visible on surfaces) the ozone generator will kill the visible mold on surfaces as well as spores in the air. After repeated uses of the ozone unit, mold will change color, (gray to white) and you can then clean it off with bleach.
If mold is behind your walls or underneath surfaces, it won't be exposed to enough ozone to eliminate it. So you would have to remove the non-visible mold in order to eliminate it permanently from your space.
If you can't easily remove non-visible mold, you will need to use ozone periodically to kill the spores in the air as they form. That should prevent mold from growing elsewhere. If your house is very humid or damp, mold will likely form regularly. In that case, use ozone regularly to kill the spores in the air.
A: With proper maintenance, the ozone plate is meant to be used for years (between 5,000 and 20,000 hours of run time). Only change the plate when the blue light is weaker and dimmer than usual and you can't smell as much ozone as before, post-use. Clean or change the ozone plates if the ozone output is weak. Environmental factors affect the duration of ozone output. Keep the unit in a cool, dry space when in storage.
A: Rooms MUST be unoccupied when the ozone generator is on and running. Our units come with helpful, user-friendly timers (some with dials, some without). Timer function can be set up to 120 minutes and you can also use 'HOLD' mode to keep it on. Set the timer before you leave the room, ensure that no people or pets are in the room when the ozone machine is working. Treatment times are approximately 10 minutes to 60 minutes depending on the size of space.
With our Smart Ozone Generator with App Control via WiFi, it's now easier to manage and control ozone output from outside the home or office, so you don't have to risk exposure.
A: Maintenance is super easy, actually!
1. Take out and wash the pre-filter in the back whenever it gets filled with dust. Reinsert when it's completely dry.
2. Keep the unit in a cool, dry space when not in use.
3. The ozone plate is meant to be used for 5 years, or 20,000 hours. Only change the plate when the blue light is noticeably weaker than when you first got it (or if only part of the ozone plate is glowing during operation) and you can't smell as much ozone as before. Ozone plate replacements are available for sale on Amazon and our website.
A: Because of ozone's strong oxidability, plastics exposed to ozone can easily break down and fade. Pollution in the air, extreme heat, chemicals and salts are other known reasons for the breakdown of plastics.
Here are some tips to reduce the risk of damage to plastics:
1. Shorten the treatment time to 10-15 minutes and increase the frequency of treatment. Several shorter treatments will be more effective and less harmful than one long treatment cycle.
2. Remove or cover plastic items during ozone treatment if they can't be removed from the room.
A: If you're using a wired unit, use an extension cord connected to a properly grounded wall outlet. . Fully charged portable ozone units, such as the PA1K-GO, can simply be placed inside the vehicle and turned on.
Your vehicle's air conditioning system can accumulate bacteria and dust, so when you ozonate your car, the smell can remain in the system for a while. To combat this we recommend shorter 10-15 minute ozone treatments per session. Turn on the recirculation mode on your vehicle's AC during treatment and turn on the fresh air mode afterwards, to help with ventilation. Frequent, short-duration ozone treatments are better for removing odors compared to infrequent, long duration treatments.
The rubber, plastic, and upholstery in your vehicle may be oxidized during the treatment. This may cause some parts of your interior to fade or crack. As long as you are performing short-duration treatments, it should cause minimal long-term issues or damage.
Q: How do I use the ozone generator in my basement?
A: Customers have shared that ozone has helped eliminate musty smell and prevent mold and mildew buildup in their basements. Below are some helpful tips for your basement treatment process:
-Eliminate the source of the odor.
-Dry the space using a dehumidifier or by running a fan
-Run the ozone generator in your basement. If possible, turn on your air conditioning system so that the ozone can be sucked into your HVAC ducts to sterilize them at the same time.
-Allow the basement to air out. With open windows, it should take about 30 minutes to air out. If you are unable to open windows in your basement, it may take up to 4 hours for the ozone smell to dissipate and revert back to breathable oxygen.
-If the ozone smell is too strong in the remainder of your house, you may need to temporarily block the HVAC vents in the rooms you are occupying and crack a window to let it air out. Breathing in small amounts of ozone will not have any long-term health effects, but continued exposure might irritate your nose and throat.
A: If you use the water ozone device for air purification, the tube doesn't need to be attached. Press the Power button to turn on the unit. Use + - buttons to choose the ozone operating time. The ozone will be directly emitted through the air outlet. After the timer countdown is complete, the display screen will show as 00. The ozone will stop generating but the air pump will be delayed for 30 seconds.
A: Whether the AH will produce free metal oxides or not will depend on the water source. The ozone generator only produces ozone to oxidize the material in the water to reach the purification purpose. It is a chemical process, not a physical filtration. If there is metal in the water, it is possible that metal oxides will appear.
A: The stones are the same material. Using one of them should be fine. It depends on how many oz of water you need to treat. Normally, it treats an 8oz glass of water for 10-15 minutes. You can click here to purchase the stones: https://airthereal.com/products/ah-replacement
A: This system does not filter the water/air but produces ozone via electricity. This works like a bubble stone for a fish tank by forcing the air out of a port that you attach a hose and air stone to dispense it into liquids.
A: If you want to drink treated ozonated water, we recommend that you let the treated water sit for a while, about 30 minutes. Or you can choose to boil the treated water before drinking. Ozone produced by the AH water ozone generator disinfects the water but has no purifying or filtering effect.
A: Airthereal's ozone generators passed SGS's test that kills more than 99.98% of bacteria. While we cannot definitely say ozone can eradicate the coronavirus (COVID-19) on its own, biologists, specialists and other scientists around the world have been working tirelessly, using our ozone generators as a part of their decontamination process. You can read more about it here. We're continuing to get updates from specialists' test results in the field and will update our community as necessary. EPA doesn't not recommend for occupied rooms, which is why rooms MUST be unoccupied prior to machines being turned on.
Misc. Customer Questions:
'Is it safe to run an ozone generator in the garage with a gas furnace and water heater running?' Yes, the room must be empty of people and pets but otherwise it's safe to run indoors around furnaces and water heaters.
Note: Ozone can adversely affect indoor plants and damage materials like rubber, electrical wire coatings, fabrics and artwork containing susceptible dyes and pigments. Since the main reaction of ozone is strong oxidation, during the oxidation certain polymer groups may have some negative effects, such as PU plastics oxidizing and turning yellow.
'Can a smaller unit run longer to cover a 20×20 room? Can I just open an inside door to dilute, then open an outside window and for how long for each?' Our smallest units can cover spaces up to 330 square feet. For anything larger, we'd recommend one of our larger units. For best guidance on which unit to get by size, please read our Ozone Generator Buying Guide.
'What ozone unit is best for automobile detailing and for the home, office, etc?' For car detailing, a number of our customers tag us in posts, showcasing how they use our ozone units in their detailing process. The most popular model we get tagged in is the MA10K-PRO Ozone Generator, which can sterilize spaces up to square feet. For best guidance on which unit to get for what space, please read our Ozone Generator Buying Guide.
"Am I allowed to take the PA1K-GO on an airplane?" Yes, you can. Except for spare (uninstalled) lithium batteries, all batteries allowed in carry-on baggage are also allowed in checked baggage. However, we recommend that you pack them in your carry-on bag whenever possible. In the cabin, airline flight crews can better monitor conditions and have quicker access to the batteries or device if a fire or leak occurs.
We hope this helps answer some of the questions you may have had. We are committed to making sure our products are readily available for purchase as we get through this global health crisis together. If you still have questions, please us at .
Researchers at Fujita Health University confirmed that ozone gas in concentrations of 0.05 to 0.10 parts per million (ppm), sterilized SARS-CoV-2 (technical name of the coronavirus which causes the COVID-19 disease), during experiments using an ozone generator in a sealed chamber over 10 hours with 90 percent effectiveness. Efficacy increased with higher humidity. The EPA safe limit for ozone in occupied areas is 0.05, while the OSHA limit is 0.10 ppm for 8 hours. The Fujita Health University study reviewed by Dr. Takayuki Murata was the first published test confirming that ozone gas kills the novel coronavirus strain. The results suggest that ozone could be more effective against COVID-19 than it was against previous coronavirus strains. Experiments during the SARS pandemic showed that a minimum of 1 ppm was effective against the SARS strain, an ozone concentration 10 times higher. 'Transmission of the novel coronavirus may be reduced by continuous, low-concentration ozone treatment, even in environments where people are present, using this kind of system,' said Murata. 'We found it to be particularly effective in high-humidity conditions.' Fujita Health University Hospital in Japan has installed ozone generators to reduce infection in waiting areas and patient rooms.
BoiE is an EPA-registered, American company that builds rugged, high-power ozone generators using the latest ozone technologies and high-quality, energy-efficient components that last. We design machines for both home and commercial use. BoiE high output ozone generators remove strong odors and sterilize bacteria, viruses and mold spores in minutes. Our portable ozone machines are the industry's most powerful and durable units, generating significantly more ozone and lasting much longer than others. BoiE ozone generators are built tough to survive falls, extreme conditions and keep doing their job. Whether it is for a home, apartment, vehicle or business use, when you have serious odor problems or decontamination needs, you'll want to buy a BoiE ozone generator to do the job quickly and completely. Simply put, BoiE manufactures commercial ozone generators for serious consumers who have done their homework. If you want a high-performance ozone generator directly from an American manufacturer at the right price point, buy from BoiE. We stand behind every machine with a money-back guarantee and lifetime customer support. BoiE ozone generators will never become obsolete and with minimal maintenance, can last a lifetime. Review of BoiE Ozone Generators
Ozone generators are great tools for removing odors, killing mold spores and disinfecting viruses. However, buying the best ozone generator can be a challenge because most ozone generator reviews are paid ads or generated by AI. BoiE manufactures unique and rugged ozone generators in the U.S. using only top-quality materials. BoiE ozone generators are never sold with cheap or inferior components. A BoiE ozone generator can help remove odors and decontaminate homes, rooms, vehicles, businesses and more.
"Considering the structure of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), and how like viruses respond to ozone exposure, it is estimated that as little as 1 ppm concentration for a matter of seconds is sufficient to achieve as much as 4 logs disinfection." ²
When used with proper protocols, an ozone generator is a proven disinfectant that safely kills both airborne
viruses and those on hard and soft surfaces. Ozone reacts to contamination thousands of times faster than bleach
and leaves no harmful chlorinated by-products. Concentrated ozone can safely decontaminate an entire room, a vehicle,
shoes, clothing, air and surfaces, so long as people, pets and plants are not present during the ozone treatment
and adequate time is allowed to pass before reoccupying a treated area.
Motel rooms and cruise ship cabins are prime examples of spaces that are often cleaned with ozone when the rooms
are turned over. People then return and use the sterilized room. An ozone generator can also be used to decontaminate
delivered packages outdoors by covering them with plastic and adding ozone to the enclosure. Large garment bags
make great ozone enclosures that can hold work clothing, shoes and masks as they are disinfected by ozone that
concentrates inside the bag without having to use a washing machine or chemical sprays.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that concentrated ozone can be used to disinfect vacant spaces.
"High concentrations of ozone in air, when people are not present, are sometimes used to help decontaminate
an unoccupied space from certain chemical or biological contaminants or odors." ³ The EPA further states
that high concentrations of ozone in air may be appropriate if conditions are controlled to prevent exposure to
humans and pets.
Can Air Purifiers Protect Against Viruses?
No, and here's why. Millions of air purifiers are sold in the U.S. each year. What air purifier manufacturers
won't tell you is that most viruses simply pass straight through. A virus is very small (.004 to 0.1 microns).
Air purifiers are limited to 0.3 microns or larger using high-quality HEPA filters, which is effective for trapping
larger particles such as dust and allergens, but too large to trap something as small as a coronavirus.
Air purifiers are also passive devices that can only act on air passing through, while much of the contamination
that causes odors or sickness is present on surfaces the air purifier can never reach. On the other hand, ozone
spreads and saturates the air along with fabric and carpets, breaking down volatile organic compounds (VOCs), mold,
bacteria, viruses and biological contaminants.4 In the world of chemistry, ozone is a scavenger molecule,
a search-and-destroy substance that removes or de-activates impurities and unwanted reaction products.
A virus has no defense against ozone, which had a 99.22% kill rate during the SARS coronavirus pandemic.5
Ozone has proven, wide-reaching sanitizing applications for homes and businesses. In laboratory experiments conducted
by Kowalski et al, an ozone generator removed 99.99% of bacteria within 40-60 seconds of exposure to air ozonation.6
For serious odor elimination and virus disinfection of a large area in a short period of time, ozone generators
far surpass air purifiers.
Practical Uses for an Ozone Generator
Ozone generators oxidize contaminants in the air, removing strong odors from chemicals, mold, smoke and decay.
The oxidation process breaks down and removes the contamination rather than masking the odor. Unlike chemicals
that leave a residue, an ozone generator leaves nothing behind. Environments that are treatable with ozone include
homes, basements, crawl spaces, hotel rooms, apartments, offices, gyms, sports equipment, fitness centers, locker
rooms, vehicles, boats and much more. Ozone generators can deodorize individual items by simply enclosing or tenting
them in plastic, then connecting the ozone generator to the enclosure. An ozone generator can disinfect viruses
and bacteria from any space then can be left unoccupied during the treatment.
BoiE ozone generators are essential tools for flood and fire restoration, mold remediation, crime scene clean up,
sanitizing trash dumpster rooms, and to sterilize bacteria, viruses and mold spores at sensitive places including
daycare centers, schools and medical centers. Ozone can also be used to clean and disinfect odors from clothing
and foot wear, a process called ozone dry washing. Hunters
use ozone generators outdoors to alter their scent in order to stay hidden from wildlife. Water ozonators sanitize
and purify drinking water in minutes. For examples of ozone generators that treat a variety of situations, read
BoiE's ozone generator treatment guide on this website. You can buy the
best ozone generator for every type of use from BoiE.
Low Power vs. High Power Ozone Generators
Low ozone-producing air purifiers cannot compete with powerful ozone generators. Air purfiers with integrated ozone
generators produce too little ozone to significantly reduce contaminants. Rather, they mask odors temporarily with ozone's
pungent scent. In EPA laboratory tests, a minimum of 5 ppm of ozone was needed to kill mold.7 Few ozone generators
will ever reach the ozone concentration needed to perform useful cleaning and disinfection.
You need a BoiE shock ozone generator for that.
Ozone generators that produce high levels of concentrated ozone can effectively oxidize VOCs, mold and other contaminants
in unoccupied areas. That is why professional restoration service companies use ozone generators to reduce mold
levels and bacteria during mold remediation and water clean-up projects. Most commercial fruit and vegetable crops
are cleaned and disinfected of bacteria using ozone because it is the most effective method of killing germs on
surfaces. The FDA approved ozone for food use in . While ozone generators are highly-effective at disinfecting
and deodorizing, beware of devices that produce a small or unspecified amount of ozone as they don't compare to
BoiE ozone generators.
Does an Ozone Generator Kill Mold
An ozone generator can kill mold in the air and on surfaces. However, it takes approximately 1,000 milligrams
of ozone per hour (mg/hr) to kill airborne mold spores and surface mold in a typical 100 sq. ft. room. Since the
ozone starts to dissipate in minutes, ozone will not concentrate enough to kill mold in a space that is too large
for the ozone generator's output, no matter how long that machine runs. That is why it is important to understand
ozone generator output before buying one. When you look at an ozone generator, the first question should be how
many milligrams of ozone does it generate per hour, and is that enough output for the largest space you may need
to treat? The greater the ozone output, the less time the ozone generator will need to run to complete an effective
ozone treatment.
Low-power ozone generators leave an ozone scent in a large space, but they won't kill mold. The same musty odors
will return within hours. Some ozone generator manufacturers attempt to mislead consumers into believing that under-powered
ozone generators can remove mold from an entire house with a small or unspecified amount of ozone and rely on the
consumer's trust and lack of understanding to sell their products. An ozone generator that produces too little
ozone for a particular space will plateau before reaching a high enough ozone concentration to clean and disinfect.
Safely Performing a Shock Ozone Treatment
Any responsible person who observes precautions and follows the manufacturer directions can safely perform an
ozone treatment of an unoccupied space. A shock ozone treatment refers to an enclosed area that has reached a high
enough level of ozone exposure to perform a useful amount of cleaning and air purification. In testing conducted
by the EPA's National Risk Management Research Laboratory, an ozone concentration of at least 5 parts per million was needed
to kill mold specimens.
The ozone treatment may take anywhere from a few minutes to an hour depending on the size of the space and
the power of the ozone generator. People, pets and plants must not be present when an ozone treatment is performed.
After the ozone treatment, the air recovery time can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours depending on
the environmental conditions. The warmer the air the faster the recovery. BoiE has published an
ozone generator treatment guide that outlines how an ozone treatment can
be performed in a variety of situations and which BoiE ozone generators are recommended for each type of job.
Reviews of Reseach
1. U.S. Army Public Health Center. . Technical Information Paper No. 98-115- Use of Ozone Generators Against COVID-19
2. EPA, Office of Indoor Air Quality. . Ozone Generators that are Sold as Air Cleaners
3. Dr. Gérard Sunnen, Patty Olinger, JM, RPB, Dr. Paul Meechan, Jeff Jones, and Paul Glidden, PhD. .
R&R Magazine. Ozone vs. Coronavirus: Ozone's Efficacy as a Virucidal Disinfectant
4. Dr. Kenneth K. K. LAM PhD. . OzoneTech. Ozone Disinfection of SARS-Contaminated Areas
5. W. J. Kowalski, W. P. Bahnfleth, and T. S. Whittam, Ozone Sci. & Eng., 20, Page 5 205-221 ()
6. Zhou Muzhi, Ozone: A Powerful Weapon to Combat COVID-19 Outbreak, Cloud River Urban Research Institute ()
7. Raymond S. Steiber, Ozone Generators in Indoor Air Settings, National Risk Management Research Laboratory, Page
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A: If the mold in question is out in the open, (visible on surfaces) the ozone generator will kill the visible mold on surfaces as well as spores in the air. After repeated uses of the ozone unit, mold will change color, (gray to white) and you can then clean it off with bleach.
If mold is behind your walls or underneath surfaces, it won't be exposed to enough ozone to eliminate it. So you would have to remove the non-visible mold in order to eliminate it permanently from your space.
If you can't easily remove non-visible mold, you will need to use ozone periodically to kill the spores in the air as they form. That should prevent mold from growing elsewhere. If your house is very humid or damp, mold will likely form regularly. In that case, use ozone regularly to kill the spores in the air.
A: With proper maintenance, the ozone plate is meant to be used for years (between 5,000 and 20,000 hours of run time). Only change the plate when the blue light is weaker and dimmer than usual and you can't smell as much ozone as before, post-use. Clean or change the ozone plates if the ozone output is weak. Environmental factors affect the duration of ozone output. Keep the unit in a cool, dry space when in storage.
A: Rooms MUST be unoccupied when the ozone generator is on and running. Our units come with helpful, user-friendly timers (some with dials, some without). Timer function can be set up to 120 minutes and you can also use 'HOLD' mode to keep it on. Set the timer before you leave the room, ensure that no people or pets are in the room when the ozone machine is working. Treatment times are approximately 10 minutes to 60 minutes depending on the size of space.
With our Smart Ozone Generator with App Control via WiFi, it's now easier to manage and control ozone output from outside the home or office, so you don't have to risk exposure.
A: Maintenance is super easy, actually!
1. Take out and wash the pre-filter in the back whenever it gets filled with dust. Reinsert when it's completely dry.
2. Keep the unit in a cool, dry space when not in use.
3. The ozone plate is meant to be used for 5 years, or 20,000 hours. Only change the plate when the blue light is noticeably weaker than when you first got it (or if only part of the ozone plate is glowing during operation) and you can't smell as much ozone as before. Ozone plate replacements are available for sale on Amazon and our website.
A: Because of ozone's strong oxidability, plastics exposed to ozone can easily break down and fade. Pollution in the air, extreme heat, chemicals and salts are other known reasons for the breakdown of plastics.
Here are some tips to reduce the risk of damage to plastics:
1. Shorten the treatment time to 10-15 minutes and increase the frequency of treatment. Several shorter treatments will be more effective and less harmful than one long treatment cycle.
2. Remove or cover plastic items during ozone treatment if they can't be removed from the room.
A: If you're using a wired unit, use an extension cord connected to a properly grounded wall outlet. . Fully charged portable ozone units, such as the PA1K-GO, can simply be placed inside the vehicle and turned on.
Your vehicle's air conditioning system can accumulate bacteria and dust, so when you ozonate your car, the smell can remain in the system for a while. To combat this we recommend shorter 10-15 minute ozone treatments per session. Turn on the recirculation mode on your vehicle's AC during treatment and turn on the fresh air mode afterwards, to help with ventilation. Frequent, short-duration ozone treatments are better for removing odors compared to infrequent, long duration treatments.
The rubber, plastic, and upholstery in your vehicle may be oxidized during the treatment. This may cause some parts of your interior to fade or crack. As long as you are performing short-duration treatments, it should cause minimal long-term issues or damage.
Q: How do I use the ozone generator in my basement?
A: Customers have shared that ozone has helped eliminate musty smell and prevent mold and mildew buildup in their basements. Below are some helpful tips for your basement treatment process:
-Eliminate the source of the odor.
-Dry the space using a dehumidifier or by running a fan
-Run the ozone generator in your basement. If possible, turn on your air conditioning system so that the ozone can be sucked into your HVAC ducts to sterilize them at the same time.
-Allow the basement to air out. With open windows, it should take about 30 minutes to air out. If you are unable to open windows in your basement, it may take up to 4 hours for the ozone smell to dissipate and revert back to breathable oxygen.
-If the ozone smell is too strong in the remainder of your house, you may need to temporarily block the HVAC vents in the rooms you are occupying and crack a window to let it air out. Breathing in small amounts of ozone will not have any long-term health effects, but continued exposure might irritate your nose and throat.
A: If you use the water ozone device for air purification, the tube doesn't need to be attached. Press the Power button to turn on the unit. Use + - buttons to choose the ozone operating time. The ozone will be directly emitted through the air outlet. After the timer countdown is complete, the display screen will show as 00. The ozone will stop generating but the air pump will be delayed for 30 seconds.
A: Whether the AH will produce free metal oxides or not will depend on the water source. The ozone generator only produces ozone to oxidize the material in the water to reach the purification purpose. It is a chemical process, not a physical filtration. If there is metal in the water, it is possible that metal oxides will appear.
A: The stones are the same material. Using one of them should be fine. It depends on how many oz of water you need to treat. Normally, it treats an 8oz glass of water for 10-15 minutes. You can click here to purchase the stones: https://airthereal.com/products/ah-replacement
A: This system does not filter the water/air but produces ozone via electricity. This works like a bubble stone for a fish tank by forcing the air out of a port that you attach a hose and air stone to dispense it into liquids.
A: If you want to drink treated ozonated water, we recommend that you let the treated water sit for a while, about 30 minutes. Or you can choose to boil the treated water before drinking. Ozone produced by the AH water ozone generator disinfects the water but has no purifying or filtering effect.
A: Airthereal's ozone generators passed SGS's test that kills more than 99.98% of bacteria. While we cannot definitely say ozone can eradicate the coronavirus (COVID-19) on its own, biologists, specialists and other scientists around the world have been working tirelessly, using our ozone generators as a part of their decontamination process. You can read more about it here. We're continuing to get updates from specialists' test results in the field and will update our community as necessary. EPA doesn't not recommend for occupied rooms, which is why rooms MUST be unoccupied prior to machines being turned on.
Misc. Customer Questions:
'Is it safe to run an ozone generator in the garage with a gas furnace and water heater running?' Yes, the room must be empty of people and pets but otherwise it's safe to run indoors around furnaces and water heaters.
Note: Ozone can adversely affect indoor plants and damage materials like rubber, electrical wire coatings, fabrics and artwork containing susceptible dyes and pigments. Since the main reaction of ozone is strong oxidation, during the oxidation certain polymer groups may have some negative effects, such as PU plastics oxidizing and turning yellow.
'Can a smaller unit run longer to cover a 20×20 room? Can I just open an inside door to dilute, then open an outside window and for how long for each?' Our smallest units can cover spaces up to 330 square feet. For anything larger, we'd recommend one of our larger units. For best guidance on which unit to get by size, please read our Ozone Generator Buying Guide.
'What ozone unit is best for automobile detailing and for the home, office, etc?' For car detailing, a number of our customers tag us in posts, showcasing how they use our ozone units in their detailing process. The most popular model we get tagged in is the MA10K-PRO Ozone Generator, which can sterilize spaces up to square feet. For best guidance on which unit to get for what space, please read our Ozone Generator Buying Guide.
"Am I allowed to take the PA1K-GO on an airplane?" Yes, you can. Except for spare (uninstalled) lithium batteries, all batteries allowed in carry-on baggage are also allowed in checked baggage. However, we recommend that you pack them in your carry-on bag whenever possible. In the cabin, airline flight crews can better monitor conditions and have quicker access to the batteries or device if a fire or leak occurs.
We hope this helps answer some of the questions you may have had. We are committed to making sure our products are readily available for purchase as we get through this global health crisis together. If you still have questions, please us at .
Researchers at Fujita Health University confirmed that ozone gas in concentrations of 0.05 to 0.10 parts per million (ppm), sterilized SARS-CoV-2 (technical name of the coronavirus which causes the COVID-19 disease), during experiments using an ozone generator in a sealed chamber over 10 hours with 90 percent effectiveness. Efficacy increased with higher humidity. The EPA safe limit for ozone in occupied areas is 0.05, while the OSHA limit is 0.10 ppm for 8 hours. The Fujita Health University study reviewed by Dr. Takayuki Murata was the first published test confirming that ozone gas kills the novel coronavirus strain. The results suggest that ozone could be more effective against COVID-19 than it was against previous coronavirus strains. Experiments during the SARS pandemic showed that a minimum of 1 ppm was effective against the SARS strain, an ozone concentration 10 times higher. 'Transmission of the novel coronavirus may be reduced by continuous, low-concentration ozone treatment, even in environments where people are present, using this kind of system,' said Murata. 'We found it to be particularly effective in high-humidity conditions.' Fujita Health University Hospital in Japan has installed ozone generators to reduce infection in waiting areas and patient rooms.
BoiE is an EPA-registered, American company that builds rugged, high-power ozone generators using the latest ozone technologies and high-quality, energy-efficient components that last. We design machines for both home and commercial use. BoiE high output ozone generators remove strong odors and sterilize bacteria, viruses and mold spores in minutes. Our portable ozone machines are the industry's most powerful and durable units, generating significantly more ozone and lasting much longer than others. BoiE ozone generators are built tough to survive falls, extreme conditions and keep doing their job. Whether it is for a home, apartment, vehicle or business use, when you have serious odor problems or decontamination needs, you'll want to buy a BoiE ozone generator to do the job quickly and completely. Simply put, BoiE manufactures commercial ozone generators for serious consumers who have done their homework. If you want a high-performance ozone generator directly from an American manufacturer at the right price point, buy from BoiE. We stand behind every machine with a money-back guarantee and lifetime customer support. BoiE ozone generators will never become obsolete and with minimal maintenance, can last a lifetime. Review of BoiE Ozone Generators
Ozone generators are great tools for removing odors, killing mold spores and disinfecting viruses. However, buying the best ozone generator can be a challenge because most ozone generator reviews are paid ads or generated by AI. BoiE manufactures unique and rugged ozone generators in the U.S. using only top-quality materials. BoiE ozone generators are never sold with cheap or inferior components. A BoiE ozone generator can help remove odors and decontaminate homes, rooms, vehicles, businesses and more.
"Considering the structure of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), and how like viruses respond to ozone exposure, it is estimated that as little as 1 ppm concentration for a matter of seconds is sufficient to achieve as much as 4 logs disinfection." ²
When used with proper protocols, an ozone generator is a proven disinfectant that safely kills both airborne
viruses and those on hard and soft surfaces. Ozone reacts to contamination thousands of times faster than bleach
and leaves no harmful chlorinated by-products. Concentrated ozone can safely decontaminate an entire room, a vehicle,
shoes, clothing, air and surfaces, so long as people, pets and plants are not present during the ozone treatment
and adequate time is allowed to pass before reoccupying a treated area.
Motel rooms and cruise ship cabins are prime examples of spaces that are often cleaned with ozone when the rooms
are turned over. People then return and use the sterilized room. An ozone generator can also be used to decontaminate
delivered packages outdoors by covering them with plastic and adding ozone to the enclosure. Large garment bags
make great ozone enclosures that can hold work clothing, shoes and masks as they are disinfected by ozone that
concentrates inside the bag without having to use a washing machine or chemical sprays.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that concentrated ozone can be used to disinfect vacant spaces.
"High concentrations of ozone in air, when people are not present, are sometimes used to help decontaminate
an unoccupied space from certain chemical or biological contaminants or odors." ³ The EPA further states
that high concentrations of ozone in air may be appropriate if conditions are controlled to prevent exposure to
humans and pets.
Can Air Purifiers Protect Against Viruses?
No, and here's why. Millions of air purifiers are sold in the U.S. each year. What air purifier manufacturers
won't tell you is that most viruses simply pass straight through. A virus is very small (.004 to 0.1 microns).
Air purifiers are limited to 0.3 microns or larger using high-quality HEPA filters, which is effective for trapping
larger particles such as dust and allergens, but too large to trap something as small as a coronavirus.
Air purifiers are also passive devices that can only act on air passing through, while much of the contamination
that causes odors or sickness is present on surfaces the air purifier can never reach. On the other hand, ozone
spreads and saturates the air along with fabric and carpets, breaking down volatile organic compounds (VOCs), mold,
bacteria, viruses and biological contaminants.4 In the world of chemistry, ozone is a scavenger molecule,
a search-and-destroy substance that removes or de-activates impurities and unwanted reaction products.
A virus has no defense against ozone, which had a 99.22% kill rate during the SARS coronavirus pandemic.5
Ozone has proven, wide-reaching sanitizing applications for homes and businesses. In laboratory experiments conducted
by Kowalski et al, an ozone generator removed 99.99% of bacteria within 40-60 seconds of exposure to air ozonation.6
For serious odor elimination and virus disinfection of a large area in a short period of time, ozone generators
far surpass air purifiers.
Practical Uses for an Ozone Generator
Ozone generators oxidize contaminants in the air, removing strong odors from chemicals, mold, smoke and decay.
The oxidation process breaks down and removes the contamination rather than masking the odor. Unlike chemicals
that leave a residue, an ozone generator leaves nothing behind. Environments that are treatable with ozone include
homes, basements, crawl spaces, hotel rooms, apartments, offices, gyms, sports equipment, fitness centers, locker
rooms, vehicles, boats and much more. Ozone generators can deodorize individual items by simply enclosing or tenting
them in plastic, then connecting the ozone generator to the enclosure. An ozone generator can disinfect viruses
and bacteria from any space then can be left unoccupied during the treatment.
BoiE ozone generators are essential tools for flood and fire restoration, mold remediation, crime scene clean up,
sanitizing trash dumpster rooms, and to sterilize bacteria, viruses and mold spores at sensitive places including
daycare centers, schools and medical centers. Ozone can also be used to clean and disinfect odors from clothing
and foot wear, a process called ozone dry washing. Hunters
use ozone generators outdoors to alter their scent in order to stay hidden from wildlife. Water ozonators sanitize
and purify drinking water in minutes. For examples of ozone generators that treat a variety of situations, read
BoiE's ozone generator treatment guide on this website. You can buy the
best ozone generator for every type of use from BoiE.
Low Power vs. High Power Ozone Generators
Low ozone-producing air purifiers cannot compete with powerful ozone generators. Air purfiers with integrated ozone
generators produce too little ozone to significantly reduce contaminants. Rather, they mask odors temporarily with ozone's
pungent scent. In EPA laboratory tests, a minimum of 5 ppm of ozone was needed to kill mold.7 Few ozone generators
will ever reach the ozone concentration needed to perform useful cleaning and disinfection.
You need a BoiE shock ozone generator for that.
Ozone generators that produce high levels of concentrated ozone can effectively oxidize VOCs, mold and other contaminants
in unoccupied areas. That is why professional restoration service companies use ozone generators to reduce mold
levels and bacteria during mold remediation and water clean-up projects. Most commercial fruit and vegetable crops
are cleaned and disinfected of bacteria using ozone because it is the most effective method of killing germs on
surfaces. The FDA approved ozone for food use in . While ozone generators are highly-effective at disinfecting
and deodorizing, beware of devices that produce a small or unspecified amount of ozone as they don't compare to
BoiE ozone generators.
Does an Ozone Generator Kill Mold
An ozone generator can kill mold in the air and on surfaces. However, it takes approximately 1,000 milligrams
of ozone per hour (mg/hr) to kill airborne mold spores and surface mold in a typical 100 sq. ft. room. Since the
ozone starts to dissipate in minutes, ozone will not concentrate enough to kill mold in a space that is too large
for the ozone generator's output, no matter how long that machine runs. That is why it is important to understand
ozone generator output before buying one. When you look at an ozone generator, the first question should be how
many milligrams of ozone does it generate per hour, and is that enough output for the largest space you may need
to treat? The greater the ozone output, the less time the ozone generator will need to run to complete an effective
ozone treatment.
Low-power ozone generators leave an ozone scent in a large space, but they won't kill mold. The same musty odors
will return within hours. Some ozone generator manufacturers attempt to mislead consumers into believing that under-powered
ozone generators can remove mold from an entire house with a small or unspecified amount of ozone and rely on the
consumer's trust and lack of understanding to sell their products. An ozone generator that produces too little
ozone for a particular space will plateau before reaching a high enough ozone concentration to clean and disinfect.
Safely Performing a Shock Ozone Treatment
Any responsible person who observes precautions and follows the manufacturer directions can safely perform an
ozone treatment of an unoccupied space. A shock ozone treatment refers to an enclosed area that has reached a high
enough level of ozone exposure to perform a useful amount of cleaning and air purification. In testing conducted
by the EPA's National Risk Management Research Laboratory, an ozone concentration of at least 5 parts per million was needed
to kill mold specimens.
The ozone treatment may take anywhere from a few minutes to an hour depending on the size of the space and
the power of the ozone generator. People, pets and plants must not be present when an ozone treatment is performed.
After the ozone treatment, the air recovery time can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours depending on
the environmental conditions. The warmer the air the faster the recovery. BoiE has published an
ozone generator treatment guide that outlines how an ozone treatment can
be performed in a variety of situations and which BoiE ozone generators are recommended for each type of job.
Reviews of Reseach
1. U.S. Army Public Health Center. . Technical Information Paper No. 98-115- Use of Ozone Generators Against COVID-19
2. EPA, Office of Indoor Air Quality. . Ozone Generators that are Sold as Air Cleaners
3. Dr. Gérard Sunnen, Patty Olinger, JM, RPB, Dr. Paul Meechan, Jeff Jones, and Paul Glidden, PhD. .
R&R Magazine. Ozone vs. Coronavirus: Ozone's Efficacy as a Virucidal Disinfectant
4. Dr. Kenneth K. K. LAM PhD. . OzoneTech. Ozone Disinfection of SARS-Contaminated Areas
5. W. J. Kowalski, W. P. Bahnfleth, and T. S. Whittam, Ozone Sci. & Eng., 20, Page 5 205-221 ()
6. Zhou Muzhi, Ozone: A Powerful Weapon to Combat COVID-19 Outbreak, Cloud River Urban Research Institute ()
7. Raymond S. Steiber, Ozone Generators in Indoor Air Settings, National Risk Management Research Laboratory, Page
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