Ozone Air Purifiers
Ozone Air Purifiers produce ozone. Unlike ionizers, ozone generators are designed to produce significant amounts of ozone which can combine with and neutralize many hazardous chemicals. Commercial ozone generators produce large quantities of ozone and are used by clean-up contractors to remove smoke odors, musty smells, dead animal odors and mold from old or damaged buildings. It is not healthy to breathe ozone gas and caution is required when buying a room air purifier that also produces ozone.
Retail Ozone Air Purifiers are typically combined with Ionic Air Purifiers for general home use. The production of ozone from these units is kept low for health reasons. They are therefore only useful for small odors.
For severe cases of mold or odor, or to treat a very large area, a dedicated commercial-size Ozone Air Purifier is required
Strengths
- Best at eliminating odors, including smoke and musty smells
- Will destroy some chemicals and bacteria
Weaknesses
- Ozone is generally unhealthy in large quantities
- Has a smell that may affect some people
- Will cause irritation of the eyes, nose and throat in high concentrations
- Does nothing for solid particles such as dust, pollen and other allergens
- Not effective on most chemicals.
