Bacteria And Your Business: What You Can’t See Can Hurt You!

Problem

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If you happen to own a business which the public regularly visits it’s mandatory to kill bacteria from every source. Restaurants, hotels, retail establishments, etc., are petri dishes for bacteria growth. Your business’s appeal to the public and your financial liability are two of the main reasons for eliminating bacteria. Since “cost-effective” sounds like music to a business person’s ear, what affordable yet extremely thorough method is available?

Solution 

What you can’t see (bacteria) gets in every nook and cranny, so the solution must do the same. An ozone generator is the perfect solution for  odor problems a business must eliminate. Need reasons? Here’s some:

  • Ozone goes where air goes. Ozone generators produce ozone, a gas chemically related to oxygen. Ozone leaves the machine, goes wherever odor-causing gases are, and destroys them.
  • Ozone is colorless, yet “green”. Environmentally friendly anything is what’s not only trendy, but savvy in the business world. Ozone generators were employing “green” technology for odor removal back when green was just a color.
  • Workplace safety. Odor removal by chemical is the usual approach. While mainly effective, the biohazard possibilities for clients/customers as well as worker safety and liability issues exist. Unless you’re using an ozone generator. Ozone itself carries the rating “GRAS” (generally regarded as safe) by the Food And Drug Administration. Obviously, common sense must prevail when using it, as it is not an inhaler. Meaning, totally safe when used as directed. 
  • The air/attitude factor. A business that demands quality of its own working area, including the air itself, promotes and receives unspoken respect from its employees. A subliminal benefit of ozone “fresh air”.

   Next Step?

Business owners (and everyone else) who need foul odors gone now or just want to breathe the purest air must contact us for more eye-opening facts. Whether caused by bacteria or not, odor removal by ozone is vital for your business! 

Natural Indoor Odor Removal

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An Ozone Generator is a type of air cleaner that intentionally produces the gas called ozone. The machine can disinfect, deodorize, kill or remove toxic airborne particles in indoor spaces. Ozone sanitizes by breaking gown odors, microorganisms and other pollutants.

In order to use ozone safely, you should consider which problems you need to treat. Some important safety tips are:

  • Use a timer to switch on your ozone generator while a room is unoccupied
  • Do not smoke or work with open fire during ozone treatment
  • After an ozone treatment, the room must be ventilated for at least 15 minutes. Even short-term breathing of ozone in high concentrations may cause negative physiological effects

The generators create ozone (03) which is dispersed into the air to attack and destroy odors at their source. They are also effective at eliminating:

  • Paint odors
  • Decaying odors
  • Smoke damage odors
  • Mold and mildew
  • New construction odors
  • Pet Odors
  • Cooking Odors

Ozone completely destroys the offending gases that cause bad smells. The ozone generator is a purification system that does not rely on air passing through the machine; instead it produces a massive amount of ions. These ions make the dust agglomerate and discharge from the air.

For more information please contact us.

Newaire Plugin Technology Cleans the Air in Enclosed Areas

Newaire Plugin Electronic Deodorizer

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Pleasant odors can lift our spirits and improve our mood. The smell of coffee brewing or bacon frying can coax us out of bed in the morning. The scent of flowers or perfume may put is in a romantic frame of mind. Unpleasant odors can have the opposite effect. They can cause us to feel repelled and even cringe. Now you can make sure that only clean air is in your home with the Newaire Plugin Electronic Deodorizer.

We love our pets and may think they are wonderful, yet the smell we are used to may be unpleasant to others, and pet dander can be even worse. It may be because they are unpleasant, but bad odors seem to linger longer than the ones we like. Fortunately, those offensive indoor orders can easily be eliminated with the use of ozone generating air purifiers.

Ozone Generators

Ozone generators remove all unwanted odors from the air by destroying the molecules responsible, whether they are from mold, bacteria, smoke or other contaminants. Ozone (O3) is a reactive form of an oxygen molecule. It changes the chemical structure of pollutants so they are no longer offensive or harmful. Scented air sprays do not remove the odor causing particles from the air, they simply mask them by adding pleasant scents.

Homes

If you live in a home or apartment that has persistent and offensive odors from pets, food, tobacco smoke, mold, garbage or other sources, an ozone generator may be what is needed to allow you to breathe more easily. Ozone seeks out and destroys odors in the air. Ions created by coronal discharge cause dust particles in the air to clump into larger particles that fall to the ground to be vacuumed up.

Rooms

For cleaning the air in a single room, the Newaire Plugin Series of ozone deodorizers are effective for cleaning odors from up to 500 sq/ft of air. Simply plug the device into an electrical wall outlet and let it start to remove the unpleasant odors from the air. The air quality is improved by a freshening infusion of enhanced ionization. This may be especially helpful for some one who has difficulty breathing in polluted or pollen filled air.

Vehicles

You may have a vehicle that smells bad, such as a used car, truck, minivan or commercial vehicle. You may have an old RV that smells musty after sitting unused for several months. The Newaire Auto Series II can safely eliminate the offensive odors from up to 250 sq/ft, giving you and your passengers a much more pleasant experience. Just plug it into a DC outlet, and it will go to work cleaning the air. It may even save your vacation in the case of a musty RV.

As always, contact the Ozone Experts anytime for help with choosing the right product for your needs.

Eliminate Odor Naturally During National Care about Indoor Air Month

With National Care about Indoor Air Month in full swing, we wanted to spend a few moments this week taking about the topic. What many Americans may not be cognizant of is how big a problem indoor air pollution really is. So we decided to start off with a few shocking statistics and then talk about how to eliminate odor naturally.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, on a daily basis, each of us takes in roughly 3,000 gallons of air. For most of us, at least 16 hours of our day are spent indoors. Now couple that with the World Health Organization’s research. It indicates that poor indoor air quality contributes a notable amount to what’s known as the global burden of disease.

How much is a notable amount? In the early 2000s, when the last major study was conducted, the amount was 2.7 percent. At the time, the organization was also able to directly contribute indoor air pollution exposure to more than 1 million fatalities. That, in effect, made it one of the organization’s top 10 public health concerns.

Although it has been a while since another study of that magnitude was conducted, we doubt that much has changed for the better. After all, the results of the American Lung Association’s 2013 State of the Air Report were not something to celebrate. They indicated that more than 44 million human beings still live in areas around the globe that are known to have exceptionally poor outdoor air quality. So we can only imagine that indoor air quality in America still needs a lot of improvement too.

Thus, if you want to eliminate odors naturally from your environment during National Care about Indoor Air Month, we’d recommend buying an ozone generator. It will help improve your indoor environment immensely. For more information about securing one in time for National Care about Indoor Air Month, please contact us.

The Newaire Plug-in Electronic Deodorizer Freshens the Air and Protects Your Health

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What should you do when you experience unpleasant smells in your home? Examples could include your kitchen trash area, the boy’s gym bag that gives his space the smell of a locker room, or the dog odors that seem to cling to all fabrics. Most American families would reach for an air freshener of some type. Did you know that these products are harmful? An electronic deodorizer is safe and effective.

The Untold Hazard: Phthalates

As reported by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), there are a good number of air fresheners that contain phthalates without necessarily listing them among the product’s ingredients. These chemicals have previously been linked to birth defects and a reduced production of testosterone. Asthma and allergic reactions have also occurred after exposure.

Why an Electronic Deodorizer Makes More Sense

When using electronic deodorization products instead, you forgo the spraying of chemicals in your home. It goes further. The use of ozone technology does more than briefly mask a smell that eventually comes back.

  • Occurs naturally. Ozone is a natural byproduct of sunlight reacting with oxygen molecules or lightning passing through the atmosphere.
  • Purifies its environment. Electronic deodorization with ozone has found industry use for the elimination of bacteria, fungi and viruses. Plenty of hotel operators, childcare facility owners and homeowners also use this technology to eliminate odors at the source. Ozone does so via the oxidation process that eradicates odor-causing molecules.
  • There when you need it. Storing ozone is not possible at this time. Having a machine that creates it, therefore, makes sense. Between the Queenaire, Rainbowair and Newaire products currently on the market, you are sure to find one that suits your needs.

When you are ready to make this technology work for you, contact us for more information on the products that may meet your needs the best.

Don’t Let Hurricane and Flood Damage Leave Nasty Odors Behind

It seems like severe weather has been dominating the news cycle as of late. Hurricanes Harvey,  Irma and Maria have caused unprecedented damage in the Caribbean, Texas, Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas.  Unfortunately, the road to recovery will be a long one for those hit the hardest.

 

The type of property damage that occurs during weather disasters obviously varies. However, we can say one thing with a high degree of confidence. Storm related property damage often causes putrid odors that overtake homes and businesses.

 

Using an ozone generator or air purifier to remove odors and help with flood damage cleanup is a valuable option. The odor that occurs after water damage can happen as soon as a day or two after the flood damage.  The smell that you have to deal with will likely be mildew and/or mold.

Of course improving the air quality after severe weather is too tough a job for cans of aerosol spray. There are far too many odors and airborne particulate matter that may develop as a result of storm damage. Thus, it is best to attack them all naturally so no additional, potentially offensive items are introduced into the environment.

An ozone generator is a device that can get rid of the particulates that have been placed in the air.  They are specifically designed to remove odors associated with mold, mildew, bacteria, sewage and all of the other nastiness that washes into properties during flooding situations. However, they come in a variety of sizes. So it’s vital to choose one that is compatible with the size of the flood damaged area.

To learn more about dealing with flood damage related odors, please visit our website at http://ozoneexperts.com or contact us toll-free at (866) 676-9663.

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Ozone Generators Effectively Eliminate Odors from Homes and Businesses

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Today many people want to eliminate the odors in their homes that result from tobacco, pets, cooking, mold and more. Using sprays other types of air fresheners only masks the sent and do not eliminate them. In order to successfully remove odors from their homes many people use an ozone generator. It doesn’t mask these odors and actually destroys them.

According to an article in Ozone Journal, “Ozone removes odors by destroying the molecules, bacteria, and spores that cause unpleasant smells…Ozone is very quick to chemically react with particles that it comes into contact with in the air and on surfaces…extra oxygen atom in the ozone attaches itself to other molecules, chemically changing their structure to create non-offensive molecules – eliminating the smell”

Eliminates Strong Odors

An ozone generator can be used to eliminate the strongest smells from any enclosed area. They are designed to continuously find odor particle and eliminate them by turning them into carbon dioxide and oxygen. They can be used for rooms with plants, one that has suffered smoke damage and more.

Business

There are a variety of ways an ozone generator are used by businesses. Painters will use them to eliminate the smell of paint and primer from an area close to where people can be affected by the smell. Carpet installers will use them to remove the smell and unhealthy elements that come from new carpets. They are also used by building managers for a variety of purposes. Any professional who restores buildings after a flood, fire or other disaster will utilize an ozone generator.

Home

People who are moving into an apartment may want to have an ozone generator to eliminate any odors left by a previous tenant. People will want to use them for removing garbage or dumpster odors, bathroom odors and more. Any place in a building where there is undesirable odor is a place an ozone generator can eliminate it.

If you would like to know more about the benefits of using an ozone generator we can help. Contact us today and learn more.

Eliminate Skunk Odor Under Your House or in a Shed

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As the weather heats up, animal control companies get more calls about skunks living under the house or in a shed. The animals have wintered at your property and now spring sets into motion the mating cycle. Skunk odor is usually the way most homeowners learn about the unwelcome guests in the first place. Although an animal control specialist can remove the skunks from your property, eliminating the skunk smell is another matter.

Understanding the Makeup of Skunk Smell

Unlike other scents, the spray of a skunk is difficult to remove because it contains sulfur. Combined with hydrogen, the chemical makeup of the scent further involves the presence of a CH2 complex. This combination puts it in the same league as the thiols used to add odor to natural gas or propane. If you have ever smelled these products, you know that masking the scents with sprays or other methods is impossible.

Safe Odor Removal with Ozone

Rather than trying the old wives’ tales involving tomato juice and stale beer, give ozone a try. Because the generator technology splits the O2 molecule that allows for the recombination into O3 ozone, the highly volatile molecule now reacts with the sulfur-containing skunk smell on a molecular level. Breaking up the structure of the smell itself, ozone does not mask the scent or super-impose an even smellier odor, but it eliminates the molecules that cause it.

Depending on the size of your crawlspace or shed, you may be able to use the Rainbowair 500 Series II, which treats rooms measuring between 500 square feet and 1,500 square feet. This product has been created for the hotel industry, is portable and provides you with an ozone output of up to 500mg per hour.

Contact us for more information on skunk odor removal with ozone or to find out about the other ozone generators we have in stock.

Eliminating Pet Odors in a Vet’s Office

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A veterinarian’s office can collect quite a few offensive pet odors through the day. It can be very important for your business that your clients not be met with these smells when they walk through your doors.
Though a person would expect to smell the occasional dog or cat when they visit their local vet, they still expect it to smell clean and cared for when they walk into the reception area. Having a fresh, well-aired smell to your office can give clients more confidence in your practice by letting them know your staff is on the ball and keeping all the messes clean and away from the animals that are housed there.

Behind the scenes, you know there are many ways to accumulate nasty odors in your clinic. Parvo-stricken dogs (and other sick animals), the nervous fur-babies who are prone to accidents, a skunk-sprayed dog, and various surgeries can all make your office smell as though it hasn’t been cleaned in a month. You do your best to eliminate these odors with room sprays, candles, and other chemicals, but what if there was a way to help you get rid of them without having to worry about the chemicals or possible fire hazards?

An ozone generator, like the Rainbowair Activator, can be just the answer you’re looking for. The ozone molecule, by nature, will do one of two things as it starts to break down: it will either combine with an oxygen molecule, or it will combine with a gaseous element. When it combines with oxygen, it simple creates O2. When it combines with a gaseous element, it causes that gas to lose any odor it may have had.

If you have questions about how you can benefit from the science of ozone, please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!

How Ozone Can Kill Bacteria and Remove Odors in the Process

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The three oxygen atoms that make up ozone occur naturally. In fact, approximately 20 percent of the planet’s breathable air is made up of ozone. Yet there is more to this highly unstable molecule than meets the eye. Did you know that ozone will kill bacteria and do away with offensive odors in the process?
  • Ozone reacts with the cell walls of bacteria. Ohio State University experts recognize ozone as “a potent antimicrobial agent” that not only kills bacteria but also eradicates fungi, viruses and even parasites. Researchers discovered that the oxidative burst, which occurs when the ozone molecule reacts with bacterial cell walls, paves the way to further destruction of the undesired organism’s cellular components. This refers to bacterial genetic material, a wide variety of enzymes contained within the cell wall and the lipids that make up parts of the cell wall itself. Microorganisms cannot withstand this onslaught and die.
  • A destruction of bacteria results in odor removal. Offensive odors are usually the result of bacterial activity. For example, in the case of a smelly shoe closet, the bacteria that ingest sweat subsequently excrete acids that are exceedingly pungent. Thus, by destroying the odor-causing bacteria in the first place, any offensive odor you may notice in a home or business also gets removed.
  • Ozone may be created artificially. It is possible to artificially create ozone in the business or home environment. Newaire is a recognized leader in the plug-in technology field.Rainbowair makes units that serve the hotel industry as well as the manufacturing sector. Queenaire offers a wide variety of compact units, some of which are designed to continuously treat areas of up to 10,000 cubic feet. No matter what type of setting you envision, there is an ozone generator that is a perfect fit.

Unlike with antibiotics and chemical-based bacterial cleaners, it is not possible for the targeted microbes to develop a form of immunity to the oxidative burst. This knowledge is now being harness by physicians who have long been concerned over the increasing levels of hospital-acquired infections. Gizmag reports on Canada’s Queen’s University that is now experimenting with the use of ozone to kill difficult-to-eradicate and highly infectious bacteria.

At Ozone Experts, we understand that you do not want to use harsh and potentially dangerous chemicals to kill bacteria. Contact us today to discuss the types of ozone-generating products that would be perfect for your home or business. Losing offensive odors in the process is a welcome fringe benefit.