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January 19, 2018July 7, 2018

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.

March 15, 2012

Using Ozone Technology to Permanently Remove Mold and Mildew

Many people all over the world suffer from problems with mold and mildew odor in their homes, and are often in search of a way to rid the house of this unforgiving and difficult problem. When you get mold in different areas of the house, this then leads to mildew, which can leave a nasty odor in the area. Mold is essentially a fungus and is found in areas where there is little ventilation and a warm, damp surrounding. Mildew is basically mold which has attached itself to some kind of material, mainly fabric and is usually found on carpets, rugs, clothes, towels and linens.

Mold and mildew odors are a problem in many households and is difficult to get rid of completely. As well as mold and mildew odor being unpleasant to our senses, it can also be dangerous to people with allergies as it contains irritants and toxins which can be harmful. In most cases of mold and mildew odor, traditional deodorizers and cleaning equipment doesn’t get rid of it completely, it is important to make sure that all of the molecules and bacteria are removed; the best way to achieve this is by using ozone technology to eliminate mold and mildew completely.

Ozone is created through a device which naturally creates ozone molecules from the air and then pushes them out into the area of the offending mold and mildew odor. The ozone molecule which is made up of three oxygen molecules will then separate and attach itself to the mold molecules and neutralize them. Once the oxygen atom has attached, the mold molecule is stripped of its personal odor characteristics and is dispersed as a neutral atom. Ozone is a very efficient air cleaner, as well as being proficient in odor control, as it is able to purify the air around it in a green and natural way, without releasing strong odors and chemicals into the air instead. The equipment that generates ozone is becoming more widely available and is a great investment as it takes care of the mold and mildew odor forever rather than just masking it for the immediate future.

The technology also has major health benefits as it works as a brilliant air purifier. This is why ozone is often referred to as the world’s natural air filter, which makes the air cleaner and healthier for people who suffer from allergies and irritations in their lives.

For more information, click here to visit our website to select the right ozone generator for your needs.

February 29, 2012

How to Get Rid of Hospital Smells

Any medical or care facility that has injured, frail and/or ill people residing in will no doubt suffer from the vast array of hospital odors and become aware of the problems these hospital odors can cause in the long run. Hospital odors will find themselves embedded in all fabrics and material such as bedding, curtains, furniture, upholstery and clothing. It is vital that all the soft furnishings and bedding be odorless and sanitary before the next resident is required to use them; it is important to not allow the people to catch any further infections and diseases while they are under care.

Since many airborne bacteria and toxins are present in hospital odors, the best way to create a pleasant, healthy and comfortable environment for the residents and staff is to make sure that you can eliminate all the hospital odors and purify the surrounding air. Even after the cleaning staff have worked their magic on a room that has been occupied and then vacated, it will still be at risk of hospital odors as the cleaning solutions will mask some of the odor. It is impossible to tell if all the germs and bacteria have left the area completely. Ozone odor control is highly effective as it works to eliminate any trace of the hospital odors at their core and attacks the source of the hospital odors directly so that they are unable to reproduce and return in the future.

Ozone molecules are created when a power surge is applied to oxygen atoms in the atmosphere and they are then released into the room where they begin to break down and return to their original state after about 20-30 minutes. Once broken down the oxygen atoms will attach to the hospital odor molecules and destroy their structure so that they are completely destroyed. To deodorize an entire hospital room, ozone technology is not only quick and easy; it is green and does not cause any damage to the atmosphere or planet.

Oxygen is naturally able to purify and oxidize the embedded hospital odors without the use of chemical based solutions or perfumes being used which can cause irritation, allergies and breathing difficulties, especially for the infirm and ailing. After using an ozone odor control device on a room, the following occupant will discover no trace of any hospital odors which were present before and will be able to have a comfortable and secure stay during their own course of treatment.

"Many hospitals around the world use large ozone generators to decontaminate operating rooms between surgeries. The rooms are cleaned and then sealed airtight before being filled with ozone which effectively kills or neutralizes all remaining bacteria."

References-

de Boer, Hero E. L.; Carla M. van Elzelingen-Dekker; Cora M. F. van Rheenen-Verberg; Lodewijk Spanjaard (2006). "Use of Gaseous Ozone for Eradication of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus From the Home Environment of a Colonized Hospital Employee". Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology 27 (10): 1120–1122. doi:10.1086/507966. PMID 17006820.

February 15, 2012

How to Get Rid of Restaurant Odors-Riddle me This

Odors occur all over locations that prepare and serve food and drink, such as restaurants and hotels, and will subsequently have a great impact on the way guests view the overall atmosphere and quality of a catering facility. Restaurant odors can make or break the success of a new food and beverage business and it is vitally important to make sure that restaurant odors are kept under control throughout the location so that the business can flourish and guests will enjoy their meal without any complaints or displeasure.

Any location that is preparing and serving food and beverages will generate some build up of restaurant odors that occur from food preparation as well as bodily fluids such as sweat caused by the heat and humidity that are predominantly present in kitchens. Restaurant odors become embedded in the furnishings and furniture all over the restaurant and are difficult to remove fully once they have got trapped in the fibres of materials such as carpets and curtains. As well as restaurant odors continuing to produce acrid smells and cause unpleasant environment for the patrons and staff alike, the microorganisms will begin to reproduce and cause bacteria and pollutants to thrive in the air and cause an unhealthy and potentially dangerous situation for all the people who will breathe in the surrounding air.

Ozone technology is green and can eliminate the entire array of restaurant odors from a facility without having to use any chemical substances or perfumes in the process. As well as being able to purify the air quickly and easily, it also prevents the odor molecules from returning and can operate with minimal supervision and maintenance. This technology is based upon the action of ozone in the atmosphere; it is often referred to as ‘nature’s air purifier’ and is a natural wayto eliminate all the restaurant odors completely.

The ozone molecules destroy all the individual characteristics of the restaurant odors and neutralize the negative ions so that they will then disperse naturally back into the atmosphere and not return once a masking chemical has worn off. Many people, especially when they are eating, will be put off by the strong and over powering scents of chemical and perfume based cleaners that would be traditionally used to deal with restaurant odors, and ozone allows for customers to eat in peace, with no restaurant odors present, as well as not chemical based alternatives.

Riddle of the week: Can you solve it?

Die without me; Never thank me.

Walk right through me; Never feel me.

Always watching; Never speaking.

Always lurking; Never seen.

What am I?

January 25, 2012

How to Get Rid of Bathroom Odors: Riddle Me This

One of the worst places to find a horrid smell in any location is the bathroom. Restroom odors are a major problem for homes, business, and public locations all over the world. Any situation where you have numerous people using one facility will become dirty and overused quickly, and can fall into disrepair if it is not maintained and cleaned on a regular basis. Many restroom odors are masked by very potent air fresheners and cleaning solutions being placed in the vicinity in the hope that people will not notice the underlying restroom odor that is actually the main scent. Aside from the fact that this is not a decent long term solution and can become very costly after a few months of having to replace all the chemical solutions and air cleaners, it is not a healthy way of getting rid of restroom odors.

The odors contain bacterium and toxins which are floating in the air in the restroom odors and these pollutants will need to be dealt with so that the surrounding air and atmosphere is fit to breathe in. Ozone air purifiers are a brilliant new green technology that allows for ozone to be used as an air cleaner which will purify the surrounding area naturally and completely so that the restroom odor vanishes and that the bacteria and toxins are eradicated at the same time. Ozone has a very short life span; its half life is only about 20 minutes long and this is a great attribute for it to work on restroom odors as it will work quickly and produce the rapid removal of the offending toxins and odors. Ozone devices are quick and easy to install into a room or building and they require very little maintenance; they are able to operate unattended. These features make this kind of new green technology very attractive to many businesses that are paying each month for cleaning companies to use expensive materials and solutions on their restroom odors, only to find that they are still there at the end of the day.

To rid a place of restroom odors for the long term, an ozone electronic device is by far one of the best air purifiers and air cleaners available today. With their ability to create concentrated amounts of ozone in a short space of time, they are a naturally green and efficient piece of equipment which is helping many people create a health and pleasant environment, rid of restroom odors.

And now for our riddle of the week:

You do not notice me; but I am vital to your survival. Some people fret about me; others do not care; but I am holing up where I am. What am I?

January 18, 2012

Riddle Me This: How To Get Rid of Stale Odors

Stale odors can occur all over the home, car or office, and can arise from a whole variety of different substances and chemicals. Ozone generating equipment is becoming an increasingly popular and accepted way to deal with this problem. Often, people start to notice an odd smell over time and realize that something that has been forgotten or remains unknown is producing an unpleasant stale odor which needs to be dealt with before it gets out of hand.

Stale odors often arise from things that have been present for a certain amount of time and are easy to clean or get rid of by the usual simple means that can be applied to a fresh odor. Applying strong chemical or industrial cleaners to stale odors often just mask the scent for a while and then, as they wear off, the stale odor will remain. In these circumstances it is generally accepted that there needs to be a more vigorous and long lasting way to deodorize the surrounding atmosphere and make the air cleaner.

As well as making sure to they eliminate all of the stale odors that are present, it is important to many that the solution is green and causes no further harm to the atmosphere and planet. Ozone devices create ozone molecules using electronic technology which allows for ozone to be generated as and when it is needed to neutralize and remove negative ions and stale odors from an area in a green and efficient manner.

Using ozone molecules to purify and deodorize the air allows for the air to be fully rid of all toxins and bacteria that will b present in the stale odor atoms and will not be removed through traditional cleaning and deodorizing methods such as air freshener and cleaning supplies. The ozone odor control technology allows for ozone to be created and, these highly reactive oxidants will then disperse into the area, breaking down into separate oxygen atoms and attaching to the offending stale odor molecules. Once they have attached themselves onto the stale odor molecules, they will strip them of their individual characteristics, including odor, and will then disperse them into the air to be dealt with naturally.

Ozone odor control is one of the most efficient ways in which to deal with stale odors and eliminate the problem completely, as the molecules creating the problem are destroyed completely rather than the stale odor just being replaced and masked by another stronger scent.

And now for the riddle of the week:

What is cold when running but smells when not?

Answer below–remember, if you solve the riddle, you will recieve 10% off your next order of any ozone product!

December 6, 2011July 8, 2018

Giving big: Give the Gift of Fresh Air

What is on your holiday list this year?

During the cold, winter-y seasons, many are locked indoors with smells that are almost impossible to get rid of. Pet odors, cigarette smoke odors, mold and mildew odors, garbage odors, cooking odors, renovation odors…the list goes on and on. Whatever your odor issue is, the option of throwing open your windows to air a space out is limited only to warm weather. So what do you do? How can you maintain fresh, clean air when you have stale, dry air constantly circulating around your home or business?

The answer is quite simple, actually.

Two words: Ozone Deodorizer.

Depending on your needs, we carry large units (commerical) specific for many uses geared toward basement deodorization, water damage and mold/mildew restoration, hair salons, etc. Our larger units are meant to specifically “shock treat” a area for a short period of time. Ozone is one of the most effective, chemical-free and natural ways to elminate odors in any sort of application.

The NewAire Plug-In and Hardwire versions are also a great alternative for 24 hour deododorization in places such as bathrooms, entryways, kitchens, living rooms, etc.

And don’t forget our NewAire Auto Plug-In units, which deodorize continuously while you sleep!

Everyone has odors-this is the PERFECT gift this holiday season!

For assistance in choosing the right ozone deodororizer for you, visit our website at the Ozone Experts or call us at 866-676-9663. We’ll help you get set up with the right unit, so your deodorizer can be under the tree by Christmas time.

September 20, 2011

How To Prevent Mold Growth and Eliminating the Odors It Comes With

Many people as of late are dealing with mold and mildew after affects accociated with the recent flooding that has occured in the Northeast due to Hurricane Irene.

So, what’s a good way to prevent the mold in the first place?

Obviously, that has to do with water. Without water, mold growth cannot start, multiply, or spead from one place to another. The easiest and best way to control mold growth from gaining a foothold is to control dampness. Keeping your home clean and dry is the first step. Did you know that if you have water standing for even 24 hours common molds can begin to grow? All in all, keeping humidity levels below 60% and venting moisture from showers are a few ways you can prevent the conditions that lead to mold growth.

Other tips:

Don’t carpet bathrooms and basements. These areas are highly moist, which can harvest lots of hidden molds underneath
Clean up wet areas as soon as you can-within 24 hrs
Use a dehumidifier to get rid of excess humidity-this is great for basements

The recommended humidity level for controlling mold growth and dust mites is 50%-Dust mites are microscopic animals related to spiders, ticks and other mites. Dust mites eat mold and dead human or animal skin scales (flakes) and leave allergenic proteins. Dust mites reduce allergen production at these lower humidity levels.

If you have experienced water damage, the best way to ensure it’s cleaned up is to treat the area with ozone after it dries. Click here for more information about mold/mild odors and how to eliminate them naturally and effectively.

Resources:

http://www.doh.state.fl.us

http://www.cdc.gov/

September 16, 2011

NewAire Plugin Giveaway:Ozone Purification At It’s Best

Update-Contest Closed!

Have you ever dealt with an odor that you just couldn't stand anymore? Maybe an overpowering diaper pail smell, lingering bathroom odors, or that mixed gas and oil smell in your garage?

I'm sure you can think of more.

I know for me, it was always our cat's litter box. No matter what brand of kitty litter I used or air fresheners I sprayed, that smell of urine and feces wasn't going anywhere.

And the air fresheners just masked the odor. It didn't actually take it away, which was what I needed.

This is where NewAire comes in. This patented ion wind technology system deodorized rooms up to 500 sq/ft, and gets rid of virtually any ordor caused by smoke, mold and mildew, pets, chemicals, garbage- you name it. It does the job. We so strongly believe this, we offer a 30 day money back gurantee. How could you go wrong with that?

But how does ozone work?

Ozone is created as it floats freely in the air and water. It's a very unstable molecule, and only has a half-life of 20-30 minutes. Shortly after ozone(o3) is created, it starts to break back down into oxygen(02). When, for example, there is a room full of smoke, the gas that is released (from the smoke) is the result of the smell. So when ozone is introduced to that nasty gas, it quickly starts to break down as it combines with the smoke gas moleule destroying ALL odor charachteristic.

Technical enough for you? So now you know how it happens. But why should you use one? Well that's simple. It gets rid of odors! Easily and effectively. The best part is that it is and 100% chemical-free-it only uses natural elements.

I promise you. That odor will permanently disappear after you try this thing.

Giveaway

We, at NewAire Inc., are excited to be hosting our first giveaway: a NewAire plugin for your own personal business use!

Features:

Silent-no fan, whisper quiet, works continuously without you knowing it for 15+ yr
No filters-self contained, no parts or chemicals to replace or change
Compact design-less than 4"w x6"h x 2" deep, weighs less than a pound
4 watts-runs 24/7 with less than 4 watts/hr-less than most night lights
100% guranteed-30 day money back gurantee
just plug in-for years of silent, uninterrupted springtime fresh air

Quantity: 1

What you must do to enter:
Go to the Ozone Experts website and browse around. Then come back here and tell me which product (besides the NewAire plugin) you would like to have. IMPORTANT: Please add your email to each comment/post so I can get in touch with you if you are the winner!

Want additional chances to win?
After leaving a comment with the above requested action, you can do any one or all of these for additional entries:

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That's it! Good Luck!

(this giveaway ends Friday, September 23rd, 2010 at 12pm Eastern)
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September 13, 2011

NewAire Plugin Giveaway: Part 1

You might be asking…what is a NewAire plugin? Well, first of all, I can tell you what it isn't. It most definately is not an air freshener. It does not contain fragrance to try to mask smells in a room (because really, that's all an air freshener really does). It does not contain chemicals, because it's actually 100% natural. It does not suck air in to "purify" it thorugh a filtration system; it actually cleans the air by creating trillions of negative ions which cause particulates in the air to clump together and fall to the floor. The ozone in the machine is created naturally and circulated to eliminate odors at the source, which is the great part.

So why might you want one? To get rid of odors, of course! Have you ever stepped into a home that has a certain, how shall we say…funk? The NewAire plugin gets rid of that smell. Just like that. You still might be skeptical, and rightfully so. There are many many companies out there trying to sell you products left and right that just don't work. When I started working with the company, I have to admit, I was a bit of a skeptic. It wasn't until I was in a room with the NewAire plugin while working with Goof Off spot remover (if you've ever used it, you know just how intensely strong this stuff is). Within minutes, the smell was gone. GONE.

I was a believer.

And it's pretty great to represent a product that works, seriously works.

(if you want to know the science and chemistry behind the NewAire plugin, go to http://newairepurifiers.com/)

…stay tuned to the www.ozoneexpertsblog.com. Contest will open officially on Friday, September 16, 2011.