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Everything You Need to Know About Ozone Generators


No one likes living in a filthy environment. That is why we go to great lengths to clean our houses. However, vacuuming and standard cleaning methods is not enough to eliminate odors and germs in your house.

Ozone generators are a handy solution for homeowners looking to keep their houses fresh and clean. But how does this technology work, and what are its benefits? This article covers everything you need to know about ozone generators.

What Is an Ozone Generator? An ozone generator is a portable machine that uses ozone to remove odors and indoor pollutants in a house or vehicle. In order to do this, the device kills germs, viruses, and bacteria that can harm your health.

How Does an Ozone Generator Work? An ozone generator uses oxygen in the air to generate ozone. The machine converts oxygen to ozone using two methods: corona discharge and ultraviolet generation. A UV-C light filter simulates radiation to create activated oxygen or ozone. On the other hand, during corona discharge, an electrical discharge converts O2 into individual atoms, which bind to form ozone (O3). Hence, ozone is made of three oxygen atoms. The third molecule in ozone separates and attaches itself to other substances, which alters them through oxidization.

What Are the Risks of Using an Ozone Generator? Too much ozone is harmful to human health. Some affects you may experience from exposure to excessive ozone include:

  • Throat irritation

  • Shortness of breath

  • Asthma flare-ups

  • Damage to airways

Too much ozone may also harm your indoor plants or damage fabrics and natural rubber.

Some air purifiers make use of small amounts of ozone, which do not exceed the EPA safety standard for ozone exposure (0.070 parts per million for an average of eight hours). However, they only freshen and filter the air in your home. Air purifiers, therefore, do not generate enough ozone to effectively deodorize and disinfect an indoor space.

On the other hand, a high output ozone generator is designed for “shock treatments” and as a result, it is essential to ensure that there are no People, Pets, or Plants in the area being treated. No standard air purifier can match the effectiveness of an ozone generator “shock treatment.” Whereas mold, bacteria, and viruses are destroyed at the molecular level during an ozone generator “shock treatment,” leaving 100% of all surfaces disinfected.

As already established, misusing an ozone generator exposes you to harm. However, with today’s new technology, a homeowner can safely operate an ozone generator creating a healthier indoor environment.

What Are the Benefits of Using an Ozone Generator? Ozone generators provide a cleaner, healthier home, providing the following benefits from ozone disinfection:

Reduced Risk of Airborne Infections As previously mentioned, an ozone generator eliminates disease-causing germs, viruses, and bacteria. Thus, ozone disinfection minimizes your chances of getting the flu, the common cold, and other airborne diseases.

No Chemical Residue After Cleaning Many chemical cleaners and sanitizers leave chemical residue that has nasty odors and may be harmful to your health. In contrast, ozone leaves no nasty smells after cleaning. Additionally, it has a short half-life. So, eventually, ozone molecules revert into clean, breathable oxygen.

A Fresh Smelling Home Ozone eliminates odor-causing bacteria and mold to leave your home smelling fresh. If someone in the home smokes, the smell often clings to fabric surfaces in the house, but an ozone generator can eliminate this odor as well! The generator can also be used to eliminate the smell of smoke after a kitchen fire. Ozone disinfection technology has advanced over the years, and today there are safer and more effective ozone generators being used for both residential and commercial applications. Contact SanusAer today for a state-of-the-art ozone delivery system for your home.


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