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@Zach Fields Your link does not work. No worries I found it on Amazon! You save our lives! Thank you so very much for posting this product information. We have black mold in our apt & neighbor smokes chain smokes cigarettes like a chimney. Sum landlord does nothing & now I may have asthma. Moving soon & plan to file a lawsuit using REINHARD v. CONNAUGHT TOWER CORP. Thank you again for posting a solution!
Ozone is also used in the bottled water industry. That little empty bit in a bottled water is actually ozone. Just before the cap goes on the ozone is added to extend the shelf life of the bottled water. This gives the bottle of water about a year before it starts going stale. Without the ozone a bottle of water starts going stale in just a few months. 10 years ago when times were tough, I took a job at a water bottling factory.
Interesting. It also comes out when I use my electric plasma lighter and I was wondering if it was harmful to breathe in small quantities (like smoking isn't lol)
Water expires wtf? I have cases of water stacked up for emergencies and it’s more than 5 years old.. had a water bottle the other day and it tasted just fine
I stayed at a motel, the lying manager told me the room was non-smoking. I was so ill in the AM, I had to stop my trip. For what little money it would have cost to use the ozone generator. Everybody could have benefited!
When I worked for Servpro, we were trained in using ozone generator's, as well as dehumidification devices to get rid of odors. We often had to clean furniture, and then place items in Ozone tents. The generators were also used in whole houses, to help eliminate odors after areas were completely cleaned, then isolated. They do work very well, but responsible use is paramount. Former crew chief, Westmoreland NH Servpro.
@@DD-kn8ic Ozone fields extend into all parts of the home. Although concentration should be centralized for best application. Isolating areas affected by odor, should be thoroughly cleaned of contaminant before ozone generators are utilized. Fires in homes may need additional steps taken, such as structure repair if walls ceiling, or wooden members were damaged as a result of fire. If you are addressing smell as a result of mold and mildew infiltrating your home, have a thorough examination of structure in affected areas. Locate sources of contaminant, such as mold, which adversely affect your health and mitigate sources. Overlapping ozone devices in structures may be necessary, but generally used in a specific area that can be thoroughly isolated for best results. Ozone in concentration for extended periods, can build up to toxic levels if not monitored and kept in check. Venting of ozone from a room or home should be part of the procedure after equipment is turned off.
Great video. Just rented one to take out cigarette smell from my previous tenant. Worked great. One thing to remember is NOT to paint your walls before using it. Otherwise you seal the smell and it won't work
I just moved into a new house and it has a bad bad smoke smell but has freshly painted walls and new carpets! it won’t work at all in removing the smoke smell now that it’s painted?
@@ahmedkareem940 yes it will. If it was painted with a good paint like Kilz what you're smelling is not from the walls. It's in the carpet, ceiling, vents etc.
Don't know/care how they work BUT THEY WORK i have 2 amazing units They've cleared the air in my garage/workshop & basement Plus to anyone who's complained of mold or mildew problems & I've loaned them out to THEY KILL MOLD & MILDEW. I refuse to be without an ozone generator. Thank you
@@PapaFoxtrot2002 maybe not. I feel the same way he does and I'm not paid. Once you realize how something can make your life so much better you do have that kind of passionate statement to make.
They, will work! I had a few bats that were trapped in the attic after a roof repair. Running the machine for about 30 minutes the odor was gone. Well worth the investment!
Ozone itself is relatively odorless, that chloronated smell is the reaction to it battling contaminates. This is what I was told to tell people when I was an Ecoquest Alpine Air distributor back in the early 00's, to start the machines as low as possible when first using because the home environment is usually massively contaminated by volitile organics. After a period of time, depending on the severity of the contaminants, the air will smell fresh and clean, to keep the machine at a set level to maintain environmental freshness, that you will no longer smell the chlorine.
In 2011 My Wife and I bought a used motorhome, sold our house and lived full time. Buying used I was prepared to make repairs and do maintenance. But, I wasn't ready for the mold smell in the bathroom. It seemed concentrated under the bathroom sink. I cleaned and cleaned and I even sprayed a layer of clear lacquer but the smell would not go away. It was a friend who recommended an ozone generator. It was pricey but IT WORKED, the smell was gone forever. We have pets now and it still works. Highly recommend. Excellent presentation and video "Zach Fields", thank you.
Just be sure to not run the generator indoors while animals are present. Ozone is harmful to living animals (humans included), so run the generator, then AIR OUT wherever it was used before returning pets or people in enclosed spaces. I accidentally turned on my generator while it was pointed towards my face and it is a pretty strong irritant. Smells like an indoor pool (chlorine i guess) but once its aired out all the odor is gone and youre left with a neutral odor.
I use an ozone generator to remove stubborn odors from refrigerator interiors. With a little patience it will achieve what no amount of manual cleaning can.👍
Is it safe to simply close off the room you’re sanitizing while the ozone generator is in use? Or do you need to completely leave the house with your pets, plants, and electronics for that time?
According to EPA, "If used at concentrations that do not exceed public health standards, ozone applied to indoor air does not effectively remove viruses, bacteria, mold, or other biological pollutants.". Furthermore, it is suggested that inhaling even relatively small amounts of ozone can cause sore thought, breathing problems like coughing, shortness of breath etc. My guess is better not to inhale it at all, if possible.
I know this is 5 months ago, but I would still like to say that I had an experience with mine... I thought it would be cool to use while working on my computer while it was running - BAD BAD idea for sure. After only a couple minutes, I found it hard to breath, and started coughing like crazy, and my throat became sore. I knew it must have been the ozone generator, and immediately un-plugged it. After about an hour my breathing came back to normal, and my cough and sore throat settled down. Wew!!. I won't be doing that again. Now when I use my ozone generator, I plug it in for a specific amount of time, and leave my home, and have not had any problems since I have been using it in that fashion. Hope this helps you or anyone else that may see this... Just thought I would put in my personal experience here, and thank you for your question which enabled me to share my story... ...Agata Rybicka is right for sure..., "that inhaling even relatively small amounts of ozone can cause sore throat, breathing problems like coughing, shortness of breath etc. My guess is better not to inhale it at all, if possible.".
Got the cigarette smoke smell out of my Land Cruiser. Had 4000 miles on it and the smell was apparently masked … until about a week later. I was skeptical, but it worked, just took a couple of weeks and repeated tries. But it did work.
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Hotel manager here. Thank you so much for both of your very informative videos! I got our ozone generator today and am looking forward to doing this tomorrow. I will leave an update!
I just received the Enerzen 11000 model and plan to run this to get rid of dog and stale cigarette smoke odor in my apartment. Thanks for making and uploading this informative video, I was not aware of the 03 being such a potential health hazard. Glad I looked up a video. Thanks again, this info is truly helpful.
Does this mean to leave my heat pump air conditioner on and Ceiling fan on? I have a house that smells like cigarette smoke . Bought one of these Enerzen Ozone Generator 6,000mg Industrial O3 Air Purifier Deodorizer Sterilizer (6,000mg to run in my home. What about people food and pet food, do I remove it? Before using?
Thank you!! Noticed a sign was placed with this information next door to apartment unit next to us. We complained about roaches coming to our apartment and figured it was them. They moved out. Also downstairs we think the same thing will happen. Nasty neighbors. We keep our unit clean and were frustrated with lack of response from management until we kept at it and forced them to come to our apartment and see the issue. We documented everything and let them know as well. They came quickly
Thanks for the really simple version of how this works it’s a really smart way of broadening the amount of people that can understand these things as simple as they really are compared to many other topics, anyways nice job man will be watching your videos to be exposed to more knowledge I haven’t come across yet!!!
Hi! This is the comment I was looking for. I accidentally used to much "Proof" pest spray in my home... the smell is still fresh and wont go away. Would you recommend this Ozone generator?
Can you please advice me you mentioned that you worked in pest control and need your help. I got many companies to get rid of bad smell because dead rat died in between walls and no success in finding it. Now I tried several products but nothing helped me. I accidentally come a cross this Channel by using ozone generator. Do you recommend using it and which company here in the states can remove the musty smell that drives me crazy!!
We used industrial sized O3 generators at work to bubble ozone through diffusers for water purification. It basically sterilizes the water by bursting any organic cells present in the water. It dissipates quickly with no residual odor. Ever smell the air after a thunderstorm with heavy lightning ?? That's ozone produced by the lightning charging the oxygen in the air. Smells fresh and clean. By the way, ozone is very corrosive in high concentrations. I've accidentally inhaled ozone on the job and wheezed for days.
Important point! Ozone is toxic to humans. Be careful when operate this; 1- operate and evacuate the place. 2- ventilate the place after that with natural and outdoor air for a whole day.
He states that ozone exposure has "no long-term effects" to humans, but keep in mind that ozone is highly reactive and is great at producing free radicals. These should be avoided as much as possible. Use the timer for an appropriate amount of time for your particular usage and wait at least an hour after the end of the cycle before re-entering the space. Just my 2 cents.
Hey Alex, thanks for chiming in. You’re absolutely right, while ozone can be helpful when used properly, it is nothing to mess around with. I wasn’t aware of how ozone affects the human body at a cellular level. Indeed, free radicals are bad news and should be taken seriously.
I totally did the opposite an hour ago. I made an ozone maker out of 2 industrial units that are rated 24g/h each. Usually the one in the video are not more than 5g/h . I went overboard making the 48g/h. Just completed an hour ago, tested it for 10 minutes. I stood in the toom doing deep breathing, hoping it will purify me internally. and oops..... 😵 . Yes coughing, and sensative lungs, and nausea.... I went closed the room, and did clearing breathing exercise for a while. I am fine, while writing this message.
I've gotten srayed by skunks couple times on the farm and after I get rid of the skunk I take off all my cloths and put them in a trash bag and turn on the ozone generator for a minute then and tumble the bag and ozone again with the bag sealed. After that my cloths dont stink.
I have an Enerxen unit about the same size (physically) as the one you're holding in the video. It works great in automotive interiors as well. As you alluded to, it does leave a distinct odor on its own but that dissipates with reasonable ventilation. I also recommend using it in a storage shed or workshop on a weekly basis. Different units "cover" a different area of cu. ft. so purchase accordingly :D
I have been using an ozone generator in my home non-stop for over 20 years. I also use it in my car when needed and when I used to sell real estate, in many of those homes. While I understand the science behind it, neither my family, pets (my dog lived for 15 years) or I have have had any problems with it. As a matter of fact, my allergies are exponentially improved with an ozone generator.
i've always wondered about this--that essentially 'it's a thing of semantics' to a point--and have yearned for some real-world offerings, such as yours. not discounting need for caution, education, and excercising good practice, but i wonder how much 'lawsuit culture' is at play here. Concurrently, i'd like to hear about the actual degradation of such things as plastics, trim, on furniture etc. thanks for your input.
StupiderThanJupiter My mother and I both had them (she died but she was just old)..we both had leather furniture, carpet and wood floors, etc...no degradation that seemed premature (i.e.; she had the same stuff for over 30 years). We both had pets that were not affected. I can’t speak for the experience of others, but I can say that in addition to our experiences, many of the other Realtors in my office had them in their homes, too, and swore by them.
Rocco74 Superhuman I have no clue beyond it being helpful with my indoor allergies, which, without the 03 generator, are quite severe to the point where I needed 2 daily medications.
Everyone had an ozone generator when I was a kid in the 60s/70s. We called them "Blacklights" and they were cool. In the immediate vicinity of a working blacklight (UV light) you have ozone being generated. The UV light photons strike an Oxygen molecule in the room (O2), breaking it apart into two Oxygen free radicals. Other Oxygen molecules nearby become the victim of the O free radicals, being forced to accept it for a short time (O3). Ozone is what you get when simple Oxygen captures UV light. Ozone doesn't protect us from UV light, it's the product of the protection we get automatically from our atmosphere.
I scavenged an ozone generator from a domestic refrigerator. It runs on regular AC power so I put a power cord on it and now use it to get the smell out of -not so fresh- refrigerators that we refurbish and sell. It works great!! In less than 24 hours it will entirely remove ANY odor that I have encountered, and believe me, I have seen the worst of the worst👃💩 LOL! Totally amazing and one of my niftiest tools!👍
@Kristina ohmy gosh that is one of the smells that will not go away with washing, with whatever. It only mosques the smell if you are lucky. And it comes back. We have had to exchange a number of times from it. What I do is nuke the interior for a few days with ozone. I have a couple ozone generators that I scavenged from another frig, and one more powerful old school unit made probably in the early 70s. Anyway it consists of nothing more than spraying a mist of water, not much, all over the interior then placing it on the highest shelf in the fresh food side, running the power cord through the hinge side gap in the door and closing it up. Wait 3 or4 days without opening, and when I do the odor is no longer there. Probably you could get one on e-bay. ? That's it. I guess also I clean out the refer with detergent and water and let it dry out first. That is the time when I know it will need the extra treatment. Works like magic.👍👍✨️
@Kristina OH-Wait!! If you look under my name, or I guess my 'channel' you will find my one and only video pertaining to the odor removal topic. It's a month or so old and I have yet to get a single view, and thus any feedback whatsoever. I wasn't expecting it to go viral. Only several minutes long. I see in my original comment I said "in less than 24 hours" but while it can achieve such a miracle, the time is subjective and directly proportional to the intensity. I am unsure about the results of multiple overnight treatments but I can only hope it will help.
i bought a portable triangle shaped o3 ozone unit for 39$ a couple days ago and its more than enough. I could smell the weird metallic scent but nothing else so all i needed to do was air it out.
Oh! And how to calculate the dosage 5000mg to 35,000 mg under what temperature and humidity and how long to run? Do you need to put it on a high place, bookshelf, ladders/scaffold with fans pushing up the heavier than air ozone for it to circulate everywhere? And have the intake part of the ozone box ducted to fresh air so that ozoned air doesn't pass thru the ozone generator again so that foul smell doesn't seep into walls, cabinets, everything and you have an unliveable house? Afterwards, does it have conversion time, where ozone breaks down to safe air? After airing out is it necessary to HEPA pfft vac and clean off the dead mold, mycotoxins and other pathogens? I know the questions but I don't have an answer. Nowhere can I find this info. Why?
Does this machine damage objects such as tv’s, electronic appliances and clothes? Do I have to cover these items before using this machine. If so, what do I cover them with?
In high enough quantiles, O3 can cause metals to corrode and some plastics/rubber to breakdown a bit. But it takes a LOT to do that. I've "bombed" my house and cars several times for 12+ hours straight and have never seen any damage associated to the exposure.
Yes the car one is less the generator is epic. It really pumps out alot of 03. I'm just saying give the 03 plenty of air out time. It really noticeable when it hurts your lung.
Thank you. This is a great video. I laughed, because it made me think of an Electric Vehicle. EVs cost a lot upfront, but maybe a better deal long term, because they cost less to operate, compared to living with an engine, spending money on fuel, oil, maintenance, and surprise breakdowns. And just like how an EV is expensive upfront, but will pay for itself in time. An Ozone-generator is a little expensive just to get, but will pay for itself in time, if you buy a lot of air fresheners and room deodorizers. And I imagine you just have to blow out an ozone-generator, or take it apart to clean it, and it basically lasts forever. I want one.
Hey Zach! Thank you for these videos! I've heard that the use of these ozone generators can cause increased corrosion on metal or react poorly with plastic or rubber. Of course, the information out there needs to be taken with a grain of salt I feel (on both sides - the "never use" and "always use" camps). Anyway, if treating a room once, is there concern for equipment located in that room? For instance, in a basement situation, should there be concern of piping, electronics, plastic insulated wiring, etc? Or, is the degradation of these components mentioned in reports due to long periods (months/years) of constant exposure?? Thanks!
Great video and explanation of the ozone generator, how it works and when and how to use it safely! I am looking at a potential rental property that smells of cigarette smoke and I heard about ozone generators. Seems like a great solution to the problem! How big of a space is the one you have able to "treat"?
The manufacturer says this one will do 1200 square feet. I'd say the smaller the space the better. If you could go room by room and limit the space to say 200 sq ft that would be much better. It's all about getting a shock treatment.
Just curious if you ever did kill that smoke smell? We just moved into a rental property and the smoke smell is so bad. Wondering if it would be worth it to?
@@joooyceee100 It actually turned out to not be too bad. I did run the generator in a couple of the rooms but I'm not sure if that's what did it or if it was getting the crawlspace encapsulated and dehumidified. I ended up retuning the generator as I don't really have a use for it. You could always ask the landlord if they can try ozoning the property or something!
Man my new place has an oven range vent that I've cleaned but still smells weird. It was covered in oily grease when I moved in. Ran ozone for 10 minutes and it smells so fresh now. They need to add this to botvacs lol.
I know this is an old video but is there such thing as to big of an ozone generator? One I’m looking at is advertised as 36,000 mg/h plan to mostly use on cars but maybe on rooms of houses to
I have this exact ozone generator. I've been using it since 2018. It's Effectiveness seems to have decreased a bit in the past year or so so I think I need to clean the corona. But otherwise it's been an excellent tool.
Hi, I had puppy pee odor used natures solution, some orange stuff, bleach; then, zinzer oil based enamel three coats. I suspect the chemicals soaked into something maybe drywall gassing off for ages. Concrete slab.. ceiling was untouched. Will this work? Thank you Smells strong bite of chemical like ammonia and small amount of bleach. Bites on the outside of nostrils.
Can you please tell me if this will help with a cat urine odor? Friend has house that she rented out (no pets allowed) renter brought in cat (s) and they sprayed/peed in the house. Carpet has been removed. Please help!!
Thanks for the information. Well descriptive. I remember being around an ozone machine years ago. I think we we're poorly educated on how much oxygen 3 air to breath in. I remember it was running a lot when I lived there. I didn't harm anyone but nevertheless I agree it's best not to be present when in use. Thanks again👍
Many ozone generators also have an ionizer feature - it's possible that was what you're thinking of - it has a clean smell, and it's completely safe to run while present, unlike an ozone generator
Ok guys… Do not use in occupied spaces is Key. If you can smell ozone similar to a light chlorine smell and are exposed to it for a long time, it not only effects the lining of your lungs but it will also discolor your skin similar to Rosacea on your face, chin, and throat areas. Dr. J. Fonseca, PharmD., RPh.
Ok guys… Do not use in occupied spaces is Key. If you can smell ozone similar to a light chlorine smell and are exposed to it for a long time, it not only effects the lining of your lungs but it will also discolor your skin similar to Rosacea on your face, chin, and throat areas. Dr. J. Fonseca, PharmD., RPh.
With a newly constructed house, I hear a lot about the “new house smell”. I’m not sure about baking my house. Would this still be usefully in getting rid of the scent?
I have a mobile home that I rent out and the carpet is a nightmare...if I run the ceiling fan on high to force the o3 down would it possibly be able to penetrate and eleminate or greatly reduce the odors? Also I'm assuming this works on ALL odors...my worry is there was rats in the ceiling at one time and would it be able to penetrate the ceiling panels and kill any of those smells too?
Anyone have any tips on how to get rid of the smell the ozonator leaves in the room you ran the ozonator?? I have a horrible smell in a room that I treated with the ozonator for 3hrs ( which I now know is way way too long to treat a bedroom).
How long does the organic matter, let's say the sweater with the smell of smoke, take to die off once in contact with O3? So let's say I put my sweater in a box and pumped O3 into the box. Do the particles that cause the smell die immediately after being in contact with O3 or does it take X amount of time for the smell particle to break down?
Hello,I have just moved into a house with a half dirt basement, it stinks,& it’s a one year rental.( it’s a fifty’s home I think).I was in there today unpacking for a couple of hours,& my clothes & my hands took on the smell.Im scared to use this machine ,as my husband had a stroke & we have a 3 pound dog. I herd you say not to be there when it’s on do we have to leave for a few days? & does it leave something in the air that we would inhale?Thank you for the video I’ve never herd of this. M
@Michelle C use with caution, but if you run it for a few hours in the morning, go in just long enough to shut it off, open the windows, and turn some fans on, you should be able to re-enter that evening.
You said if people breathe in ozone from an ozone generator, it will irritate their sinuses and lungs. While looking up videos about ozone generators, I was surprised to see some videos about people intentionally going to "ozone spas" to have "ozone treatments" for illnesses such as chronic fatigue. In reading some of the comments, people said after getting "ozone treatments" they "felt like a million bucks," and "felt like they could run a marathon." Are these people lying?
I have a 1100sf three bedroom two bathroom house. If I buy a 30,000 mg ozone machine. Would you suggest I put in the living room to run it? Or do individual rooms one by one? Like close the room, run it, open the room, then close the other room, run it, then repeat? Thanks.
Getting the Ozone into each room is the key. So if that means doing them one at a time, then do it, but you can also try just opening the doors and circulating the air with fans or a forced air heating system, and see what that does. An 11,000 mg/hr machine is supposed to be good for 2,000 sq. feet, but that may take 3 hours. Doing smaller rooms will take a much shorter time with a 30,000 mg/hr machine.
My wife suspected her Tahoe had a smell coming through the vents so we started it up and ran it through cabin circulate and ran the machine twice for 30 minutes and all the smells were gone.
Hi, thanks for the informative video. I have 2 questions 1. Does the ceramic plates inside the units have to be replaced once in a while or in other words do they work for ever? As my dad has a unit for 20 plus years can i still use it? 2. Can you recommend me a unit for fleas Thanks again!
@@ssoffshore5111 i have a new unit l;ike the one in vid. did 1 master bdrm for 90mins. strong ozone smell. moved to new rm, no ozone smell. returned unit. same scenerio, no ozone smell after a 90, min run. is there anyway to check if the ozone is being generated??? i can't believe 2 of same high rated models would be defective. (humidity was 50% btw)
@@crabtrap I know nothing about that brand or the plates they use, but no, that's not normal. I'd return it. The plates and machine should last WELL over 100 hours. I would recommend Enerzen brand. They are probably the largest and best known. I've never had an issue with them.
This is a great video but I have a question, are these safe to use with electronics in the home? I found the exact one you are showing on Amazon but it doesn't say if it is safe to use around tvs, game systems, lamps and other household electronics.
I've not done any testing specifically with that in mind, but I have witnessed the oxidizing effect that it has on metal. I would remove electronics just to be safe.
How do you turn in an ozone machine? Do you turn it on and RUN out of the house? And how about when you reenter to turn it off?? Those two times seem super dangerous!!! What is the solution??
Good question. There’s no great solution, unfortunately. Best I can tell you is just move quickly. Three breaths is not going to kill you, but don’t linger any longer than absolutely necessary.
I've got a unit in my bathroom right now. I'll move it throughout the house with doors closed. It has a timer. I won't go in the room until about sixty minutes have expired after the timer has completed. You don't need to be afraid of them just don't lock yourself up in a closed room with it.
So I was in a toxic relationship and became a hoarder, clothing specifically, now I am returning to the bedroom after being moved out for two years, the room reeks of mold, I plan to run the ozone machine to remove mold from the clothing, later will wash and store everything in clothing bags.
Damage to plastics and rubber: These materials are especially vulnerable to ozone because they are easily oxidized. Exposure can lead to cracking, fading, and weakening. Damage to fabrics and upholstery: Certain dyes and pigments used in fabrics can be broken down by ozone, causing fading. Damage to electronics: Ozone can damage the electrical components in electronics.
What temperature should my house be at? Also, do I need to put one in the basement if I have one on the main floor or does ozone sink so it's better to put it on the upper floors and not the lower floors? Just bought a house and it started smelling like cigarette smoke about a week after we bought it
The main thing is to circulate the ozone. Try the basement separately from the main floor, and individual rooms may have to be considered separately as well, depending on the machine and the time of exposure.
I just purchased one. I am a smoker and need to remove the odor of 5 yrs of cig smoke in order to rent my home. How long can i run it or do i need to do it several times.
You can run it up to 2 hours, but I'd recommend 60mins, must air it out afterwords for around 2-4 hours. Then re-evaluate, if the tar smell is still present, re do it, until all the smell is gone. Usually it can remove all bad odors in one try. Also be advised you must not stay in the area/rooms while doing it
I have recently bought a house where the previous owner had kept dogs in the house and you guessed it there was pee and poop all over. The house smells really bad. Will this ozone generator work on the smell or will I have to bulldoze the house? Need help fast! Thanks.
Yes @Edward Petrovich. I let a friend borrow a unit that I had when she bought her house in 2007...the key is to let it run continuously for 1-3 days depending on how bad it is {place up high like on top of refrigerator, everyone leave the house for the day & crack the windows to make sure that fresh air is circulating} hers was bad!! It’s 2020 & she just thanked me again a few weeks ago, they are amazing if you use them correctly you’ll have great results!! All the best ✨
@@ZachFields I second this. Remove the flooring covers (carpet, linoleum, vinyl tile, etc...). If the urine soaked into the subfloor you'll want to take a sawzall and remove and replace the subflooring as well. After that, paint, replace flooring and THEN run an ozone generator in each room. This is the only way to clean that mess up.
That was fascinating! Could make a huge difference in some difficult situations. My neighbor is a heavy smoker. I’ve always thought that it would be nearly impossible to sell that house when the time comes. This product would be the solution. Thanks!
You're absolutely right! For that situation, the carpets may still need to be replaced, but the house can be salvaged without too much cost or hassle. Also, many used car dealers use these when getting a car ready for sale that may have been previously owned by a smoker.
I just bought one for this reason . We bought a business from a man who smoked these little cigarette cigar things for 15 years every single day & the place reeks !
I have a old house that has smelly creosote in the crawl space that enters up into the house especially in the summer. Will this ozone generator help knock down some of the odor?
It might help for a time, but likely there is moisture coming up from the crawlspace floor and has something to do with the smell. Until you eliminate that moisture and seal up the floor, you’re still going to have a smell
Place it somewhere in the vehicle that has enough open space (like center arm rest or on the back seat). Let it run for a good while... I would start with a half hour depending. Also a good idea to run the car's ventilation system the temperature set to cold (A/C doesn't need to be turned on) and the recycle mode activated. Enjoy!
We live in a 5th wheel full time and we have a smell under the front access/storage where we have had mice poop and pee we have since got rid of the mice and pests however there is a smell that's is present the area is about 8x6 that I would want to treat , will it work and should I vacate the RV while using ozone treatment under the storage:compartment
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Your link does not work. No worries I found it on Amazon!
You save our lives! Thank you so very much for posting this product information. We have black mold in our apt & neighbor smokes chain smokes cigarettes like a chimney. Sum landlord does nothing & now I may have asthma. Moving soon & plan to file a lawsuit using REINHARD v. CONNAUGHT TOWER CORP. Thank you again for posting a solution!
@@SweetCicely could you send me the link to it please
I was so excited when I got it. I got it in July and here it is September and it does not work. But when it did work it was wonderful
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Ozone is also used in the bottled water industry. That little empty bit in a bottled water is actually ozone. Just before the cap goes on the ozone is added to extend the shelf life of the bottled water. This gives the bottle of water about a year before it starts going stale. Without the ozone a bottle of water starts going stale in just a few months. 10 years ago when times were tough, I took a job at a water bottling factory.
Oh, cool! I knew it could be used in the purification process but didn’t know that bit about bottled water. Thanks for chiming in!
Ahhh!! Reverse osmosis!!
Explains the taste.
Interesting. It also comes out when I use my electric plasma lighter and I was wondering if it was harmful to breathe in small quantities (like smoking isn't lol)
Water expires wtf? I have cases of water stacked up for emergencies and it’s more than 5 years old.. had a water bottle the other day and it tasted just fine
I actually AM a hotel manager / owner... this video literally just saved my LIFE thank you! SUBBED!
I stayed at a motel, the lying manager told me the room was non-smoking. I was so ill in the AM, I had to stop my trip. For what little money it would have cost to use the ozone generator. Everybody could have benefited!
@@robertberns3661buddy if it was smoked in you would’ve smelled it instantly then requested a different room. Wasn’t smoke that got you sick
@@robertberns3661buy one ozone generator and carry it everywhere.
When I worked for Servpro, we were trained in using ozone generator's, as well as dehumidification devices to get rid of odors. We often had to clean furniture, and then place items in Ozone tents. The generators were also used in whole houses, to help eliminate odors after areas were completely cleaned, then isolated. They do work very well, but responsible use is paramount. Former crew chief, Westmoreland NH Servpro.
Can two ozone generators be used at the same time or could they interact dangerously?
@@DD-kn8ic Yes, two can be used at the same time.
@@ssoffshore5111 Thanks 👍
@@DD-kn8ic Ozone fields extend into all parts of the home. Although concentration should be centralized for best application. Isolating areas affected by odor, should be thoroughly cleaned of contaminant before ozone generators are utilized. Fires in homes may need additional steps taken, such as structure repair if walls ceiling, or wooden members were damaged as a result of fire. If you are addressing smell as a result of mold and mildew infiltrating your home, have a thorough examination of structure in affected areas. Locate sources of contaminant, such as mold, which adversely affect your health and mitigate sources. Overlapping ozone devices in structures may be necessary, but generally used in a specific area that can be thoroughly isolated for best results. Ozone in concentration for extended periods, can build up to toxic levels if not monitored and kept in check. Venting of ozone from a room or home should be part of the procedure after equipment is turned off.
How long should the machines be ran for?
Great video. Just rented one to take out cigarette smell from my previous tenant. Worked great. One thing to remember is NOT to paint your walls before using it. Otherwise you seal the smell and it won't work
I just moved into a new house and it has a bad bad smoke smell but has freshly painted walls and new carpets! it won’t work at all in removing the smoke smell now that it’s painted?
@@ahmedkareem940 yes it will. If it was painted with a good paint like Kilz what you're smelling is not from the walls. It's in the carpet, ceiling, vents etc.
Okay will it eliminate cigarette smoke odor from vents if walls were painted without kilz paint?
Don't know/care how they work
BUT THEY WORK
i have 2 amazing units
They've cleared the air in my garage/workshop & basement
Plus to anyone who's complained of mold or mildew problems & I've loaned them out to
THEY KILL MOLD & MILDEW.
I refuse to be without an ozone generator.
Thank you
Paid....
@@PapaFoxtrot2002 maybe not. I feel the same way he does and I'm not paid. Once you realize how something can make your life so much better you do have that kind of passionate statement to make.
@@chellybabyme
Have you used one for mould?
Doe it kill mold spores
They, will work! I had a few bats that were trapped in the attic after a roof repair. Running the machine for about 30 minutes the odor was gone. Well worth the investment!
so, you basically k!$$ the bats?
Ozone itself is relatively odorless, that chloronated smell is the reaction to it battling contaminates. This is what I was told to tell people when I was an Ecoquest Alpine Air distributor back in the early 00's, to start the machines as low as possible when first using because the home environment is usually massively contaminated by volitile organics. After a period of time, depending on the severity of the contaminants, the air will smell fresh and clean, to keep the machine at a set level to maintain environmental freshness, that you will no longer smell the chlorine.
I am a hotel manager. You have helped saved our business. Thank you!!!
What do you mean by that?
People hotboxing rooms all the time
Not the brightest one at that.Can kill your guest or staff if not done right
@@chefgav1how, explain
Because she has no training just owns the place ... Has not clue and makes money from other people who worked the trade....
In 2011 My Wife and I bought a used motorhome, sold our house and lived full time. Buying used I was prepared to make repairs and do maintenance. But, I wasn't ready for the mold smell in the bathroom. It seemed concentrated under the bathroom sink. I cleaned and cleaned and I even sprayed a layer of clear lacquer but the smell would not go away. It was a friend who recommended an ozone generator. It was pricey but IT WORKED, the smell was gone forever. We have pets now and it still works. Highly recommend. Excellent presentation and video "Zach Fields", thank you.
My niece complained about her cat stinking up her house. I'm forwarding this video. Excellent presentation.
Just be sure to not run the generator indoors while animals are present. Ozone is harmful to living animals (humans included), so run the generator, then AIR OUT wherever it was used before returning pets or people in enclosed spaces. I accidentally turned on my generator while it was pointed towards my face and it is a pretty strong irritant. Smells like an indoor pool (chlorine i guess) but once its aired out all the odor is gone and youre left with a neutral odor.
did it work?
@@IcePonyGoddessI’m about to use one for a musty basement here soon. Reply back to this comment if you want an update
@@kimbong-un4964 worked?
@@kimbong-un4964???
I use an ozone generator to remove stubborn odors from refrigerator interiors. With a little patience it will achieve what no amount of manual cleaning can.👍
Is it safe to simply close off the room you’re sanitizing while the ozone generator is in use? Or do you need to completely leave the house with your pets, plants, and electronics for that time?
According to EPA, "If used at concentrations that do not exceed public health standards, ozone applied to indoor air does not effectively remove viruses, bacteria, mold, or other biological pollutants.". Furthermore, it is suggested that inhaling even relatively small amounts of ozone can cause sore thought, breathing problems like coughing, shortness of breath etc. My guess is better not to inhale it at all, if possible.
I know this is 5 months ago, but I would still like to say that I had an experience with mine... I thought it would be cool to use while working on my computer while it was running - BAD BAD idea for sure. After only a couple minutes, I found it hard to breath, and started coughing like crazy, and my throat became sore. I knew it must have been the ozone generator, and immediately un-plugged it. After about an hour my breathing came back to normal, and my cough and sore throat settled down. Wew!!. I won't be doing that again. Now when I use my ozone generator, I plug it in for a specific amount of time, and leave my home, and have not had any problems since I have been using it in that fashion. Hope this helps you or anyone else that may see this... Just thought I would put in my personal experience here, and thank you for your question which enabled me to share my story...
...Agata Rybicka is right for sure..., "that inhaling even relatively small amounts of ozone can cause sore throat, breathing problems like coughing, shortness of breath etc. My guess is better not to inhale it at all, if possible.".
Yes it will affect all mucous membranes even eye
Dude, read the instructions before you use machines like this cause you would have been the reason for stupid bans on this you would have died
Got the cigarette smoke smell out of my Land Cruiser. Had 4000 miles on it and the smell was apparently masked … until about a week later. I was skeptical, but it worked, just took a couple of weeks and repeated tries. But it did work.
When you used it did you keep the windows open or closed?
@@timothyleee27204
Closed. Here are some tips I got from UA-cam --
PREP ADVICE FROM UA-cam VIDEO
EXPOSE ALL SURFACES -
SUNVISORS DOWN
HEADRESTS UP
GLOVE BOX OPEN
CUPHOLDERS OPEN
REMOVE CABIN AIR FILTER ?
CAR RUNNING
HVAC ON RECIRC
FAN ON HI
Get power to the unit thru an extension cord connection OUTSIDE THE CAR
@@timothyleee27204You would keep the windows closed during the treatment.
@@timothyleee27204what do you think? Why would you keep the windows open😂
Hotel manager here. Thank you so much for both of your very informative videos! I got our ozone generator today and am looking forward to doing this tomorrow. I will leave an update!
I am a manager as well and we use these many times,they work wonders for a variety of different situations
Like outing a pipe in let it bubble in water in a tub and it helps with diabetes circulation inflammation bacteria and viruses
I just received the Enerzen 11000 model and plan to run this to get rid of dog and stale cigarette smoke odor in my apartment. Thanks for making and uploading this informative video, I was not aware of the 03 being such a potential health hazard. Glad I looked up a video. Thanks again, this info is truly helpful.
Did the ozone help with the dog odor at all?
@@bigbowlowrong4694 Yes, they will remove any organic odor. But if the root cause is not removed, the odor will come back.
Fantastic video! I use these all the time in auto detailing! Takes bad smell out of cars and ac vents very well.
How long do i leave it in the car for?
@@KING-MUFFASA 8 hours a day for a couple weeeks
@@rainmrstorm2449 you dont think that's too much?
@@KING-MUFFASA I hope you haven't done that. It can literally destroy rubber materials when operated at those lengths
I used these back when I sold houses. They really work well. For heavy smokers, turn on the whole house fan to distribute the O3
Is it safe to run this machine while people and pets are in the house?
Maxxx DeIbarra It is unsafe to run this with people, pets, or plants in the treatment area. Follow unit instructions for a successful application
@@maxxiedecoronado7925 no pet or person can die in seconds, even after long period of time whan it was off
Does this mean to leave my heat pump air conditioner on and Ceiling fan on? I have a house that smells like cigarette smoke . Bought one of these Enerzen Ozone Generator 6,000mg Industrial O3 Air Purifier Deodorizer Sterilizer (6,000mg to run in my home. What about people food and pet food, do I remove it? Before using?
@@maxxiedecoronado7925 No
Thank you!! Noticed a sign was placed with this information next door to apartment unit next to us. We complained about roaches coming to our apartment and figured it was them. They moved out. Also downstairs we think the same thing will happen. Nasty neighbors. We keep our unit clean and were frustrated with lack of response from management until we kept at it and forced them to come to our apartment and see the issue. We documented everything and let them know as well. They came quickly
Thanks for the really simple version of how this works it’s a really smart way of broadening the amount of people that can understand these things as simple as they really are compared to many other topics, anyways nice job man will be watching your videos to be exposed to more knowledge I haven’t come across yet!!!
I work in pest control and it works great for that use our company has quite a few ozone machines
Hi! This is the comment I was looking for. I accidentally used to much "Proof" pest spray in my home... the smell is still fresh and wont go away. Would you recommend this Ozone generator?
Does this actually also works against bed bugs and mold?
Can you please advice me you mentioned that you worked in pest control and need your help. I got many companies to get rid of bad smell because dead rat died in between walls and no success in finding it. Now I tried several products but nothing helped me. I accidentally come a cross this Channel by using ozone generator. Do you recommend using it and which company here in the states can remove the musty smell that drives me crazy!!
Thank you. I’m just learning about these. I wanted to know if this would kill my plants. You answered that question thank you!😊
I just bought this model. Found at thrift store for $6! Works great ! Great video!
We used industrial sized O3 generators at work to bubble ozone through diffusers for water purification. It basically sterilizes the water by bursting any organic cells present in the water. It dissipates quickly with no residual odor. Ever smell the air after a thunderstorm with heavy lightning ?? That's ozone produced by the lightning charging the oxygen in the air. Smells fresh and clean. By the way, ozone is very corrosive in high concentrations. I've accidentally inhaled ozone on the job and wheezed for days.
Important point! Ozone is toxic to humans. Be careful when operate this;
1- operate and evacuate the place.
2- ventilate the place after that with natural and outdoor air for a whole day.
I have the same unit! We pop it in the hockey closet, shoe closets, my mother in laws room. Amazing how well it works!
Hopefully the said mother in law doesn't see this comment! 😂
Did it get rid of your mother in law?
He states that ozone exposure has "no long-term effects" to humans, but keep in mind that ozone is highly reactive and is great at producing free radicals. These should be avoided as much as possible. Use the timer for an appropriate amount of time for your particular usage and wait at least an hour after the end of the cycle before re-entering the space. Just my 2 cents.
Hey Alex, thanks for chiming in. You’re absolutely right, while ozone can be helpful when used properly, it is nothing to mess around with. I wasn’t aware of how ozone affects the human body at a cellular level. Indeed, free radicals are bad news and should be taken seriously.
Exactly! The free radicals will be absorbed in the system and oxidize within the body!
Longer wait hours air out thoroughly wash linens vaccum be careful with these things
I totally did the opposite an hour ago. I made an ozone maker out of 2 industrial units that are rated 24g/h each. Usually the one in the video are not more than 5g/h . I went overboard making the 48g/h. Just completed an hour ago, tested it for 10 minutes. I stood in the toom doing deep breathing, hoping it will purify me internally. and oops..... 😵 .
Yes coughing, and sensative lungs, and nausea....
I went closed the room, and did clearing breathing exercise for a while.
I am fine, while writing this message.
@@KetansaCreatesArt my dog did two antibiotics I barely noticed sensitive breathing. I assure you it does damage. Be careful with the industrial unit.
I've gotten srayed by skunks couple times on the farm and after I get rid of the skunk I take off all my cloths and put them in a trash bag and turn on the ozone generator for a minute then and tumble the bag and ozone again with the bag sealed. After that my cloths dont stink.
Glad to have some more real-world accounts of how effective ozone can be. I hope to never have to use it against skunk spray!
That's pretty frickin amazing
This is great. I'm gonna buy one to get rid of frequent smoke and weed odor from neighbors coming into my apartment
Sounds more like you should change neighborhood 🤣
I have an Enerxen unit about the same size (physically) as the one you're holding in the video. It works great in automotive interiors as well. As you alluded to, it does leave a distinct odor on its own but that dissipates with reasonable ventilation. I also recommend using it in a storage shed or workshop on a weekly basis. Different units "cover" a different area of cu. ft. so purchase accordingly :D
I have been using an ozone generator in my home non-stop for over 20 years. I also use it in my car when needed and when I used to sell real estate, in many of those homes. While I understand the science behind it, neither my family, pets (my dog lived for 15 years) or I have have had any problems with it. As a matter of fact, my allergies are exponentially improved with an ozone generator.
i've always wondered about this--that essentially 'it's a thing of semantics' to a point--and have yearned for some real-world offerings, such as yours. not discounting need for caution, education, and excercising good practice, but i wonder how much 'lawsuit culture' is at play here. Concurrently, i'd like to hear about the actual degradation of such things as plastics, trim, on furniture etc. thanks for your input.
hi! So do you think .the Ozone generator is also good for killing all the Viruses ? Like is cod-19 ?
StupiderThanJupiter My mother and I both had them (she died but she was just old)..we both had leather furniture, carpet and wood floors, etc...no degradation that seemed premature (i.e.; she had the same stuff for over 30 years). We both had pets that were not affected. I can’t speak for the experience of others, but I can say that in addition to our experiences, many of the other Realtors in my office had them in their homes, too, and swore by them.
Rocco74 Superhuman I have no clue beyond it being helpful with my indoor allergies, which, without the 03 generator, are quite severe to the point where I needed 2 daily medications.
That's a big part of why I made this video. There doesn't seem to be many accounts of real-world experience with these machines available online.
Everyone had an ozone generator when I was a kid in the 60s/70s. We called them "Blacklights" and they were cool. In the immediate vicinity of a working blacklight (UV light) you have ozone being generated. The UV light photons strike an Oxygen molecule in the room (O2), breaking it apart into two Oxygen free radicals. Other Oxygen molecules nearby become the victim of the O free radicals, being forced to accept it for a short time (O3).
Ozone is what you get when simple Oxygen captures UV light. Ozone doesn't protect us from UV light, it's the product of the protection we get automatically from our atmosphere.
I scavenged an ozone generator from a domestic refrigerator. It runs on regular AC power so I put a power cord on it and now use it to get the smell out of -not so fresh- refrigerators that we refurbish and sell. It works great!! In less than 24 hours it will entirely remove ANY odor that I have encountered, and believe me, I have seen the worst of the worst👃💩 LOL! Totally amazing and one of my niftiest tools!👍
XD
How do you do this?! I’m trying to remove curry smell from my fridge from a previous tenant
@Kristina ohmy gosh that is one of the smells that will not go away with washing, with whatever. It only mosques the smell if you are lucky. And it comes back. We have had to exchange a number of times from it.
What I do is nuke the interior for a few days with ozone. I have a couple ozone generators that I scavenged from another frig, and one more powerful old school unit made probably in the early 70s.
Anyway it consists of nothing more than spraying a mist of water, not much, all over the interior then placing it on the highest shelf in the fresh food side, running the power cord through the hinge side gap in the door and closing it up. Wait 3 or4 days without opening, and when I do the odor is no longer there.
Probably you could get one on e-bay. ? That's it. I guess also I clean out the refer with detergent and water and let it dry out first. That is the time when I know it will need the extra treatment.
Works like magic.👍👍✨️
@Kristina OH-Wait!! If you look under my name, or I guess my 'channel' you will find my one and only video pertaining to the odor removal topic.
It's a month or so old and I have yet to get a single view, and thus any feedback whatsoever.
I wasn't expecting it to go viral. Only several minutes long.
I see in my original comment I said "in less than 24 hours" but while it can achieve such a miracle, the time is subjective and directly proportional to the intensity. I am unsure about the results of multiple overnight treatments but I can only hope it will help.
i bought a portable triangle shaped o3 ozone unit for 39$ a couple days ago and its more than enough. I could smell the weird metallic scent but nothing else so all i needed to do was air it out.
I use one for the car and truck and once a year for the bathroom. Keeps things nice a sanitary.
Will this take care of a vomit smell? 🥴 the room has been cleaned thoroughly but the smell is lingering. Thank you!
So, how long will you on this O3 machine to treat a bedroom size approx 50m2?
I have two of these units. I use them in the vehicles and also in a rooms after a deep cleaning
ONLY VIDEOS WITH BASIC SCIENTIFIC EXPLANATIONS AS THIS ONE SHOULD BE ALLOWED ON UA-cam. THANK YOU YOUNG MAN FOR YOUR TIME AND ALL INFORMATION.
@Ioannis Lazaridis
Thanks for the encouragement! I do try to boil it down to the basics.
Oh! And how to calculate the dosage 5000mg to 35,000 mg under what temperature and humidity and how long to run? Do you need to put it on a high place, bookshelf, ladders/scaffold with fans pushing up the heavier than air ozone for it to circulate everywhere? And have the intake part of the ozone box ducted to fresh air so that ozoned air doesn't pass thru the ozone generator again so that foul smell doesn't seep into walls, cabinets, everything and you have an unliveable house? Afterwards, does it have conversion time, where ozone breaks down to safe air? After airing out is it necessary to HEPA pfft vac and clean off the dead mold, mycotoxins and other pathogens?
I know the questions but I don't have an answer. Nowhere can I find this info. Why?
Just bought one. Thank you for this video. Very informative!
They work phenomenally well in cars.
This video was really helpful. Thank you very much Zach for this very clear explanation!
Does this machine damage objects such as tv’s, electronic appliances and clothes? Do I have to cover these items before using this machine. If so, what do I cover them with?
Did you find an answer to this?
In high enough quantiles, O3 can cause metals to corrode and some plastics/rubber to breakdown a bit. But it takes a LOT to do that. I've "bombed" my house and cars several times for 12+ hours straight and have never seen any damage associated to the exposure.
I have a sentlok ozone that plugs into the dash on the truck I use before I go hunting, maybe they made it a little less
Yes the car one is less the generator is epic. It really pumps out alot of 03. I'm just saying give the 03 plenty of air out time. It really noticeable when it hurts your lung.
Thank you. This is a great video.
I laughed, because it made me think of an Electric Vehicle. EVs cost a lot upfront, but maybe a better deal long term, because they cost less to operate, compared to living with an engine, spending money on fuel, oil, maintenance, and surprise breakdowns.
And just like how an EV is expensive upfront, but will pay for itself in time. An Ozone-generator is a little expensive just to get, but will pay for itself in time, if you buy a lot of air fresheners and room deodorizers.
And I imagine you just have to blow out an ozone-generator, or take it apart to clean it, and it basically lasts forever. I want one.
Probably the best informative video ive seen on youtube in awhile 🎉
Hey Zach! Thank you for these videos! I've heard that the use of these ozone generators can cause increased corrosion on metal or react poorly with plastic or rubber. Of course, the information out there needs to be taken with a grain of salt I feel (on both sides - the "never use" and "always use" camps). Anyway, if treating a room once, is there concern for equipment located in that room? For instance, in a basement situation, should there be concern of piping, electronics, plastic insulated wiring, etc? Or, is the degradation of these components mentioned in reports due to long periods (months/years) of constant exposure?? Thanks!
Can two ozone generators be used at the same time or could they interact dangerously?
No they would not interact dangerously, just increase the ozone accordingly.
Great video and explanation of the ozone generator, how it works and when and how to use it safely! I am looking at a potential rental property that smells of cigarette smoke and I heard about ozone generators. Seems like a great solution to the problem!
How big of a space is the one you have able to "treat"?
The manufacturer says this one will do 1200 square feet. I'd say the smaller the space the better. If you could go room by room and limit the space to say 200 sq ft that would be much better. It's all about getting a shock treatment.
Just curious if you ever did kill that smoke smell? We just moved into a rental property and the smoke smell is so bad. Wondering if it would be worth it to?
@@joooyceee100 It actually turned out to not be too bad. I did run the generator in a couple of the rooms but I'm not sure if that's what did it or if it was getting the crawlspace encapsulated and dehumidified. I ended up retuning the generator as I don't really have a use for it. You could always ask the landlord if they can try ozoning the property or something!
@@ZachFields how may houdx do you recommend for a 750 square foot apartment?
Where does the ozone stuff come out? The front part with the switch or at the back?
In a room about 300sf, how long would that small unit need to run ? Roughly. ?
Man my new place has an oven range vent that I've cleaned but still smells weird. It was covered in oily grease when I moved in. Ran ozone for 10 minutes and it smells so fresh now. They need to add this to botvacs lol.
I know this is an old video but is there such thing as to big of an ozone generator? One I’m looking at is advertised as 36,000 mg/h plan to mostly use on cars but maybe on rooms of houses to
Would you know if it is safe to use with pilot lights lit in the house? say, hot water heater, gas heater, gas stove. Thank you!
Yes it is safe
I have this exact ozone generator. I've been using it since 2018. It's Effectiveness seems to have decreased a bit in the past year or so so I think I need to clean the corona. But otherwise it's been an excellent tool.
Hay Zack can I use the small one in one room at a time in my house rather than getting a big one?Thanks! Ava
Hi, I had puppy pee odor used natures solution, some orange stuff, bleach; then, zinzer oil based enamel three coats. I suspect the chemicals soaked into something maybe drywall gassing off for ages. Concrete slab.. ceiling was untouched. Will this work? Thank you
Smells strong bite of chemical like ammonia and small amount of bleach. Bites on the outside of nostrils.
Can you please tell me if this will help with a cat urine odor? Friend has house that she rented out (no pets allowed) renter brought in cat (s) and they sprayed/peed in the house. Carpet has been removed. Please help!!
We just bought one for a room in our house that had two cats in it for over a year. We used it today and it worked! I can’t smell the smell anymore.
Thanks for the information. Well descriptive.
I remember being around an ozone machine years ago. I think we we're poorly educated on how much oxygen 3 air to breath in. I remember it was running a lot when I lived there. I didn't harm anyone but nevertheless I agree it's best not to be present when in use. Thanks again👍
Many ozone generators also have an ionizer feature - it's possible that was what you're thinking of - it has a clean smell, and it's completely safe to run while present, unlike an ozone generator
@@PJ-mj1hy .
Ok guys… Do not use in occupied spaces is Key. If you can smell ozone similar to a light chlorine smell and are exposed to it for a long time, it not only effects the lining of your lungs but it will also discolor your skin similar to Rosacea on your face, chin, and throat areas. Dr. J. Fonseca, PharmD., RPh.
Ok guys… Do not use in occupied spaces is Key. If you can smell ozone similar to a light chlorine smell and are exposed to it for a long time, it not only effects the lining of your lungs but it will also discolor your skin similar to Rosacea on your face, chin, and throat areas. Dr. J. Fonseca, PharmD., RPh.
With a newly constructed house, I hear a lot about the “new house smell”. I’m not sure about baking my house. Would this still be usefully in getting rid of the scent?
Great video thank you, just heard about these and was looking for a clear and concise video to learn more, you’ve delivered. Thanks 😊
I have a mobile home that I rent out and the carpet is a nightmare...if I run the ceiling fan on high to force the o3 down would it possibly be able to penetrate and eleminate or greatly reduce the odors?
Also I'm assuming this works on ALL odors...my worry is there was rats in the ceiling at one time and would it be able to penetrate the ceiling panels and kill any of those smells too?
It will kill the rats
Do I need to turn off the AC or furnace when running an ozone unit? TIA.
No you don't. Circulating the air is recommended.
Anyone have any tips on how to get rid of the smell the ozonator leaves in the room you ran the ozonator?? I have a horrible smell in a room that I treated with the ozonator for 3hrs ( which I now know is way way too long to treat a bedroom).
Did it go away? I'm thinking to buy this thing soon but I don't know if it'll make my life better or worse
what about food? and electronics? how does O3 effect that
After shutting off the ozone machine, how long should people wait to go back into the home?
Ideally 3+ hours.
Very educational video thanks for sharing not complicated at all and it covers all you need 🤑🤑🤑
How long does the organic matter, let's say the sweater with the smell of smoke, take to die off once in contact with O3? So let's say I put my sweater in a box and pumped O3 into the box. Do the particles that cause the smell die immediately after being in contact with O3 or does it take X amount of time for the smell particle to break down?
It’s instantaneous for the most part.
I have cats and don’t have a place to put them for 8 hours. Is it safe to put them in a nearby room if door closed?
Will it take the scent out of unlit candles, soaps, etc in the room?
Hello,I have just moved into a house with a half dirt basement, it stinks,& it’s a one year rental.( it’s a fifty’s home I think).I was in there today unpacking for a couple of hours,& my clothes & my hands took on the smell.Im scared to use this machine ,as my husband had a stroke & we have a 3 pound dog. I herd you say not to be there when it’s on do we have to leave for a few days? & does it leave something in the air that we would inhale?Thank you for the video I’ve never herd of this. M
@Michelle C use with caution, but if you run it for a few hours in the morning, go in just long enough to shut it off, open the windows, and turn some fans on, you should be able to re-enter that evening.
Is it safe to use these in a home with gas appliances: stove, water heater, furnace?
Yes
i recently quit smoking weed and it's been about a month and I can still smell it inside, would this solve the issue?
breh, watching this video again but for the hurricane lol
You said if people breathe in ozone from an ozone generator, it will irritate their sinuses and lungs. While looking up videos about ozone generators, I was surprised to see some videos about people intentionally going to "ozone spas" to have "ozone treatments" for illnesses such as chronic fatigue. In reading some of the comments, people said after getting "ozone treatments" they "felt like a million bucks," and "felt like they could run a marathon." Are these people lying?
I have a 1100sf three bedroom two bathroom house. If I buy a 30,000 mg ozone machine. Would you suggest I put in the living room to run it? Or do individual rooms one by one? Like close the room, run it, open the room, then close the other room, run it, then repeat? Thanks.
Getting the Ozone into each room is the key. So if that means doing them one at a time, then do it, but you can also try just opening the doors and circulating the air with fans or a forced air heating system, and see what that does. An 11,000 mg/hr machine is supposed to be good for 2,000 sq. feet, but that may take 3 hours. Doing smaller rooms will take a much shorter time with a 30,000 mg/hr machine.
Do you close the air vents to use this machine?
My wife suspected her Tahoe had a smell coming through the vents so we started it up and ran it through cabin circulate and ran the machine twice for 30 minutes and all the smells were gone.
Hi, thanks for the informative video. I have 2 questions
1. Does the ceramic plates inside the units have to be replaced once in a while or in other words do they work for ever? As my dad has a unit for 20 plus years can i still use it?
2. Can you recommend me a unit for fleas
Thanks again!
Yes, the removable plates do wear and require replacement every so often (depends on the amount of use).
@@ssoffshore5111 i have a new unit l;ike the one in vid. did 1 master bdrm for 90mins. strong ozone smell. moved to new rm, no ozone smell. returned unit. same scenerio, no ozone smell after a 90, min run. is there anyway to check if the ozone is being generated??? i can't believe 2 of same high rated models would be defective. (humidity was 50% btw)
@@crabtrap I know nothing about that brand or the plates they use, but no, that's not normal. I'd return it. The plates and machine should last WELL over 100 hours. I would recommend Enerzen brand. They are probably the largest and best known. I've never had an issue with them.
Any update on the fleas? Did you use ozone on them? Have a mystery microscopic biting bug infestation. Orkin can't kill it.
Perfect. Just bought on for my apartments complex.
Was it effective , I smoke in my apartment
It was very effective, almost too good. Took the smell out of all the smoking units, but also work very well for pest control
That shed is really neat.
Ya its too neat...a person who uses their shed has a mess and can tell u where everything is at
I want to run it in a basement, how long should I run it?
Would this work for fibreglass resin smells?
Yes
I heard they could get rid of fleas. Is this true? And if which one do I ourchase
This is a great video but I have a question, are these safe to use with electronics in the home? I found the exact one you are showing on Amazon but it doesn't say if it is safe to use around tvs, game systems, lamps and other household electronics.
I've not done any testing specifically with that in mind, but I have witnessed the oxidizing effect that it has on metal. I would remove electronics just to be safe.
How do you turn in an ozone machine? Do you turn it on and RUN out of the house? And how about when you reenter to turn it off?? Those two times seem super dangerous!!! What is the solution??
Good question. There’s no great solution, unfortunately. Best I can tell you is just move quickly. Three breaths is not going to kill you, but don’t linger any longer than absolutely necessary.
I've got a unit in my bathroom right now. I'll move it throughout the house with doors closed. It has a timer. I won't go in the room until about sixty minutes have expired after the timer has completed. You don't need to be afraid of them just don't lock yourself up in a closed room with it.
That's the Best Explanation on 02 to 03 that I have heard.👍
So I was in a toxic relationship and became a hoarder, clothing specifically, now I am returning to the bedroom after being moved out for two years, the room reeks of mold, I plan to run the ozone machine to remove mold from the clothing, later will wash and store everything in clothing bags.
Damage to plastics and rubber: These materials are especially vulnerable to ozone because they are easily oxidized. Exposure can lead to cracking, fading, and weakening.
Damage to fabrics and upholstery: Certain dyes and pigments used in fabrics can be broken down by ozone, causing fading.
Damage to electronics: Ozone can damage the electrical components in electronics.
Just don't over due it.
Best review about little ozone machines we not all restoring houses and flood stuff ---- thumbs up great job sir ....
Will it kill lady bugs?
What temperature should my house be at? Also, do I need to put one in the basement if I have one on the main floor or does ozone sink so it's better to put it on the upper floors and not the lower floors? Just bought a house and it started smelling like cigarette smoke about a week after we bought it
The main thing is to circulate the ozone. Try the basement separately from the main floor, and individual rooms may have to be considered separately as well, depending on the machine and the time of exposure.
I just purchased one. I am a smoker and need to remove the odor of 5 yrs of cig smoke in order to rent my home. How long can i run it or do i need to do it several times.
You can run it up to 2 hours, but I'd recommend 60mins, must air it out afterwords for around 2-4 hours. Then re-evaluate, if the tar smell is still present, re do it, until all the smell is gone. Usually it can remove all bad odors in one try. Also be advised you must not stay in the area/rooms while doing it
I have recently bought a house where the previous owner had kept dogs in the house and you guessed it there was pee and poop all over. The house smells really bad. Will this ozone generator work on the smell or will I have to bulldoze the house? Need help fast! Thanks.
In a case like this, you'll want to remove as much damaged material as possible, including flooring.
Thanks Zach
Yes @Edward Petrovich. I let a friend borrow a unit that I had when she bought her house in 2007...the key is to let it run continuously for 1-3 days depending on how bad it is {place up high like on top of refrigerator, everyone leave the house for the day & crack the windows to make sure that fresh air is circulating} hers was bad!! It’s 2020 & she just thanked me again a few weeks ago, they are amazing if you use them correctly you’ll have great results!! All the best ✨
@@ZachFields I second this. Remove the flooring covers (carpet, linoleum, vinyl tile, etc...). If the urine soaked into the subfloor you'll want to take a sawzall and remove and replace the subflooring as well. After that, paint, replace flooring and THEN run an ozone generator in each room. This is the only way to clean that mess up.
I got this to run my table saw and chop saw,. Not 2 noisy. Works wonderfully.
Awesome video I just rented mine today. I see yours has a dial on the front is that a timer or is that levels that you can set it to
On that model it’s only a timer, I got one from Amazon. Love it!
That was fascinating! Could make a huge difference in some difficult situations.
My neighbor is a heavy smoker. I’ve always thought that it would be nearly impossible to sell that house when the time comes. This product would be the solution. Thanks!
You're absolutely right! For that situation, the carpets may still need to be replaced, but the house can be salvaged without too much cost or hassle. Also, many used car dealers use these when getting a car ready for sale that may have been previously owned by a smoker.
I just bought one for this reason . We bought a business from a man who smoked these little cigarette cigar things for 15 years every single day & the place reeks !
I have a old house that has smelly creosote in the crawl space that enters up into the house especially in the summer. Will this ozone generator help knock down some of the odor?
It might help for a time, but likely there is moisture coming up from the crawlspace floor and has something to do with the smell. Until you eliminate that moisture and seal up the floor, you’re still going to have a smell
What are some steps and precautions to use one in a vehicle?
Place it somewhere in the vehicle that has enough open space (like center arm rest or on the back seat). Let it run for a good while... I would start with a half hour depending. Also a good idea to run the car's ventilation system the temperature set to cold (A/C doesn't need to be turned on) and the recycle mode activated. Enjoy!
We live in a 5th wheel full time and we have a smell under the front access/storage where we have had mice poop and pee we have since got rid of the mice and pests however there is a smell that's is present the area is about 8x6 that I would want to treat , will it work and should I vacate the RV while using ozone treatment under the storage:compartment
Thoroughly clean the area first, and then treat... it will work with enough use. I would leave the area for at least a couple of hours after use.