When Ozone Doesn’t Work
With all the hype on the Internet, we are finding that it take more than an ozone generator to solve many common issues. Like so many other service-type applications, it is not enough to buy an ozone generator, flip a switch, and the problem is solved. Some jobs are fairly simple, others are more complicated, and it will require some training to know the “Ins and Outs” for the best use of ozone.
Ozone is very good for “Organic” type smells, and it changes the organic material at the source. This is actually done at the molecular level, and it is quite effective … except when it’s not! If the odor returns, basically, you missed some important steps that a professional would know.
Even if you are not a professional service, wouldn’t it be helpful to have more guidance that a five-page pamphlet that shows placement or application time? Would you also paint your house with any kind of paint that is handy? There are a variety of “Best Practices” that make all the difference for odor removal, sanitizing, or mold remediation. The DIY approach may work in simple cases, but there are many instances when a professional will not take the easy route because the job demands more.
No matter the problem, a little education goes a long way. The National Oxidative Association (NOAI) offers a very important training as a Certified Professional Remediation Specialist (CPRS) training to all people. This is a very helpful course for anyone using ozone, and we include a lot of extra material. We also include the liquid form of ozone, called Chlorine Dioxide (CLO2) that brings ever more versatility to any job. Ozone is not a stand-alone solution, and there are times when ozone is not going to be the singular solution to remediation issues.
When dealing with mold, do not look at ozone as the complete mold-killing solution. And, this is yet another example of ozone mistakes. Yes, ozone kills mold, but a proper treatment is often done in stages of which ozone is a valuable part.
Ozone is also a great sanitizer, but maybe evacuating a building for an ozone treatment can be easily accomplished with a fogging with chlorine dioxide. An ozone service is not a “One Trick Pony” and it’s obvious that anyone interested in using ozone or tackling remediation problems, odors, or mold should take advantage of the CPRS training from the National Oxidative Association at www.noai.org.
