Ozone odor removal is a process that uses ozone gas to destroy odors, bacteria, and pollutants by oxidizing their chemical structures, effectively breaking them down rather than masking them. Specialized ozone generators are commonly used to remediate strong smells like fire smoke, pet odors, mold, and tobacco in enclosed spaces. 

Key Aspects of Ozone Odor Removal

• How it Works: Ozone is a highly reactive molecule that detaches its third oxygen atom, which then attaches to and breaks down odor-causing molecules.

• Common Uses: Used by professionals for restoring vehicles after floods, cleaning hotel rooms, removing nicotine stains/smells, and disinfecting air in residential or commercial settings.

• Effectiveness & Risks: While efficient at breaking down certain Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), ozone generators can create toxic byproducts and are hazardous to humans and animals meaning you must leave pets plants and humans outside during treatment.

• Safety Requirements: Areas treated with ozone must be unoccupied during treatment and well-ventilated afterward.

• Limitation: It is not a permanent solution if the source of the odor (e.g., moldy insulation) is not removed. 

Ozone is effective for eliminating persistent smells like smoke or decay