Ozone Generator - Why they work and how to use one

We’ve all dealt with unpleasant odors. From a musty basement or a litter box that wasn’t maintained properly, to a car or house that has been smoked in, an ozone generator can work wonders in removing the smell. When used properly, an ozone generator can be a safe and effective way of getting rid of almost any smell.
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[@ZachFields]

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[@BurninBitch]

Could you link this one again? The link doesn’t work anymore

[@SweetCicely]

@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!

[@BurninBitch]

@@SweetCicely could you send me the link to it please

[@lashellpennington5701]

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

[@stan121midling5]

link is dead :0

[@anyhoot47]

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.

[@ZachFields]

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!

[@PrincessRell09]

Ahhh!! Reverse osmosis!!

[@somebodyfixmyinternet]

Explains the taste.

[@Flowilty]

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)

[@eden20111]

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

[@crawlerballer]

I actually AM a hotel manager / owner... this video literally just saved my LIFE thank you! SUBBED!

[@robertberns3661]

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!

[@kimbong-un4964]

@@robertberns3661buddy if it was smoked in you would’ve smelled it instantly then requested a different room. Wasn’t smoke that got you sick

[@expandingknowledge8269]

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]

Can two ozone generators be used at the same time or could they interact dangerously?

[@ssoffshore5111]

@@DD-kn8ic Yes, two can be used at the same time.

[@DD-kn8ic]

@@ssoffshore5111 Thanks 👍

[@expandingknowledge8269]

@@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.

[@MizzAn63lin3]

How long should the machines be ran for?

[@neykodimov2786]

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

[@ahmedkareem940]

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?

[@realtyrocks1969]

​@@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.

[@jack.f30]

Fantastic video! I use these all the time in auto detailing! Takes bad smell out of cars and ac vents very well.

[@larrylucas3574]

I am a manager as well and we use these many times,they work wonders for a variety of different situations

[@jeanpaulkubersky]

Like outing a pipe in let it bubble in water in a tub and it helps with diabetes circulation inflammation bacteria and viruses

[@conradgallardo9046]

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]

Paid....

[@chellybabyme]

@@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.

[@carl8568]

@@chellybabyme Have you used one for mould?

[@dickiegreenleaf750]

Just bought one. Thank you for this video. Very informative!

[@nicholasholland4950]

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!!!

[@youtoobe169]

Thank you! This is super well thought out and very easy to understand.

[@kukkimonsuta5342]

My niece complained about her cat stinking up her house. I'm forwarding this video. Excellent presentation.

[@hiddenaether]

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.

[@IcePonyGoddess]

did it work?

[@kimbong-un4964]

@@IcePonyGoddessI’m about to use one for a musty basement here soon. Reply back to this comment if you want an update

[@rajat4288]

​@@kimbong-un4964 worked?

[@xRebelSpiritx]

@@kimbong-un4964???

[@Journey4Vitality]

Thank you. I’m just learning about these. I wanted to know if this would kill my plants. You answered that question thank you!😊

[@MikoMuru]

I am a hotel manager. You have helped saved our business. Thank you!!!

[@batheandrelaxinmyshit6344]

What do you mean by that?

[@metrodelta1766]

People hotboxing rooms all the time

[@chefgav1]

Not the brightest one at that.Can kill your guest or staff if not done right

[@emperornephew6487]

​@@chefgav1how, explain

[@rossrossallan4339]

Because she has no training just owns the place ... Has not clue and makes money from other people who worked the trade....

[@redrooster4894]

Great video! To the point and not boring either!

[@eveisnotonline]

Great video thank you, just heard about these and was looking for a clear and concise video to learn more, you’ve delivered. Thanks 😊

[@waleyefish9026]

That's the Best Explanation on 02 to 03 that I have heard.👍

[@DeWin157]

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.

[@O3ODORSOLUTIONS]

Best review about little ozone machines we not all restoring houses and flood stuff ---- thumbs up great job sir ....

[@edwinsandiego3435]

Very educational video thanks for sharing not complicated at all and it covers all you need 🤑🤑🤑

[@janinep97]

I have the same unit! We pop it in the hockey closet, shoe closets, my mother in laws room. Amazing how well it works!

[@theminicooper]

Hopefully the said mother in law doesn't see this comment! 😂

[@gregnixon1296]

Great explanation. Straight to the point.

[@thetwinkleturnip]

Yes! So straight to the point it doesn’t actually explain anything at all!!

[@KeyWestSaltLife]

Great overview! I liked your info and the way you presented. Thank you

[@amikosmith9431]

This video was really helpful. Thank you very much Zach for this very clear explanation!

[@markhonea2461]

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.👍

[@loustandards2827]

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.

[@bigbowlowrong4694]

Did the ozone help with the dog odor at all?

[@ssoffshore5111]

@@bigbowlowrong4694 Yes, they will remove any organic odor. But if the root cause is not removed, the odor will come back.

[@noorkhawaja]

Very helpful information. Thank you sir.

[@alainchristian]

Super informative from start to finish. Thank you!

[@chuckcarter1573]

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.

[@timothyleee27204]

When you used it did you keep the windows open or closed?

[@chuckcarter1573]

@@timothyleee27204 Closed. Here are some tips I got from KZbin -- PREP ADVICE FROM KZbin 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

[@theminicooper]

​@@timothyleee27204You would keep the windows closed during the treatment.

[@newstart49]

I use one for the car and truck and once a year for the bathroom. Keeps things nice a sanitary.

[@joodeejoodee]

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

[@tmanqz]

These things are very helpful.

[@Theoffendedmillennial613]

Thank you so much, your video was extremely helpful!

[@michaelreece458]

Excellent, just what I needed, thanks!

[@ZachFields]

Glad it helped!

[@loribach534]

Great presentation!

[@frankw9836]

very well explained. Thank you

[@mbernardo123]

Excellent explanation. Thank you.

[@MommaBearsCorner]

very informative. thanks for sharing

[@kevtech733]

Thanks for the video. Good information👍🏼

[@freedom2689]

Thanks for great explanation 👍👍👍👍

[@berndmuffe5681]

I got this to run my table saw and chop saw,. Not 2 noisy. Works wonderfully.

[@jeffreyeichelberger6550]

Amazing information I love it.

[@tylerisham4769]

Perfect. Just bought on for my apartments complex.

[@AyyTONE]

Was it effective , I smoke in my apartment

[@tylerisham4769]

It was very effective, almost too good. Took the smell out of all the smoking units, but also work very well for pest control

[@chizzle2678]

I work in pest control and it works great for that use our company has quite a few ozone machines

[@Taviesrey]

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?

[@raaf4678]

Does this actually also works against bed bugs and mold?

[@mtmind6560]

Well done.

[@ZachFields]

Thanks

[@benmabebajr.6551]

Great explanation, thank you

[@misty1tl]

Good explanation.

[@ZachFields]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jebbrownshow4363]

I just bought this model. Found at thrift store for $6! Works great ! Great video!

[@glennlienhop342]

Awesome Well explained and very informative Thank you

[@fosheimdet]

This is great. I'm gonna buy one to get rid of frequent smoke and weed odor from neighbors coming into my apartment

[@janetjilote6495]

This was a very informative video.

[@ZPDSurvival]

Great video on explaining how this works. Thank You. +1

[@kuckian]

thanks for this!!

[@ZachFields]

Thanks for watching, kicki!

[@adrianavargas9223]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@judythelupie5893]

Thank you very much

[@la9867]

Very helpful video!

[@michaelsimmons1186]

great vid my man!

[@digiranam]

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?

[@timothycummins6489]

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"?

[@ZachFields]

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.

[@joooyceee100]

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?

[@timothycummins6489]

@@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!

[@jkco4300]

@@ZachFields how may houdx do you recommend for a 750 square foot apartment?

[@Semiam1]

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

[@maxxiedecoronado7925]

Is it safe to run this machine while people and pets are in the house?

[@Semiam1]

Maxxx DeIbarra It is unsafe to run this with people, pets, or plants in the treatment area. Follow unit instructions for a successful application

[@arturasnesakysiu1684]

@@maxxiedecoronado7925 no pet or person can die in seconds, even after long period of time whan it was off

[@prettyinpink7058]

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?

[@Semiam1]

@@maxxiedecoronado7925 No

[@jester-gq9jq]

Thank you very informative

[@icmichaela3]

You rock zack!!! Thanks so much❤❤❤❤❤

[@robertberns3661]

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!

[@IcePonyGoddess]

so, you basically k!$$ the bats?

[@Hobby428]

Great video

[@joemitchell877]

...Very Useful Thanks..

[@1chumley1]

That's a great presentation.I get it.

[@abedj1220]

awesome video. great info. Looking at getting one of these if I purchase a car from a smoker.

[@munnawarkhan3858]

Thank you

[@invictus_training_systems]

Great content. Subbed

[@ScribblebytesWorldwide]

That shed is really neat.

[@w.e.s.]

Ya its too neat...a person who uses their shed has a mess and can tell u where everything is at

[@fc1133]

Thanks bro!

[@AtoZOzone]

Great information!

[@daysinnannarbor5185]

THank YoU gooD SiR

[@marcogotti4189]

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.

[@ZachFields]

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.

[@okiebbq2536]

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.

[@ZachFields]

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!

[@bweb778]

That's pretty frickin amazing

[@matthewbushey5103]

Would ozone work to eliminate inorganic smells such as fabric softeners like downy? Or does it only eliminate organic?

[@Christynmaine]

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?

[@laukaz02]

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.

[@Outside-In.]

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.".

[@cindyherget5196]

Yes it will affect all mucous membranes even eye

[@darrenb1969]

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

[@donnababel652]

On that model it’s only a timer, I got one from Amazon. Love it!

[@gregawallace]

I use a smaller battery ozone generator in a sealed large plastic tote I use for my hunting clothes/boots. I put them in the box for an hour or so before hunting (longer trips might require reusing cloths several days) even nasty sweaty clothes are sent free after an hour in the box. I still apply a traditional cover sent like doe piss and shower with sent killer soap/shampoo. Since I’ve been using it I’ve had deer/coyotes come within 20 yards of me down wind without spooking there has been a noticeable difference in my ability to hide my sent from game.

[@ZachFields]

Oh, cool! I wasn't aware of the battery powered unit. :)

[@bobkeeler5964]

I also had a bottle of expensive cologne that I just purchased beside the room I treated with the Ozone generator. Note it did not run in the room where I stored the cologne but I did open the doors to the room where I stored the cologne and it seems like it has ruined my cologne. Anyone else experience this or notice this?

[@hearthealthyhustlebyjonath7414]

Great thanks for the video!

[@DaWizzzzzKid]

I have this model from Amazon as well; besides plants and animals, would I be able to run it in an office where there is a monitor and a desktop amongst other electronics? Any damage to those types of items? - just curious

[@supjay3945]

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.

[@jasmineh3587]

Thanks for the info.😊

[@ZachFields]

Thanks for watching, Jasmine!

[@Poosnatcher]

Hi, Zach!

[@FKNSENDIT]

Hi sir I do leather crafts if an leather has a certain smell will a ozone gen dissolve the leather room smell ,would it ve better to take all my leather out then set off the ozone gen then put the leather rolls back in that room

[@depressedstresslemonzest7302]

Can I use this in my house and run swamp cooler we don't have central air

[@billysgeo]

Nice video man! Also you can DIY this generator if you are a little bit handy...

[@ZachFields]

DIY O-Zone generator? Tell me more!

[@RentalsPH]

Coronavirus had me searching for reviews such as this!Thank you for the very informative review of this product!

[@grarglejobber7941]

I don't think I've ever seen a sheep that can type. How did you get past the whole, you know, having hooves and no fingers part?

[@arnelarsen4073]

Great for killing any virus or bacteria with enough contact time.

[@NumneunoGames]

@@grarglejobber7941 What a buffoon... the irony of your comment is astonishing to say the least

[@janasourav90]

What will be the average ozone output & timing for a midsized car ?

[@ioannislazaridis4887]

ONLY VIDEOS WITH BASIC SCIENTIFIC EXPLANATIONS AS THIS ONE SHOULD BE ALLOWED ON KZbin. THANK YOU YOUNG MAN FOR YOUR TIME AND ALL INFORMATION.

[@ZachFields]

@Ioannis Lazaridis Thanks for the encouragement! I do try to boil it down to the basics.

[@jackiefields1607]

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!

[@ZachFields]

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.

[@JaneDoe-sunshineinflorida]

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 !

[@InTodaysVideo]

Zach can this scrub carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide? Tnx

[@DD-kn8ic]

Can two ozone generators be used at the same time or could they interact dangerously?

[@RicardoMalla]

great video mi friend! Just got the same unit you have hahah. Will run it on my car as it smells

[@iamtheman7]

How did the car turn out? I'm thinking of doing the same thing for cigarette smoke.

[@sheri4673]

@@iamtheman7 It works extremely well, and knocks out smoke odors in a vehicle very well. I use the same model he features in this video by Enerzen and am very pleased with it.

[@life_motived_corey]

Yeah works great for cars also. I cleaned a customer car and it was mold under the seat from water and sitting. The ozone cleared it out.

[@fastguy93]

@@life_motived_corey for how long? I'm going to do a customers car as well

[@laurad324]

@@fastguy93 I heard never more than hour in car or the materials in car will oxidize and smell!

[@DOGTRAINER28]

Does it have a timer? so I don't have to get in the room to turn it on/off. Or it's not dangerous to be in the room for 1m wn it's working? I'm sensitive to fragrances & need to decontaminate my new unit & infected clothes (thirdhand smoking) from another roommate apt.

[@peacelover8245]

So it just neutralizes the odor of a particle, but doesn’t transform and remove the particle? So to remove cigarette smoke particles I still need to get an air filter that traps smoke particles within its filter?

[@user-xb7zb8wc8j]

Will it take the scent out of unlit candles, soaps, etc in the room?

[@basspig]

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.

[@IcePonyGoddess]

Do I need to turn off the AC or furnace when running an ozone unit? TIA.