WHAT IS OZONE?

Ozone is a naturally occurring gas. It is composed of three oxygen atoms (O₃). This makes it a more reactive form of oxygen than the standard O₂ we breathe.

Ozone can be used to eliminate odors through a process called oxidation. Odor-causing substances are often volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or other molecules that release gases into the air. When ozone is released into an environment via an ozone generator (a device that produces O₃ on-site), its extra oxygen atom reacts with these odor molecules. This reaction breaks them down chemically and neutralizes them. It essentially “burns” or alters their structure so they no longer produce smells.

Ozone is often considered an environmentally friendly disinfectant due to its ability to break down rapidly into harmless oxygen without leaving persistent chemical residues or byproducts.