| Mold and mildew are tremendous health hazards. | | | | concerning the water seepage, the humidity and |
| At the very least, they can cause fungus infection | | | | the lack of ventilation in the area to be |
| and skin allergies when they come in contact with | | | | contaminated be first addressed. Ozone |
| the skin and eye irritation when they get into the | | | | generators work best in dry places. Also, the area |
| eyes. However, mold and mildew can cause more | | | | to be decontaminated must be evacuated |
| serious and chronic ailments, such as allergic | | | | because ozone is also toxic to humans, plants and |
| rhinitis, asthma and lung infection, especially when | | | | pets. After the treatment is done, suffient time |
| there is gradual exposure over time. That is why | | | | should be allowed so the ozone can turn back into |
| it is very important to kill mold and mildew as | | | | oxygen before the area is reoccupied. Usually an |
| soon as signs of them appear in the house. | | | | hour or two is sufficient. |
| There are many ways to kill mold and mildew. | | | | The concentration of the ozone to be produced |
| Some ways involve using household chemicals | | | | by ozone generators depends on the size and the |
| such as disinfectants and cleansers that are | | | | degree of contamination in the affected area. |
| formulated to kill mold and mildew. These | | | | Naturally, if the room is large and the |
| household chemicals need to be used with care, | | | | contamination is high, it is necessary for the |
| as getting in contact with the mold and the | | | | concentration of the ozone to be high as well. High |
| mildew is harmful in itself, and getting in direct | | | | quantities of ozone are needed to shock the mold |
| contact with these household chemicals can burn | | | | and mildew; if the ozone is too weak, the |
| the skin too. | | | | decontamination will fail. |
| Another proven method used to kill mold and | | | | After the decontamination with the ozone |
| mildew are ozone generators. Ozone generators | | | | generator is done, the dead mold should be |
| use what is called "high ozone shock treatment" | | | | removed completely and all contaminated building |
| to deal with mold contamination. | | | | materials and furnishings that cannot be cleaned |
| Ozone generators produce ozone by converting | | | | should be disposed of. Doing this will prevent the |
| oxygen into ozone with high voltage, much like | | | | mold and mildew contamination from recurring and |
| lightning in the sky. Ozone has the ability to oxidize | | | | from further endangering the health of the people |
| mold, thereby disabling its capacity to reproduce | | | | staying in the affected area. |
| and eventually killing it. High concentrations of | | | | Ozone generators are effective tools used to kill |
| ozone are necessary to effectively | | | | mold and mildew. To maximize their |
| decontaminate mold and mildew infestation. | | | | effectiveness, they should be used carefully and |
| But to optimize the effectiveness of ozone | | | | correctly. |
| generators, it is important that the problems | | | | |