O3 can be used for:
- Disinfection and sterilisation from viruses, bacteria, germs and fungus.
- Deodorisation from unwanted odours.
- Disinfestation from allergens e.g. mites.
How ozone works?
According to the results of the experiment made by Chinese National P3 Laboratory under lead of professor Li Zelin, ozone kills effectively SARS virus injected into monkeys cells, achieving 99.22% effectiveness.
Virus found in Wuhan and SARS are belonging to group of coronaviruses. Scientists found out that new coronavirus ( Covid-19) is similar to SARS in 80% therefore ozone affects it in the same way as on SARS.
Popular methods of disinfection such as UV light are not as effective as ozone. This gas outperform as well UV light as HEPA filters.
A study by McDonnell and Russel in 1999. reports: “In order to decrease or eradicate virus contaminants in inaccessible locations, such as crevices, fixtures, underside of furniture, etc. Since Ethylene oxide is not considered an acceptable alternative, then gaseous ozone should be the best choice available.”