Odor Remediation
ODOR REMEDIATION WORKS ONLY WHEN THE
SOURCE HAS BEEN REMOVED
Ozone Machines
Can sanitize surfaces and air, and are effective at removing odors from organic compounds. Ozone can reach hard-to-clean areas like upholstery and crevices. However, ozone can damage sensitive materials like natural rubber and adhesives, and must be used in unoccupied areas. Ozone machines are best for removing odors after the source has been removed. Ozone machines can spread quickly throughout a room and saturate porous materials.
Hydroxyl Machines
Are effective at removing airborne pathogens and odors, and can be used in occupied areas. Hydroxyl machines are more reactive than ozone, so they can break down a wider range of odors and pathogens. Hydroxyl machines also don't leave a chemical smell like ozone machines. However, hydroxyl machines take longer to achieve similar results as ozone machines, and have a limited effect on surface contamination. Hydroxyl machines are best used in high-humidity environments, like after floods or fires, when ozone is less effective. Hydroxyl machines react with water and oxygen in the air to create hydroxyl radicals, which break down odors and pathogens.
