1. What is ozone?

Ozone is an enriched pure oxygen special form of oxygen where three oxygen atoms form one molecule of ozone (O3) whereas the 'normal' atmospheric oxygen is built up by only two atoms of oxygen (O2). Under the UV or discharge's function, oxygen can easily produce ozone, so it is more commonly known as "Activated Oxygen" . Ozone occurs when an electrical charge, such as Lightning or corona discharge, molecularly disassociates a stable molecule (O2) and splits them apart leaving two unstable atoms (O1) of oxygen. Seeking stability, these atoms attach to other oxygen molecules (O1) creating ozone (O3).

2. Why does ozone kill odors, germs, and pollutants?

Ozone is a highly reactive oxidant. The third atom is loosely attached and easily separates from the ozone molecule to combine with other substances. After some time, ozone can break up to oxygen, thus it is called environment matter. Now ozone is becoming widely used in both air and water purification and is used to oxidize odors such as Cooking Odors, Pet Odors, Garbage Odors, Cigarette Smoke Odors, Mold and Mildew Odors in Basements, Fire Damage Odors, Water Damage Odors, etc. It reacts readily with any chemical compound, both organic and inorganic, that is present in a reduced state.Therefore, ozone acts highly 'corrosive' to any compound that can be oxidized.

3. What does ozone smell like?

Ozone's characteristic odor can be smelled immediately after a lightening storm or near photocopiers and electric motors, all which generate ozone. Its odor has also been described as the smell of clean bed sheets or forest air.

4. What about maintenance cost?

The only maintenance cost associated with the air purifications systems is to replace the ozone chamber in 1-1/2 to 3 years.