Ozone Generators are Not Air Cleaners

There are companies that claim to clean your air with the removal of ozone.  There is no scientific proof to support this claim.  The EPA has found that while that low levels of ozone may reduce some airborne virus materials, the percentage falls short by 5 to 10 times the public health standards.  Even at high concentrations, ozone is thought to be ineffective toward contaminants.

Ozone is only helpful in higher atmospheres where it helps filter ultraviolet radiation caused by the sun.  Ozone that is used in our breathable atmosphere is harmful to our respiratory systems.  Added with other pollutants and hydrocarbons that are already floating in our air by automobiles and chemicals, ozone is not a good mix.

For over a century, health professionals have refuted the claim that ozone generators can safely and effectively control indoor air pollution but manufacturers continue to make them, convincing the public that the zap of ozone to pollutants can clean the air.

Air cleaners are designed to be an air to your respiratory system and not harm with ozone that are not safe for our bodies in our atmosphere.  Be careful when choosing an air cleaner that is called an ozone generator.  Look for mechanical or electronic air cleaners that are EPA approved or AHAM certified for best results that will not further harm your lungs.

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