How does this product "reduce dust" and "retard the growth of mold, bacteria and fungus"?
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It continually produces Ozone gas which is a very powerful oxidizer like chlorine and peroxide. After a few days ozone(O3)degrades back to Oxygen(O2). If you take a sniff very close to the machine you can smell the ozone. The dust part I am not sure of.
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I think the Product Description portion of the ad explains just how the process works. Does it work? Yes - completely removed the mold and smell of mold due to a leak in the bathroom. Well worth using.
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By using the excretions from the flux capacitor within... I thought everyone knew this. Flux capacitor excretions are dust inhibitors while acting as a natural anti-bacterial, anti-fungal analgesic.
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this product release its own fresh fragrance but does not eliminate any existing odor in the air. The crystals will chemically bond to the water/moisture in the air and liquefy and help reduce the humidity in small rooms like a closet. I would not recommend you purchase this product for use in a large room with circulating air or where humidity replenishes regularly.
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Yes it kills mold spores. It is a high concentration ozone and should not be used in an occupied room as ozone is a lung and mucous membrane irritant. I believe the manual says to leave the room unoccupied for forty-five minutes after completion of ozone treatment. There is a smell of ozone that lingers for quite some time as in a couple of hours or so that some of my family finds annoying. After that time the air is quite fresh as the ozone converts back to oxygen. Even in our unfinished 150 year old brick and dirt floored basement feels fresh. It has drastically cut down on any mold problems in that space.
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No, it just kills the micro organisms. Might try an activated carbon filter.
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Yes it kills mold spores. It is a high concentration ozone and should not be used in an occupied room as ozone is a lung and mucous membrane irritant. I believe the manual says to leave the room unoccupied for forty-five minutes after completion of ozone treatment. There is a smell of ozone that lingers for quite some time as in a couple of hours or so that some of my family finds annoying. After that time the air is quite fresh as the ozone converts back to oxygen. Even in our unfinished 150 year old brick and dirt floored basement feels fresh. It has drastically cut down on any mold problems in that space. Yes it kills mold spores. It is a high concentration ozone and should not be used in an occupied room as ozone is a lung and mucous membrane irritant. I believe the manual says to leave the room unoccupied for forty-five minutes after completion of ozone treatment. There is a smell of ozone that lingers for quite some time as in a couple of hours or so that some of my family finds annoying. After that time the air is quite fresh as the ozone converts back to oxygen. Even in our unfinished 150 year old brick and dirt floored basement feels fresh. It has drastically cut down on any mold... » Read More Yes it kills mold spores. It is a high concentration ozone and should not be used in an occupied room as ozone is a lung and mucous membrane irritant. I believe the manual says to leave the room unoccupied for forty-five minutes after completion of ozone treatment. There is a smell of ozone that lingers for quite some time as in a couple of hours or so that some of my family finds annoying. After that time the air is quite fresh as the ozone converts back to oxygen. Even in our unfinished 150 year old brick and dirt floored basement feels fresh. It has drastically cut down on any mold problems in that space. « Show Less
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Hmm. Well, I am not sure but my experience w microbiology would lead me to think not. Mildew and molds, I believe, would need to be destroyed by something like bleach (they're like plants w roots) and then, maybe, you could treat with this product
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93 percent effective capturing Dust Mite debris,pollen and Mold Spores. It also electrostatic ally to capture smoke,pet dander,smoke, bacteria and particles that have odors
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I am guessing it acts as bio media - a place for bacteria to grow. Kind of like white ceramic pellets used in larger filters.
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Hi J, The ozone plate/cartidge is made of ceramic. Yes, this ozone generator will kill airborne mold spores and eliminate odor for a period of time. However, NO ozone generator on the market (no matter what a manufacturer will tell you) will eliminate ALL mold spores in a contaminated area. This is because mold spores can hide in nooks and crannies in interior surfaces such as inside drywall and other porous material like clothing etc. that may not necessarily be reached by ozone purification. Generally, ozone purification treatment is used after conventional mold clean-ups that involve a bleach scrubbing of contaminated surfaces. I hope this helps and please let us know if we can help with anything else :).
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I have the product at home. This is a direct quote from the label: "Tim-bor is an effective treatment for wood (and wood wood-foam composite structuralcomponents) to kill and prevent infestations of decay fungi including white rot, brown rot, (i.e. Poria) and wet rots."Since "mold" is a word for a variety of fungus infestations, it seems from the above that Tim-bor should work to kill the mold (fungus) organisms.
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No, I do not believe it can stop mold spores. It does have a waterproof membrane so it might be effective in doing so.
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IMHO.......absolutely not!!!! Mold is a difficult problem to rectify because it can be so invasive. There are many mold strains, most benign but others are deadly, so tackling mold begins with proper identification. Once identified you can choose the best method of eradication. Physical removal of surface mold followed up with direct application of a mold fighting formula is your best approach. Keep in mind that repeated applications will most likely be necessary if mold infestation is severe. This Air Purifier simply is not up the task of eliminating your mold problem despite whatever claims are made. An expensive multi-stage unit would be a more suitable choice. These units are very effective but annual operating costs, in the form of replacement filters and UV bulbs, can be excessive. Just my 2 cents.
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The Blueair Air Cleaner is very effective in removing mold spores from the air, but it does not get rid of mold. A combination of the Blueair Air Cleaner and dehumidification would substancially reduce the ability of mold and mold spores to be present.
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I know the previous person said it didn't do anything for their mold, but we had mold and it killed it IMMEDIATELY on contact. The room got too humid and mold came back, used it again and it worked amazingly (so I think it kiils mold in carpet or other things, but probably won't get rid of a shower or sink mold/mildew without scrubbing). With a dehumidifier on, it never came back. I've used it on a red couch and beige carpet and it was fine on both.
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I never use Bacteriostatic treatment in my humidifiers. I bought a bottle and read the label which said use gloves to handle. I certainly wouldn't want to be breathing that in especially since I purchased this for my kids room who were infants at the time! I instead invested in a bottle of grapefruit seed extract (purchased on Amazon - Nutribiotic Gse Liquid Concentrate) which is a natural purifier. My wicks now last all winter long. I have never seen mold or mildew on them or in the reservoir by simply adding 10-12 drops every time I fill the tank. One bottle has lasted me 4 years and is still 1/3 full. I never use Bacteriostatic treatment in my humidifiers. I bought a bottle and read the label which said use gloves to handle. I certainly wouldn't want to be breathing that in especially since I purchased this for my kids room who were infants at the time! I instead invested in a bottle of grapefruit seed extract (purchased on Amazon - Nutribiotic Gse Liquid Concentrate) which is a natural purifier. My wicks now last all winter long. I have never seen mold or mildew on them or in the reservoir by simply adding 10-12 drops every time I fill the tank. One bottle has lasted me 4 years and is... » Read More I never use Bacteriostatic treatment in my humidifiers. I bought a bottle and read the label which said use gloves to handle. I certainly wouldn't want to be breathing that in especially since I purchased this for my kids room who were infants at the time! I instead invested in a bottle of grapefruit seed extract (purchased on Amazon - Nutribiotic Gse Liquid Concentrate) which is a natural purifier. My wicks now last all winter long. I have never seen mold or mildew on them or in the reservoir by simply adding 10-12 drops every time I fill the tank. One bottle has lasted me 4 years and is still 1/3 full. « Show Less
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i am not an expert but that is what my husband and i use this product for. once a month we spray it into our air exchange and we 'believe' it helps with the mold and bacteria. it also makes the air smell good...we also get the other product...the enyzme mold stain remover...and spray that into the air exchange as well. we feel it helps but WE ARE NOT EXPERTS....
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there is no filter or anything to catch the dust and debris.. i thought it had a hepa but nope. its just the ozone and uv. i would spend the extra nd just get the zen brand hepa living air purifier;-)