Can ozone air cleaners be used in unoccupied spaces?
They are sometimes promoted to treat homes, furniture and clothing after fires to remove smoke odors. Ozone is a strong oxidizer that will accelerate the degradation of rubber, upholstery, paints and other materials. Hence even when used in unoccupied areas, ozone generators can cause damage to building materials and electronic devices. References: 1. California Department of Health Services: Mold in My Home: What Do I Do? 2. July 2001 EPA Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings, 3.
