A Comprehensive Guide to Deodorization Using Ozone
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A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO DEODORIZATION USING OZONE HOW TO USE OZONE SAFELY HOW TO DEODORIZE URINE ODORS HOW TO BUILD A DEODORIZATION ROOM HOW TO CHARGE FOR DEODORIZATION DEODORIZING PROCEDURES OZONE GENERATION EXPLAINED A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO DEODORIZATION USING OZONE The Ozone Experts, would like to express thanks to the following people for their knowledge, experience, research, and input m preparing this training manual. JEFF BISHOP, Administrator of Clean Care Seminars, Dothan, Alabama. DR. L. JOSEPH BOLLYKY, P.E., International Ozone Association, Norwalk, Connecticut. CHET PETERSON, Equipment Operations Manager, Servpro Industries, Inc., Gallatin, Tennessee. M. HORVATA, L. BILITZKY, and J. HUTTNER, Budapest, Hungary, Chemical Reaction of Ozone. The Ozone Experts 9483 State Hwy 37 Ogdensburg, NY 13669 (315) 393-5454 (877) 646-9663 FAX (315) 393-5511 (800) 493-4550 Copyright 1984 (Revised 1988, and 1994): LJB - All rights reserved. Duplication of any I portion of this manual is prohibited without written permission from the author. PREFACE Deodorizing is a subject that has confused and perplexed cleaning and disaster restoration technicians for many years. The basic problem, in past years, has arisen from our attempts to permanently neutralize a wide variety of odor types with only one water-based product that just happens to be pleasant to our individual sense of smell. If we were successful, it was most likely the result of luck, time or other natural phenomena, which we were hard pressed to explain to our customer or coworkers in reasonably accurate terminology. We developed a wide range of plausible sounding excuses to cover our lack of knowledge and crossed our fingers the next time we were called upon for deodorizing services. Obviously, this process lacked professionalism, and it added to the frustration of the conscientious cleaning/restoration technician - not to mention the problems it created for our customers and insureds! Today a great deal of research and effort to unravel the mystery surrounding the subject of deodorizing has been expended, and this book proposes to serve as an overview for professional cleaning and restoration technicians who desire more precise knowledge in this highly specialized field. All references used will be in generic terms, and it will be up to the individual technician or manager to locate various companies that provide the specific products referenced herein. Note that in this most recent revision, we have included “Comprehension Quizzes” at various intervals. The idea is for a designated individual to read the chapter, present the information in a company meeting, and then run copies of the Comprehension Quiz to test the retention of knowledge by all involved in deodor- ization work. In this manner, professionalism, through education, becomes a serious pursuit. © 1984 (revised 1994) Page 3 WARNING Reference is made in this manual to the use of other products and/or equipment in conjunction with or in addition to the The Ozone Experts products. Prior to the use of any such products and/or equipment, it is critical that the user become thoroughly familiar with and precisely follow all directions contained in the users manual pertaining to the use of the product and/or equipment. The failure to specifically follow the directions for use of the product and/or equipment could and I may likely result in personal injury and/or property damage. The Ozone Experts a division of Newaire, Inc., assumes no liability for the use of any product and/or equipment referred to in this manual which is not marketed and/or manufactured by The Ozone Expert. In addition thereto, The Ozone Experts, a Division of Newaire, Inc, provides no warranty, either express or implied, including any warranty of fitness for particular purpose for any product I and/or equipment referred to in this manual which is not marketed and/or manufactured by The Ozone Experts®. © 1984 (revised 1994) Page 4 CONTENTS Preface ................................................................................................................................ 2 BASIC DEODORIZING CONCEPTS AND PROCEDURES I GENERAL DISCUSSION ..................................................................................... 8 A. Detection Devices ..................................................................................................... 8 B. Types of Odor ........................................................................................................ 10 C. Odor and Humidity ................................................................................................. 10 D. Particle Size ............................................................................................................ 11 E. The Key to Effective Deodorizing .......................................................................... 12 F. Decontamination and Safety ................................................................................... 13 Comprehension Quiz ................................................................................... 15 II. BASIC DEODORIZING PROCEDURES ......................................................... 17 A. Debris Removal ...................................................................................................... 17 B. Cleaning .................................................................................................................. 18 C. Recreation of Conditions ........................................................................................ 19 D. Sealing .................................................................................................................... 19 Comprehension Quiz ................................................................................... 21 III. CLASSES OF DEODORANTS ........................................................................... 22 A. Masking Agents ...................................................................................................... 22 B. Absorbing Agents ................................................................................................... 23 C. Pairing Agents ........................................................................................................ 24 D. Disinfectants and Sanitizes ..................................................................................... 24 E. Enzymes Deodorants .............................................................................................. 35 F. Residual and Bonded Antimicrobial ....................................................................... 36 Comprehension Quiz ................................................................................... 41 IV. PROFESSIONAL CHEMICAL OPTIONS ....................................................... 43 A. Time Release Deodorants (Block, Wick, Gel) ....................................................... 43 B. Odor Absorbing Granules ....................................................................................... 43 C. General Purpose Deodorant .................................................................................... 44 D. Heavy Duty Deodorant ........................................................................................... 44 E. Dry Solvent-based Deodorants ............................................................................... 44 F. Disinfectants ........................................................................................................... 45 G. Sanitizes .................................................................................................................. 45 H. Enzyme Deodorants ................................................................................................ 46 I. Ozone Gas............................................................................................................... 47 J. Sealing Compounds ................................................................................................ 47 K. Smoked Wood Restorer .......................................................................................... 48 Chart 1 - Chemical Options Summary .................................................................... 49 Comprehension Quiz ................................................................................... 50 © 1984 (revised 1994) Page 5 V. ELECTRICALLY GENERATED DEODORIZATION .................................. 52 A. Electronic Air Cleaners .......................................................................................... 52 B. Ozone Generation ................................................................................................... 52 C. RainbowAir®, The Product ..................................................................................... 60 Comprehension Quiz ................................................................................... 62 VI. BASIC EQUIPMENT OPTIONS ....................................................................... 64 A. Safety Equipment.................................................................................................... 64 B. Syringe and Needle ................................................................................................. 64 C. Hand Pump Sprayer ................................................................................................ 65 D. Smoke Ejector ......................................................................................................... 65 E. Power Blower ........................................................................................................