What can you do when regular methods of cleaning cars’ interiors are not enough? As many discover, most cleaning products found in auto parts stores are not powerful enough to neutralize the stench of car odours that saturate upholstery fibres and linger in vents.
Many of these sprays and air fresheners cover up the problem with a competing scent, resulting in an underwhelming and temporary solution.
What is ozone treatment?
Ozone treatment is the use of ozone (O3), a natural gas. Through its chemical reaction of oxidation, unwanted molecules are broken down, resulting in the removal of odours, bacteria, and viruses from an enclosed area.
Car dealerships, detailing/valeting shops, and rental car companies have been using ozone treatment as a proven method for years to successfully remove odours from cars, trucks, RVs, and other vehicles.
Typically, car detailers place an ozone generator in a vehicle needing deeper cleaning, along with the elimination of strong odours, e.g., stale cigarette or cigar smoke, sweat, pets/animals, and other lingering, musty odours like urine and mould. Even lingering staleness cars emit after being in storage or under a tarp for a long period disappears with ozone treatment.
During this process, the ozone permeates the car’s interior, essentially neutralizing all odors permanently, as well as bacteria and viruses provided the source of the smell has been removed.
When should I use ozone to clean and disinfect?
Ozone treatment is ideal for car reconditioning when regular cleaning methods are not enough and a standard valet or cleaning won’t suffice. Due to their compounds and amount, some odours, like second-hand/third-hand cigarette smoke and pet odours, are relatively difficult to remove.
This shock treatment technique is used daily by car valeters, dealerships, and rental companies to infuse the ozone deep into every crevice of the vehicle’s interior, penetrating even the hardest-to-reach areas. This results in a hygienically cleaner and fresher-smelling car.
Depending on how much time and exposure to contaminants the car has endured, the ozone generator will need to run for a specified amount of time and may require more than one treatment to permanently remove the odours.
For lasting results, it is important to thoroughly clean the interior of the car before running the ozone generator to help eliminate the source of the problem. Vacuuming pet hairs and wiping off surfaces will make a significant difference, allowing the ozone to neutralize the embedded, remnant molecules.
Which ozone generators are ideal for car valeting and reconditioning?
The Airmaster WOZ100 is ideal for “light” professional use in car reconditioning, as it is small and lightweight. For added convenience, its 12v power adapter can be connected to a vehicle’s cigarette lighter or charging station input as well.
Through its ceramic plate technique, this unit produces 100mg/hour of ozone with a fan capacity of 40 m³/hour, making it suitable for the common upkeep of rental cars.
In the next step up, there’s the Airmaster WOZ400, with built-in corrosive-resistant stainless steel to withstand tougher operating conditions.
The Airmaster WOZ400 is powered by 12 Volts, allowing it to be used in places where 230 Volts are not available. It is also easy to power via an optional cigarette lighter cable accessory connected to the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket.
This unit produces 500 mg/hour with a fan capacity of 116 m³/hour.
For most professional applications, though, the Airmaster WOZ 500 is a portable and easy-to-use ozone generator that eliminates odours caused by humidity, mould, smoke, and pets. Its digital controls simplify and precisely control its functions.
The Airmaster WOZ 500 is one of the most powerful and popular ozone generators recommended for car restoration and valeting across Europe, as it produces 0-500 mg/hour of ozone, a fan capacity of 116 m³/hour, and many other sought out, professional features such as:
- Digital controls
- Adjustable ozone production (0-500 mg/hour)
- Intelligent timer functions (interval and day timer)
- Wall mounting option
- Easy hose connection with a fitting
- Low energy consumption
- Manufactured in Sweden
Both the Airmaster WOZ 400 and WOZ 500 work with ozone tubes, a robust and reliable technology suitable for harsh environments. The hose connection is used to connect to hard-to-reach areas, including ventilation or air conditioning systems in cars. All Airmaster models are built in Sweden.
Wood’s has been providing air mitigation solutions throughout the world for over seventy years. To learn more about the company, visit woods.se.
