The Practical Application of Ozone Gas as an Anti-fungal (Anti-mold) Agent

By James B. Hudson & Manju Sharma

Abstract

We evaluated the ability of a portable ozone generating machine (Viroforce 1000) to inactivate 13 different species of environmental fungi. Samples, prepared as wet or dried films, were subjected to one or two cycles of treatment (35 ppm ozone for 20 minutes, with a short burst of >90% relative humidity), and measured for residual viability. Treatments could inactivate 3 log₁₀ cfu (colony forming units) of most of the fungi, both in the laboratory and in simulated field conditions, on various surfaces. We conclude that the ozone generator would be a valuable decontamination tool for mold removal in buildings.

Orijinal Article : https://doi.org/10.1080/01919510903043996

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