⚠️ Using Ozone for Mold Remediation: Is It Safe and Effective in Florida’s Climate?

We’re here to set the record straight about ozone treatment—a method some claim is a quick fix for mold. Let’s talk about what it does…and doesn’t do 😬

🌬 What Is Ozone Treatment?

Ozone (O₃) is a gas made of three oxygen atoms. In mold “remediation,” a machine floods the space with ozone gas to neutralize airborne mold spores, bacteria, and odors. You might see it used after floods, leaks, or fire damage—but its role in real mold removal is limited.

❌ The Cons and Concerns

Here’s the truth: ozone is not a comprehensive mold treatment, and it comes with serious downsides:

🚫 Harmful to breathe—occupants must vacate during use
🧟 It does NOT remove dead mold or clean affected materials
🌫 Florida’s humidity reduces ozone’s effectiveness
⚠️ Doesn’t solve moisture problems (which causes mold in the first place!)
📋 Requires strict safety protocols and professional handling
🪚 It is not a demo free option. Water damaged materials have to be removed.

🙅‍♀️ Mold Masters' Position

Let’s be real—ozone machines are no match for Florida mold. At Mold Masters, we don’t use ozone for remediation because:

It’s unreliable in humid environments
It doesn’t address the root cause
It can give homeowners a false sense of security 😟
They are highly toxic, and we do not trust them around our customers, their families, their employees, or the pets. ☣️

Instead, we use proven methods like:

✅ Dry Fog Technology to treat every surface

✅ HEPA filtration to clean the air

✅ Moisture control to keep mold from coming back

✅ Removal of materials that show microbial growth or water damage.