Abstract: A December 2020 study titled “A Safe and Effective Use of Ozone as Air and Surface Disinfectant in the Conjuncture of Covid-19” looks into how ozone, a special kind of oxygen, can help keep us safe from COVID-19. Ozone is like a superhero against germs, and this paper talks about how to use it safely to clean the air and surfaces during the pandemic.
Introduction: COVID-19 has made us think about keeping places clean where we don’t go for medical help. This study is about ozone, which is a kind of oxygen that can fight germs, including the one causing COVID-19.
Ozone’s Special Abilities: Ozone has three oxygen atoms and acts really fast against germs. It can kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
Learning from Studies: Scientists have studied how well ozone works against different viruses, like Poliovirus and Influenza virus. They found that the amount of ozone and the time it’s used are super important. Low amounts of ozone with more time seem to be a good combo to get rid of germs. Also, using ozone with high humidity (moisture in the air) helps it work even better.
Talking About It: The paper says ozone is like a gas superhero because it can go everywhere in a room and clean everything in its path. Unlike some other methods, ozone can reach shady spots and is better than liquid disinfectants.
Closing Thoughts: The study suggests that ozone can be a great superhero against germs, especially when we use a little bit and let it take its time to work. Ozone seems promising for cleaning the air, surfaces, and even our protective gear.