Hi, I found this car wash had recently asked me to do an air conditioning treatment in my car. I checked out the website www.nanomist.com.au. Do you think this is genuine?
NanoMist can kill germ in car? What do you think?
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smokun
Consultant - Rainmaker
Old Methodology - New Marketing
There's no doubt that the treatment is genuine. But its effectiveness is doubtful.
The process is a fogger misting a chemical throughout the interior of the vehicle. The chemical is an encapsulation product similar to the consumer product Fabreze. An encapsulation chemical must actually make contact with bacteria or whatever allergen is growing in the air ducts. The problem is, misting fails to penetrate to the more unreachable areas, thus fails to kill all of its targets. Once the liquid (mist) dries, it is ineffective. That's probably why the growth of returning allergens occurs on the petri dish. They were the survivors continuing to grow.
That's why the most effective sanitizing agent is a gas, not a liquid mist. Ozone gas is able to penetrate all of the areas inside the ductwork, as well as other areas that are unreachable that misting cannot treat.
And unlike a chemical liquid (mist) that is deposited on the entire interior passenger cabin, ozone leaves no chemical residue. Chemical misting residues risk having an adverse reaction if the skin of someone overly sensitive comes in contact with the chemical residue.
So, I suppose the treatment represents a "genuine" attempt. However, it fails to really eradicate the unwanted allergens. I suggest using ozone on interiors, with the air conditioner set on "max cold" (a setting that continuously recirculates interior air throughout the ductwork), with a treatment time of 5-10 minutes, depending on the strength of the ozone generator output (in grams).
Hope this helps...
-Steve
There's no doubt that the treatment is genuine. But its effectiveness is doubtful.
The process is a fogger misting a chemical throughout the interior of the vehicle. The chemical is an encapsulation product similar to the consumer product Fabreze. An encapsulation chemical must actually make contact with bacteria or whatever allergen is growing in the air ducts. The problem is, misting fails to penetrate to the more unreachable areas, thus fails to kill all of its targets. Once the liquid (mist) dries, it is ineffective. That's probably why the growth of returning allergens occurs on the petri dish. They were the survivors continuing to grow.
That's why the most effective sanitizing agent is a gas, not a liquid mist. Ozone gas is able to penetrate all of the areas inside the ductwork, as well as other areas that are unreachable that misting cannot treat.
And unlike a chemical liquid (mist) that is deposited on the entire interior passenger cabin, ozone leaves no chemical residue. Chemical misting residues risk having an adverse reaction if the skin of someone overly sensitive comes in contact with the chemical residue.
So, I suppose the treatment represents a "genuine" attempt. However, it fails to really eradicate the unwanted allergens. I suggest using ozone on interiors, with the air conditioner set on "max cold" (a setting that continuously recirculates interior air throughout the ductwork), with a treatment time of 5-10 minutes, depending on the strength of the ozone generator output (in grams).
Hope this helps...
-Steve
robert roman
Bob Roman
I have to agree with Steve Okun as for the use of artificially generated ozone as opposed to use of spray-type desanitizing agents. Ozone is a good short to medium-term solution for treating odor problems associated with A/C ducts.
Another method involves a two-step process where you apply a cleaning agent to A/C evaporator fins (where the bacteria and mold lives and grows) and then apply a special protective coating which prevents or retards bacterial formation and growth for about a year. You gain access to the A/C evaporator by drilling a small hole in the plenium which is located under the dashboard between the A/C fan motor and duct work. A company called AirSept, Inc. sells a starter kit for about $130 that includes a flex-delivery tool and enough cleaner and protectant for two treatments. The process takes about one hour.
Hope this helps
Bob Roman
www.carwashplan.com
Another method involves a two-step process where you apply a cleaning agent to A/C evaporator fins (where the bacteria and mold lives and grows) and then apply a special protective coating which prevents or retards bacterial formation and growth for about a year. You gain access to the A/C evaporator by drilling a small hole in the plenium which is located under the dashboard between the A/C fan motor and duct work. A company called AirSept, Inc. sells a starter kit for about $130 that includes a flex-delivery tool and enough cleaner and protectant for two treatments. The process takes about one hour.
Hope this helps
Bob Roman
www.carwashplan.com
I wouldn't recommend anyone to use ozone, as there is no regulation on the safety of using it. you can find more information about ozone in wikipedia, ie.
"At high concentrations, ozone can also be toxic to air-borne bacteria, and may destroy or kill these sometimes infectious organisms. However, the needed concentrations are toxic enough to man and animal".
I drive my 11 months old daughter everywhere. So I want to make sure it is safe for the family.
"At high concentrations, ozone can also be toxic to air-borne bacteria, and may destroy or kill these sometimes infectious organisms. However, the needed concentrations are toxic enough to man and animal".
I drive my 11 months old daughter everywhere. So I want to make sure it is safe for the family.
Kathy, while your concerns are genuine, the actual threat is very minor. First, ozone gas, while naturally occuring, doesn't last very long. It naturally decomposes back to oxygen after about 20 minutes. Also, once a car is deodorized with it, simply opening the doors for a few minutes will disperse what little remains. It can be quite effective at getting rid of odors.
robert roman
Bob Roman
That's one of the problems with the www; the proper interpretation of the wealth of information that is disseminated.
Ozone or smog in the troposphere is formed when volatile organic compounds (hydrocarbons) and oxides of nitrogen are combined in the presence of sunlight. This ozone is "bad" because it can have adverse health and welfare effects. Ozone in the stratosphere is "good' because it protects health and welfare from the harmful effects of UV light from the sun.
After artificially generated ozone is used to remove odor causing bacteria inside motor vehicles, the technician must allow the proper amount of time for the gas to ventilate. After the gas escapes, the interior compartment will be completely safe for little Johnny.
Ozone or smog in the troposphere is formed when volatile organic compounds (hydrocarbons) and oxides of nitrogen are combined in the presence of sunlight. This ozone is "bad" because it can have adverse health and welfare effects. Ozone in the stratosphere is "good' because it protects health and welfare from the harmful effects of UV light from the sun.
After artificially generated ozone is used to remove odor causing bacteria inside motor vehicles, the technician must allow the proper amount of time for the gas to ventilate. After the gas escapes, the interior compartment will be completely safe for little Johnny.
Ben's Car Wash
Conveyor & self service
Ozone is naturally occuring, an extra molecule of oxygen attached to O2 making it O3. However it is very unstable and that extra oxygen bond is weak and is liberated quickly (this causes the cell wall of living organism to rupture, and metal to rust or oxidize). That's why in high concentrations or in enclosed space with OZONE running it is very irratating and TRUST ME ...... YOU WON't STAY IN A CAR TOO LONG WITH IT RUNNING! Your eyes will burn and you will cough very hard.... you will want to get out quickly!
Within 10-20 min (an hour at the most) the ozone in mostly gone as O3 is converted back to O2. And if you open the window, the air exchage will get rid of it within mins.
My concern with this product is that it uses an "antibiotic" to disinfect a car. That opens a new can of worms in my book. Ozone creates no forms of RESISTANCE in that no bacteria or virus can create an immunity to it! Antibiotic are different in that a bacteria, such as MRSA (mezacillian resistant staph aeuraus) has already shown us that it can adapt to human mad attempt to control it (ozone is produced by GOD in lightning boltss!). So when someone tells me that tell have a product that sprays antibiotics in a car, I worry about making more SUPERBUGS in an environment with lots of opprotunities!
Within 10-20 min (an hour at the most) the ozone in mostly gone as O3 is converted back to O2. And if you open the window, the air exchage will get rid of it within mins.
My concern with this product is that it uses an "antibiotic" to disinfect a car. That opens a new can of worms in my book. Ozone creates no forms of RESISTANCE in that no bacteria or virus can create an immunity to it! Antibiotic are different in that a bacteria, such as MRSA (mezacillian resistant staph aeuraus) has already shown us that it can adapt to human mad attempt to control it (ozone is produced by GOD in lightning boltss!). So when someone tells me that tell have a product that sprays antibiotics in a car, I worry about making more SUPERBUGS in an environment with lots of opprotunities!
