Ozone is effective as a bactericidal agent and as a viral and fungal deactivator.  Ozone sterilization action is by oxidation, or “direct kill attack” of biological material.  Ozone kills bacteria 3,500 times faster than Chlorine-based agents.  Ozone destroys viruses and fungi instantaneously.  Studies have shown Ozone in as little as .05 ppm (parts per million) introduced into a household environment will greatly reduce common household bacteria, mold, mildew and fungus.