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What Is an Ozone Machine?

An Ozone Machine, also known as an ozone generator, is specialist equipment that intentionally produces ozone gas. Ozone is made up of three oxygen atoms and is written chemically as O3, compared with the ordinary oxygen we breathe, which is O2.

Ozone is highly reactive. When it comes into contact with certain odour-producing compounds, it can cause oxidation reactions that alter those compounds. This is why professional detailers may use an ozone machine for car odour removal after the source of the contamination has been physically removed.

How Is an Ozone Machine Used in Car Detailing?

During a professional treatment, the ozone generator is placed in or connected to an unoccupied vehicle. The doors and windows are closed while the machine operates, allowing ozone to circulate throughout the cabin. Depending on the treatment process, the vehicle’s ventilation system may also be operated so treated air can pass through accessible ducts and vents.

Glitz Detailing may use ozone treatment following services involving:

  • Mould and persistent musty odours
  • Vomit and other organic contamination
  • Dog, pet and damp-animal smells
  • Food and drink spills
  • Smoke and other stubborn cabin odours

Ozone treatment is a finishing stage, not a substitute for deep cleaning. Contaminated material must first be removed, and suitable seats, carpets, underlay and interior surfaces must be cleaned and extracted. For example, our car mould removal service physically treats accessible mould contamination before ozone is considered for remaining musty odours.

Is an Ozone Machine the Same as an Air Purifier?

No. An ozone generator intentionally produces ozone, whereas a conventional air purifier generally uses filters or other technology to capture particles from passing air. An ozone machine does not vacuum dust, remove solid contamination or extract liquids from vehicle upholstery.

Ozone should not be continuously generated as an everyday air-cleaning method inside an occupied vehicle. Concentrations capable of treating some persistent odours may be unsafe for people and animals to breathe.

Professional Use Requires Strict Safety Controls

No person or animal remains inside the vehicle while Glitz Detailing operates an ozone machine. Once treatment is complete, the machine is switched off and the vehicle is thoroughly ventilated before anybody re-enters it.

The required treatment and ventilation periods depend on the equipment, ozone output, vehicle size and environmental conditions. Manufacturer instructions and appropriate workplace safety procedures must always be followed.

When used as one controlled stage of a broader cleaning process, an ozone machine can help treat persistent vehicle odours in spaces that ordinary surface cleaning may not easily reach. It must nevertheless be treated as professional equipment—not as a harmless air freshener.

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What Is an Ozone Machine Used For?

An Ozone Machine is used in car detailing as a specialised treatment for persistent interior odours. Glitz Detailing uses a Cliplight Fresh Air Purifier Ozone Generator, available as the 170AIR for cars and smaller interiors.

The Cliplight unit produces ozone that circulates through an enclosed, unoccupied vehicle. Because ozone is a gas, it can travel through the cabin and ventilation system and make contact with some odour-producing compounds in areas that ordinary surface cleaning may not easily reach.

What Vehicle Odours Can an Ozone Machine Treat?

Professional ozone treatment may help with persistent smells associated with:

Ozone Treatment After Mould Removal

Mould can create a persistent musty odour throughout a vehicle. However, an ozone machine should not be used as a substitute for physically removing mould or resolving the moisture problem that allowed it to develop.

During our car mould removal service, affected surfaces are cleaned and accessible contamination is removed before ozone treatment is considered. Ozone may then be used as a finishing stage to help neutralise remaining mould-related odours in the cabin and ventilation system.

Ozone Treatment After Spills and Biological Contamination

Milk, vomit, food and drink spills can penetrate seats, carpets, underlay and seat foam. If organic residue remains inside these materials, the odour may return after a surface clean.

Our car spillage removal service uses physical cleaning, steam and extraction to remove accessible residue and trapped moisture. Ozone treatment may then be used to help treat persistent odours that remain after the source contamination has been removed.

Ozone Treatment for Smoke and Pet Odours

Smoke and pet smells can settle throughout upholstery, carpet, headliners, interior trim and ventilation systems. Deep cleaning remains essential because an ozone machine does not remove ash, tar, pet hair, dirt or other solid contamination.

After the interior has been vacuumed and cleaned, ozone treatment can provide an additional step for stubborn odours. It is intended to alter certain odour-producing compounds rather than temporarily covering them with perfume or air freshener.

What an Ozone Machine Does Not Do

An ozone generator does not:

  • Vacuum dog hair, dust or mould residue from the vehicle
  • Extract liquid from carpets, seats or underlay
  • Repair leaks or remove the source of trapped moisture
  • Replace steam cleaning, shampooing or physical decontamination
  • Guarantee the removal of every odour or contaminant

Contaminants embedded deeply inside inaccessible or damaged materials may require further cleaning, component removal or replacement.

Why Glitz Detailing Uses Ozone as a Finishing Treatment

Glitz Detailing uses the Cliplight ozone generator as one controlled stage of a broader interior-cleaning process. We first remove the contamination that can be physically accessed, clean suitable affected materials and extract as much residue and moisture as practical.

Glitz Detailing doesn't believe in masking the smell with short-term deodorisers, we kill the odour creating bacteria at its source with the Ozone gas.

The ozone machine is then operated inside the unoccupied vehicle where appropriate. After treatment, the vehicle is thoroughly ventilated before anybody re-enters it. This approach ensures that ozone complements professional cleaning instead of being used to disguise an unresolved contamination problem.

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How Does an Ozone Machine Work?

The Cliplight 170AIR Fresh Air Ozone Machine uses ultraviolet technology to produce ozone from oxygen in the surrounding air. An internal fan draws air through the machine, passes it across a specialised UV lamp and circulates the resulting ozone through the enclosed treatment area.

Converting Oxygen Into Ozone

Ordinary oxygen is primarily made up of molecules containing two oxygen atoms, written as O2. Energy from the Cliplight’s UV lamp separates some of these oxygen molecules, allowing individual oxygen atoms to combine with other O2 molecules and form ozone, written as O3.

The Cliplight 170AIR uses this process to generate a controlled ozone output for cars and other smaller enclosed interiors. It requires no chemical cartridges or added fragrances.

Circulating Ozone Through the Vehicle

The machine’s internal fan moves ozone out of the unit and into the vehicle cabin. During a professional automotive treatment, the vehicle’s ventilation system may be operated in recirculation mode so treated air can pass through accessible air-conditioning ducts and vents.

Because ozone is a gas, it can circulate around seats, carpets, trim and other cabin areas that sprays or surface-cleaning tools may not easily reach. However, circulation does not replace the need to physically clean contaminated materials.

How Ozone Treats Vehicle Odours

Ozone is a reactive oxidising gas. When it encounters certain odour-producing molecules, it may react with them and alter their chemical structure. This can help neutralise some persistent smells rather than temporarily covering them with perfume or an air freshener.

Ozone treatment may be used after physical cleaning for odours associated with:

Why Cleaning Must Come First

An ozone machine cannot vacuum mould residue, extract liquids, remove dog hair or repair a source of moisture. Contaminated material must first be physically removed, and suitable seats, carpets, underlay and trim must be thoroughly cleaned.

For example, our car mould removal process uses combined vacuum steam machine, steam treatment and extraction before ozone is considered for persistent musty odours. Similarly, our car spillage removal service focuses on extracting the spilled substance and trapped moisture before treating any remaining smell.

What Happens When the Machine Switches Off?

Ozone is less stable than ordinary oxygen and gradually breaks down after the machine stops producing it. The vehicle must still be thoroughly ventilated before re-entry because ozone is unsafe to breathe at elevated concentrations.

Glitz Detailing operates the Cliplight 170AIR only inside an unoccupied treatment area. People, pets and plants are kept away during operation, and the vehicle is aired out before being returned to the customer.

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Is an Ozone Machine Safe Around Humans or Pets?

An Ozone Machine must not be operated around humans or pets. Although ozone occurs naturally in the atmosphere, concentrated ground-level ozone is a respiratory irritant. The ozone produced by a generator is chemically the same gas as ozone found in outdoor air pollution.

Why Is Breathing Ozone Unsafe?

Ozone is a highly reactive oxidising gas. Breathing elevated concentrations may irritate or inflame the respiratory system and can cause symptoms such as:

  • Coughing or throat irritation
  • Chest discomfort or tightness
  • Shortness of breath
  • Eye, nose or airway irritation
  • Worsening of asthma or other respiratory conditions

How Does Glitz Detailing Use Ozone Safely?

Glitz Detailing follows a controlled process when using the Cliplight Fresh Air Purifier Ozone Generator:

  • The source of the contamination is physically removed first
  • The vehicle is parked in an appropriate, well-ventilated location
  • No person, pet or plant remains inside the treatment area
  • The machine is positioned with unobstructed airflow
  • The treatment duration is selected according to the vehicle and contamination
  • The area remains unoccupied throughout operation
  • The machine is switched off before the vehicle is opened
  • The cabin is thoroughly ventilated before re-entry

When Is It Safe to Re-enter the Vehicle?

The vehicle should only be re-entered after the ozone generator has stopped and the cabin has been thoroughly ventilated. The required ventilation period can vary according to the ozone output, treatment duration, vehicle size, airflow and environmental conditions.

The distinctive smell associated with ozone should not be treated as a precise safety measurement. If ozone remains noticeable, the vehicle should continue to be ventilated. Manufacturer instructions and appropriate workplace controls must always take priority over a fixed waiting period.

Can Customers or Pets Travel in the Vehicle Afterwards?

Yes, once treatment has finished and the vehicle has been adequately ventilated. Ozone is unstable and gradually breaks down, but the cabin must not be occupied while elevated concentrations remain.

Glitz Detailing does not hand over a treated vehicle for normal use until the machine has been removed and the interior has been aired out. This applies equally to adults, children and pets.

Should You Use an Ozone Generator Yourself?

The Cliplight 170AIR is labelled for industrial use and generates a strong oxidising agent. Incorrect positioning, excessive treatment time, inadequate ventilation or operation in an occupied space can create unnecessary health risks.

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Is an Ozone Machine Bad for the Environment?

An Ozone Machine is not completely harmless to the environment. Although ozone occurs naturally, the environmental effect depends on where it is found and at what concentration.

Ozone high in the stratosphere forms the protective ozone layer that helps shield Earth from ultraviolet radiation. The ozone produced by the Cliplight 170AIR is ground-level ozone—the same type of reactive gas monitored as an air pollutant.

Does an Ozone Generator Damage the Ozone Layer?

Using an automotive ozone generator does not create an “ozone hole” or deplete the protective ozone layer. Ozone-layer depletion is primarily associated with ozone-depleting substances that reach the upper atmosphere, not with a portable machine producing ozone inside a vehicle.

However, this does not mean generated ozone is environmentally benign. At ground level, elevated ozone concentrations can affect respiratory health, vegetation and air quality.

Does Ozone Remain in the Environment?

Ozone is less stable than ordinary oxygen and gradually breaks down after the generator stops operating. Its persistence depends on temperature, ventilation, humidity and the materials or compounds with which it reacts.

The fact that ozone decomposes does not make exposure during or immediately after treatment safe. Residual ozone must be dispersed through thorough ventilation before the vehicle is occupied.

Can Ozone React With Vehicle Materials?

Ozone is a strong oxidising agent and may react with both airborne compounds and vehicle materials. Excessive concentration or treatment duration may contribute to deterioration of susceptible materials, including some rubbers, plastics, dyes, coatings and fabrics.

Ozone may also react with certain interior chemicals to form secondary by-products. This is another reason treatment time should be controlled and ozone should not be used continuously as an everyday vehicle air purifier.

How Does Glitz Detailing Reduce Environmental Impact?

Glitz Detailing uses the Cliplight 170AIR as a targeted finishing treatment rather than running it unnecessarily. Our process includes:

  • Physically removing the contamination and odour source first
  • Using ozone only when appropriate for the remaining odour
  • Restricting treatment to an enclosed, unoccupied vehicle
  • Selecting treatment time according to the vehicle and contamination
  • Avoiding unnecessary or continuous ozone generation
  • Thoroughly ventilating the vehicle after treatment
  • Keeping people, animals and plants away from the treatment area

Is Ozone Treatment an Environmentally Responsible Choice?

Ozone treatment can reduce reliance on fragrances that merely mask an odour, but it should not automatically be described as “green,” “chemical-free” or harmless. Ozone itself is a chemical substance and a regulated airborne contaminant.

The responsible approach is to remove the contamination, clean and dry the affected materials, use ozone only when justified, limit the treatment duration and ventilate thoroughly afterwards. Glitz Detailing follows this approach when using the Cliplight ozone generator for professional vehicle odour treatment.

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Are Ozone Machines Illegal in Australia?

Ozone machines are not generally illegal to own or use in Australia. They are used professionally in automotive detailing, fire and smoke restoration, water treatment and other controlled applications. However, legal ownership does not mean that an ozone generator can be operated anywhere or without appropriate safety controls.

Businesses using ozone-generating equipment must comply with applicable workplace health and safety, airborne-contaminant, electrical-safety and environmental obligations.

Is an Ozone Generator Banned in Australia?

There is no general nationwide prohibition preventing a professional detailer from using an ozone generator inside an unoccupied vehicle. The Cliplight 170AIR can therefore be used for controlled automotive odour treatment when operated in accordance with its instructions and applicable Australian requirements.

Ozone generators should not be promoted or operated as harmless air purifiers for occupied spaces. Ozone is a strong oxidising gas and can create unsafe exposure when people or animals are present.

What Is the Australian Workplace Exposure Limit for Ozone?

Safe Work Australia lists ozone as an airborne contaminant with a peak exposure limit of 0.1 parts per million, or 0.2 milligrams per cubic metre. Workplace operators must eliminate or minimise exposure risks as far as reasonably practicable and ensure that workers and other people are not exposed above the applicable limit.

An exposure limit is not a target concentration or a guarantee that every person will be unaffected below that level. Ozone exposure should still be kept as low as reasonably practicable.

How Does Glitz Detailing Control Ozone Exposure?

Glitz Detailing uses the Cliplight 170AIR as industrial equipment and follows a controlled process:

  • The vehicle remains unoccupied during treatment
  • People, pets and plants are kept away from the treatment area
  • The machine is used only inside an appropriate enclosed space
  • Combustible dust and vapours are kept away from the equipment
  • Treatment time is limited according to the application
  • The machine is switched off before the cabin is opened
  • The vehicle is thoroughly ventilated before re-entry

The Cliplight manufacturer specifically states that the 170AIR is for industrial use, that treatment areas must remain unoccupied and that the area must be thoroughly ventilated before anybody returns.

Does Australia’s Ozone Protection Act Ban Ozone Generators?

No. The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989 primarily regulates ozone-depleting substances, synthetic greenhouse gases and equipment containing those controlled substances.

The word “ozone” in the Act’s title refers principally to protecting the stratospheric ozone layer from substances that deplete it. It does not create a general prohibition on equipment that temporarily generates ozone gas for controlled treatment applications.

Can Australian Regulations Differ Between States?

Work health and safety and environmental requirements are enforced by Commonwealth, state and territory regulators. The precise duties and enforcement arrangements can therefore depend on where and how the equipment is being used.

A business using an ozone generator should:

  • Follow the manufacturer’s operating and safety instructions
  • Assess risks to workers, customers and members of the public
  • Prevent access to the treatment area during operation
  • Control exposure to airborne ozone
  • Provide adequate post-treatment ventilation
  • Use electrically compliant equipment and power supplies
  • Recycle or dispose of the UV lamp according to local requirements

Is Professional Car Ozone Treatment Legal in Sydney?

Professional car ozone treatment in Sydney is permitted when the equipment is used in accordance with applicable safety and environmental requirements. It must be treated as a controlled professional process—not as an everyday air freshener that can operate while a vehicle is occupied.

Glitz Detailing uses ozone only after physical cleaning and only where it is appropriate for persistent vehicle odours. The Cliplight 170AIR is operated inside an unoccupied vehicle, followed by thorough ventilation before the vehicle is returned.

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Can an Ozone Machine Remove Mould From a Car?

An ozone machine may support car mould treatment, but it cannot replace the physical removal of mould or correction of the moisture problem that allowed it to develop. Using an ozone generator alone may reduce or change the musty smell while leaving contaminated material inside the vehicle.

Does Ozone Kill Mould in a Car?

Ozone is a strong oxidising gas and, at sufficient concentrations and exposure times, may affect some mould spores and microorganisms. However, results depend on the ozone concentration, treatment duration, environmental conditions, mould species and whether the contamination is exposed or embedded inside a material.

Mould trapped inside carpet underlay, seat foam, roof lining or other porous materials may not receive an effective ozone exposure. An improvement in smell does not prove that all mould contamination has been removed.

Why Physical Mould Removal Must Come First

Even when mould is no longer active, its spores and fragments may remain inside the vehicle and can still be allergenic. The contaminated residue therefore needs to be physically removed rather than merely exposed to ozone.

Our professional car mould removal service may include:

  • Inspection of visible and accessible contamination
  • Dampening affected areas to reduce airborne disturbance
  • Detailed vacuuming of suitable interior surfaces
  • Controlled steam treatment
  • Application of an appropriate cleaning solution
  • Agitation and extraction of loosened residue
  • Cleaning of suitable hard surfaces and accessible vents
  • Thorough drying of treated materials

Our commercial combined vacuum steam machine helps loosen and extract accessible contamination rather than leaving the residue within the vehicle.

What Role Does the Cliplight 170AIR Play?

After physical cleaning and extraction, Glitz Detailing may operate the Cliplight 170AIR ozone generator inside the unoccupied vehicle. Ozone circulates throughout the cabin and recirculating ventilation system, reaching some areas that ordinary surface-cleaning tools may not easily access.

At this stage, its primary role is to help treat persistent mould-related and musty odours. It complements the cleaning process; it does not replace it or guarantee that every hidden spore has been eliminated.

Why Can Mould Return After Ozone Treatment?

Mould requires moisture. If a leaking sunroof, blocked drain, damaged seal, flooding problem or damp carpet remains unresolved, mould may grow again regardless of whether ozone has been used.

Preventing recurrence requires:

  • Finding the source of the water or humidity
  • Repairing the leak or drainage problem
  • Extracting trapped water where accessible
  • Drying carpets, underlay and seat materials thoroughly
  • Replacing material that cannot be adequately cleaned and dried

Can Ozone Reach Mould in Carpet Underlay or Seat Foam?

Ozone can circulate through open cabin air, but penetration into dense or deeply contaminated porous materials is limited and unpredictable. Carpet, underlay and foam can hold both moisture and mould beneath a surface that appears clean.

Where contamination cannot be accessed or the material cannot be adequately cleaned and dried, the affected component may need to be lifted, removed or replaced. Ozone should not be used to avoid necessary physical remediation.

The Correct Role of Ozone in Car Mould Removal

The correct sequence is to identify the moisture source, remove accessible mould contamination, clean and extract affected materials, dry the interior and then consider ozone for persistent residual odours.

Glitz Detailing uses the Cliplight 170AIR as a controlled finishing treatment—not as a shortcut or a stand-alone guarantee of a mould-free vehicle.

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Can an Ozone Machine Damage a Car Interior?

An ozone machine can damage some car interior materials if it is used at an excessive concentration, operated for too long or applied repeatedly without considering the condition of the vehicle. Ozone is a strong oxidising gas, so the same reactivity that allows it to alter certain odour-producing compounds may also affect susceptible materials.

Which Car Interior Materials Can Ozone Affect?

Material resistance varies considerably, but prolonged or excessive ozone exposure may affect:

  • Natural rubber and some synthetic rubber seals
  • Elastic components and weatherstripping
  • Some plastics and vinyl materials
  • Fabric fibres and textile dyes
  • Leather finishes and protective coatings
  • Painted, coloured or previously repaired surfaces

Possible deterioration may include hardening, cracking, fading, discolouration or a change in surface finish. Older, stretched, damaged or already deteriorating materials may be more vulnerable.

Does One Professional Treatment Damage a Car?

A controlled treatment using the Cliplight 170AIR is different from prolonged or continuous ozone exposure. The risk is reduced when the vehicle is cleaned first, the correct treatment duration is selected and the machine is switched off when treatment is complete.

No operator can guarantee compatibility with every material, aftermarket accessory, previous repair or interior coating. Extra care may be required for classic vehicles, delicate leather, ageing rubber, custom upholstery and interiors with unknown restoration history.

Why Is Treatment Time Important?

Ozone exposure is influenced by both concentration and time. Running an ozone generator for longer than necessary may increase the risk to materials without resolving contamination that should have been physically removed.

The Cliplight manufacturer identifies approximately 20–30 minutes as a typical treatment period for many cars. More persistent odours may require further treatment, but additional cycles should be assessed carefully rather than applied automatically.

Why Must the Interior Be Cleaned First?

Removing the source of an odour reduces the amount of work expected from the ozone machine. Vomit, milk, mould residue, tobacco ash, dog hair and other contamination should be vacuumed, cleaned or extracted before ozone treatment.

If the source material remains, extending the ozone cycle may only expose the vehicle interior to more ozone while failing to solve the underlying problem. Ozone should complement professional interior cleaning, not replace it.

How Does Glitz Detailing Reduce the Risk?

Glitz Detailing uses the Cliplight 170AIR as a controlled finishing treatment. Our approach includes:

  • Inspecting the vehicle and identifying the odour source
  • Removing accessible contamination before ozone treatment
  • Considering the age and condition of interior materials
  • Positioning the machine with unobstructed airflow
  • Selecting a treatment time appropriate for the vehicle
  • Avoiding unnecessary or continuous operation
  • Assessing whether additional treatment is genuinely required
  • Ventilating the cabin thoroughly afterwards

Should Ozone Be Used in Classic or Delicate Vehicles?

Classic, restored and prestige vehicles may contain aged rubber, natural fibres, delicate dyes, adhesives or finishes that differ from modern automotive materials. These interiors should be assessed individually before ozone is used.

Where the material risk outweighs the likely benefit, alternative cleaning and odour-treatment methods may be more appropriate. Professional judgment is important because the safest treatment is not necessarily the longest or strongest treatment.

Can DIY Ozone Treatment Increase the Risk of Damage?

Yes. Using an oversized generator, guessing the treatment duration or repeatedly operating the machine without removing the odour source can unnecessarily expose the interior to ozone.

Glitz Detailing uses equipment designed for automotive treatment and follows a controlled process. This helps balance the potential odour-treatment benefit against the risks to occupants and vehicle materials.

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How Long Does Car Ozone Treatment Take?

A typical car ozone treatment takes approximately 20–30 minutes using the Cliplight 170AIR, according to the manufacturer’s operating instructions. However, this refers only to the ozone machine’s operating cycle—not the complete cleaning, treatment and ventilation process.

The total time required depends on the size of the vehicle, the source and severity of the odour, the condition of the interior and how much physical cleaning is needed beforehand.

Why Does Cleaning Take Place Before Ozone Treatment?

Ozone should be used as a finishing treatment after the source of the smell has been removed. Before operating the machine, Glitz Detailing may need to:

  • Remove rubbish, debris or contaminated material
  • Vacuum seats, carpets, floor mats and accessible crevices
  • Clean or shampoo suitable upholstery
  • Steam and extract affected materials
  • Remove trapped liquid and excess moisture
  • Clean hard surfaces and accessible ventilation areas

A vehicle affected by a minor stale smell may need less preparation than one containing mould, vomit, spilt milk, tobacco residue or deeply embedded pet contamination.

How Long Does the Cliplight 170AIR Run?

The Cliplight 170AIR manufacturer identifies approximately 20–30 minutes as a typical treatment period for a car. Its programmable timer allows the operating period to be selected according to the application.

Some stubborn odours or larger interiors may require additional treatment. Further cycles should only be considered after assessing the first result and the condition of the vehicle. Running the machine longer than necessary is not automatically more effective and may increase exposure risks for susceptible interior materials.

How Long Does Ventilation Take?

After the ozone machine switches off, the vehicle cannot be returned immediately. The doors must be opened and the cabin thoroughly ventilated before anybody re-enters it.

Ventilation time varies according to:

  • The ozone treatment duration
  • The size and configuration of the vehicle
  • Outdoor airflow and weather conditions
  • How effectively doors and windows can remain open
  • Whether the ventilation system was included in treatment

A fixed re-entry time should not replace proper ventilation. If ozone remains noticeable, the cabin should continue to be aired out. Smell alone is not a precise measurement of ozone concentration, so manufacturer guidance and professional safety procedures remain essential.

How Long Does Mould-Related Ozone Treatment Take?

Ozone operation may still take only 20–30 minutes, but professional car mould removal takes longer because the mould must first be physically removed and affected materials must be cleaned, extracted and dried.

Ozone does not shorten the time needed to investigate water entry, clean contamination or dry carpets and underlay. If the source of moisture remains, mould and musty odours may return.

How Long Does Treatment Take for Spills or Vomit?

Milk, vomit and other organic contamination can soak into seats, carpets, underlay and foam. The time required depends on how far the substance has travelled and how long it has remained inside the vehicle.

Our car spillage removal service prioritises extraction of the contaminating substance and trapped moisture. Ozone may then be used for persistent residual odours after the affected area has been cleaned.

How Much Time Should You Allow?

Customers should allow time for three separate stages:

  1. Preparation and physical cleaning to remove the odour source
  2. Ozone treatment, typically around 20–30 minutes for a car
  3. Post-treatment ventilation before the vehicle can be safely occupied

Glitz Detailing determines the appropriate process after considering the vehicle and contamination. We do not extend an ozone cycle simply to make a treatment appear stronger; the objective is to use the Cliplight 170AIR for only as long as the application requires.

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