Seems to work, but USE WITH CAUTION.
Ozone is a great thing to have ... in the upper layers of our atmosphere. However, not only laser copiers do bring ozone into our direct vicinity and you may remember the associated issues with that. The EPA even clarifies that: "Manufacturers and vendors of ozone devices often use misleading terms to describe ozone. Terms such as "energized oxygen" or "pure air" suggest that ozone is a healthy kind of oxygen. Ozone is a toxic gas with vastly different chemical and toxicological properties from oxygen."<br /><br />CAUTION: The EPA notes that direct (excessive) exposure can lead to (a) decreases in lung function, (b) aggravation of asthma, (c) throat irritation and cough, (d) chest pain and shortness of breath, (e) inflammation of lung tissue, and (f) higher susceptibility to respiratory infection. You're free to draw a connection to the current pandemic and its respiratory nature. The car deodorizer even states for humans or pets not to be in the car when using. (Thanks to the EPA statement above, now you know why.) Make sure to execute caution when using this to prevent issues, but it's not just the ozone itself that can be harmful, but also the potentially toxic byproducts of the Ozone reacting with the contamination. That is one reason why institutions like the EPA advise against the use ozone generators.<br /><br />Anyway, with that out of the way, the design is both elegant and a bit odd. By the latter I mean that even the manufacturer insists on people or pets to not be in the room while using, yet the only power supply is a car adapter and the recommendation is to keep the car running to provide power during cleaning. Environmentalists certainly cringe by now, but the included battery works just fine. It's just that it has to reside in the car when charging. It would be better to have a wall adapter charging the device. That way, the use in rooms (i.e., restroom) would be easier, and the occasional use in a car possible with the battery.<br /><br />The device turns on with some drama as the countdown counter gives you 10 seconds to leave the area. the Ozone dispensing lasts for 20 minutes, while another 70 minutes should be allowed for the decomposing (chemical reaction) of the contaminants. That translates into 90 minutes of keeping the space unoccupied. Follow with a thorough airing to ensure the remaining ozone is below danger levels.<br /><br />A side note on the design. It looks nice, and the "wood" ornamentation is really unnecessary. Personally, I find it distracting and does not really add to the looks in a good way. Meanwhile, my concerns are with the usage and potential health hazards. That's amplified by the power supply described above.<br /><br />Overall, you may remember the smell when using a laser copier extensively. That's a small preview of what this device does when used without proper ventilation. It's not exactly pleasant, but after letting the ozone escape some odors are indeed removed. Note that Ozone attacks rubber and plants, so you really need to use it with caution in addition to the concerns above. But if you do, the occasional use may get some odor relief.
Rating: 4 stars