In-Situ enclosed or semienclosed space sanitation and deodorization
First Claim
1. A process for continuously sanitizing enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces, using vapors of peroxygen molecules, above a reservoir of a bulk peroxygen formulation, with the surface area of the peroxygen formulation, in the reservoir, increased by means that optimise the exchange of peroxygen molecules between the reservoir and the treated space.
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Abstract
This patent discloses a novel and effective device and process, which combines the advantages of refrigeration in a synergistic manner with the advantages of hydrogen peroxide and other organic and inorganic peroxygen compounds, resulting in an enhanced ability to reduce and/or eliminate microbial activity and mitigate malodors. This device and process is suitable for the continuous in-situ sanitation and deodorization of enclosed or semi enclosed spaces, which may contain foodstuffs or other putresable items, which would be otherwise adversely affected by the activity of bacteria, mould, mildew or malodors. In particular this invention has application in environments such as refrigerators, cool rooms and freezers, where products are stored for the purpose of extending their shelf life and preventing damage by the activity of microorganisms.
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- 1. A process for continuously sanitizing enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces, using vapors of peroxygen molecules, above a reservoir of a bulk peroxygen formulation, with the surface area of the peroxygen formulation, in the reservoir, increased by means that optimise the exchange of peroxygen molecules between the reservoir and the treated space.
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2. A process for continuously deodorizing enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces, using vapors of peroxygen molecules, above a reservoir of a bulk peroxygen formulation, with the surface area of the peroxygen formulation, in the reservoir, increased by means that optimise the exchange of peroxygen molecules between the reservoir and the treated space.
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