[Case Study] Supermarket Backyard Hygiene & Pest Control via Ozone | AIC
CASE STUDY: SUPERMARKETS (RETAIL)
Tokyo Supermarket: Revolutionizing Backyard Hygiene. Ozone Automatically Eliminates Foul Odors and Pest Problems 24/7
Installed Model: Commercial Ozone Gas Generator “Space Clean" Series
■ Challenges Before Installation: The Limits of Meat and Fish Processing Areas Requiring Strict Hygiene
Supermarket backyards, especially areas handling meat and fresh fish, always require extremely high hygiene standards. However, microscopic food residue and odors from drains attracted rats and cockroaches, regardless of how thoroughly the area was cleaned. Traditional pesticide spraying raised concerns about its impact on food products, creating a need for a more fundamental and cleaner solution.
⚠️ Serious On-Site Issues
- Pest Attraction: Odors drifting from food waste and drains attract rats and cockroaches.
- Oxidation Odors: The unique foul smell accompanying the oxidation of meat and fish that cannot be eliminated by cleaning.
- Hygiene Risks: Secondary contamination caused by airborne bacteria and the need to improve the environment for the working staff.
(Image: Processing site where even microscopic bacteria management is required)
■ The Decisive Factor: The New Common Sense of “Pheromone Decomposition" to Repel Pests
Unlike traditional methods of spraying insecticides, AIC proposed the “oxidative decomposition of pheromones by ozone." By physically destroying the odorous substances that pests emit to attract their peers, an environment is created where they are less likely to approach. This scientific approach led to conviction at a site where food safety is the top priority.
“Why is ozone effective as a pest repellent?"
The powerful oxidizing ability of ozone destroys the “pheromones" left by pests and the “smell of food" at the molecular level. As a result, the signposts for pests disappear, turning the backyard into an area that is difficult for them to invade.
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■ Effects After Installation: Elimination of Lingering Odors and Reduction of Hygiene Management Costs
Shortly after installing the ozone gas generator, the distinct, stagnant oxidation odor in the backyard improved dramatically. Airborne bacteria were suppressed simultaneously, and staff members have commented, “We can clearly tell that the air is clean." Since it operates automatically 24 hours a day, a clean environment is maintained without increasing the daily workload.
- ✅ Pest Repellent Effect: The frequency of rat and cockroach sightings dropped significantly after installation.
- ✅ Improved Deodorization Speed: Even the strong odors in the waste disposal area are neutralized in a short time.
- ✅ Automation of Hygiene Management: Reduced the burden of pesticide spraying, improving on-site productivity.
(Photo: A backyard where an ozone generator is installed, constantly maintaining clean air)
Insights from AIC Specialists: A Zero-Blind-Spot Design Leveraging Processing Site “Airflow"
The airflow in a supermarket backyard is highly complex due to ventilation fans and exhaust ducts. At AIC, we perform airflow simulations to determine the installation location, ensuring there are no “blind spots" in the areas handling meat and fish that must be kept the cleanest. Because ozone is a gas, it automatically reaches behind refrigerators and gaps near the ceiling where water and chemicals cannot, suppressing the growth of bacteria and odors 24/7 that cannot be fully prevented by physical cleaning alone.
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