TL;DR
A hydroxyl generator is a deodorization machine that uses UVA light and a catalyst to produce hydroxyl radicals, which chemically break down smoke, protein, and chemical odors in the air and on surfaces. Unlike ozone treatment it is rated safe to run in occupied spaces, so restoration crews can deodorize while contents packing or demolition continues, though it works more slowly.
What it means
A hydroxyl generator is a deodorization machine that uses UVA light and a catalyst to produce hydroxyl radicals, which chemically break down smoke, protein, and chemical odors in the air and on surfaces. Unlike ozone treatment it is rated safe to run in occupied spaces, so restoration crews can deodorize while contents packing or demolition continues, though it works more slowly. Fire and water restorers stage these units for days at a time, and rental hours show up as a metered line on the loss invoice.
Where it sits in the glossary
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