#$%^&*AU2012100667A420120628.pdf#####ABSTRACT Chlorine dioxide is generated by activating a sachet of sodium chlorite with acid and/or chlorine based powder in an inner container. An air intake is constructed in an outer container. A duct directs intake air over and within the vessel containing the activated sodium chlorite solution to force the generated chlorine dioxide gas through a vent to the targeted confined space where the gas is circulated to neutralise any malodours and kill any mould, bacteria or other pathogen.