Gold Coast firm has high hopes for unique product.

 

Gold Coast company OzKleen is poised to tap into a multimillion-dollar global market with a new Queensland-developed surface spray formulated to last up to 24 hours to tackle viruses such as COVID-19.

 

The product, developed by University of Queensland researchers, is touted to offer applications for extensive commercial and domestic use by also proving to be effective against bacteria such as E. coli and staphylococcus aureus.

 

The innovation is driven by a protein supplied by local company GELITA Australia to create the long-lasting surface spray to keep viruses and deadly bacteria at bay much longer than conventional products. The protein helps the spray to stick to surfaces and remain effective for longer periods.

 

The UQ research team, led by Dr Heather Shewan, says the spray has been extensively tested and shows that it continues to be effective against virus and bacterial strains even after surfaces are washed down after application.