Scientists at Queen's University could have found a vapour that will revolutionise the cleaning industry. The Kingston Whig Standard has reported that a team of scientists have been working on a concoction, which combines ozone and hydrogen peroxide with another compound to form a vapour that can eradicate bacteria.
The vapour has also showed characteristics of eliminating bed bugs, whilst leaving rooms smelling fresh. Talking about the procedure, Dr. Dick Zoutman, who developed the technology along with Dr. Michael Shannon of California-based Medizone International said; “The procedure actually mimics what antibodies do in the human body when they attack an infection”.
This new solution has also been said to kill some of the most dangerous germs around and could help to save lives. Clinical lab trials showed the gas killed all germs that it came into contact with, including deadly MRSA cells.
Talking about the advantages hospitals could benefit from, Dr. Zoutman continued: "Our best cleaning methods have limits to how much they can get rid of. The gas vapour sterilizes all hard surfaces and fabrics, including floors, walls, drapes, mattresses and chairs. The system takes between 15 and 30 minutes to disinfect an average hospital room”.
The system can be extremely useful for disinfecting a hospital room prior to the arrival of a new patient.
Zoutman continued: "The only germs in the room would be the ones they bring in themselves".