Gardeners set to banish bacteria and eliminate algae with bug busting cleaning products

26^th Sep 2006

A revolutionary patio and decking cleaning product which utilises technology originally developed to kill dangerous bacteria such as E.coli and hospital superbug MRSA is being launched in the UK.

The product called, StayClean with Byotrol, promises to banish algae and mould on outdoor furniture, decking and patios for up to three months while being considerably less toxic than other products currently on the market. The new product was showcased at the gardening and leisure industry's leading show, GLEE in Birmingham earlier this month where it was well received by the trade.

The StayClean product which is available in a handheld trigger spray utilises technology developed by fast growing antimicrobial technology company Byotrol plc.

In addition, the range also includes a hand mousse for cleaning hands after working in the garden. Unlike other products on the market, this range of hygienic cleaners contains no alcohol and is extremely gentle to skin while being highly effective at killing a wide range of harmful micro-organisms.

Byotrol has developed the technology which is extremely effective at combating the spread of bacteria and growth of mould and algae and the product offers a number of significant advantages compared to any other product currently available on the market.

Most importantly for gardeners is the fact that the product offers long-lasting protection against mould and algae growth thus reducing the need for repeat applications and the disinfectant ranges continue to work for up to seven days after application. Equally key is the fact that the product has an extremely low toxicity profile to humans, plants and animals, making it easy to apply and requiring no special equipment. And because of the way the Byotrol technology works, it is highly unlikely that organisms can develop resistance to the technology.

Stephen Falder Business Development Director for Byotrol plc said: "The StayClean range offers gardeners a great way to combat build up of mould and algae as well as protecting themselves against harmful bacteria and micro-organisms which are ever present in the garden. The formulation of the product offers low environmental impact and it degrades harmlessly and we believe this to be another advantage of the range over other products.

Roger Stewart, Director of StayClean comments: "This is a fantastic product which delivers exactly what it promises. Products such as decking and garden furniture are not cheap and keeping them free of algae is a never ending job. The StayClean range promises to simplify this task and give gardeners a product which is gentle on skin but tough on bacteria."