PuriCore, which produces a bacteria-killing treatment, has said that the solution could also tackle the deadly bird flu virus.
According to US-based PuriCore, the sterilox solution is effective at killing the H5N1 avian flu virus when applied to test strains for two minutes on hard surfaces.
Recently, PuriCore signed a deal with US-based supermarket chain Safeway to supply sterilox, which is a saline solution that is sprayed on fruit and vegetables to keep them on the shelves for longer.
It is also reported that the sterilox solution the common human flu virus, as well as the hospital superbug MRSA.