Privacy spray promises to remove all traces of DNA from surfaces - but could it be used to commit crimes without getting caught?

The Invisible sprays have been created by artist Heather Dewey-Hagborg

The Erase spray claims to remove 99.95% of DNA from surfaces

'Replace' removes the final 0.5% by mixing it with other genetic material

Makers BioGenFutures claims Invisible will go on sale for $99 (£58) in June

By Victoria Woollaston

Published: 06:13 EST, 7 May 2014 | Updated: 11:52 EST, 7 May 2014

Everywhere you go you run the risk of leaving traces of your DNA behind – from fingerprints, to skin, hair and cigarette butts.

A Brooklyn-based firm is so concerned this DNA could be collected and stored by authorities it has created a range of sprays designed to help people delete it from all surfaces.

A limited number of Invisible sprays are due to go on sale in June for $99 (£58) to protect people’s privacy, but, in theory, it could also be used by criminals to commit crimes without getting caught.

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