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Anti-Bacterial Ubiquity

Sanitation products expand to all areas of consumers' lives

Implications - Sanitation and hygiene are traditional staples of the bathroom and kitchen, but tech-heavy products have broadened to other areas of consumers' lives, from other rooms within the home to the world at large. This technological cleanliness speaks to consumers' desire to take control of their spaces, and it extends to consumers' desires for a clean, controlled brand experience.
Workshop Question - If you could equip your consumers with a brand-sanitation tool, what aspects of your brand would they purify?
Trend Themes
1. UV-C Light Sanitization - UV-C Light technology is becoming a popular trend among several sanitization products for its ability to eliminate 99.9% of bacteria and germs without the use of chemicals.
2. Smartphone Sanitization - With the increase in bacteria and germs found on smartphones, sanitization devices like UV-C phone cleaners and bacteria-killing power banks are gaining popularity among consumers.
3. Clean Air Solutions - Consumer concern over air quality has led to the development of air cleaners with features such as ionizers and perfume systems, contributing to the desire for healthier and more hygienic living spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Sanitation Industry - Businesses within the sanitation industry can take advantage of the growing trend of UV-C light technology to create innovative and efficient sanitization products without the need for harsh chemicals.
2. Consumer Electronics Industry - Increased concern about the cleanliness of electronics products has created an opportunity for businesses in the consumer electronics industry to invest in sanitization and cleaning technology.
3. Air Care Industry - The demand for clean, fresh air in consumers' homes and offices can be met by businesses within the air care industry that invest in technology such as air purifiers and ionizers.
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Featured Examples

Bacteria-Eliminating LED Wands
Bacteria-Eliminating LED Wands
The Cleanty V2 is a Convenient Sanitation Device
When living in a city, it’s impossible to avoid all the potentially harmful bacteria hiding in the grit and grime of surfaces, but the Cleanty V2 is a new product that makes it easier to bust... MORE
Home-Sanitizing Lights
Home-Sanitizing Lights
The 'Orb' Germ-Killing UV Light Ball Enables Environmental Sanitization
The average home is filled with a number of harmful germs and bacteria, so the ‘Orb’ Germ-Killing UV Light Ball is intended to offer a way to perform environmental sanitization without... MORE
Bacteria-Killing Car Purifiers
Bacteria-Killing Car Purifiers
The Purifu Air Purifier for Cars Gets Rid of Odors and Germs
The Purifu Air Purifier for Cars is designed to offer those who spent frequent amounts of time in their vehicle with a way to keep the air they breathe cleaner and fresher. The air purifier works by... MORE
UV Light Phone Cleaners
UV Light Phone Cleaners
This Conceptual Phone Sterilizer Can Clean a Smartphone Effectively
Our devices are teeming with bacteria and germs, so the conceptual Phone Sterilizer is intended to be used to clean a smartphone to banish harmful contaminants before they cause any problems. The... MORE
Bacteria-Eliminating Air Cleaners
Bacteria-Eliminating Air Cleaners
The SOL-ONE Smart Air Care Device Cleans and Ionizes Air
Consumer concerns over air quality and pollutants in the home have many consumers investing in solutions like the SOL-ONE Smart Air Care Device to purify the air within their home or office. The... MORE
Bacteria-Killing Power Banks
Bacteria-Killing Power Banks
The 'PhoneSoap Go' Cleans and Charges Your Smartphone
The ‘PhoneSoap Go’ is the latest creation from the brand that will offer smartphone users with a new way to keep their device in tiptop shape when away from their desk or whilst traveling.... MORE

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