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Everyday Self-Clean

Self-cleaning products ease day-to-day routines

Trend - Everyday products that range from litter boxes to pillows are being adapted with "self-cleaning" functions–in the form of advanced antibacterial properties or automated systems. These products prioritize convenient forms of hygiene that delay deep-cleansing.

Insight - Today, consumers are more concerned than ever before about making plans and purchases based on convenience–something they've grown accustomed to since the advent of digital advances, and now expect in all aspects of their lives. Though self-cleaning products would still require upkeep, their longer "shelf life" ensures that consumers are able to make purchase decisions based on long-term convenience.
Workshop Question - How could your brand prioritize convenience in its product experience?
Trend Themes
1. Self-cleaning Products - More everyday products are being adapted with self-cleaning features which enhances convenience and adds value to consumers' lives.
2. Automated Sanitation Solutions - People are embracing at-home automated sanitation solutions, and now public-facing companies are investing in self-sufficient alternatives to traditional cleaning services.
3. Eco-friendly and Health-conscious Alternatives - Innovations such as self-cleaning litter boxes, bottles and toilet cleaners are fulfilling consumers’ health concerns while reducing carbon footprint, providing a disruptive solution for eco-friendly and health-conscious industries.
Industry Implications
1. Home Improvement and Cleaning - With the emergence of everyday self-cleaning products and automated sanitation solutions, home improvement and cleaning industries can now provide more efficient, hassle-free and eco-friendly services.
2. Health and Wellness - As health and wellness becomes more of a priority for consumers, businesses are now focusing on creating innovative products such as self-cleaning pillows, bottles, and sanitisers to enhance consumers' health and well-being.
3. Travel and Hospitality - NanoTouch’s self-cleaning films for public touchscreens, airline tray tables, and TSA security bins come as a disruptive innovation for the travel and hospitality industries to ensure cleanliness in public spaces and promote better customer experience.
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Auto-Packing Litter Boxes
Auto-Packing Litter Boxes
iKuddle's Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box Separates Waste from Clean Litter
iKuddle recently introduced its innovative self-cleaning cat litter box on Kickstarter as an ultra-convenient design that boasts auto-packing features. After a cat leaves the litter box, iKuddle... MORE
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The Shine Bathroom Assistant Uses Electrolyzed Water
The Shine Bathroom Assistant is an automated toilet cleaner that will work autonomously to keep the essential bathroom fixture in tiptop shape and eliminate the need for harmful chemicals. The unit... MORE
Sporty Self-Cleaning Bottles
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The LARQ Bottle Movement Helps Active People Reduce Plastic Waste
After launching the original LARQ Bottle, health and wellness brand LARQ is now introducing the LARQ Bottle Movement collection, which was specifically created with active individuals in mind. The... MORE
Self-Cleaning Travel Films
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NanoTouch's Smart Materials Keep Public Touchscreens & Buttons Sanitary
NanoTouch Materials introduced an innovation in smart materials that will help to protect travelers from germs in hotels, airports and other public places. The all-new self-cleaning film by... MORE
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The Alpha Pillow Boasts Air Cell and Ice Silk Technology for a Better Sleep
For consumers suffering from migraines or allergies, the new Alpha Pillow was specially designed to give you a better night’s rest and the pillow is compatible with all types of resting... MORE

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