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Home Purification

Self-sanitizing items give peace of mind to those looking to automate health

Implications - With cases of illness and disease constantly making the headlines of newspapers and online media, consumers are subsequently becoming more concerned with maintaining their health amid such viral dangers. Self-sanitizing products allow homeowners to take precautions against the spread of certain bacterial properties, combining high-tech features with the need for health-improving items that provide peace of mind.
Trend Themes
1. Self-sanitizing Products - Consumers are becoming more concerned with maintaining their health amid viral dangers, leading to high demand for self-sanitizing products, which combine high-tech features with health-improving items that provide peace of mind.
2. Electrolysis Technology - Technology that uses electrolysis, like the ECO Washing Balls, is being used to sanitize fresh produce and offers a safe, non-intimidating design.
3. Programmable Bacteria - Synthetic Biology imagines a future where the most unsanitary surfaces might be capable of cleaning themselves using programmable bacteria.
Industry Implications
1. Health and Wellness - As consumer demand for self-sanitizing products grows, businesses in the health and wellness industry can innovate with high-tech features to provide better health-improving products.
2. Technology - Electrolysis technology and programmable bacteria offer opportunities for tech companies to innovate and develop products that improve sanitation and hygiene.
3. Transportation - The Cyclean Bus Handle is an example of how public transportation can improve sanitation and hygiene for commuters, providing opportunities for businesses to develop products that improve the commuting experience.
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Featured Examples

Gelatinous Sanitizing Spheres
Gelatinous Sanitizing Spheres
Jell Balls Roll About Your Floor, Absorbing Dust and Dirt
Even a good vacuum cleaner isn’t guaranteed to get all of those pesky particles off of your flooring. The Jell Balls product is a concept that explores the potential of gelatinous material to... MORE
Sanitizing Bathroom Accessories
Sanitizing Bathroom Accessories
The Puredesign Dry Clean Freshens Fabric to Reduce Your Laundry
Items like towels usually don’t require frequent washing due to contact with one’s skin—you’re generally clean when you touch one. The fibrous fabric is more at risk of... MORE
Finger-Disinfecting Devices
Finger-Disinfecting Devices
The Electrolux HandCleaner Promises Precision Sanitization
The designer of the Electrolux HandCleaner begins by explaining all of the problems with the most common methods of disinfecting dirty hands. Washing them involves a great deal of water and your... MORE
play_circle_filledSelf-Cleaning Surfaces
Self-Cleaning Surfaces
Synthetic Biology Explores the Possibilities of Programmable Bacteria
It’s the stuff that you can’t see that really worries you when it comes to the cleanliness of your home. The Synthetic Biology project imagines an exciting future of science and... MORE
Self-Sanitizing Transit Handgrips
Self-Sanitizing Transit Handgrips
The Cyclean Bus Handle is Constantly Cleansed Between Contact
Some public transit takers find themselves making compromises between stability and sanitation, where support posts and handgrips are concerned. The Cyclean Bus Handle ensures that riders will not... MORE
Pesticide-Repelling Devices
Pesticide-Repelling Devices
These Balls Use Electrolysis Technology to Sanitize Fresh Produce
These electronic devices use electrolysis technology to zap pesticides off your fruits and veggies. Sleekly shaped like small spheres, the ECO Washing Balls immerse in water to send gentle currents.... MORE

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