The CLOO App Lets You Sell Your Unused Toilet Time
Michael Hines — September 7, 2011 — Tech
As proof that your smartphone can solve just about any problem in your life, I present the CLOO' app. The CLOO' app is a new app designed to make finding a clean and open restroom easy.
"CLOO" stands for community + loo. The idea behind the app is that those with a bathroom can rent them out to those who need a bathroom, for a small fee of course. To make things less weird, CLOO' uses social media to show you how many degrees of separation you are away from the owner of the restroom or from a potential customer. Using a stranger's bathroom is undoubtedly awkward; it becomes less awkward when you find out that the stranger is a friend of a friend of a friend.
While the CLOO' app certainly seem strange, I have to admit that it would be pretty damn useful, especially when traveling abroad. You can check out a demo video for the CLOO' app here.
"CLOO" stands for community + loo. The idea behind the app is that those with a bathroom can rent them out to those who need a bathroom, for a small fee of course. To make things less weird, CLOO' uses social media to show you how many degrees of separation you are away from the owner of the restroom or from a potential customer. Using a stranger's bathroom is undoubtedly awkward; it becomes less awkward when you find out that the stranger is a friend of a friend of a friend.
While the CLOO' app certainly seem strange, I have to admit that it would be pretty damn useful, especially when traveling abroad. You can check out a demo video for the CLOO' app here.
Trend Themes
1. P2P Restroom Sharing - P2P restroom sharing apps connect homeowners with unused bathrooms to individuals looking for a quick restroom break, providing a cost-effective and convenient option for users.
2. Social Connectivity Apps - Social connectivity restroom sharing apps utilize established peer-to-peer networks, including social media, to connect users with a mutual need and build trust between strangers.
3. Mobile Convenience Services - Mobile convenience services are creating on-the-spot solutions to long-standing needs, exemplified by the restroom rental app, which removes barriers to access and strives to streamline everyday needs through tech and sharing.
Industry Implications
1. Travel & Tourism - Travel and tourism companies can leverage P2P restroom sharing to offer budget-friendly alternatives to traditional restroom stops, and enhance the traveler experience with innovative technology solutions.
2. Real Estate & Property Management - Real Estate and property management companies can monetize unused bathrooms with P2P sharing apps to bring in added revenue streams, and appeal to consumers looking for alternative rental solutions.
3. Mobile App Development - The rise of P2P sharing apps in response to everyday needs reveals a massive market for developers to create innovative mobile convenience services and streamline access to basic amenities through digital solutions.
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