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The Clea Hands Disinfection Device is a Contact-Free Cleanser

— June 10, 2011 — Art & Design
Whether the soap dispenser in a public restroom has been refilled or not, you rarely feel clean when you leave. The wall-mounted Clea Hands Disinfection Device aims to solve unsanitary scenarios by introducing a sensor-enabled gadget you'll pass by on your way out the door. It almost entirely eliminates the need for a sink, soap, paper towels and hand driers.

The neon light escaping from the inside of the frame may lead you to expect a UV sanitation technology, but this apparatus actually stores an anti-bacterial liquid which it sprays all over your hands as you pass them through the opening. Designer Aleksandr Mukomelov explains that his prototype doesn't just kill germs, but actually endeavors to refresh your palms and fingers entirely. It's rare to leave a communal washroom feeling cleaner, but the Clea Hands Disinfection Device might change that.
Trend Themes
1. Sensor-enabled Sanitization - The Clea Hands Disinfection Device introduces a sensor-enabled gadget that sprays an anti-bacterial liquid onto your hands, eliminating the need for traditional handwashing.
2. Contact-free Cleansing - The Clea Hands Disinfection Device provides a contact-free solution to hand hygiene by automatically disinfecting your hands as you pass them through the opening.
3. Enhanced Hand Refreshment - Designer Aleksandr Mukomelov aims to not only kill germs but refresh palms and fingers entirely with the Clea Hands Disinfection Device, offering a unique hand hygiene experience.
Industry Implications
1. Public Health and Hygiene - The Clea Hands Disinfection Device has the potential to disrupt the public health and hygiene industry by providing an innovative and convenient alternative to traditional handwashing methods.
2. Hospitality and Restroom Facilities - The Clea Hands Disinfection Device offers an innovative solution for hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality establishments to enhance hygiene practices in their restroom facilities.
3. Commercial Hand Hygiene Products - The Clea Hands Disinfection Device presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies manufacturing and selling commercial hand hygiene products by offering a more efficient and convenient solution.
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