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Germ-Killing Clothing Cleaners

The Conceptual 'FOL:U' Clothing Care Appliance Sterilizes Garments

— July 21, 2022 — Art & Design
The requirement to sanitize common items has been boosted by the pandemic and is likely to remain in place thereafter, which is something the conceptual 'FOL:U' clothing care appliance takes into account. The clothing cleaner is characterized by its upright construction meant to be incorporated into a bedroom or closet where it can be filled with fresh garments. The system will go to work eradicating germs with UV-C light and mechanically folding the garments for storage in the base, thus eliminating contact by the person.

The conceptual 'FOL:U' clothing care appliance is imagined for parents to use with a child's garments to ensure rogue germs aren't encountered by the youngster. The unit speaks to the changing face of home appliances as consumers seek out alternative ways to perform daily chores.
Trend Themes
1. UV-C Clothing Cleaners - Opportunity for companies to develop and market UV-C clothing cleaners as a practical solution for germ elimination in clothing, especially with the new normal brought by the pandemic.
2. Bedroom-appliance Integration - Companies can design home appliances that could meld with a room's design like the FOL:U clothing care appliance to address the current demand for germ-resistant products in a stylish and functional manner.
3. Automated Laundry Folding Devices - Opportunity to offer automated laundry folding devices like FOL:U, that use mechanical means to fold clothes, to increase efficiency and proximity to modern lifestyles.
Industry Implications
1. Home Appliances - Companies can innovate germ-resistant products with stylish design to appeal to consumers who demand a more refined way to handle daily chores such as laundry.
2. Cleaning Appliances - Opportunity to develop cleaning appliances that use advanced technologies such as UV-C for eliminating germs, addressing the demand for a more comprehensive cleaning solution brought by the pandemic.
3. Automated Laundry and Folding - Companies can leverage automation for laundry folding to address the growing demand for efficient household appliances that fit with a modern, fast-paced lifestyle.
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