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Black Box Hand Cleaners

Use Plasma Gas to Clean Hands and Kill Germs

— February 15, 2010 — Tech
MRSA and Athlete's Foot are pesky germs that just seem to stick around no matter how hard you clean yourself. Plasma gas is an effective way to kill germs, even drug-resistant strains.

Plasma gas isn't something to be taken lightly, but this little black box offers a controlled environment in which to place your hands and clean even the hard-to-reach places (including under the nails) in under four seconds.

Implications - With the recent global pandemic scares, consumers are increasingly concerned with the spreading of germs and viruses and are taking extraordinary measured to protect themselves against the dangers of these illnesses. Companies whose products are centered around sanitization, the killing of bacteria and virus protection are at the peak of consumer interest, especially for concerned parents with children.
Trend Themes
1. Increased Demand for Germ-killing Products - The recent global pandemic scares have heightened consumer concern about germs and viruses, creating a demand for products that effectively kill bacteria and protect against illnesses.
2. Plasma Gas Cleaning Technology - Plasma gas is emerging as an innovative solution for effectively killing germs, including drug-resistant strains, presenting opportunities for companies to develop new cleaning products and technologies.
3. Fast and Efficient Hand Cleaning Solutions - Consumers are seeking quick and efficient ways to clean their hands, creating a market for innovative hand cleaning devices like the black box hand cleaner that can effectively clean even hard-to-reach areas in under four seconds.
Industry Implications
1. Sanitization Products Industry - The increasing concern about germs and viruses has created a booming market for companies producing sanitization products, including hand cleaners that offer effective protection against illnesses.
2. Medical Equipment Industry - The use of plasma gas technology for germ-killing purposes presents an opportunity for the medical equipment industry to develop and market new devices that efficiently clean and sanitize hands, reducing the spread of infections.
3. Consumer Electronics Industry - The demand for fast and efficient hand cleaning solutions has opened up opportunities for the consumer electronics industry to create innovative and portable hand cleaning devices that can be easily used on-the-go.
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