Germofobes attention- the WC / loo / washroom is going handsfree! We have all come across taps that come on automatically, infra red hand towel dispensers and even soap dispensers that squirt out soap once you place your hands underneath. Now we have the the another touchless device in the mix- the toilet paper dispenser.
Implications - Today's healthcentric society dictates a demand for more hygienic products to please the increasing demographic of health-obsessed consumers. Thus, many staple products from daily life are boasting a hands-free element, such as this hands-free toilet paper dispenser. Though this may seem excessive for some, it is likely to decrease the amount of diseases spread.
What's Driving This Trend
- Hands-free Products
- The trend towards hands-free products is increasing to cater to the health-obsessed consumers, which has presented opportunities for innovation in several industries.
- Touchless Washrooms
- Touchless washrooms are gaining traction as a way to minimize the spread of diseases, and businesses can introduce new and innovative hands-free products for a more hygienic experience.
- Hygienic Products
- Consumer demand for more hygienic products is driving innovation in the development of innovative solutions to prevent the spread of diseases.
Who This Affects Most
- Sanitation
- The sanitation industry can leverage this trend to develop more hands-free and touchless products, such as automatic flushes or hands-free sinks, to cater to health-obsessed consumers.
- Retail
- The retail industry can utilize this trend to introduce new and innovative consumer products that offer a more hygienic experience, like hands-free soap dispensers and automatic doors.
- Hospitality
- The hospitality industry can leverage this trend by creating more hygienic offerings in customer restrooms, such as touchless hand dryers or automatic toilet-seat cleaners.
