These self-cleaning design innovations range from self-sterilizing litter boxes to stain-removing t-shirts that work to remove bacteria and dirt independently without relying on a traditional washing machine.
Standouts range from self-cleaning cars and keyboards to urban overpasses that are equipped with sophisticated sterilization features. Appealing to hygienic consumers who seek cleanliness without the effort and time associated with it, these smart home products and digital devices are hassle-free and convenient.
In addition to singular products, other notable examples of self-cleaning design include self-sterilizing swimming pools, airplane bathrooms and other similar examples that can be implemented in both public and residential spaces. In addition to satisfying consumers with an appreciation for cleanliness, brands are also creating self-cleaning concepts in the realm of architecture and transportation.
18 Self-Cleaning Design Concepts
From Self-Sterilizing Litter Boxes to Stain-Removing Apparel:
Jana Pijak — May 11, 2016 — Art & Design
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Self-Cleaning Litter Boxes
The Continuous-Clean Litter Box by PetSafe Ensures a Clean Box
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Self-Sterilizing Keyboards
The UVLightBoard Zaps Bacteria From Its Surface as You Type Away
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Self-Cleaning Pools
Artists Create a Natural Albeit Temporary Swimming Area in London, England
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Self-Cleaning T-Shirts
This Hydrophobic T-Shirt is Completely Stain-Proof
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Smartphone-Cleaning Cases
The Hard Graft Wild Phone Case Will Clean Your Smartphone as it Protects
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Self-Sterilizing Compost Containers
The Greenlid Compost Bin Can be Disposed Outdoors
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Self-Cleaning Ceramics
Active Ceramic Developed Tiles That Rid the Air of Pollutants and Bacteria
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Robotic Self-Cleaning Litter Boxes
This Self-Cleaning Litter Box will Save You Time Cleaning
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Self-Cleaning Fish Tanks
The Avo Fish Tank Takes Care of Itself
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Self-Cleaning Cashmere Clothing
This Newly Developed Material Means Going to the Dry Cleaner Less
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Self-Cleaning Overpasses
The BCQ Sarajevo Bridge Uses Photocatalytic Concrete to Stay Pristine
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Face-Scrubbing Electric Razors
The Philips Norelco Electric Shaver 9700 is Self-Cleaning
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Self-Cleaning Vacuums
The New Brushroll Clean Eureka Vacuum Untangles Itself from Messes
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Self-Cleaning Toothbrushes
The Electric Toothbrush Aura Clean Features a Dock That Zaps Dirt
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Self-Cleaning Cars
Nissan Unveiled a Self-Cleaning System that Uses 'Ultra-Ever Dry' Paint
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Self-Cleaning Smart Toilets
This Neorest Toilet Only Requires Cleaning Once a Year
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Symbiotic Flower Pots
This Aquarium Planter Supports Fish and the Growing of Herbs Indoors
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Self-Cleaning Airplane Bathrooms
The Boeing Clean Lavatory Uses UV Light to Kill Germs
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Conveyor Belt Toilets
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Self-Sterilizing Travel Toothbrushes
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Sustainable Stainless Steel Toothbrushes
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Sink-Inspired Public Restrooms
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Hygienic Shoe Care Systems
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Automated Anti-Odor Trash Cans
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Otherworldly Window Cleaners
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Self-Cleaning Smartphone Cases
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Flatpack Portable Washing Machines
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Eco Toilet Cleaning Kits
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Ultra-Modern Toy-Like Washing Machines
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Indoor Organic Waste Gardens
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Unimaginable Portable Washers
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Martian Toilet Prototypes
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Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
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Humorous Quick Cleanup Workstations
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Solar-Powered Water Purifiers
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Zero-Waste Home Cleaning Kits
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Sustainable Cleaning Kits
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Plant-Supporting Air Purifiers
The 'FloraPur' Air Purifier Concept Cleans the Air in Several Ways
Robotic Self-Cleaning Floor Washers
The eufy S1 Pro Continuously Cleans Itself in Real Time
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Furniture-Sanitizing Vacuums
The X1 Robot Bed Vacuum Has HEPA Filtration and More
Automated Maintenance Robot Vacuums
The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra Shows Off Self-Cleaning at CES 2023
Cutting-Edge Bathroom Designs
Kohler Debuts a Range of New Products at CES 2024 in Las Vegas
Ocean-Cleaning Island Cities
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Functional Litter Accessories
LitterLocker Launches Three New Products for Litter Cleaning
Pet Owner Laundry Machines
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Sustainable Rabbit Litter Boxes
The 'Lavieloo' Bunny Litter Box Minimizes Mess and More
Cosmetic Sustainability Projects
LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics Announces Sustainability Initiative
Plastic-Free Laundry Sheets
Cleancult Debuts One-of-a-Kind Laundry Detergent Sheets
Odor-Absorbing Diaper Cans
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Sustainable Toilet Cleaning Kits
Blueland's Toilet Bowl Cleaner Starter Set is Eco and Convenient
Miniature Air Purifier Robots
Sang il Shin Designs the Small PLANI Robot Concept
Foldable Portable Washing Machines
PQP Design Unveils a Convenient Traveling Washing Machine
Sanitizing Shoe Cabinets
Rootsense Unveils the New Temperature & Humidity Control Shoe Cabinet
Minimal Desk Accessories Concepts
The DESKRISK Series Organizes the Working Space
Washing Machine-Inspired Speaker Concepts
Hari 3D Designs a Speaker Resembling a Home Appliance
Concentrated Recycled Container Cleaners
WildClean Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products are Toxin-Free
Reusable Plastic-Free Deodorants
'Lifelong Deodorant' is Refillable and Washable
Plastic-Free Spot Cleaners
The Puracy Stain Remover Clean Can Comes in Free & Clear Scent
Clip-Style Clothing Care Devices
The Conceptual 'Steamur' by Shelly Tsai is Multifunctional
Self-Cleaning Canine Vacuums
The Tineco PURE ONE Station FurFree Revolutionizes Home Cleaning
UV Light Razor Cleaners
The Conceptual 'Purity' Razor Sterilizer by Wonjun Jo is Wall-Mounted
Sterilizing Countertop Dishwashers
The Karlxtom Countertop Dishwasher Has a Portable Design
Pet Odor Air Purifiers
This Wall-Mounted Air Purifier Disinfects Without Waste or Filters
Air-Purifying Headboards
The AirTulip Sleep Smart Headboard Cleans the Air as You Sleep
Pet-Optimized Laundry Systems
The Maytag Pet Pro System Helps with the Removal of Pet Hair
Bathroom Hygiene Kits
Saintly Stands Out in the Hygiene Industry with Its Heavenly Butt Kit
Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products
arbOUR Launches Its Plant-Based Cleaning and Laundry Line
Artful Elevated Litter Boxes
Doggy Bathroom Celebrates the Work of Keith Haring in New Series
Artful Reusable Dishcloths
Hali Hali Offers Sustainable and Aesthetic Cleaning Accessories
Automatic Cat Litter Boxes
The LALAHOME Real Scooper is Self-Refilling
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
AI-Powered Litter Boxes
Xiaomi Presents the Xiaowan Intelligent Automatic Cat Litter Box
Duck-Like Waste Robots
The Conceptual 'Qua' Waste Management Robot Keeps Cities Cleaner
Self-Cleaning Litter Boxes
The Litter Robot 4 is a Wi-Fi-Enabled Litter Box for Busy Pet Owners
Reusable Household Disinfectants
Clorox Introduces the Reusable and Refillable 'Disinfecting Mist'
Versatile Ultrasonic Cleaners
This Cleaner Helps to Get Rid Of Dirt At a Microscopic Level
Air-Purifying Stool Seats
The Conceptual 'ZAZEN' Air Purifier by Jiayan Li is Multipurpose
Brutalist Smart Toilets
Kohler x SR_A Formation 02 is a Limited-Edition Smart Toilet
Sustainable Laundry Care Kits
The Package Free Laundry Kit Features a Stain Stick and Dryer Balls
Planet-Friendly Cleaning Products
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Reusable Wet Wipe Appliances
The Conceptual 'Re:clean' Reusable Tissue Cleaner is Sustainable
Self-Sanitizing Earbuds
Audio-Technica Launches Is New 'ATH-TWX9' Earbuds
Refillable Antimicrobial Mascaras
Somater's Refillable Mascara Has a Self-Cleaning Brush
Air-Circulating Laundry Racks
This Clothes Drying Rack Concept by Seungbin Lee is Stylish
Stylish Pet Pads
PUPIBOO's Pee Pads are Style-Conscious and Washable
Renewable Circular Trash Cans
Mill Offers a New Way of Circular Food with a Shrunken Technology
Germ-Killing Karaoke Pop-Ups
Lysol's Air-aoke Uses LED Tech to Showcase the Brand's Air Sanitizer
Self-Cleaning Litter Boxes
The Neakasa M1 is an Open-Top Self-Maintaining Litter Box
Mid-Century Modern Litter Boxes
The PAWBBY P1 Ultra Uses Japanese Odor Elimination Technology
Self-Cleansing Antimicrobial Vases
The POTR Letterbox Vase Leverages Copper Properties
Hygienic Healthcare Furniture
The 'SYSTM' Furniture Collection Comes Apart for Easier Cleaning
Intelligent Bathroom Bathing Systems
The LG Smart Bath and Shower Purifier Refreshes Bathers
Bespoke Laundry Detergents
Steamery's Laundry Detergents are Molded in Scandinavian simplicity
Sustainable Disinfection Subscriptions
CleanCult's 'Refill Ritual' Service is Eco-Friendly
Convenient Cleaning Strips
Tru Earth's Disinfecting Multi-Surface Cleaner Eco-Strips are Efficient
Self-Maintaining Litter Boxes
The Litterbot Pro is a Rotating Litterbox that Cleans Itself
Waste Material Laptop Carriers
The 'ILab Bag' Has a Reversible, Storage-Packed Design
High-Tech Clothing Care Solutions
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Future-Facing Charging Concepts
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Probiotic Household Cleaners
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Waste-Eliminating AI Tools
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Water-Soluble Detergent Sachets
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Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
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Self-Cleaning Headphone Models
The Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9 Earbuds Clean Themselves Between Uses
Rodent-Preventative Trash Bins
Group Project Designs a New BetterBin for New York City
Aluminum Cleaning Bottles
Cleancult Packages Cleaning Solutions in Waste-Reducing Packaging
Artistic Public Air Sterilizers
The Venue Smart Commercial Air Sanitisation Device is Sleek
Hygienic Auto-Flushing Toilets
The Conceptual 'CLOSE THE LID' Toilet Flushes Only When Closed
Industrial Wastewater Clean-Ups
Aquacycl Boasts Innovative Water-Cleaning Technology
Intelligent Enclosed Litter Boxes
The Charmkit Litter Box Closes the Door to Prevent Odors
Air-Purifying Litter Boxes
The WoofiGo Hidden Plant Litter Box Smartly Removes Smells
Multipurpose Germ-Killing Cleaners
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Preventative Household Cleaners
Zep Plus' Advanced Tech Extend Time Between Cleanings
Antimicrobial Towels
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Self-Covering Cooling Fans
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Sanitizing Organizational Clothing Cabinets
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Chic Matching Kitchen Essentials
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Antibacterial Parcel Delivery Systems
The Aristos Home Dropbox Protects Packages From Theft
Waterless Smart Cleaning Stations
The 3i Intelligent Cleaning Station Was Introduced at CES 2024
Drone-Equipped Air Purifiers
The Conceptual 'Ultro' Air Purification System Cleans Larger Spaces
Silver-Infused Self-Cleaning Keyboards
The 'Artētype' Mechanical Antimicrobial Keyboard is Stylish
Automated Odor-Trapping Litter Boxes
The PetSnowy SNOW+ Litter Box is Self-Cleaning and More
Sustainable Toilet Blocks
Harpic Launches Self-Sticking Toilet Blocks to Reduce Plastic Waste
Plant-Derived Multi-Surface Cleaners
V-Wholesalers Launches Non-Toxic Cleaner Lift
Sculptural Artful Ultrasonic Cleaners
above studio Designs the Ultrasonic UV-C Light Cleaner
Circular Packaging Facilities
Again Launched 'CleanCell' and 'Tag' for the Circular Economy
Biological Recycling Parkas
Stella McCartney & Protein Evolution Create Designs with AI & Biology
Four-in-One Textile Cleaners
The UWANT B200 Spot Cleaner and Steamer Eradicates Messes
Concentrated Cleaner Sachets
Cleanery's Multipurpose Cleaning Spray Reduces Waste Where Possible
Rental Bathroom Amenity Projects
Sojo and Clean the World Revolutionize Rental Amenities Recycling
Sports-Inspired Laundry Products
arbOUR Offers a Selection of Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergents
Biodegradable Fast Food Uniforms
These McDonald's Uniforms Use 'CiClo' Fabric Technology
Hospital-Grade HEPA Air Cleaners
This Machine Can Silently Purify Air In Indoor Public Spaces
Sprayable Air Sanitizers
Lysol Debuts An Air Sanitizer to Protect Consumers from Airborne Bacteria
App-Connected Litter Boxes
The PetNF Robotic Litter Box Lets Users Know When Maintenance is Needed
Ocean-Friendly Laundry Filters
Samsung's New Laundry Filter Reduces Microplastic Pollution
Deep-Cleaning Laundry Pods
P&G Debuts a New Concentrated Cleaning Detergent in Three Scents
Cordless Jet Vacuum Cleaners
Samsung Introduces the Bespoke Jet Vacuum with Self-Charging Station
Comfort-Focused Cat Litters
Tidy Care Comfort Considers Cats' Texture & Scent Preferences
Shopping Cart Disinfecting Devices
The Sliball Device is Made to Disinfect Shopping Cart Handles
Germ-Fighting Mop Cloths
Clorox® Disinfecting Wet Mopping Cloths Clean, Disinfect and Sanitize
Disinfecting Compact Robot Vacuums
CREATULIZE Presents the X1 Robot Bed Vacuums
Sustainable Chemical Refill Centers
The Friendly Chemical Co. Launches its New Refill Stations
Stain-Removing Activewear Detergent
Dropps' 'Active Wash' Detergent Deep Cleans Your Activewear
Connected Smart Litter Boxes
The Els Pet Self-Cleaning Litter Box Links with a User-Friendly App
Disinfecting Pet Washes
Planet Pets' 'Zap Kennel Wash' Disinfects the Home to Prevent Pet Viruses
Room-Purifying Air Cleaners
Clorox Introduces an Advanced Air Purifier with Cutting-Edge Features
Self-Cleaning Touchscreen Dashboards
GM Unveils its New Self-Cleaning System for Displays
Medical-Grade Surface Disinfectants
The 'S-7XTRA' Cleaning Disinfectant Kills Harmful Pathogens
Highly Effective Phone Cleaners
Simplehuman's Cleanstation Eliminates 99.9% of Germs in 30 Seconds
Miniature Sanitized Cabinet Concepts
Yujin Lee Designs a New Cabinet for 210 PD.GROUP