# Chore Entertainment Adding play and creativity to the mundane. By [Bianca](https://www.trendhunter.com/bianca), Brand & Innovation Strategist | Published Oct 2, 2008, updated Nov 19, 2009 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sucky-standbouts-vacuums-that-actually-hold-appeal-in-a-bland-industry ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.2/10 - Evidence articles: 9 ## What is the Chore Entertainment trend? **Chore Entertainment:** The credit crunch will increase time in the home, and reduce the use of maids and nannies. The majority of people don’t like cleaning; while some innovations work on cutting down the time spent cleaning, others focus on making the necessity enjoyable. Success in improving a product used for a disliked yet requisite activity offers the opportunity to revolutionize and dominate a vast market. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 9 featured examples - Articles from: Dec 17, 2006 to Sep 4, 2008 - Published: Oct 2, 2008 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Chore Entertainment trend ### Functional Clothes Clothing choices are increasingly going beyond fashion, design and comfort. ### UV Technology As technology becomes more and more advanced, companies are finding new and creative ways to make consumer's lives more convenient, safe and user-friendly. ### Cordless Cleaning Cordless cleaning products are becoming increasingly popular and convenient for consumers who want to clean with more flexibility. ## What the Chore Entertainment trend means for industry ### For Home Appliances Companies can innovate new cleaning solutions that make cleaning fun, faster and more convenient for consumers. ### For Consumer Goods Products with dual functions will signify commodity superiority for many consumers, as they feel they are getting more bang for their buck. ### For Child Care Products that involve children in cleaning in a safe and fun way can be a disruptive innovation in the child care industry. ## Trend signals for Chore Entertainment Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 63%, activity 56%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 63% - Activity: 56% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Chore Entertainment trend 9 featured examples from Dec 17, 2006 to Sep 4, 2008. - [Rideable Vacuum Cleaner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rideable-vacuum-cleaner-a-way-to-involve-your-children-in-cleaning): A Way To Involve Your Children In Cleaning (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Manufacturers in the cleaning industry can create new and innovative cleaning products that appeal to children to get them interested in cleaning from a young age. - [Vacuum Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoovering-made-easier-bacvac-fuel-cell-vacuum-cleaner): Fuel Cell BacVac (Category: Eco) Implication: In the home appliance industry, cordless, wearable vacuums are a disruptive innovation poised to change the way consumers think about cleaning. - [Vacuum Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vacuum-shoe-clean-as-you-walk): Clean as You Walk (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Explore the integration of multiple functions into household appliances, combining convenience and efficiency for consumers. - [Kill Germs With UV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/germ-killing-vacuum-halo-uv-st-ultraviolet): Halo Vacuum Uses UV-C Rays (Category: Tech) Implication: The cleaning and sanitization industry can benefit from integrating UV-C technology into their products, offering an effective and non-toxic solution for killing germs. - [Mini USB Vacuum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/website-cookies-cleaned-up-with-tiny-vacuum): Suck Up Crumbs, Dustbunnies (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation in small cleaning devices for personal use. - [Toddlers as Mops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-duster-cute-but-very-very-wrong): Babies Dusters (Category: Marketing) Implication: An opportunity to create child-safe cleaning products that are both fun and practical to use. - [Mop Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleaning-slippers-cause-brooms-are-so-yesterday): The Slipper Genie (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The household cleaning industry can explore the incorporation of cleaning slipper products to cater to lazy consumers and provide a unique cleaning experience. - [Robot Pet Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-vacuums-roomba-pet-series): The Roomba Pet Series (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with smart home technology companies to create integrated solutions for automated and efficient home cleaning. - [Bug Sucking Vacuum & Zoom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyeclops-adds-bug-sucking-vacuum-and-zoom-new-attachments-for-your-bug-catc): Eyeclops Get More Fun (Category: Unique) Implication: The enhanced zoom feature in Eyeclops can disrupt the consumer electronics industry by offering users a more immersive viewing experience. ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - [Sugar Moderation](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sugar-moderation) (Lifestyle) - [Luxury Electrification](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/luxury-electrification) (Autos) - [Effortless Rounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/golf-training-devices) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Art & Design - 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