# UVC Sanitation Companies are leveraging UVC light technology for sanitation purposes. By [Amy Duong](https://www.trendhunter.com/amyduong), Trend and Research Writer | Published Jun 16, 2020 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/uvc-sanitation ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.5/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the UVC Sanitation trend? **UVC Sanitation:** Hospitals and medical facilities have been using UVC light technology for sanitation, and now companies are leveraging the technology for public spaces like malls and workplaces. Brands are implementing this technology in order to add another point of hygiene maintenance to peoples' daily routines. ## The consumer insight behind the UVC Sanitation trend As the impacts of COVID-19 reached a global scale, consumers are taking their health and hygiene seriously. The restrictions are slowly being lifted and they are gradually returning to their activities pre-pandemic. However, many are concerned about their health as the risk of contracting the virus is higher in public spaces. As a result, they look for sanitation solutions that are implemented to seamlessly blend into their routines. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Apr 28 to Jun 17, 2020 - Published: Jun 16, 2020 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the UVC Sanitation trend ### UVC Technology for Sanitation Companies are leveraging UVC light technology for sanitation purposes in public spaces and homes, allowing for daily sanitation routines. ### Handheld and Autonomous Devices for Disinfection Consumers are seeking travel-friendly and autonomous devices to disinfect surfaces while on-the-go, allowing for improved hygiene wherever they go. ### Far-UVC Light Technology Companies are utilizing far-UVC light technology to safely sanitize spaces without posing a risk to human exposure, transforming the way we interact with public spaces. ## What the UVC Sanitation trend means for industry ### For Healthcare and Hospital Implementation of UVC technology in hospitals further strengthens sanitation efforts and increases patient safety. ### For Consumer Electronics An increasing number of consumers are investing in handheld devices for personal use, pushing electronics companies to innovate in the space of travel-friendly and reusable devices. ### For Hospitality and Public Spaces The emergence of UVC cleansing portals is presenting new opportunities for the hospitality industry to reassure customers of their safety when returning to public spaces. ## Workshop question How can your company offer consumers an added sense of security as the world reopens? ## Trend signals for UVC Sanitation Trend score 5.5 out of 10, from popularity 87%, activity 71%, freshness 9%. - Popularity: 87% - Activity: 71% - Freshness: 9% ## Examples of the UVC Sanitation trend 4 featured examples from Apr 28 to Jun 17, 2020. - [Travel-Friendly Handheld Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uvc-sterilizer): The Monos 'CleanPod' Handheld UVC Sterilizer is Compact (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation potential for consumer electronics companies to develop compact handheld UVC sterilizers with advanced features. - [Waterproof UV Sterilization Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sterilization-pen): The Xiaomi Patoneer UVC Sterilization Pen is Rechargeable (Category: Tech) Implication: The consumer electronics market has the potential for disruptive innovation with the introduction of portable and rechargeable UVC sterilization devices. - [UVC Light Cleansing Portals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthe): Healthe Develops a Cleansing Portal to Rid of Bacterias Using Light (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Hotels and restaurants can install UVC light sanitizing portals to assure guests that their safety is a top priority. - [Workplace Disinfection Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disinfection-robot): The 'ROVéo UVC' Eliminates Germs and Bacteria Autonomously (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The cleaning and sanitation industry can explore the integration of autonomous disinfection robots to enhance efficiency and safety. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)