# Cutesy Drain Plugs The Carack Drain Design Lets You Know When You Need to Clean By Michael Hines | Published 2010-06-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carack-drain-design References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/06/04/draining-experiences-can-be-cute/) I hate cleaning but I love the Carack Drain Design from Oh Kyoung Hea. This cute little drain plug is designed to let you know when you should [clean your bathroom floor drain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-urinal-design). You never clean it, do you? The Carack Drain Design pops its blue head out when the drain becomes full with hair, dirt, grime, etc. This stopper is integral for people (me) who just don't know how dirty is too dirty. A [clean bathroom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-robot-vacuum) is the mark of a happy home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Drain Plugs:** Incorporating sensors or timing mechanisms into drain plugs that alert users when it's time for drain cleaning. - **Customizable Drain Plugs:** Offering various designs and colors of drain plugs to make drain cleaning more appealing and less of a chore for consumers. - **Drain Cleaning Services:** Providing professional drain cleaning services to users who want a completely hands-off experience. ### Where This Applies - **Plumbing:** Opportunities for plumbing companies to develop and market smart drain plugs to consumers. - **Home Cleaning:** Potential for home cleaning companies to create drain cleaning services or offer customizable drain plugs as a value-added service. - **Retail:** Scope for retail businesses to stock customizable drain plugs, targeting consumers who want aesthetically pleasing and functional drain cleaning products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheeky Bathroom Plungers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-plunger.md) - [Wall-Mounted Hair Catchers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hair-catcher1.md) - [Playful Modular Mops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wet-mop.md) - [Hygiene-Focused Shower Head Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/showerclear.md) - [Aesthetic Bathroom Plungers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-plunger.md) - [Playful Sponge Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sponge-holder1.md) - [Quirky Toilet Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-toilet-brush.md) - [Self-Cleaning Measuring Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamfarms.md) - [Filtered Tub Spouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-haus.md)