# Germ Avoidance Keychains The 'Shield20' Door Opener Has a Multifunctional Design to Avoid Surfaces By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-05-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/door-opener References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/germ-free-door-opener/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/shield20-no-more-germy-touches?secret_perk_token=7232a32b&utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_medium=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow#/) Touching common surfaces is an everyday task that leaves a person open to an array of potential germs and bacteria that could be lurking on them, so the 'Shield20' door opener has been created as a multifunctional solution to help users avoid this. The keychain works by providing users with a device that can be used for making contact with commonly touched surfaces like door handles, elevator buttons, ATM buttons, [public washroom faucets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicago-faucet-company) and more. This will prevent users from being exposed to potentially harmful pathogens that could cause illness or pathogen spread. The 'Shield20' door opener is made from brass with a 70% copper and 30% zinc composition, and comes with a [sterilizing spray](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchland-1) to treat the keychain after use to keep it germ-free. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Contactless Solutions:** Creating multifunctional devices like the 'Shield20' door opener that help users avoid touching common surfaces and reduce the risk of germ exposure. - **Germ-resistant Materials:** Incorporating germ-resistant materials like brass with a high copper content in the design of products to minimize the spread of pathogens. - **Hygiene-focused Accessories:** Developing keychains or accessories that come with sterilizing sprays or other sanitization methods to keep them germ-free and promote cleanliness. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):** Manufacturing and providing innovative products like the 'Shield20' door opener that contribute to personal safety and germ avoidance. - **Hardware and Tools:** Creating contactless tools and devices that can be used to minimize physical contact with surfaces and reduce contamination risks. - **Consumer Goods:** Designing and marketing germ-resistant accessories such as keychains that prioritize hygiene and offer convenient solutions for everyday situations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hands-Free Door Handle Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-lever-door-opener.md) - [Copper-Made Antimicrobial Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staywell-copper.md) - [Touch-Free Santizing Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-free-pen.md) - [Three-in-One Hygiene Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-hygiene-kit.md) - [Shopping Cart Disinfecting Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sliball.md) - [Silver-Infused Self-Cleaning Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-antimicrobial-keyboard.md) - [Accessorized Cleansing Mists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-cleansing-mists.md) - [Dedicated Cleaning Tool Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sterilizer-2022.md) - [Health-Tracking Key Fobs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portal-vital-monitor.md)