# Bacteria-Killing Humidifiers The All-New Dyson Humidifier Cleans the Air While Moistening It By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2014-10-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-humidifier References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2014/10/dysons-new-humidifier-cleans-air-with-ultraviolet-light) & [dyson](http://dyson.com) The powerful vacuum brand has transitioned from being just that to an industrial powerhouse capable of creating some of the most [innovative household products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balmuda-1) to date; enter the [Dyson](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-purifier-humidify) Humidifier and we have a further extension of that. Designed to help soften the air within a space with a little bit of moisture, the Dyson Humidifier features a three liter water tank that will provide up to 18 hours of humidifying goodness. One of the most innovative features of the Dyson Humidifier is it's ability to [sanitize the air](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airsancta) around you. As the Dyson Humidifier sucks in air to add moisture, it will effectively kill 99.99% of the bacteria found in it before releasing it back into the environment. In a world constantly looking for ways to disinfect, the Dyson Humidifier is a literal and figurative breath of fresh air. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bacteria-killing Humidifiers:** The ability to sanitize the air around individuals through humidifiers presents an opportunity to disrupt the standard humidifier market by providing added value. - **Innovative Household Products:** Companies and brands as household names can create innovative products that expand the boundaries of established industries and create new ones. - **Air Quality Improvement:** Air quality improvement through technology is a growing trend to enhance physical health, presenting a significant opportunity for innovative companies to develop new devices. ### Where This Applies - **Household Appliances:** Dyson's transition from vacuum brand to creating innovations in household appliances presents a disruption opportunity in the already established household appliances industry. - **Health and Wellness:** The humidifiers with sanitation encourages innovation in the Health and Wellness industry in the markets for personal air quality, presenting an opportunity for innovative companies to create solutions. - **Disinfectant Industry:** Provides new opportunities for the disinfectant industry to transition and innovate their technology for individuals and households to improve air quality and enhance personal health. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Advanced Hands-Free Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-purifier-humidify.md) - [Humidifying Home Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-puricare-hydrotower.md) - [Customizable Home Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levoit.md) - [Dual Air Purify Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueair-2in1.md) - [Hydrating Home Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hey-dewy-2.md) - [Sleek Smart Home Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-ultrasonic-humidifier.md) - [Air-Optimizing Humidifiers Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ph-air-manager.md) - [Skin Health Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueair-2in1-pro.md) - [Germ-Killing Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dh-lifelabs-sciaire.md)