# Oil-Eating Screen Protectors The e-RACE Smartphone Skin Will Break Down the Grime on its Surface By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-09-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erace References: [damngeeky](http://www.damngeeky.com/2015/09/08/34919/iphone-screen-protector-that-magically-removes-grease-from-the-surface.html) & [reactivesurfaces](http://reactivesurfaces.com) A dirty smartphone screen can not only inhibit viewing but also restrict usage, which is why e-RACE screen protectors are a must for those who have greasy screens. Designed to break down the oil that's sitting on it's surface, e-RACE screen protectors were developed by team lead Dr. Tyler Hodges of [William Carey University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gentle-taills) who has been able to effectively create a piece of smartphone equipment that will help keep it cleaner than ever. You smartphone is likely the dirtiest thing you own: not only does it go everywhere with you, but it's constantly being touched, held to your face and placed on [dirty surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kleanly). e-RACE screen protectors will not only help keep things looking clean but virtually solve a common problem while you use it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Oil-breaking Screen Protectors:** There is an untapped market for screen protectors that can quickly break down oil and protect phone surfaces. - **Anti-grime and Anti-bacterial Smartphone Accessories:** Given that smartphones are often held close to people's faces and would-be germ carriers, anti-grime, and anti-bacterial smartphone accessories could provide a lucrative market opportunity. - **Eco-friendly Phone Accessories:** Consumers are increasingly concerned about sustainability, which means there is a massive market opportunity for eco-friendly phone accessories like e-RACE screen protectors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobile Device Accessories:** New anti-grime and anti-bacterial mobile device accessories could help solve a long-standing issue for smartphone users, creating a ripe market opportunity. - **Green Technology:** Eco-friendly phone accessories like e-RACE screen protectors represent a disruptive shift in how we interact with and protect our devices, offering a significant opportunity for growth and innovation. - **Health Tech:** Creating anti-grime and anti-bacterial smartphone accessories could feed into the health tech industry by helping people keep their devices and themselves healthier, reducing the spread of infections and technology contact allergies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anti-Reflective Screen Guards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origarmor.md) - [Self-Cleaning Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfcleaning-smartphone-case.md) - [Self-Cleaning Touchscreen Dashboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfcleaning-system.md) - [Anti-Fingerprint Shatterproof Screen Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glassgo-x.md) - [Highly Effective Phone Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleanstation.md) - [Portable Cleaning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleanguard.md) - [Clean Workstation Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workstation-kit.md) - [Sweat-Blocking Cyclist Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockbros-bike-sweat-guard.md) - [Advanced Smartphone Protection Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-protectors-and-case.md)