# Hygienic Handsfree Door Openers The 'StepNPull' Foot Door Handle Prevents Pathogen Spread By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-04-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foot-door-handle References: [odditymall](https://odditymall.com/stepnpull-foot-door-handle) & [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZPWBY6Z/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) The 'StepNPull' foot door handle is a hygiene-focused solution for public restrooms and spaces to help prevent the spread of pathogens by [limiting contact with common surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicago-faucet-company). The device works by being installed at the bottom of a door and will immediately go to work providing a way for users to open it without having to touch the handle with their hand. The unit features a simple design that can be easily gripped with any shoe and is perfect for workplaces, healthcare facilities or businesses. The 'StepNPull' foot door handle is crafted with 70% [recycled aluminum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ross-lovegroves-door-handles) to ensure durability and sustainability, and is compliant with the American Disability Act (ADA) to make it suitable for installing in any public environment to decrease pathogen spread. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 98% | 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 - **Hygienic Door Openers:** Opportunity for the development of innovative door handle solutions that limit contact with common surfaces and prevent the spread of pathogens. - **Handsfree Technology:** Opportunity for the integration of foot-operated or touchless technologies in various industries to promote hygiene and reduce the risk of contamination. - **Sustainable Solutions:** Opportunity for the creation of eco-friendly door handle options using recycled materials to ensure durability and minimize environmental impact. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Office Spaces:** Opportunity for office furniture and supply companies to provide hygienic door opener solutions to promote workplace safety and reduce the spread of pathogens. - **Healthcare Facilities:** Opportunity for the healthcare industry to adopt handsfree door handle technologies to enhance infection control measures and protect patients and staff from pathogens. - **Hospitality Sector:** Opportunity for hotels, restaurants, and other establishments in the hospitality industry to implement sustainable and handsfree door handle systems that prioritize guest safety and hygiene. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hands-Free Home Doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milda-evolve-door.md) - [Interior Push-Pull Door Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anylock-milda.md) - [AI-Powered Sanitizer Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igiene-hand-sanitizer-dispenser.md) - [Hygienic Handsfree Toilet Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toilet-lid-closer.md) - [Shopping Cart Disinfecting Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sliball.md) - [Entryway Deodorizing Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comodo.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Foot Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foot-mouse.md) - [Chic Shoe Care Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-styler.md) - [Healthcare-Focused Touchless Faucet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicago-faucet-company.md)