# Self-Sanitizing Surfaces The Sharper Image Germ Killing UV Cutting Board System Zaps Bacteria By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-01-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/germ-killing-uv-cutting-board-system References: [inventorspot](http://inventorspot.com/articles/ultra_violet_cutting_board_system_destroys_999_germs) & [sharperimage](http://www.sharperimage.com/si/view/product/Germ-Killing-Ultra-Violet-Cutting-Board-System/200055) The kitchen is one of the dirtiest rooms in the a house and the Germ Killing UV Cutting Board System has been designed to eradicate those stomach-churning microorganisms. Looking much like a set of hi-tech file folders, the Sharper Image [counter top chopping surface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-steelport-steelcore) comes with four panels to keep meat, breads and vegetables separate. After use, you insert the slat into the Germ Killing UV Cutting Board System in which [ultra violet technology kills 99.9% of bacteria](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraviolet-food-storage) before your next dicing duty. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 19% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Germ Killing Technology:** The use of UV technology to eliminate bacteria on everyday surfaces presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the cleaning and sanitation industry. - **Hygienic Kitchen Products:** The demand for self-sanitizing surfaces in the kitchen creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the kitchenware and home appliances industry. - **Separation and Organization Systems:** The development of cutting board systems that separate and organize different types of food enhances efficiency in the kitchen, presenting disruptive innovation opportunities in the kitchenware industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cleaning and Sanitation:** The cleaning and sanitation industry can leverage germ killing technology to develop innovative products and services that enhance hygiene and safety. - **Kitchenware:** The kitchenware industry can capitalize on the demand for hygienic and self-sanitizing surfaces by integrating new technologies to create innovative and safer products. - **Home Appliances:** The home appliances industry can explore the market for innovative kitchen products that provide efficient separation and organization systems for different types of food. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Micro Countertop Dish Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-disinfection-cupboard.md) - [Powerful UV Sanitation Wands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uv-sanitizer-wand.md) - [Countertop Crockery Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utensil-disinfection-cabinet.md) - [Food-Disinfecting Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/countertop-food-storage-device.md) - [Intelligent Preparation Cutting Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4t7-smart-chopping-board.md) - [Self-Sanitizing Titanium Cutlery Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-cutlery-set.md) - [Ultraviolet Food Storage Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraviolet-food-storage.md) - [UV Light Razor Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purity-razor-sterilizer.md) - [Mini Portable Toothbrush Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bril-uvc-toothbrush-sanitizer.md)