# Germ-Fighting Keyboard Skins Stay Bacteria-Free with the iSkin Keyboard Cover By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-10-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iskin-keyboard-cover References: [cultofmac](http://www.cultofmac.com/germophobes-rejoice-antibacterial-keyboard-skins-for-macs/18756) & [iskin](http://www.iskin.com/products_mac.tpl) Daily computer users (and I’m willing to bet you’re one of them) understand how gritty a keyboard can get. Make sure your keyboard stays as clean and germ-free as possible with the recently launched iSkin keyboard cover. The iSkin keyboard cover is a [silicone skin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cif-infinite-clean) that is treated with Microban, a bacteria-fighting ingredient added during the manufacturing process. In addition to keeping your keyboard germ-free, the iSkin keyboard cover is washable and will also prevent crumbs, grit, and sticky spills from settling in between the keys. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Germ-fighting Accessories:** There is an opportunity for companies to develop germ-fighting accessories for other commonly used items, such as phone cases and mouse pads. - **Anti-microbial Materials:** The development and use of anti-microbial materials could greatly benefit industries such as healthcare, food service, and hospitality. - **Personal Hygiene Tech:** Creating personal hygiene tech, such as a small device that sanitizes mobile phones, could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for tech companies. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** Anti-microbial materials could be used in healthcare settings to reduce the spread of infections and disease. - **Food Service:** Restaurants and other food service industries could use germ-fighting accessories, including keyboard covers, to keep their environments as clean as possible. - **Office Supplies:** Companies that supply office equipment and supplies could benefit from offering germ-fighting accessories to promote workplace hygiene. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Silver-Infused Self-Cleaning Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-antimicrobial-keyboard.md) - [Bacteria-Resistant Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer.md) - [Nail-Friendly Keyboard Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tippy-type.md) - [Antibacterial-Coating Mousepads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antibacterialcoating-mousepad.md) - [Antimicrobial Tablet Styluses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antimicrobial-active-stylus-for-ipad.md) - [AI Button-Customized Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incase-compact-ergonomic-keyboard.md) - [Self-Sanitizing Computer Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-mouse.md) - [Clean Workstation Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workstation-kit.md) - [Device Cleaning Utilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kleanly.md)