# Post-Snacking Fingertip Washers The Lay's Fingertip Washing Machine Cleans Oily Fingers By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-08-21 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lays-fingertip-washing-machine References: [technabob](https://technabob.com/blog/2022/08/21/lays-finger-washing-machine/) & [lays](https://www.lays.com/)  The [Lay's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festival-of-flavor) fingertip washing machine has been shown off by the brand in Japan as a limited-edition way for consumers to clean their hands after enjoying a crunchy snack. The miniature washing machine is sized for easy placement on a desktop where it will use spray atomized alcohol onto the fingertips upon detection. This alcohol is sourced from a refillable tank inside the unit at the bottom, while the rear section reveals a USB-C port for charging. The Lay's fingertip washing machine won't be available commercially with a mere five examples being created and set to be offered to consumers via a special lottery in Japan. The unit features a themed exterior finish that's inspired by the recognizable branding of Lay's [original potato chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lays-baked). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.1/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Post-snacking Hygiene Devices:** Opportunities to create portable and efficient devices to improve hygiene after consuming oily snacks. - **Micro-handwashing Appliances:** The development of small-sized, easy-to-use appliances for handwashing in specific settings such as offices or restaurants. - **Smart Hand Cleaning Systems:** Innovations to create automated and contactless systems for hand cleaning that provide convenience and safety to users. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** There is a potential market for compact home appliances such as fingertip washers that can not only cater to consumers' needs but also provide unique and innovative features. - **Food and Beverage:** There is an opportunity for companies in the food and beverage industry to partner with consumer electronics companies to enhance the consumer experience with complementary products such as fingertip washers. - **Health and Hygiene:** There is a demand for innovative solutions to promote a culture of hygiene in various settings such as workplaces, hospitals and public spaces, making it a promising sector for disruptive innovations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Handheld Dishwasher](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-portable-handheld-dishwasher.md) - [Human Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirai-human-washing-machine.md) - [Smart-Designed Handwash Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-designed-handwash-dispenser.md) - [Mobile Hand-Washing Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wash-and-go-sink.md) - [Portable Ultrasonic Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-washing-machine-concept.md) - [Mess-Free Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-of-potato-chips.md) - [Dynamic Food Safety Detectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-safety-detector.md) - [Miniature Portable Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-mini-washing-machine.md) - [Ultra-Modern Toy-Like Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toshin-machine.md)