# Fingerprint Fighters Monster CleanTouch Keeps Your Gadgets Clear with a Resistant Coating By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-08-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-cleantouch References: [chipchick](http://www.chipchick.com/2010/08/monster-cleantouch-fingerprints.html) & [monstercable](http://www.monstercable.com/screenclean/monster_screenclean.asp?tab=cleantouch) The worst thing about getting a new gadget is watching it get all dirty from repeated use. Monster CleanTouch, made specifically for [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macpaw), [iPods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic-iphone-17-case) and [iPads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animation-moviethemed-tech-accessories), is designed for fighting fingerprints. Rather than simply cleaning your screen, this liquid solution leaves a thin coating that resists scratches and fingerprints so that your gadget won't need to be cleaned as often. The Monster Cleantouch is a must-have for any tech-loving Apple fanatic. **Implications** - Monster CleanTouch is an ingenious idea considering the ubiquity of mobile devices and how technology has integrated itself seamlessly into one's day to day life. No more scratches and finger prints for me! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Resistance Coating Solution:** The development of coating solutions that resist fingerprints and scratches is a trend that is disrupting the cleaning industry. - **Gadget Protection Innovation:** The innovation of creating products specifically designed to protect electronic devices from wear and tear is a trend that is disrupting the tech industry. - **Sustainable Device Maintenance:** The trend of creating durable solutions that reduce the frequency of device cleaning and maintenance is disrupting the electronic device industry. ### Where This Applies - **Cleaning Industry:** The cleaning industry has the opportunity to invest in developing resistance coating solutions for electronic devices that reduce cleaning and maintenance requirements. - **Tech Industry:** The tech industry can benefit from investing in innovation that protects devices from wear and tear, such as making devices water and shock-proof. - **Electronics Industry:** The electronics industry has the opportunity to create sustainable device maintenance solutions, such as coating solutions that reduce the frequency of device cleaning and improve longevity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Technology Cleaning Badges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-cleaning-tool.md) - [Self-Cleaning Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfcleaning-smartphone-case.md) - [Highly Effective Phone Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleanstation.md) - [Portable Cleaning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleanguard.md) - [Touch-Free Santizing Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-free-pen.md) - [Post-Snacking Fingertip Washers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lays-fingertip-washing-machine.md) - [Clean Workstation Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workstation-kit.md) - [Self-Cleaning Touchscreen Dashboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfcleaning-system.md) - [Fingerprint Application Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingermimicking-makeup-applicators.md)