# Self-Cleaning Smart Toilets This Neorest Toilet Only Requires Cleaning Once a Year By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-01-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neorest-toilet References: [bbc](http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35258674) Unveiled at [CES](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-done-simple) 2016 in Las Vegas, this Neorest toilet boasts [self-cleaning capabilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beatbot-aquasense-x-ai-robotic-pool-cleaner) and is an ultra hygienic option for homes or public restroom facilities that are high in traffic. The intelligent bathroom accessory is aesthetically modern and is designed to eliminate harmful bacteria or stain build-up. Requiring cleaning only once a year, this stain-resistant Neorest toilet uses oxygen ions to break down bacteria and stain particles. As connected homes become more prevalent, furniture, appliances and bathroom fixtures are also receiving a futuristic makeover. In addition to smart refrigerator and lighting concepts, CES 2016 also featured the release of this [intelligent toilet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kohler-dekoda) that eliminates the need for frequent maintenance. Transforming any washroom into a germ-free sanctuary, the fixture is set to make the lives of janitorial staff and homeowners easier. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Self-cleaning Toilets:** Self-cleaning technology applied to toilets is a disruptive innovation opportunity that could improve hygienic conditions, ease maintenance, and save time and water. - **Smart Bath Fixtures:** Intelligent bathroom fixtures that are aesthetically modern and functionally efficient, like the Neorest toilet, are a disruptive innovation opportunity in the connected homes market. - **Advanced Sanitary Solutions:** Advanced sanitary solutions, such as using oxygen ions to break down bacteria and stain particles, are a disruptive innovation opportunity that could transform public restrooms from unpleasant spaces to germ-free sanctuaries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bathroom Fixtures:** The Bathroom Fixtures industry could benefit from incorporating self-cleaning capabilities and intelligent features into their products to make them more attractive to the connected homes market. - **Facilities Management:** Facilities Management industry could benefit from using advanced sanitary solutions, like self-cleaning toilets, to improve hygienic conditions and ease maintenance of public restrooms facilities. - **Water Management:** Water Management industry could benefit from the water-saving potential of self-cleaning toilets and other smart bath fixtures to help conserve water usage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Monitoring Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vovo-neo.md) - [Futuristic Intelligent Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-toilet.md) - [Smart Toilet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-toilets.md) - [Smart Bidet Toilet Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e930.md) - [Brutalist Smart Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formation-02.md) - [Automated Maintenance Toilet Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icleaningo-bidet-toilet-seat-dc02.md) - [Self-Flushing Smart Cat Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-cat-toilet.md) - [Waterless Smart Cleaning Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3i-intelligent-cleaning-station.md) - [Powerful Vortex Toilet Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twistflush-toilet.md)