# Toaster-Inspired Smartphone Sanitizers This Conceptual Phone Toaster Disinfects and Charges By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-05-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-toaster References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/05/26/toast-the-bacteria-off-of-your-smartphones/) Devices and surfaces that we are in constant contact with have come under scrutiny during the COVID-19 pandemic as a breeding ground for the virus, which is seeing designers come up with solutions like this conceptual phone toaster. Designed by Lee Sungwook, the [toaster-like appliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swippitt) works by having the smartphone placed into the unit like a piece of bread and activated. The device will then be bathed in UV light to [eradicate pathogens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clea-toothbrush-sanitizer), while also [charging it up wirelessly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-phone) to increase overall efficiency. The conceptual phone toaster is a simple yet effective appliance that could see widespread adoption in the near future as consumers seek out easier ways to keep their devices as clean as possible with minimal effort. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **UV Light Sanitizing Appliances:** The UV light sanitizing appliances trend is disrupting the home appliance industry with opportunities to introduce new, convenient, and efficient ways to sanitize our devices - **Wireless Charging Devices:** The wireless charging devices trend is disrupting the mobile accessories industry by introducing new and innovative ways to charge our devices while keeping them sanitized - **Minimal Effort Cleaning Solutions:** The minimal effort cleaning solutions trend offers disruptive innovation opportunities to introduce devices that make it extremely easy for consumers to keep their devices clean and sanitized ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Appliance Industry:** The home appliance industry could introduce new products that meet consumer demand for more convenient and efficient ways to keep their devices clean with minimal effort - **Mobile Accessories Industry:** The mobile accessories industry could introduce new wireless charging devices that also have sanitizing capabilities to meet consumer demand for clean and charged devices - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** The consumer electronics industry could introduce new products that combine minimal effort cleaning solutions with wireless charging capabilities to attract consumers who value convenience and efficiency ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sanitizing Smartphone Charger Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charger-concept.md) - [Dual-Purpose Device Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totallee-uv-phone-sanitizer.md) - [Wireless Charging Sanitisers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picnic-uv.md) - [Highly Effective Phone Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleanstation.md) - [Countertop Crockery Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utensil-disinfection-cabinet.md) - [Dedicated Cleaning Tool Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sterilizer-2022.md) - [Micro Countertop Dish Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-disinfection-cupboard.md) - [Digital Detox Smartphone Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humidifier-and-wireless-charger.md) - [Self-Cleaning Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfcleaning-smartphone-case.md)