# Bacteria-Killing Power Banks The 'PhoneSoap Go' Cleans and Charges Your Smartphone By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-12-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phonesoap-go References: [gadgetify](http://www.gadgetify.com/phonesoap-go-sanitizer/) & [phonesoap](https://www.phonesoap.com/products/phonesoap-go) The 'PhoneSoap Go' is the latest creation from the brand that will offer smartphone users with a new way to keep their device in tiptop shape when away from their desk or whilst traveling. The main purpose of the solution first and foremost is to [sanitize your smartphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-sanitation-device) between uses, and features a UV light that will kill 99.99% of the bacteria found on the device. The battery within the solution will perform up to 45 sanitizing cycles or [four full charges for your smartphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmx-solidsafe-5k) to make it an effective device for those seeking to maintain more agility when traveling. The 'PhoneSoap Go' is designed for use with your smartphone, but can also be used for [sanitizing your keys, credit cards, headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clea-toothbrush-sanitizer) or anything else that's small enough to fit inside. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Portable UV Sanitizers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop portable UV sanitizers for various small personal items beyond smartphones. - **Hybrid Power Banks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create power banks that combine charging capabilities with additional functionalities like UV sanitization. - **Travel Tech Hygiene:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design technology solutions specifically tailored for maintaining hygiene while traveling. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate within the technology sector to create new devices for sanitizing and charging personal items. - **Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply UV sanitization technology to healthcare settings for enhanced disinfection and hygiene. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate UV sanitization functionalities into consumer electronic devices for improved cleanliness and convenience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wireless Charging Sanitisers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picnic-uv.md) - [Highly Effective Phone Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleanstation.md) - [Sanitizing Smartphone Charger Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charger-concept.md) - [Powerful UV Sanitation Wands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uv-sanitizer-wand.md) - [Self-Cleaning Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfcleaning-smartphone-case.md) - [Toaster-Like Phone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-phone-toaster.md) - [Mini Portable Toothbrush Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bril-uvc-toothbrush-sanitizer.md) - [Bacteria-Killing Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uvc-selfcleaning-water-bottle.md) - [Portable Toothbrush sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clea-toothbrush-sanitizer.md)