# Self-Sanitizing Toilet Brushes The 'LUMI' Brush Uses UV Light to Kill Harmful Germs and Bacteria By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-09-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfsanitizing-toilet-brush References: [gadgetify](http://www.gadgetify.com/lumi-sanitizing-toilet-brush/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lumitoiletbrush/lumi-self-sanitizing-toilet-brush-and-base) The 'LUMI' self-sanitizing toilet brush is an advanced piece of technology for the bathroom that will work to keep your space as clean and efficient as possible to do away with the need for other alternatives. The brush works by being used in and around your toilet just like any other cleaning brush to remove dirt, debris and contaminants in a convenient manner. Once the brush is placed back inside its holder, integrated UV light works to kills the germs and bacteria that are found on it to prevent you from merely spreading contaminants around when you go to use it again. The 'LUMI' self-sanitizing toilet brush also features a replaceable brush head to eliminate the need to fully replace the entire unit after it wears out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 97% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Self-sanitizing Bathroom Products:** Opportunity for creating other bathroom products that incorporate self-sanitizing technology. - **UV Light Sanitization:** Opportunity to apply UV light technology for sanitization in various industries. - **Replaceable Components:** Opportunity to develop products with replaceable components to reduce waste. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bathroom Accessories:** Innovations in bathroom accessories that prioritize hygiene and cleanliness. - **Cleaning and Sanitization:** Utilizing UV light technology for cleaning and sanitization in various industries. - **Sustainable Products:** Developing products with replaceable components to reduce waste and environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mini Portable Toothbrush Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bril-uvc-toothbrush-sanitizer.md) - [Self-Sanitizing Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultim8-smartbrush-system.md) - [Self-Sterilizing Travel Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plover-travel-toothbrush.md) - [Portable Toothbrush sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clea-toothbrush-sanitizer.md) - [UV-Sanitizing Electric Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umma-diamond-sonic-toothbrush.md) - [Self-Sanitizing Titanium Cutlery Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-cutlery-set.md) - [Workstation-Sanitizing Task Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-desk-light.md) - [Sanitizing Toothbrush Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultim8-travel-smartcase.md) - [Bacteria-Killing Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uvc-selfcleaning-water-bottle.md)