# Handy Ribbon Hoovers This Skirting Board Vacuum Sucks Up Dust Along the Walls By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-03-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skirting-board-vacuum References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2015/03/03/evolution-of-the-vacuum/) & [arpheo7fe24](http://arpheo7.cafe24.com/) With this [skirting board vacuum cleaner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qrevo-curvx), you would no longer have to fuss over the edges of a room with that hard-to-reach dust and dirt that accumulates. Whether you're using a hoover, a broom or a mop, it's always difficult to get your equipment into corners, leaving a couple of inches feeling inaccessible. A great solution is this concept for [Electrolux](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wardrobe-dehumidifier) called the Vacuum Band. Designed by Arpheo Works, the appliances is a [thin and flexible strip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stick-vacuum-cleaner) that can be stuck to your baseboards for convenient automatic tidying. The retractable vac belt can be extended to stretch as far as you require, and a simple tap of your toe will switch this skirting board vacuum on. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Skirting Board Vacuums:** Opportunity for innovative vacuum cleaners specifically designed to clean skirting boards and other hard-to-reach areas. - **Automated Cleaning Solutions:** Potential for robotic devices and smart appliances that can automatically clean specific areas of the home. - **Flexible Vacuum Strips:** Market for thin and flexible vacuum strips that can be easily attached to baseboards or other surfaces for convenient cleaning. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Appliance Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to develop new vacuum cleaners and related cleaning products. - **Robotics Industry:** Opportunity for robotics companies to integrate automated cleaning functionalities into their devices. - **Smart Home Industry:** Potential for smart home companies to create connected cleaning solutions that can be controlled through mobile apps or voice assistants. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Cost Triple-Stage Vacuum Mops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoover-hw3-turbo-clean.md) - [Cordless Vacuum-Mop Combos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreametech.md) - [Cordless Floor Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bsty-dualaction-cordless.md) - [Display-Equipped Vacuum Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blend-i-vacuum-cleaner.md) - [All-in-One Floor Cleaning Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eufy-mach-v1.md) - [Cubic Handheld Vacuum Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dust-box-vacuum-cleaner.md) - [Ultra-Slim Stick Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-pencilvac.md) - [Mini Desktop Vacuum Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mopy.md) - [Agile Mopping Stick Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roborock-flexi-lite.md)