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# Touchless Washrooms
Hands Free Toilet Paper Dispenser

By Brudenell123 | Published 2007-07-14 | Science
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchless-washroom-hands-free-toilet-paper-dispenser
References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/breaking/kimberly+clark-first-to-elusive-hands+free-toilet-paper-dispenser-market-276539.php)

Germofobes attention- [the WC / loo / washroom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icleaningo-bidet-toilet-seat-dc02) is going handsfree! We have all come across [taps that come on automatically](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicago-faucet-company), infra red hand towel dispensers and even soap dispensers that squirt out soap once you place your hands underneath. Now we have the the another touchless device in the mix- the toilet paper dispenser.

**Implications** - Today's healthcentric society dictates a demand for more hygienic products to please the increasing demographic of health-obsessed consumers. Thus, many staple products from daily life are boasting a hands-free element, such as this hands-free toilet paper dispenser. Though this may seem excessive for some, it is likely to decrease the amount of diseases spread.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.6/10
- Popularity: 13% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Hands-free Products:** The trend towards hands-free products is increasing to cater to the health-obsessed consumers, which has presented opportunities for innovation in several industries.
- **Touchless Washrooms:** Touchless washrooms are gaining traction as a way to minimize the spread of diseases, and businesses can introduce new and innovative hands-free products for a more hygienic experience.
- **Hygienic Products:** Consumer demand for more hygienic products is driving innovation in the development of innovative solutions to prevent the spread of diseases.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Sanitation:** The sanitation industry can leverage this trend to develop more hands-free and touchless products, such as automatic flushes or hands-free sinks, to cater to health-obsessed consumers.
- **Retail:** The retail industry can utilize this trend to introduce new and innovative consumer products that offer a more hygienic experience, like hands-free soap dispensers and automatic doors.
- **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can leverage this trend by creating more hygienic offerings in customer restrooms, such as touchless hand dryers or automatic toilet-seat cleaners.

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