# Air-Purifying Upright Vacuums The 'Aircuum' Purifies the Air When Not Being Used for Cleaning By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-05-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upright-vacuums References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/05/16/a-hybrid-appliance-thatll-make-you-say-duh/) Air purifiers and upright vacuums operate on a very similar basis that sees them sucking in debris in order to clean, so the 'Aircuum' aims to combine the two devices into one unified solution. The 'Aircuum' works as an upright vacuum when it's required in order to effectively clean the home whenever required to keep the floors and surfaces free of debris and dust. When the unit requires recharging it is simply docked in the tower in order to charge the battery and switch it to low-power purifying mode to [silently clean the air](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hushjet-compact-purifier) in the home when it's not in use. The 'Aircuum' [air purifier vacuum cleaner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airmega-50) is the design work of Wanki Kim and is ideal for small spaces in order to save vital floorspace. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - 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 - **Air-purifying Vacuums:** Opportunity for creating innovative vacuum cleaners that not only clean but also purify the air. - **Combination Devices:** Opportunity to design devices that combine two functions into one for improved convenience and space-saving. - **Smart Home Cleaning:** Opportunity to develop cleaning solutions that can automatically switch between cleaning and purifying modes based on user needs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Appliances:** Potential for home appliance manufacturers to introduce air-purifying vacuums into their product lineup. - **Smart Home Technology:** Opportunity for smart home technology companies to integrate air purifying features into their devices. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity to collaborate with appliance manufacturers to create aesthetically pleasing air-purifying vacuum designs that seamlessly blend with home decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Design-Conscious Vacuum Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airsign-vacuum.md) - [User-Friendly Cordless Vacuum Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aero-cordless-vacuum-cleaner.md) - [Display-Equipped Vacuum Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blend-i-vacuum-cleaner.md) - [Air-Purifying Robotic Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kalorik-huvi-robot-vacuum-r1.md) - [Ambient Illumination Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-purifier-concept.md) - [Triple-Cleaning Cordless Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultenic-ac1-elite.md) - [Cordless Vacuum-Mop Combos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreametech.md) - [Artistic Minimalism Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeroview-air-purifier.md) - [Drone-Equipped Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultro-air-purification-system.md)