# Toys as Cleaning Tools The Dust Bunny By Noora Abu Eitah | Published 2008-11-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/using-children-toys-to-encourage-cleaning-dust-bunny References: [perpetualkid](http://www.perpetualkid.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3002) Dust Bunny is a cute and fuzzy duster that not only makes cleaning fun, but can also influence kids to get excited about cleaning. The bunny is made from high-tech, high-pile microfiber which is very effective at gathering dust. Best of all, Dust Bunny is machine-washable for maximum convenience. **Implications** - The use of cute imagery or friendly figures in cleaning products is a tried and tested way to get children involved in necessary, tedious chores. This ensures that the average child is not lazy, which is a fear for many young parents due to the prevalence of video games and other recreational pieces that do not encourage physical movement. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cute Cleaning Tools:** The trend of using cute and fun designs in cleaning tools to make cleaning more engaging for children creates an opportunity for innovative product design. - **Smart Cleaning Tools:** The trend of using high-tech materials in cleaning tools, such as high-pile microfiber, creates an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the cleaning industry. - **Interactive Cleaning Games:** The trend of making cleaning fun for kids through gaming and interactive experiences creates an opportunity for innovative cleaning education programs or apps. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Household Cleaning Products:** The household cleaning industry has an opportunity to create innovative and engaging products for children, such as the Dust Bunny duster. - **Children's Products:** The children's product industry can incorporate cleaning and tidying up into their products, such as incorporating cleaning games in their educational toys. - **Educational Tech:** The education technology industry can create interactive and engaging cleaning education programs that incorporate gamification or fun designs to get kids excited about cleaning. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Style-Conscious Cleaning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everyday-cleaning-tools.md) - [Playful Modular Mops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wet-mop.md) - [Character-Themed Cleaning Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrub-daddy-and-disney.md) - [Mini Desktop Vacuum Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mopy.md) - [Household Monster Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-monsters.md) - [Animal-Themed Cleaning Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koala-sponges.md) - [Pet-Specific Handheld Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdecker-furbuster.md) - [Cubic Handheld Vacuum Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dust-box-vacuum-cleaner.md) - [Dust-Based Soft Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/done-dusted.md)