# Sanitizing Shoe Stands The UV Blower Keeps Your Shoes Stored and Sanitized By Michael Hines | Published 2010-07-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uv-blower References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/07/08/no-more-smelly-shoes-ever/) & [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/the-uv-blower-brings-a-healthy-solution-to-dry-your-shoes-and-gets-rid-of-the-persistant-odor/#more-11066) You will never need to throw away a smelly pair of shoes again if the UV Blower has anything to say about it. The UV Blower was designed by Bhagvanji M. Sonagra to keep your shoes smelling clean and germ-free. The UV Blower uses a [UV light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picnic-uv) and a blower to [kill germs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-sanitation-device) and blow out odors. If you are looking for a classier alternative to [odor-killing shoe sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crep-protect-deo), the UV Blower is for you. Take a look at the gallery above to see how it works. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **UV Sanitizing:** Opportunity for innovation in developing more products with UV light for sanitizing purposes. - **Multipurpose Shoe Storage:** Disruptive opportunity in creating more products that are not only functional for storage but also equipped with features to maintain cleanliness and hygiene. - **Eco-friendly Cleaning Products:** Opportunity for development of sustainable cleaning products that uses natural and non-toxic cleaners. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Storage and Organization:** Innovation opportunity for manufacturers of storage and organization products to incorporate anti-bacterial and UV technology in their product offerings. - **Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear designers and manufacturers to develop shoes made from materials that are resistant to bacteria and germs. - **Cleaning Products:** Innovation and growth opportunities for manufacturers in the cleaning products industry to invest in developing eco-friendly, safe and effective disinfecting products ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hygienic Shoe Care Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-styler-shoecare-and-shoecase.md) - [Two-in-One Shoe Cleaner Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-dryer-and-deodorizer.md) - [Sanitizing Shoe Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootsense.md) - [Entryway Deodorizing Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comodo.md) - [Germ-Killing Clothing Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clothing-care-appliance.md) - [Odor-Eliminating Storage Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutroz-enclosed-ozone-device.md) - [Fruity Herb-Powered Shoe Fresheners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boot-bananas.md) - [Minimalist Purifying Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blow.md) - [Sanitizing Robot Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bona-bv351aa.md)