# Smartphone-Sanitizing Bathroom Faucets The Conceptual 'UVClean' Cleans Hands and Technology By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-01-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uvclean References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/01/12/this-hand-washing-machine-also-disinfects-your-phone-which-can-be-10x-dirtier-than-the-toilet/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) The conceptual 'UVClean' hand washing machine is a holistic hygiene-focused fixture for the modern bathroom that would work to keep a person feeling better about their health habits. The unit is intended to be installed in [public restrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicago-faucet-company) and features a dedicated section for a person's smartphone to be placed as they wash their hands after use. The system would then go to work using [UV light to sterilize](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umma-diamond-sonic-toothbrush) the device as the person washes and dries their hands at the sink, while [HEPA filtration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-sanitation-device) prevents contaminants from being spread around a space. The conceptual 'UVClean' hand washing machine is the design work of Lidia Grits and is the winner of the 2020 Jump The Gap – Roca International Design contest. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hygiene-integrated Fixtures:** By combining hygiene with everyday fixtures, businesses can increase convenience and safety by providing easy access to sanitation measures. - **UV-C Sanitization Technology:** UV-C technology can be used to clean and disinfect commonly touched items such as smartphones in order to prevent the spread of germs. - **Smartphone-sanitizing Solutions:** Providing a way to sanitize smartphones in public spaces through hands-free technology can deliver added peace of mind for consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bathroom Fixtures and Design:** Incorporating sanitation measures into bathroom fixtures, such as hand washing machines with integrated UV-C lights and HEPA filtration, can improve public health in public spaces. - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** By offering built-in sanitation features, smartphone manufacturers can provide added value and safety measures to their products. - **Public Health and Sanitation Services:** Integrating high-tech sanitation tools like UVClean into public bathroom spaces can provide a safer and more hygienic environment for occupants. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Highly Effective Phone Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleanstation.md) - [Dedicated Cleaning Tool Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sterilizer-2022.md) - [Micro Countertop Dish Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-disinfection-cupboard.md) - [Sanitizing Smartphone Charger Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charger-concept.md) - [Three-in-One Hygiene Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-hygiene-kit.md) - [Countertop Crockery Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utensil-disinfection-cabinet.md) - [Germ-Killing Clothing Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clothing-care-appliance.md) - [UV Light Razor Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purity-razor-sterilizer.md) - [Dual-Purpose Device Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totallee-uv-phone-sanitizer.md)