# At-Home Sanitizing Closets The UVCloset Offers Families an Extra Layer of Defense from Germs By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-08-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uvcloset References: [uvcloset](https://www.uvcloset.com/) To make it easier for consumers to sanitize their clothing and high-touch gear and gadgets on a regular basis to further prevent the spread of [COVID-19](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indicaid-covid19flu-ab-home-test), Chris Baker founded the UVCloset. The sanitizing closet is easy to set up and can easily fit into common areas in the home, such as an the entry way or in a garage so that occupants and visitors can hang up their outside clothing as efficiently as possible. The UVCloset uses [UV-C light to sterilize](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraviolet-food-storage) the garments, gear, and gadgets that are placed inside of it. Using this technology, the closet is said to fight viruses, bacteria, molds, and other pathogens—helping to decrease the spread of germs on both hard and porous surfaces. Image Credit: UVCloset ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **At-home Sanitizing Closets:** The UVCloset offers a convenient and efficient way for consumers to sanitize their clothing and high-touch gear and gadgets. - **UV-C Light Sterilization:** The use of UV-C light technology in the UVCloset provides an effective solution for fighting viruses, bacteria, molds, and other pathogens. - **Prevention of Spread of Germs:** The UVCloset helps decrease the spread of germs on both hard and porous surfaces, offering an extra layer of defense against COVID-19. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Sanitization:** The UVCloset taps into the growing demand for products that enhance home cleanliness and safety. - **Health and Wellness:** UV-C light sterilization technology presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the health and wellness industry for creating new sanitization solutions. - **Smart Home Technology:** Integrating the UVCloset into smart home systems opens up opportunities for the development of connected devices that prioritize cleanliness and hygiene. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sanitizing Organizational Clothing Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clothing-cabinet1.md) - [Micro Countertop Dish Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-disinfection-cupboard.md) - [Convenient Home Sanitation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-sanitation-device.md) - [Garment-Cleaning Wardrobes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bespoke-airdresser.md) - [Powerful UV Sanitation Wands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uv-sanitizer-wand.md) - [Sanitizing Shoe Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootsense.md) - [Countertop Crockery Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utensil-disinfection-cabinet.md) - [Ultraviolet Food Storage Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraviolet-food-storage.md) - [Dedicated Cleaning Tool Sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sterilizer-2022.md)