Future Of Sanitizers: Sanitization Advancements Coming Ahead

Almost all the sectors were impacted badly during the pandemic. And the sanitizer market was one of the emerging and fast-growing markets during the pandemic. Whether we talk about disinfectant spray or home sanitizer, the overall market is still growing in size.

The market size for sanitization products was above $3 billion in 2020, and the expectation is to cross $13 billion in 2027 with a growth rate of more than 22%. Of course, It is all about the market size and its growth, but what about society? What will be the future of sanitizers? How will people use sanitizers for disinfection? We have seen a massive change in sanitizers in less than the last two years. There have been many modifications and alterations to sanitization products, from hospital disinfectant spray to sanitizer spray for the home. But here we are with some fundamental changes that you will see in sanitization products in upcoming years.

Overuse of Harsh Chemicals

The sanitizer market has seen a boom during the pandemic, and many new products have entered the market. As a result, there are a plethora of sanitizers available made up of different ingredients, from alcohol to other harmful compounds. The overuse of harsh chemicals is the first thing that we will see in sanitizers in the future. Following are some expected consequences of it.

👉 Harmful For Environment 

Usage of harmful chemicals in sanitizers causes more risks to the environment. In addition, due to a lack of disposing of capabilities, the sanitizers will harm the environment in many ways.

👉 Harmful for Humans 

Not only the environment but the harsh chemicals used in sanitizers will impact human health too. No doubt sanitizers are to kill bacteria. But sanitizing products with more harsh chemicals will be a risk for humans in the future.

Increasing Demand Of Natural Sanitizers

When the overuse of harsh chemicals harms human health and the environment, the demand for organic and natural sanitizers will increase. As a result, the hypochlorous acid sanitizer or HOCl sanitizer will have more demand in the market. However, zero side effects will make HOCl-based disinfectants best for the consumers.

♦ Electrochemically Produced 

Electrochemically produced sanitizers contain just three elements: water, salt, and electricity. So they have no side effects.

♦ Eco-friendly 

More eco-friendly disinfectants will be out there in the market when the demand for natural sanitizers increases.

♦Alcohol-Free 

Currently, home sanitizers available in the market contain alcohol as the principal substance, but some organic disinfectants are also available. In the future, more alcohol-free sanitizing spray products will be there.

Technological Advancement

The sanitizing solutions have many products, from a small pocket sanitizer spray to sanitizing equipment. There will be more technological advancement in the future. Therefore, more equipment, devices, and products will be innovated in the future. Following are some examples. 

⦿ Inbuilt Sanitizing Systems 

There will be inbuilt sanitizing systems provided to the customers in various products and services from vehicles to office spaces. For example, automobile companies deliver inbuilt sanitizing procedures, and real estate companies build homes and offices with inbuilt sanitizing systems.

⦿ Sanitizing Machines 

Sanitizing machines can be seen in some places, but they will become a common thing in the future. Companies around the globe are using Artificial Intelligence to enhance and automate the sanitization process. Sanitization robots and automatic sanitization tunnels are already in the market. Many Asian companies have advanced AI-based products in the market. For example, the sanitization robot “PATORO” is being used in Japan. An Indian company is also out there with automatic sanitization tunnels to automate sanitizing humans and vehicles while they pass through the tunnel.

⦿ Pre-sanitized Products 

The manufacturing and packaging companies will also start taking care of such things in the future. Currently, the product delivery companies ensure that customers get sanitized products. Whenever you receive the ordered stuff from an ecommerce company, you see a “sanitized” mark on the parcel. Companies like Amazon ensure sanitized parcel delivery at customers’ doorstep. But in the future, there will be pre-sanitized products available.

Compulsion For All Premises

Healthcare units, Airports, and many other premises use sanitization solutions to ensure that every person enters without carrying any bacteria or virus. But in the future, it will become mandatory for all the premises, no matter if they are educational institutions, office space, or any other.

Summary

The sanitizer market will see massive growth in upcoming years. The size of the call will be multiplied almost four times by the current scope. Along with this, there will be innovations in this sector. You will see the transition from alcohol-based sanitizer to organic disinfectants. Sanitization solutions will become mandatory for public places and even private premises.

Pankaj Rai