"Cleaning Slippers"- Merging Comfort with Cleanliness in Shared Living Spaces
Year: 2024
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: This abstract presents an innovative solution for maintaining cleanliness in student hostels by transforming traditional house slippers into multifunctional cleaning tools. The project addresses the challenge of restricted access to conventional cleaning appliances, such as vacuum cleaners, by integrating cleaning functionality directly into everyday footwear. Cleaning slippers provides solution to this problem by performing function as cleaning tools as well as slipper. Key features of the cleaning slippers include a detachable base that captures dust and debris and maintains user comfort. The product's affordability and dual functionality offer practical benefits for students and have shown strong market potential. The creation of cleaning slippers thereby overcoming the limitations of traditional cleaning methods in hostels environments. Their affordability, ease of use, and dual functionality make them particularly well-suited for students and other users in similar shared living conditions. Positive feedback from user testing underscores the product’s effectiveness and appeal. This innovation not only meets a specific market need but also offers a scalable solution for other shared living environments. The scalable nature of this solution presents opportunities for commercialization and adaptation in diverse settings, contributing to improved hygiene and convenience in shared spaces.
Authors: Fadli Dali, Ahmad Humaam A Shukor, Iqmal Saufi Samsuri
Institutions: Universiti Teknologi MARA System, Universiti Teknologi MARA
Language: English
Subfield: Mechanical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6930694668
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