THE SHOOVER
Vacuum shoes suck up dust as you walk
IT'S a brilliant feat of design - vacuum shoes which suck up the dust as you
walk.
The Shoover - which makers Electrolux call the Dustmate - is perfect for
anyone who hates housework.
It has a tiny rechargeable vacuum inside the base.
And there is a laser movement sensor which switches the suction on and off
automatically to save energy. It's all made of green nylon with a flexible
rubber sole and elastic sock to fit any foot making it comfortable to wear.
Electrolux said: "We all have to vacuum our home - this product is designed
for busy people who want to keep the housework down to a minimum. Dustmate
provides a cleaning solution that doesn't take up any precious free time.
"As you walk, the base of the shoes collect dust on the floor without
requiring any effort. It is a simple yet creative cleaning concept."
The designers came up with the invention after asking consumers what they
wanted and finding that they were just too busy to spend ages doing
housework. Research found that only 28 per cent Hoover daily - down six per
cent in the last two years.
