New gadget that could 'transform family beach trips' being tested this summer

Daily Mail​

13 hours ago

For some, a major downside of visiting the beach is sand sticking to their feet, clothes and belongings.
The pesky substance seems to get everywhere and can be a nightmare to brush off.
But now, TUI have created a new gadget that could soon 'transform family beach trips'.
The ground-breaking piece of tremor technology, called the Sand Shaker, removes sand in just seconds.
Families who are tired of having to deal with sand will be relieved to hear the Sand Shaker is being tested this summer.
Research by TUI found over half of Brits (54 per cent) dread having to clean up sand after a day at the beach.
While over a third (35 per cent) say sand is more trouble than it's worth.
Some 56 per cent say they would visit the beach more often if they didn't have to worry about bringing sand home with them on clothes and in bags.
The pesky substance takes up nearly 15 minutes of families' precious time as they clear it off their belongings, with over one in ten (13 per cent) spending over half an hour on the task.
Sand can cause problems days after a trip to a beach, too.
TUI found that 44 per cent of those surveyed admitted to finding sand more than three days after their visit.
While 26 per cent revealed they found it in the pockets of swimming trunks, and 14 per cent in their kids' ears.
It even manages to make its way into even more obscure places, with 8 per cent admitting they found it in their little ones' nappies.
TUI boss Neil Swanson described the new tech as a 'giant leap' for sand-hating families.
He said: 'When we found that the most wonderful family day out frequently ends with the most frustrating family clean up, we knew we had to do shake things up - quite literally.
'Sand should only be found on the beach and not in clothes, suitcases, or beds, days and sometimes weeks after a holiday.
'The Sand Shaker will allow our customers to have their day at the beach and come home sand free. It's one small step for TUI, and a giant leap for parents.'
It should certainly prove to be a success, with 74 per cent of those surveyed expressing how they wanted a more convenient way of removing sand.
The Sand Shaker could help cut down on waste too, as 40 per cent of families confessed to throwing away items after a beach day, deciding they were too sandy to clean.