A handle allowing people to open doors with their feet has been designed by an Arnold-based company aiming to reduce the spread of germs during the coronavirus pandemic.
Costing £26, with 20 percent of profits being donated to the NHS, the Shoe Pull is the latest product from interior design firm Philip Watts Design, allowing people to enter and exit rooms without using their hands.
Germs can collect on door handles but the new product reduces the risk of transfer by letting people open doors with the toe of their shoe.
Designer Philip Watts said: “We find ourselves in an uncertain time, with a lot of businesses affected by the current pandemic.
“So, I asked myself what can we do in this situation? The first thing that can help is for us all to not touch door handles and transfer germs, so I designed the Shoe Pull."
Explaining it was "very easy to use", he said "you literally just pull the door back with your foot" - and "all customers need to do is screw it in".
“This would be a great solution that can be used across a variety of applications, including hospitals, restaurant and pub toilets, hotels, service stations and more," he added.
“We have decided to raise money for the NHS through this product, with 20 percent of all profit donated to NHS Charities Together as they really are heroes and we want to do all we can to support them."
