Stockholm, Sweden -- Dominant appliance manufacturer Electrolux said it has developed a shoes that can help out with the housework. The "Dustmate," is a new pair of shoes that vacuum as you walk, the company said.

According to the inventor, the shoes are made of green nylon with a flexible rubber sole and elastic sock to fit any foot. It says the shoes are comfortable to wear.

The Mirror newspaper reports that a spokesman for Electrolux said the shoes would be a great assistance in cleaning up the house.

The spokesman 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 company said the design was conceptualized after they asked their consumers what they wanted. Their clients told them that they were too busy to spend lots of time doing house works.

Research found that only 28 percent vacuum their house daily, down six percent in the last two years.

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