Consumer and Innovation Trends Market Overview in Household Cleaning Products

• Publication date: July 2012
• Report size: 69 pages

Innovation in household cleaning products is driven by the constantly rising consumer desire to make cleaning easier, quicker and more enjoyable. This market research report covers a wide variety of cleaning products (including air fresheners, bleach and toilet care), and uses Datamonitor’s TrendSights mega-trend framework to classify key consumer and product trends impacting this category globally....

Innovation in household cleaning products is driven by the constantly rising consumer desire to make cleaning easier, quicker and more enjoyable. This market research report covers a wide variety of cleaning products (including air fresheners, bleach and toilet care), and uses Datamonitor’s TrendSights mega-trend framework to classify key consumer and product trends impacting this category globally.Each section contains a concise SWOT analysis that outlines how each TrendSights mega-trend can be applied to the household cleaning category.Consumer insight analysis covering 20 countries globally highlights the key attitudes and behaviors driving consumers’ choice of cleaning products.Case studies and product examples throughout the brief showcase interesting and innovative household cleaning products from across the globe.Key considerations and potential opportunities have been identified based on consumer preferences and recent product trends in this category.38% of consumers aged 50+ stated they were fully responsible for household cleaning, yet cleaning brands fail to target them. The strong growth of this sector means a potentially large consumer base in the future, therefore household care brands would benefit from catering to the needs of mature consumers via specialist products and industry ing.Cleaning solutions in concentrated form are gaining popularity as a more environmentally friendly alternative. However, it is important that cleaning brands achieve the right balance between green products and ‘do-it-yourself’ options, considering the low levels of excitement and motivation associated with cleaning.How do Datamonitor’s mega-trends apply specifically to household cleaning products? How is this likely to evolve over the next few years?What are some of the key product characteristics influencing consumer purchasing behavior in household care?Where is innovation occurring in household cleaning products and what does it look like?Going forward, what are some of the potential opportunities and key considerations for household cleaning brands?How are market players using the online space to more effectively engage with consumers?

Household Products Industry