What you need to know

The mature household surface cleaner market has experienced only modest growth in recent years, rising 8% between 2010 and 2015 to $4.9 billion. Still, while consumers continue to take a budget-conscious approach to shopping for household surface cleaners, they place importance on housecleaning and are as interested as ever in products that allow them to clean more quickly and effectively.

Definition

For the purposes of this report, Mintel defines the household surface cleaner market as follows:

  • All-purpose cleaner/disinfectant

  • Toilet/tub/tile cleaners (abrasive tub/tile cleaner, nonabrasive tub/tile cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, lime/rust remover)

  • Specialized surface cleaners (drain cleaner, glass cleaner, spray disinfectant, oven/appliance cleaner, metal cleaner/polish)

  • Household cleaner cloths

  • Floor cleaners/wax removers

  • Furniture polish.

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