HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS MARKET ANALYSIS

Household cleaning products are non-food chemicals used for cleaning, pest control, and to maintain hygiene. Improper household cleaning leads to number of diseases such as diarrhea and buruli ulcer. Therefore, increasing awareness regarding cleanliness is further expected to escalate the growth for household cleaners. According to 2015 WHO data, inadequate sanitation globally, has caused 280,000 diarrheal deaths annually. In addition to this, diseases such as Guinea Worm Disease, Buruli Ulcer, Trachoma, and schistosomiasis spread from lack of proper hygiene and sanitation practices in the house. Thus, adoption of household cleaners is increasing leading to growth of the market. These cleaners contain cleaning agents such as acids, alkalis, surfactants and degreaser, which aid in preventing infection caused by harmful microbes such as cyanobacteria, acidobacteria, staphylococcaceae, and streptococcaceae. For instance, Swiffer offers Wet Jet Antibacterial Cleaner, which is used for floor cleaning.

These cleaners are formulated with synthetic fiber materials, plastics, and an array of chemical ingredient ranging from solvents, petrochemicals to surfactants. According to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 62 chemicals found in these household cleaners are toxic and are unsafe to use. According to EPA, chemicals such as phthalates, perchloroethylene (PERC), triclosan, Quaternary ammonium compounds (QUATS), 2-Butoxyethanol, Ammonia, Chlorine, and Sodium hydroxide are commonly used in cleaners and are potential skin-irritant and can cause sore throat or asthma. Moreover, the artificial fragrances that are added in these cleaners can also cause headache, irritation in eyes, respiratory irritation, and others. As per data released by National Institute of Occupational Health, 2012, that one-third of these fragrances are deemed to be toxic. These are the major factors expected to hinder growth of the market. Owing to these above mentioned factors, consumers have started adopting natural home-made solutions made from baking soda, vinegar, citric acid, and essentials oils.

Global Household Cleaners Market Taxonomy:

By Product Type:

• All-Purpose Cleaning
  • Abrasive Cleaners
• Powders
• Liquids
• Scouring Pads
• Non-Abrasive Cleaners
  • Powders
  • Liquids
  • Sprays
• Specialty Cleaners
  • Kitchen, Bathroom, Glass and Metal Cleaners
    • Disinfectants and Disinfectant Cleaners
    • Bleaches
    • Glass Cleaner
    • Drain Cleaner
    • Glass Multi-Surface Cleaners
    • Metal Cleaners and Polishes
    • Oven Cleaners
    • Shower Cleaners
    • Tub, Tile and Sink Cleaners
    • Toilet Bowl Cleaners
  • Floor and Furniture Cleaner
    • Dusting Products
    • Furniture Cleaners and Polishes
    • Floor Care Products
    • Carpet and Rug Cleaners
  • Others

By Distribution Channel:

• Supermarkets
• Hypermarkets
• Specialty Stores
• Convenience Stores
• Online Stores
• Others

Global Household Cleaners Market Outlook:

• North America accounted for 30% of the global household cleaners market followed by Europe in 2016. These products have been already adopted for very long time in these developed markets as a result of existing awareness and importance of cleaners. Similarly, high standard of sustainable living lifestyle also appertains to maturity of these markets. However, increasing regulation on use of chemical cleaners has led to minimal growth in both of the regions. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) revised its regulations by GHS (HazCom 2012), which will govern labelling of products. According to OSHA, products labelling must have brand name, hazard statement, precautionary statement, and pictogram. This is expected to lead to declining popularity of these cleaners among consumers, owing to increasing awareness regarding harmful chemicals used in them.
• Enhanced sanitation standards in emerging countries of Asia Pacific is expected to lead to increasing demand for household cleaners. According to country statistics available in JMP database of 2010, there has been a proportional increase of 20% in people of East Asia, who have improved sanitation from 1998 to 2008. Therefore, Asia Pacific market is expected to exhibit high growth over the forecast period.
• According to Coherent Market Insights’ analysis, the market in China is expected to exhibit 5% CAGR over the forecast period (2017–2025).According to World Vision Data of 2010, emerging countries such as India, Vietnam, Pakistan, and Nepal are expected to witness growth, as over 2.6 million people lack proper sanitation, therefore demand for these is high in these countries.
• According to Coherent Market Insights, specialty household cleaners segment is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 6.9% in the U.S. Increasing demand for chemical-free solution and development of eco-friendly cleaners has boosted demand for specialty cleaners. For instance, Resolution, a U.S.-based company launched ResGel in 2017, which is a non-toxic cleaning solution and is free of volatile organic compounds.
• Key players in the market are focusing on increasing their product portfolios through acquisition strategy and to maintain their positions in the competitive market. For instance, SC Johnson, a U.S-based company that manufactures household cleaning products acquired Method and Ecover brands from People Against Dirty in September 2017.The objective of the company was to enhance its product portfolio.

Global players in the household cleaners market include Godrej Consumer Products, S.C. Johnson & Son Inc., Henkel AG & Company KGaA, The Clorox Company Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, Kao Corporation, Bombril S.A, Colgate-Palmolive, McBride Church & Dwight Co. Inc. Unilever, Procter & Gamble, and Seventh Generation.

Household Cleaners Market Key Developments:

• In February 2019, Unilever introduced its new product range, ‘Love Home and Planet’ of eco-friendly home care products. The product range includes fabric care, dish wash and surface care products. All the products are infused with cruelty-free vegan ingredients, and sustainably sourced essential oils from Givaudan. Moreover, packaging of the products is made from recycled and recyclable materials.
• In June 2019, SC Johnson announced to introduce its first concentrated refill of Mr. Muscle line of bathroom cleaning products in the U.K. To use this cleaner, regular tap water can be used to dilute the concentrate in a reusable SC Johnson trigger bottle which can be refilled number of times. This in turn is expected to reduce plastic use associated with household cleaner by about 80% as consumer would reuse bottles instead of purchasing new ones.
• In August 2019, Reckitt Benckiser LLC, launched their new ‘VEO Active-Probiotics Surface Cleaner’. This new line is formulated with probiotics and bio-based surfactants. VEO biodegrades dirt & grime and keep the surface clean up to three days.