More than half of Brits struggle to find time to maintain a house whilst juggling work and a social life. LG claims that with the Twin Wash, laundry is one chore that'll take half the time. As convenience becomes the ultimate luxury, will people be willing to pay a premium price for it?

Caring for delicate garments can be difficult, often requiring a trip to the dry cleaner’s. Laundry and home care brand The Laundress offers an eco-friendly at-home alternative with innovative products that allow people to care for their precious items themselves. Is the future of laundry luxury?

The recession has changed the way we consume. From houses to cars and even clothes, rising costs mean we are more open to renting. In the Netherlands, a start-up called Bundles is loaning members a free washing machine, charging them only for what they wash each month.

A third of consumers clean every day, and as their distrust of harsh chemical detergents grows, designers and scientists are responding with high-tech solutions. How will cutting-edge innovation do away with dirt in the future, and in ways that are considerate to the environment?