The study shows the growing potential for cables to be a hazard in the home, a worry for many pet owners, particularly those with playful puppies.
40.6 per cent of people own more than ten home entertainment products, such as TVs, blu ray players and games consoles, according to the survey.
When asked about the product they had most of, 60pc said TVs were the most numerous in their home, with some stating they had up to six sets. Some respondents admitted to having as many as five games consoles.
Paul Ruddick, Managing Director of D-Line, said: “The danger of a pet getting caught in cables, nibbling wires, or accidentally pulling an electrical item off a desk is a concern for many owners.
“With up to six TVs in a home, among more than 20 electrical products, ranging from lamps to surround sound systems, the popularity of electrical items is greater than ever.
“Fewer than 7pc of people said the number of products in their homes was ten or below, with 87.5pc saying there were more then 15.
“A couple of years ago, we conducted some research that showed the average UK home has 170m of wiring, and I suspect from this latest survey data that this would now be even higher.
“What this tells us is that, without adequate measures to manage the multitude of cables in the home, occupants risk problems ranging from unsightly tangles and dirt traps to trip hazards.
“This need not be the case, as we have led the way in the development of a range of products, which not only keep the cables neat, but are easy to fit, look great and blend into the aesthetics of any home. These products include Cable Tidy Units, to hide multi-sockets and other items behind TVs, and D-Line trunking that looks great in the home.
He added: “When you look at the numbers of games consoles and TVs in many homes, it is easy to see how those cables add up to far more than the sum of the products themselves, with multiple wires going between the component parts of an entertainment system. Yet, many people leave these cables to intertwine in plain sight of inquisitive toddlers or even pets, and it is all too easy for accidents to happen.
“By covering these cables, or even banding them together, many of these issues can be avoided, making the home neater, safer and easier to keep clean.”
D-Line’s range of products is available in leading retailers, including B&Q, Homebase or Screwfix.