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Domestic Cleaner

OFO Code: 811101

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
811101
Occupation
Domestic Cleaner
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
ELEMENTARY OCCUPATIONS
Unit group
8111 · Domestic Cleaners and Helpers

Official description
Domestic cleaners and helpers sweep, vacuum clean, wash and polish, take care of household linen, purchase household supplies, prepare food, serve meals and perform various other domestic duties.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Char (Domestic), Home / House Cleaner

  • Washing dishes
  • Helping with preparation, cooking and serving of meals and refreshments
  • Cleaning, disinfecting and deodorising kitchens, bathrooms and toilets
  • Cleaning windows and other glass surfaces
  • Sweeping, vacuum-cleaning, polishing and washing floors and furniture, or washing windows and other fixtures
  • Washing, ironing and mending linen and other textiles
  • Purchasing food and various other household supplies

2. Demand status

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