VW31

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Doing housework

Description

Managing a household by cleaning the house, washing clothes, using household appliances, storing food and disposing of garbage, such as by sweeping, mopping, washing counters, walls and other surfaces; collecting and disposing of household garbage; tidying rooms, closets and drawers; collecting, washing, drying, folding and ironing clothes; cleaning footwear; using brooms, brushes and vacuum cleaners; using washing machines, dryers and irons.

Index terms

  • Doing housework
  • Washing and drying clothes and garments
  • Cleaning cooking area and utensils
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  • Cleaning living area
  • Using household appliances
  • Storing daily necessities
  • Disposing of garbage
  • Arranging sleeping area
  • Arranging a sleeping mat or futon
  • Making the bed

Excludes

  • VW30 – Preparing meals
  • VW32 – caring for others
  • VW3Y – Caring for household objects

Sibling codes

  • VW30 – Preparing meals
  • VW32 – Assisting others
  • VW3Y – Other specified domestic life
  • VW3Z – Domestic life, unspecified

Foundation entity

Doing housework – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1394299422

Part of: V: Supplementary section for functioning assessment