81.21
Class
General cleaning of buildings
SDMX: O8121
Class Level
4 Depth
0 Children
2 Siblings
📋 Official Classification Notes
✓ Includes
This class includes: - general (non-specialised) cleaning of all types of buildings, e.g.: • offices • private dwellings (e.g. houses or apartments) • factories • shops • institutions - general (non-specialised) cleaning of other business and professional premises and multi-unit residential buildings These general cleaning activities are mostly interior cleaning although they may include the cleaning of associated exterior areas (for example, windows, passageways).
✗ Excludes
This class excludes: - specialised cleaning activities (e.g. cleaning of windows, chimneys, fireplaces, boilers, exhaust units), see 81.22
Frequently Confused With
Who is this code for?
Verified: SEMANTIC_SECTION_MATRIXSecurity guards and related occupations
SOC 2020:9241 Common titles: Security guard, Bouncer
Cleaners and domestics
SOC 2020:9233 Common titles: Cleaner, Janitor
Receptionists
SOC 2020:4216 Common titles: Receptionist, Front desk
Related Occupations
Other administrative occupations n.e.c.Travel agents
Evidence: Representative SOC 2020 occupations for SIC Section N (General cleaning of buildings).
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Frequently confused with
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Data source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) —
UK SIC 2026
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