HMD Filming Guide

Picking up clutter from the ground and putting it away

Picking up misplaced items and returning them to their proper place to keep the space tidy.

• Cleaning a messy desk.
• Organizing shelves or cabinets (clothing cabinets are not included).

Making and changing beds

• Changing bedsheets or pillowcases.

Picking up trash

Picking up loose trash or litter and placing it in a trash can or trash bag.

• Picking up trash inside the home and placing it in a trash can or trash bag.

Taking out trash and recycling

Activities that involve filled trash bags, household bins, or recyclable materials.

• Emptying small household trash cans into a larger bag.
• Separating recyclables from general household waste.
• Tying off trash bags and placing them outside for collection.

Loading the dishwasher (machine)

This task requires a dishwasher.

• Placing used or dirty plates into the dishwasher.

Unloading dishwasher and putting away dishes

This task requires a dishwasher.

• Putting clean plates from the dishwasher into a cabinet.

Hand-washing dishes, pots, and pans

Manual hand-washing in a sink using running water. Includes pots, pans, kitchen utensils, and small kitchen appliances. Unfortunately, you cannot wear gloves, so please use a hand-safe soap.

• Washing dishes in a sink.

Drying and putting away clean dishes

This task should still take place in a kitchen.

• Wiping wet dishes.
• Placing clean plates and utensils on a drying rack or in a cabinet.

Wiping counters, stovetop, or sink

• Wiping the sink dry after washing dishes.
• Wiping a dirty stovetop.
• Scrubbing kitchen counters to remove hardened residue or dirt.

Cleaning the dining table

Activities that involve cleaning a dining table.

• Removing used plates from the table and placing them in the sink.
• Wiping the table after eating.
• Removing clutter from a dining table and setting it before a meal.

Cleaning the inside of appliances

Activities should only involve kitchen appliances.

• Cleaning fridge drawers.
• Wiping the inside of a microwave.

Collecting laundry and loading the washer

Only automatic washing machines are allowed. Older manual models are not permitted.

• Carrying a laundry basket of clothes and loading them into an automatic washing machine.

Moving laundry from the washing machine to the dryer / hanging to dry

Side-loading electric dryers are allowed. The torso may be out of frame only for this task when looking up or reaching for something higher.

• Collecting clothes from the dryer and hanging them on a rack or outside to dry.
• Placing clothes on hangers and hanging them to dry.

Folding clothes, towels, and linens

You may fold either seated or standing.

Seated: fold on a table. Folding on your lap, the sofa, or the bed is not allowed.

Standing: fold the garment in your hands. You may pick clothes up from or set them down on any surface (including a sofa or bed) between folds.

• Folding clothes after drying.
• Taking clothes from a basket and folding them on an ironing board.

Hanging or putting away clean clothes in wardrobe, closet, or drawers

Activities that involve organizing clean clothes.

• Placing clean clothes in a clothing cabinet.
• Arranging clothes in a cabinet by section (for example, separate sections for pants, shirts, and towels).
• Placing clean clothes on hangers and organizing them on a hanging rack.

Ironing or steaming garments

This activity must be done in a proper setting with the appropriate tools or equipment.

• Ironing clothes on a table or ironing board.
• Using a clothes steamer to remove wrinkles from garments.

Sweeping dirt on indoor floors into dustpan and disposing

This activity should only be done indoors with an indoor broom. All swept dirt must be gathered into a dustpan and disposed of in a trash bin.

Mopping floors

Mopping indoors is allowed, but both hands must remain visible while performing the task.

Vacuuming carpets or rugs

Cleaning while using a vacuum cleaner.

Dusting surfaces or shelves

The torso may be out of frame for this task only when reaching for something above or higher.

• Dusting a bookshelf with a feather duster or hand vacuum (a hand or mini vacuum used specifically for shelves).
• Wiping a computer desk to remove accumulated dust.

Cleaning bathrooms

Cleaning items and surfaces inside the bathroom.

• Scrubbing the toilet or tub.
• Mopping the bathroom floor.

Cleaning windows and mirrors

The torso may be out of frame only when reaching for something above or higher.

• Wiping a window with a towel and window-cleaning spray.
• Using a window squeegee or similar tool to clean windows or mirrors.

Wiping doors, switches, or high-touch surfaces

The torso may be out of frame for this task only when reaching higher surfaces.

• Dusting the upper part of a door.
• Wiping accumulated dirt from a light switch.

Washing and chopping produce

Activities that involve washing or preparing food before cooking or eating.

• Cutting onions.
• Washing potatoes.
• Draining meat.
• Washing fish before cooking.
• Using a kitchen meat grinder or slicer.

Measuring and mixing ingredients

Using measuring equipment for food.

• Making waffle batter.
• Using a measuring cup or spoon while making dough.

Stovetop cooking

Cooking with a stove. While waiting for food to cook or fry, hands may briefly become idle, but should not be completely still for more than a few seconds.

• Cooking sausages.
• Frying fish.
• Cooking waffles.

Oven cooking or baking

Activities that involve baked goods or pastries.

• Kneading bread.
• Making donuts.
• Decorating a cake.

Plating and serving meals

Preparing a meal before eating or serving it on a table.

• Placing rice on a plate and serving it on the dining table.
• Transferring a cooked meal from a pan to a plate.

Packing lunches and leftovers

• Placing leftover food in containers.
• Preparing food before going to work or school.

Brewing coffee or tea

Preparing a drink.

• Using an espresso machine to prepare a drink.
• Brewing tea and adding milk to a cup.

Unpacking groceries

• Removing groceries from a paper bag or box.
• Carrying groceries from the car to the kitchen.

Stocking the fridge and freezer

Restocking the fridge or freezer with food or newly bought groceries.

• Placing meat in the freezer.
• Arranging eggs in a fridge egg tray.

Stocking the pantry

• Arranging groceries on shelves.
• Opening packaged groceries and transferring them into separate containers or baskets.

Watering and tending indoor plants

This task should only be filmed indoors, using proper planting equipment.

• Repotting an indoor plant.
• Watering plants indoors.
• Trimming leaves.

Filling pet food and water bowls

• Refilling a pet food or water bowl.
• Mixing pet food.

Cleaning pet bowls, litter boxes, or cages

• Washing pet bowls.
• Refilling or cleaning litter boxes.
• Scrubbing an animal cage.

Brushing and grooming pets

Some shaky footage is allowed since pets are unpredictable, as long as the footage remains usable.

• Bathing a dog.
• Trimming pet claws.

Watering the garden or lawn

Watering must be done with proper gardening tools, such as a watering can or hose.

Sweeping paved porches, patios, or walkways

Both hands and the torso must remain visible when handling long-handled tools. Use a proper tool or piece of equipment.

Bagging leaves and yard debris

• Picking up trash or leaves in the yard and placing them in a trash bin or bag.

Tending a vegetable or flower garden

This activity should be done outdoors.

• Pruning a plant.
• Harvesting produce (vegetables, fruits, or leaves).
• Picking flowers.