As per the scriptures one should stay secluded for five days and after taking head bath, we can do the regular chores. But if one is mentally not prepared, they can refrain from doing the regular chores like cleaning Perumal sannidhi, drawing kolams, lighting up lamps.
Women are allowed to do their usual chores until 15 days but if the periods extend after fifteen days too, then it is considered as vizhuppu. In that case one has to remain separate for the next three days.
It all depends on one’s family situation as well, if there are people to help at home then they can take care of the domestic chores or take decision as per the mental comfort.