Laundry Attendant

Apply chemicals to neutralize the effects of solvents.

Receive and mark articles for laundry or dry cleaning with identifying code numbers or names, using hand or machine markers.

Dye articles to change or restore their colors, using knowledge of textile compositions and the properties and effects of bleaches and dyes.

Immerse articles in bleaching baths to strip colors.

Pre-soak, sterilize, scrub, spot-clean, and dry contaminated or stained articles, using neutralizer solutions and portable machines.

Sprinkle chemical solvents over stains, and pat areas with brushes or sponges to remove stains.

Mix and add detergents, dyes, bleaches, starches, and other solutions and chemicals to clean, color, dry, or stiffen articles.

Wash, dry-clean, or glaze delicate articles or fur garment linings by hand, using mild detergents or dry cleaning solutions.

Clean machine filters, and lubricate equipment.

Examine and sort into lots articles to be cleaned, according to color, fabric, dirt content, and cleaning technique required.

Remove items from washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to do so.

Identify articles' fabrics and original dyes by sight and touch, or by testing samples with fire or chemical reagents.

Spread soiled articles on work tables, and position stained portions over vacuum heads or on marble slabs.

Inspect soiled articles to determine sources of stains, to locate color imperfections, and to identify items requiring special treatment.

Load articles into washers or dry-cleaning machines, or direct other workers to perform loading.

Hang curtains, drapes, blankets, pants, and other garments on stretch frames to dry.

Operate machines that comb, dry and polish furs, clean, sterilize and fluff feathers and blankets, or roll and package towels.

Match sample colors, applying knowledge of bleaching agent and dye properties, and types, construction, conditions, and colors of articles.

Clean fabrics, using vacuums or air hoses.

Start pumps to operate distilling systems that drain and reclaim dry cleaning solvents.

Sort and count articles removed from dryers, and fold, wrap, or hang them.

Mend and sew articles, using hand stitching, adhesive patches, or sewing machines.

Spray steam, water, or air over spots to flush out chemicals, dry material, raise naps, or brighten colors.

Operate extractors and driers, or direct their operation.

Rinse articles in water and acetic acid solutions to remove excess dye and to fix colors.

Operate dry-cleaning machines to clean soiled articles.

Apply bleaching powders to spots and spray them with steam to remove stains from fabrics that do not respond to other cleaning solvents.

Start washers, dry cleaners, driers, or extractors, and turn valves or levers to regulate machine processes and the volume of soap, detergent, water, bleach, starch, and other additives.

Iron or press articles, fabrics, and furs, using hand irons or pressing machines.

Mix bleaching agents with hot water in vats, and soak material until it is bleached.