Heritage & Company helps private households recruit laundresses whose experience matches their garment care, linen and wardrobe needs. Our personalized search considers the household’s routines, textile care requirements and expectations for discretion. The role may include washing, pressing, stain removal and wardrobe organization, with responsibilities defined around the household and the professional’s experience.
General Responsibilities
Depending on the position and the candidate’s experience, responsibilities may include:
Washing, steaming and mending clothing according to fabric care requirements.
Ironing clothing and household linens.
Organizing household laundry, folding garments and returning them to the appropriate closets.
Coordinating dry cleaning and tracking clothing and linens sent out and returned.
Organizing seasonal clothing and appropriate storage.
Cataloging designer and couture clothing and accessories.
Addressing spots on carpets and upholstery where appropriate to the role, care instructions and professional’s experience.
Sorting, counting and organizing clean linens in linen closets.
Packing and unpacking clothing for domestic and international travel.
Running errands related to garment and linen care, as agreed for the position.
A dedicated laundress may be helpful when a household has extensive wardrobes, delicate textiles or substantial linen care needs. Relevant experience, attention to detail, fabric knowledge and discretion help determine the right fit, alongside the ability to follow household preferences and coordinate with other staff.
Heritage & Company begins by understanding the role and household requirements, then searches for candidates with relevant experience and introduces selected professionals for the client’s consideration. Explore our household and estate staffing services, or discuss your garment and linen care staffing needs with our team.