An experienced laundress / ladies maid cares for and maintains all of the household’s linens and personal clothing for the principals and their guests. A household laundress / ladies maid is an expert who can identify fabrics and their specific care in washing, pressing, stain removal and general wardrobe maintenance, including packing.

General Responsibilities

  • Washing, steaming, mending of clothing

  • Ironing clothing and linens as needed

  • Organizing all household laundry; folding and placing in family’s closets

  • Sorting and sending out linens and clothing to dry cleaners and inventorying items as return

  • Seasonal organization of clothing and storing of clothing

  • Cataloging designer and couture clothes and accessories

  • Spot and clean stains from carpets and upholstery

  • Sorting, counting, and marking clean linens, and store in linen closets

  • Packing and unpacking all principals clothing for overseas and domestic trips

  • Running errands as needed