A professional who washes articles, such as curtains, table linens, and lingerie by hand. Respnsibilities include:

• Soaps and rubs articles, and rinses them in chemical solutions and clear water.
• Extracts excess moisture with hand wringer or tends small extractor.
• Hangs articles on racks to dry.
• May immerse articles in tint or dye solutions to restore color.
• May operate small machines to wash articles.
• May wash and card blankets.