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51-6011.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers

Operate or tend washing or dry-cleaning machines to wash or dry-clean industrial or household articles, such as cloth garments, suede, leather, furs, blankets, draperies, linens, rugs, and carpets. Includes spotters and dyers of these articles.

Primary Directive

Ensure efficient and effective cleaning of laundry and dry-cleaning articles.

Execution Steps
  1. 1

    Receive and mark articles

    Receive laundry or dry-cleaning items and mark them with identifying codes.

  2. 2

    Sort articles for cleaning

    Examine and sort articles based on color, fabric, and cleaning requirements.

  3. 3

    Load cleaning machines

    Load articles into washers or dry-cleaning machines, ensuring proper settings.

  4. 4

    Operate cleaning machines

    Start and regulate machines, adding necessary detergents and additives.

  5. 5

    Remove and finish cleaned items

    Remove cleaned articles from machines, sort, and prepare them for delivery.

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