Hand launderers and pressers

Definition

Hand launderers and pressers launder, press or dry-clean garments, linen and other textiles by hand. Tasks include - (a) laundering and pressing linen, clothing, fabrics and similar articles by hand in a laundry or other establishment; (b) cleaning, by hand and with chemical solutions, clothing, fabrics, leather goods and similar articles, in a dry-cleaning or other establishment; (c) replacing buttons and making minor repairs; (d) placing articles on shelves and hanging articles for delivery and collection. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Dry-cleaner (hand) - Hand launderer - Hand presser - Ironer Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Dry-cleaning machine operator - 8157 - Laundry machine operator - 8157 - Pressing machine operator (laundry) - 8157