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Hire a professional laundress with the Colonial Agency. We connect you with skilled staff for exceptional laundry care and household support.
Say goodbye to laundry-day stress. Hire a professional laundress who ensures your clothing and linens are expertly cleaned, cared for, and maintained.
Laundry is the last thing you need weighing you down in your busy week. Colonial Agency connects you with highly skilled, professional laundresses who transform your daily laundry routine into a luxury experience.
A skilled laundress is essential in ensuring clothing and linens are impeccably clean, well-maintained, and expertly handled. Whether for private households, boutique hotels, or luxury establishments, a laundress brings expertise, precision, and care to their craft. Here are six typical tasks that highlight the scope of a laundress’s work and how they keep wardrobes and linens in pristine condition.
A laundress goes beyond tossing clothes into the washing machine. They meticulously sort items by fabric type, color, and washing requirements to prevent damage or discoloration.
Knowing how to tackle stubborn stains is one of the critical jobs of a laundress. From grease marks to coffee spills, they have a repertoire of stain-removal techniques tailored to different fabrics and stains.
A laundress ensures each piece is immaculately pressed, from crisp shirt collars to wrinkle-free sheets. They understand the unique heat and steam requirements of materials like cotton, polyester, and silk, preventing damage while achieving a clean, professional look.
Proper folding techniques save space and keep clothes looking fresh—not to mention the satisfaction of a neatly organized wardrobe or linen closet. Laundresses fold clothing to reduce wrinkles and make accessing items easier.
Luxury fabrics and haute couture require extra attention. Laundresses know when to hand-wash, send garments for dry cleaning, or use protective mesh bags during laundering. They also ensure embellishments like beads, lace, or embroidery remain intact.
A laundress knows that clean, functional equipment is essential for delivering the best results. They regularly clean washing machines, lint screens in dryers, and other tools to avoid buildup that could damage fabrics or reduce efficiency.
Since 1963, the Colonial Agency has been trusted by private estates and corporations alike to simplify hiring. Whether you’re searching for domestic staff or corporate professionals, our proven process ensures a perfect match—every time.
Hiring doesn’t have to be complicated. At Colonial Agency, we’ve perfected a 3-step process to connect you with skilled, reliable talent in no time.
We carefully evaluate your requirements and curate a list of the most qualified candidates to ensure the best fit for your unique needs.
Our process includes scheduling and facilitating seamless interviews so you can focus on assessing candidates without the hassle of coordination.
Once you’ve selected your ideal candidate, we’ll handle the logistics to help you quickly integrate your new hire into your workflow or household.
Need help with Colonial Agency services? Find answers to common questions about hiring staff and more in our detailed FAQ section.
We specialize in placements for both domestic and corporate positions. This includes but isn’t limited to estate managers, private chefs, housekeepers, personal assistants, and executive staff.
We assess your specific needs and source candidates based on their experience, skills, and compatibility with your requirements.
Yes! Our efficient processes are designed to fulfill even time-sensitive hiring needs without compromising on quality.
Absolutely. We proudly match clients with top-tier talent across the United States.
Transform your home with professional laundry care customized for your life. Don’t settle for the ordinary—embrace convenience, excellence, and the Colonial Agency difference.
