How Do I Know If I Need a Laundress

Hiring a laundress can significantly improve the quality and efficiency of your housekeeping team. Consider these scenarios to determine if you need a laundress:

High Volume of Laundry: If your household generates a large amount of laundry, including delicate fabrics that require special care, a laundress can manage this workload efficiently.

Specialized Garment Care: For households with a lot of designer clothing or high-value garments, a laundress's expertise in fabric care ensures these items are cleaned and maintained correctly.

Time Management: If laundry tasks are consuming a significant portion of your housekeeper’s time, delegating this responsibility to a laundress can free their time for the luxury hotel quality cleaning and household organization you deserve

How Do I Know If I Need a Laundress?

    • 35 hours per week or more, starting at hourly rates of $40+

    Rates apply to experienced candidates meeting agency qualifications. Contact MHM for guidance and precise quotes.

How Can a MHM Laundress Help?

A laundress brings professionalism and expertise to managing your laundry needs. They have extensive knowledge of different fabrics and the best cleaning methods for each, ensuring your clothes are well-maintained. MHM laundresses handle all laundry tasks, including washing, drying, ironing, and folding, ensuring everything is done to the highest standard. Additionally, they can tailor their services to meet the specific needs of your household, whether it’s managing daily laundry or handling seasonal wardrobe changes.

What Services Does a MHM Laundress Provide?

A laundress offers a comprehensive range of services to keep your laundry in pristine condition. They manage all aspects of laundry, including washing, drying, ironing, and folding clothes, linens, and other fabrics. Expert stain removal is another key service, using safe and effective techniques to tackle tough stains. Laundresses also handle delicate fabrics with care, ensuring they are cleaned and stored properly. Moreover, they keep track of household linens, ensuring everything is in order and well-maintained.

What Is the Difference Between a Housekeeper and a Laundress?

While both housekeepers and laundresses contribute to household management, their roles are distinct:

Housekeeper: A housekeeper's duties include general cleaning, organizing, and maintaining the cleanliness of the entire home. They handle a wide range of tasks from dusting to vacuuming.

Laundress: A laundress specializes in laundry-related tasks. Their focus is on washing, ironing, and caring for fabrics, ensuring clothes and linens are kept in excellent condition and stored away neatly.

How Much Does a MHM Laundress Cost

How Much Does a MHM Laundress Cost?

The cost of hiring a MHM laundress varies depending on several factors. More experienced laundresses with specialized or hybrid skills may charge higher rates and the range and frequency of services required will also impact their hourly rate. For a precise quote tailored to your needs, it is best to register and set up a consultation call with our agency. We can provide detailed information based on your specific requirements and ensure you find the perfect laundress for your home.

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Why Work With My Household Managed to Hire a Laundress?

My Household Managed is a professional domestic staffing agency that specializes in helping busy families and high net worth individuals hire exceptional household employees. Rooted in hospitality with over 15 years of industry experience, we know what to look for in the ideal laundress. We are a trusted and reliable company that you can count on to take care of your unique household needs. We offer a wide range of domestic staffing services, and we will work with you to find the perfect laundress for your household, including a custom laundress job description tailored to your requirements.

How Do I Get Started with MHM?

If you are interested in finding a laundress through MHM, your first step is to fill out a client registration form. This will allow our team to learn a little more about your family. Once we receive your registration, a member of our team will be in touch with you personally. You can fill out your registration form here.


My Household Managed is a leading laundress agency in Chicago, Palm Beach, and Miami. 

We’re here to help you find the perfect laundress for your residence. Our extensive screening and interview process provides our clients with an added level of security and reassurance that their families and households will be in great hands. 

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