In an estate, the principal will often hire a laundress in addition to the housekeeper(s) - the laundress’s main job is to care for fine clothing and linens in the home. The laundress will understand how to wash, handwash, press, steam, fold, starch, as well as mend and tailor as necessary. They will also keep the home’s closets organized, packing, and storing items properly for each season, as well as keep a detailed inventory of items and their locations. They will typically also handle fine linens, sheets, and towels.