A housekeeper will have a range of tasks around the home - while many might have the knowledge to care for cashmere and silk, they likely do not have enough time to give top quality items the time and detailed attention required while managing the rest of the cleaning and upkeep of the home. When done properly, a single men’s shirt can take 30 minutes to iron. Furthermore, laundresses will have a deep understanding of various high-end fabric types and how to best care for each one. A laundress will be able to easily distinguish between high-end items that are best cared for in the home and those that can be sent out to dry cleaners. A laundress will usually have previous seamstress experience as well as experience working in homes or estates. They will be highly skilled and organized individuals, ready to organize the closets, pack suitcases, and maintain inventory logs of high-value items.