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O*NET detailed work activityClean fabrics or apparel
Stays humanHands-on work
4 jobs11 tasks
This is physical, in-person work with real objects, tools, equipment and places that change from day to day. AI can't do it for you.
Part of Clean workpieces, finished products, or other objects, under the O*NET work activity group Performing General Physical Activities. Individual tasks below can carry a different label when their own wording calls for it (0 AI-ready, 0 AI-assist, 11 stays human).
Tasks built on this activity
- Clean and polish footwear, using brushes, sponges, cleaning fluid, polishes, waxes, liquid or sole dressing, and daubers.
- Identify and treat spots on garments.
- Operate washing machines and dryers to clean soiled apparel and towels.
- Clean and press costumes before and after performances and perform any minor repairs.
- Brush materials made of suede, leather, or felt to remove spots or to raise and smooth naps.
- Operate dry-cleaning machines to clean soiled articles.
- Care for non-clothing items, such as flags, table skirts, or draperies.
- Clean fabrics, using vacuums or air hoses.
Tasks where it is part of the work
- Wash, dry-clean, or glaze delicate articles or fur garment linings by hand, using mild detergents or dry cleaning solutions.
- Test fabrics in inconspicuous places to determine whether solvents will damage dyes or fabrics.
- Rinse articles in water and acetic acid solutions to remove excess dye and to fix colors.