Description
Use stain removal equipment to remove stains without damaging the fabric. Carry out garment and stain detection to identify the specific staining type such as wet or dry side staining in a safe and appropriate manner.
Alternative labels
eliminate stain
eliminating stains
clean stains
extract stains
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Eliminate stains is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Laundry worker: Laundry workers operate and monitor machines that use chemicals to wash or dry-clean articles such as cloth and leather garments, linens, drapes or carpets, ensuring the color and texture of these articles is being maintained. They work in laundry shops and industrial laundry companies and sort the articles received from clients by fabric type. They also determine the cleaning technique to be applied.
Drapery and carpet cleaner: Drapery and carpet cleaners clean draperies and carpets for their clients by removing stains, dust or odors. They do this by applying chemical and repellent solutions and with the use of brushes or mechanical equipment.
Optional skill
Eliminate stains is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Laundromat attendant: Laundromat attendants assist the customers of self-servicing laundries with issues related to coin-machines, dryers or vending machines. They maintain the general cleanliness of the laundry.
References
- Eliminate stains – ESCO