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Textile Cleaner / Dry Cleaner Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Textilreiniger/in

The profession of Textile Cleaner is a recognized 3-year dual vocational training program in crafts, industry, and trade. You will learn to professionally clean, care for, and finish textiles, which includes operating modern machinery and handling various cleaning chemicals.

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What you do

  • Sort textiles and check for stains and damage
  • Select appropriate cleaning and care products according to textile type
  • Operate and monitor washing machines, ironing machines, and dry-cleaning equipment
  • Advise customers, accept orders, and hand out cleaned textiles
  • Perform quality checks and professionally finish textiles (ironing, folding)
  • Carry out minor repairs on textiles
  • Adhere to hygiene regulations and maintain work equipment

Requirements

  • At least a secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss)
  • Meticulousness and accuracy when working with textiles
  • Technical understanding for machines and equipment
  • Customer orientation and good communication skills
  • Physical resilience and stamina
  • Interest in chemistry and textile science
  • Good German language skills (B2) for customer contact and technical terminology

Career prospects

  1. 1Further training to become a Master Textile Cleaner (Textilreinigermeister/in)
  2. 2Specialization in specific textile types or cleaning processes
  3. 3Taking on leadership roles within a company (e.g., operational management)
  4. 4Self-employment with your own dry cleaning business
  5. 5Further education in environmental protection and sustainability in textile care

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Textile Cleaner / Dry Cleaner Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 700 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Textile Cleaner / Dry Cleaner Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Textile Cleaner / Dry Cleaner Ausbildung?

At least a secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss); Meticulousness and accuracy when working with textiles; Technical understanding for machines and equipment; Customer orientation and good communication skills.

Where can I find open Textile Cleaner / Dry Cleaner Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Textile Cleaner / Dry Cleaner

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.