What Work Do Dhobis Do?

Dhobi (English: "washerman") is a caste group of India. Their traditional occupation was washing clothes. The word dhobi is derived from the Hindi word dhona, which means to wash.

How do dhobis wash clothes?

The water used by the professional launderer is treated in a water treatment plant and the entire hardness is removed before using the water in the laundry. Hence, your whites which tends to get yellowish, regain its whiteness at the professional dry cleaner.

How many Dhobis are in India?

The number of Dhobis in India is estimated to be approximately 400,000 people with 56% and 44% in urban and rural India respectively [1]. A Dhobi market is estimated to be US$250 million with annual consumption capacity of approximately 7.67 million tons per year.