【wash-plus Co., Ltd.】 Hotel laundry adopts “detergent-free washing” and “laundry-dedicated IoT system”【Toggle Hotel Suidobashi
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URL: wash-plus Co., Ltd. Press release: May 19, 2025 A hotel laundry has adopted “detergent-free washing” and a “laundry-specific IoT system” [Toggle Hotel Suidobashi Implementation Case Study] Multilingual display and cashless payment provide peace of mind for inbound guests, and the latest hotel laundry promotes the SDGs by washing clothes without detergent.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/53641/161/53641-161-09ba53cf14250f4a4e96e26665a80d96-1060×530.png The laundry service for accommodation facilities “wash Comfort” developed by wash-plus Inc. (Head office: Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture; CEO: Kentaro Takanashi) has been adopted by Toggle Hotel Suidobashi (Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo). Request for information and inquiries Click here for details about hotel laundry The entire hotel is cashless, and has been renovated to provide a more guest-friendly stay experience. Toggle Hotel Suidobashi will be cashless from the time it opens in 2021. Previously installed laundry machines had caused inconvenience to guests due to their compatibility with cashless payment, so they were attracted to “wash Comfort,” which comes standard with cashless payment. In addition, when they were reviewing amenities and wanted to incorporate more items that are gentle on the guests’ bodies, they were impressed with “detergent-free laundry,” which led to its adoption. Laundry equipment exterior that harmonizes with the hotel concept
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/53641/161/53641-161-b4f10ab441aa60b22d1a1cab4bdfc658-1060×530.png Two sets of washers and dryers are installed in the laundry room with a bright atmosphere with a bicolor yellow and gray. The washers and dryers are the size of a general-purpose laundry tub and can be stacked on top of each other, so they fit neatly into a compact space and blend in with the interior design without compromising it. Instead of installing a touch panel, a QR code is attached to each washer and dryer, and users can scan it with their smartphone to proceed with operation, so the area around the equipment is neat and tidy. No app required, multilingual support and cashless payment as standard, so inbound guests can rest assured.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/53641/161/53641-161-12624a4a8c25bf4f1c3c949c7abb497a-1060×530.png To respect the design of the room, all warnings, disclaimers, and instructions for the multilingual chatbot are set up on the table in front of the equipment. All instructions are also written in English. The washing machine and dryer can be operated just by scanning the QR code, and there is no need to download an app. The display language reflects the language settings of the user’s own smartphone, so inbound guests do not have to go through the trouble of switching languages when operating the device. At the end of the operation, various cashless payment methods are introduced, the payment is completed, and the process is completed right on the user’s
smartphone, right up to the email address registration screen to notify the completion notice. Questions about laundry operation and primary problems such as refunds due to incorrect operation can be handled by multilingual chatbots, which saves hotel staff time and contributes to manpower saving.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/53641/161/53641-161-5cf8d1d5148fba039ce548c6ac2becf3-1060×530.png After setting the laundry completion notification, users can return to their room to relax or go for a walk in the neighborhood and spend their time as they like. The second floor, where the laundry room is located, is at almost the same height as the trains arriving and departing from Suidobashi Station. It would be fun to buy a drink from the vending machine inside the room and wait while watching the colorful trains go by. A hotel where you can spend colorful time with the concept of switching between on and off
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/53641/161/53641-161-5da6b45ae76cfb1f02e545a6921e08c1-1060×530.png Not only the rooms but also the corridors are bicolor (2nd floor corridor with laundry room)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/53641/161/53641-161-0ada7c917a8a16c5d85df7d29efe7732-1060×530.png The simple guide sign font and the yellow of the laundry room visible behind the door accent the second floor elevator floor Toggle Hotel Suidobashi is a uniquely designed hotel with the concept of “on/off, your style” where you can spend a colorful time according to your mood and the style that suits you. Each floor of the hotel is designed in a different bicolor, and you can feel a special sense of being surrounded by something extraordinary just by being there. Each of the seven floors is decorated in a different color, and all 84 rooms use five key colors. Not only the rooms but also the guide signs and fonts in the hotel and the interior are carefully designed, and the hotel is very popular on social media as a “eye-catching” hotel. With idols’ “member colors” becoming a hot topic these days, there are cases where people see their idols on social media and request a room in their favorite idol’s color.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/53641/161/53641-161-0fd0c95acec3dd90e9b9bd228428691c-1060×530.png A cafe with plenty of sunlight pouring in through large windows with a great view
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/53641/161/53641-161-1959e550605001d49b0ebb7c4cbfb39c-1060×530.png The outdoor terrace allows you to enjoy the cityscape while feeling the breeze. The front floor has a café and an outdoor terrace, where plenty of bright sunlight pours in. The windows in the guest rooms and cafe are soundproof glass, so you can enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city, such as the buildings, the Metropolitan Expressway, and the train tracks, while being in a quiet environment, making your stay feel even more extraordinary.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/53641/161/53641-161-abacde9dc0104214fbac588eec16720d-1060×530.png The hotel is about a 3-minute walk from the west exit of JR Suidobashi Station, which is the closest station to Tokyo Dome. It is also conveniently located within 5 minutes of JR Iidabashi Station, Suidobashi Station on the Toei Mita Line, and Iidabashi Station on the Yurakucho Line, Namboku Line, and Tozai Line. Many inbound guests visit this hotel, making it a memorable stay. ▼Hotels using this system Toggle Hotel Suidobashi Address: 3-11-4 Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (3-minute walk from the West Exit of JR Suidobashi Station, 4-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Iidabashi Station) TEL: 03-3239-1096 URL: https://www.togglehotel.com/suidobashi/ Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/53641/161/53641-161-cc53d7f8628ba237ba2e48175fd94733-1060×530.png This hotel is close to Tokyo Dome and has many restaurants nearby, making it the perfect place to enjoy your stay and travel. A new laundry service for accommodation facilities, “wash Comfort,” that meets the needs of the times wash-plus has a track record of operating many laundries nationwide through the operation of “coin laundry wash ,” and is currently developing “wash Comfort,” a laundry service for accommodation facilities. “wash Comfort” is a technology optimized for accommodation facilities. “wash Comfort” offers simple, easy-to-use, small-sized commercial machines with universal design that can be installed in a space-saving manner for coin laundries in hotels, guesthouses, shared houses, dormitories, and other
accommodation facilities. As inbound demand recovers, it accurately responds to the needs of the times, such as responding to diversity and being environmentally conscious. Allergen-free, skin-friendly washing technology that anyone can use with confidence “wash Technology” wash-plus is a colorless, odorless alkaline ionized water “wash Water (Wash Plus)” manufactured specifically for laundry. It has a patented “wash Technology” that uses “water” and washes with the power of ions instead of detergent. It can be used safely by people with sensitive skin or allergies. There is no need to worry about chemical sensitivity caused by synthetic fragrances. ■Improve convenience for travelers by using smartphones Laundry users can scan the QR code with their smartphones and complete online payment. It accepts credit cards and various cashless payment methods, which not only increases convenience for customers but also contributes to labor savings by reducing the hassle of exchanging money at the front desk and collecting money by staff. ■Call center support and multilingual notation realize inbound measures and reduce the burden on staff Equipment troubles and irregular support are handled by the call center. Invoice-compatible receipts are also automatically issued. The touch-screen tablet allows you to switch between Japanese, English, Korean, and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) with a single touch, making it easy for customers from overseas to use and reducing the burden on staff. ■Contributing to a sustainable society by protecting water resources Not only does it require only one rinse compared to conventional washing because it does not use detergent, but drum-type washing machines can wash thoroughly with less water, reducing total water usage by approximately 68.5% compared to vertical washing machines. Reducing water usage and producing clean wastewater leads to reduced environmental impact, and simply installing it will help protect water resources and increase contributions to the SDGs. We accept consultations for new installation and renewal of laundry facilities for hotels and inns.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/53641/161/53641-161-835e5ab78644ea4f037fce893f475780-1060×530.png We are accepting consultations from companies considering introducing laundry facilities to hotels, guesthouses, share houses, dormitories, and other accommodation facilities. We have a track record in both new installations and renovations, so we will make the best proposals to suit your facility. Enjoy a fun travel and accommodation experience with allergen-free laundry that also contributes to the SDGs. Request for information and inquiries Click here for details about hotel laundry
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/53641/161/53641-161-9b1d4ccf05b643c4cc9151842e352e22-700×300.jpg wash-plus Co., Ltd. Company Profile Location: 1-9-5 Nekomi, Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture, 279-0004 Representative: Representative Director Kentaro Takanashi Established: May 2013 Capital: 10.12 million yen Business: Comprehensive coin laundry business and system development URL: ▼Past awards – Awarded the Excellence Award at the 3rd Japan Service Awards in 2020 (sponsored by the Service Industry Productivity Council, Japan Productivity Center, a public interest incorporated foundation). – At the 37th IT Awards in 2019 (sponsored by the Japan Institute of Information Technology), the company was recognized for its “IoT coin laundry that connects with customers, supporting work style reform and women’s advancement in society,” winning the IT Grand Prize, the first time a small- or medium-sized enterprise has won this award. – At the 41st IT Awards in 2023 (sponsored by the Japan Institute of Information Technology), the company was recognized for its “IoT coin laundry that connects with customers, supporting work style reform and women’s advancement in society,” winning the IT Grand Prize (customer/business function area) for its business plan “IoTization of the coin laundry business aiming for allergen-free and its future.” – At the 41st IT Awards in 2023 (sponsored by the Japan Institute of Information Technology), the company was recognized for its “Dynamic pricing derived from coin laundry big data x weather data,” winning the IT Award
(customer/business function area). – At the “Newsweek Japan SDGs Awards 2023” (sponsored by Newsweek Japan), the company won the Environment Category Award for its innovation in laundry technology, which leads to the reduction of water pollution and improvement of water use efficiency, which is SDG Goal 6. – At the
“Sustainable★Selection 2024” (sponsored by Alterna Inc. and
Sustainable Management Association), the company was selected as a three-star winner for its products, services, and
corporate/organizational efforts toward sustainable management, which have created a significant social impact. – At the “12th Good Life Awards 2024” (sponsored by the Ministry of the Environment), the company won the “Executive Committee Special Award Award for Caring for the Earth and People.” – At the “25th Green Purchasing Awards” (sponsored by the Green Purchasing Network (GPN)), the company won the Grand Prize in recognition of its efforts to achieve the SDGs through sustainable procurement (consumption and production) and to contribute to the realization of a decarbonized society and circular economy. – At the “DX Innovation Awards 2024” (sponsored by the Japan
Omni-Channel Association), the company was recognized for pioneering new developments in everyday coin laundry services using innovative technology, and was awarded the Grand Prize in the Venture Company category. More information about this release *This email was sent automatically, so please do not reply.
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