Hotel Laundry "wash+ Comfort" Contributing to SDGs with "Detergent-Free Washing" Adopted by Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kamakura Ofuna Station Kasamaguchi

wash+ Comfort," a laundry service for accommodations developed by wash-plus Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture, Representative Director: Kentaro Takanashi), has been adopted by Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kamakura Ofuna Station Kasamaguchi. Request for materials / Inquiries

Hotel Laundry Born from the Voices of Hotel Staff

"wash+ Comfort," a laundry service for accommodations such as hotels, was developed in 2022, reflecting the voices of hotel staff. It responds to the increasing inbound demand and the rise in long-term stay guests, reduces staff workload, achieves labor savings, and contributes to improving facility value by achieving 10 items of the SDGs.

◎ Achieves Reduced Staff Workload and Labor Savings

• Cashless payment is standard, eliminating the need for currency exchange.
• Multilingual support (English, Korean, Chinese, Taiwanese - 4 languages) is standard, reducing the need for usage explanations.
• Online management of sales and operation overwhelmingly reduces the effort required for laundry management.
• Separating washing machines and dryers improves operation and reduces inquiries to the front desk.
• Compact and easy-to-maintain equipment that can be installed in a standard laundry pan size reduces maintenance effort.

◎ Contributes to Improving Facility Value

• Detergent-free, making it allergen-free.
• Detergent-free, reducing wastewater pollution and environmental impact.
• Significantly saves water compared to top-loading washing machines, conserving water resources (approx. 70% for High-end model, approx. 50% for Standard model).
• Washing machines and dryers operate only as needed, contributing to utility cost reduction.
• Our original black-themed, calm exterior design harmonizes with the luxurious and extraordinary atmosphere of the facility.

▼ This Adopted Hotel

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kamakura Ofuna Station Kasamaguchi Located in a prime location within walking distance from JR Ofuna Station (Kasamaguchi), it offers high convenience for both business and tourism. It boasts excellent access to Kamakura and Enoshima, making it an ideal base for sightseeing. Furthermore, it provides a smart and comfortable stay environment through contactless check-in and cashless payment options. Address: 1-26-5 Ofuna, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture (1 minute walk from JR Ofuna Station Kasamaguchi (North Exit)) TEL: 0467-42-2031 URL: https://sotetsu-hotels.com/fresa-inn/ofuna/ A convenient hotel for sightseeing in Kamakura, Enoshima, and Shonan, also close to Yokohama Chinatown and Minato Mirai 21, making it convenient for both tourism and business.

New Laundry Service for Accommodations "wash+ Comfort" Responding to the Needs of the Times

wash-plus has extensive experience in laundry operation nationwide through the management of "Coin Laundry wash+," and "wash+ Comfort" is an optimization of that technology for accommodation facilities. "wash+ Comfort" offers simple, easy-to-use, compact machines that can be installed in small spaces for coin laundries in hotels, guesthouses, share houses, dormitories, and other accommodation facilities. It accurately responds to the needs of the times, such as increasing inbound demand, environmental considerations, and labor shortages in hotels and ryokans. Enhance your enjoyable and special travel/stay experience with an allergen-free laundry that also contributes to SDGs. Information and Inquiry Form We offer proposals tailored to your needs, such as replacing laundry equipment or installing new laundry rooms. Installation is possible from a single unit. Please feel free to inquire. Request for materials / Inquiries

wash-plus Co., Ltd. Company Profile

Location: 1-9-5 Nekozane, Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture, 279-0004 Representative: Kentaro Takanashi, Representative Director Established: May 2013 Capital: 10.12 million yen Business Activities: Comprehensive coin laundry business, system development URL: http://wash-plus.co.jp/ ▼ Past Awards

• Received the Excellence Award at the "3rd Japan Service Award 2020" (hosted by the Service Productivity & Innovation for Growth (SPRING), Japan Productivity Center).
• At the "IT Award 2019 (37th)" (hosted by the Japan Institute of Information Technology), "IoT Coin Laundry Connecting with Customers to Support Work Style Reform and Women's Social Advancement" was recognized, receiving the IT Grand Prize, a first for an SME.
• At "CHIBA Biz Con 2016," presented a business plan titled "IoTization of Coin Laundry Business Aiming for Allergen-Free and Its Future," and received the Chiba Governor's Award [Chiba Entrepreneur Grand Prize].
• At the "IT Award 2023 (41st)" (hosted by the Japan Institute of Information Technology), "Dynamic Pricing" guided by "Coin Laundry Big Data x Weather Data" was recognized, receiving the IT Award (Customer/Business Function Area).
• At the "Newsweek Japan SDGs Award 2023" (hosted by Newsweek Japan), innovation in laundry technology was recognized as contributing to SDG 6 (reducing water pollution and improving water use efficiency), receiving the Environmental Category Award.
• Selected as a three-star recipient in "Sustainable★Selection 2024" (hosted by Alterna Co., Ltd. and the Sustainable Management Association), for creating significant social impact through products/services and corporate/organizational sustainable management initiatives.
• Received the "Executive Committee Special Award: Earth and People's Compassion Award" at the "12th Good Life Award 2024" (hosted by the Ministry of the Environment).
• Received the Grand Prize at the "25th Green Purchasing Award" (hosted by Green Purchasing Network (GPN)), recognized for initiatives contributing to achieving SDGs, a decarbonized society, and a circular economy through sustainable procurement (consumption and production).
• Received the Grand Prize in the Venture Company category at the "DX Innovation Award 2024" (hosted by the Japan Omnichannel Association), recognized for pioneering new developments with innovative technology in familiar coin laundries.
• Expected to become a "B Corp" certified company in 2025. As a member of a global business community that meets high standards for social and environmental impact, they will further contribute to creating a better society through the power of business.