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Smart Laundry App Surpasses 600,000 Downloads

In a significant milestone for the laundry industry, the Smart Laundry app developed by Wash Plus has crossed the remarkable landmark of 600,000 downloads as of October 20, 2025. Designed to revolutionize the use of laundromats, this smartphone application offers an array of features that make laundry days smoother and more accessible.

Launched in 2017, the Smart Laundry app has continuously evolved through frequent updates. It includes several functions aimed at user convenience: cashless payment options, coupon distribution, notifications for sales and campaigns, online receipt issuance compliant with the invoicing system, and a status feature that unlocks additional functionalities based on usage frequency. The continuous innovation is testament to the developers' commitment to enhancing user experience, helping customers find ultimate convenience, and ensuring satisfaction.

Key Features of Smart Laundry

1. Check Crowdedness Before Visiting: Users can check how busy a laundromat is before heading out. This feature is particularly beneficial when you have a large load to wash, ensuring that you won't face the issue of arriving only to find no machines available. Whether you are doing a large seasonal wash or need to dry clothes due to inclement weather, this feature provides peace of mind.

2. Easy Cashless Payment: No need for coins or even your wallet. The app supports various cashless payment methods that automatically apply available promotions, allowing users to earn points or enjoy discounts during their laundry sessions. Points are accumulated even during normal use, ensuring that customers save money over time.

3. Real-Time Notifications: The app allows users to monitor their laundry in real-time. You no longer need to wait in-store; once your washing or drying is nearing completion, you’ll receive notifications. This flexibility empowers users to return home or run errands, making efficient use of their waiting time.

4. Security Features: Smart Laundry incorporates innovative security elements such as theft-prevention door locks and translucent peepholes, safeguarding your belongings while you’re away. Users can also verify and adjust security settings through the app even after leaving the laundromat, addressing concerns over forgotten security configurations.

The IoT Evolution: Smart Laundry System

The Smart Laundry app is part of a broader initiative to enhance the laundromat experience through an IoT system tailored specifically for laundries. Using barcode scanning technology, this system improves clarity and communication between customer smartphones and the laundromat's equipment. Aimed at resolving traditional business challenges, the Smart Laundry IoT system supports multi-functional washers and dryers to reduce the burden on both customers and owners. It aligns with contemporary needs, such as work-life balance and the promotion of women's participation in the workforce.

Advantages for Customers:

• - Selection of diverse washing and drying programs.
• - Acceptance of cashless payment through credit cards and various electronic payment methods.
• - Security features such as theft prevention locks and transparent peepholes.
• - Notifications upon completion of the selected washing programs.
• - Digital receipt issuance in compliance with the invoicing system.
• - Status features unlocking functionalities based on usage frequency.

Benefits for Owners:

• - Monitor and control store operations remotely through a web platform.
• - Efficient cash management reducing the need for coin changers.
• - Automated issuance of coupons for app users to encourage loyalty.
• - Options for outsourcing customer support using call centers.
• - Capabilities for integrating new software features extending the life of the washing machines.

Conclusion

Wash Plus, headquartered in Urayasu, Chiba, continues to lead the innovation in the laundromat sector with their Smart Laundry app. With a focus on customer satisfaction and business efficiency, the app stands as a prime example of how technology can transform everyday tasks. As Wash Plus maintains its commitment to offering