Laundry Service for Tour Groups in Israel
Organizing a tour, delegation, educational program, camp or large group traveling through Israel?
Laundry becomes a very different operation when you are responsible for 50, 100, 200 or even 400 participants moving between hotels, hostels, kibbutzim and destinations on a fixed itinerary.
You do not need dozens of participants looking for washing machines.
You need one organized operational solution.
Maayan provides large-group laundry service throughout Israel for organized groups of 50 participants or more, including pickup, washing, drying, folding, sorting and scheduled delivery.
Our laundry facility is based in northern Israel, but our logistics are not limited to the north.
Depending on the project, route, volume and timetable, we can:
Pick up in northern Israel and deliver later in central or southern Israel.
Or:
Pick up in Jerusalem, central Israel or southern Israel, process the laundry at our facility, and return it later in the north, center or south.
The pickup point and delivery point do not have to be the same.
The group can keep moving. The laundry moves separately and meets the group again at the agreed destination.
Laundry Logistics Built Around the Group's Itinerary
A traveling group may change accommodation every one or two nights.
For example:
Golan Heights → Galilee → Jerusalem → Tel Aviv → Negev
or the opposite direction:
Jerusalem → Central Israel → Galilee → Golan Heights.
A normal neighborhood laundry service is built around one location.
Our group service can be planned around the route itself.
For suitable projects, the model can be:
Pickup Point A → Maayan Laundry → Delivery Point B
The participants do not need to stay in the same hotel waiting for the laundry.
While the group continues with buses, activities, tours and accommodation changes, the laundry can be transported separately, processed and returned at the agreed point later in the itinerary.
This can save an entire group from having to create a dedicated "laundry day."
Built for Groups of 50+ Participants
Our large-group laundry service is intended for situations where laundry has become an operational responsibility rather than an individual task.
The service can be suitable for:
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Tour groups traveling throughout Israel
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Educational programs
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Overseas delegations
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Jewish educational trips
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Youth groups
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Student programs
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Camps
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Volunteer programs
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Seminar groups
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Sports delegations
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Long-stay programs
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Organized tours
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Travel agencies
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Tour operators
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Incoming tourism companies
For smaller individual orders, regular laundry services may be more appropriate.
For groups of 50 participants or more, we can evaluate the operation as one coordinated project.
The Real Challenge Is Not Washing
With 100 participants, washing the clothing is only one part of the job.
The real challenge is maintaining order.
Which laundry belongs to which participant?
Which bags belong to Bus A?
Which bags belong to Bus B?
Which group leaves tomorrow morning?
Which group is returning to the same hotel?
Which group has already moved to its next destination?
Did every batch come back?
Will the staff need to spend hours sorting laundry again when it arrives?
These are logistics questions.
That is why we treat large-group laundry as a combination of laundry production and transportation logistics.
Pickup Anywhere on the Route – Delivery at the Next Destination
One of the strongest advantages of our service is the ability to plan collection and return at different points.
For example:
A group may hand over laundry while staying in the Golan Heights.
The next morning, the group continues toward central Israel.
The laundry is transported to our facility, processed, dried, folded and organized.
Instead of forcing the group to return north, the clean laundry can potentially be delivered later to an agreed destination in central or southern Israel.
The same model can work in reverse.
A group may hand over laundry in:
Jerusalem
Tel Aviv or central Israel
Southern Israel
and continue north.
The laundry can be transported for processing and later returned to the group in northern Israel or another agreed destination.
The exact logistics depend on route, volume, required turnaround and available capacity, and therefore should be coordinated in advance.
National Transportation Capability
Maayan Laundry operates from northern Israel, but for large organized projects we can plan transportation beyond our immediate region.
This means the service does not depend on the group staying close to our laundry facility.
For suitable projects, transportation can connect:
North → Center
North → South
Center → North
Jerusalem → North
South → North
and other combinations that fit the group's itinerary.
The most important question is not:
"Where is the laundry located?"
The better question is:
"Where will the group be when the laundry needs to come back?"
That is the point around which we plan the operation.
Tight Timelines Require Advance Planning
Organized tours work according to schedules.
Buses leave at specific times.
Hotel rooms are released.
Participants move between destinations.
Activities cannot be delayed because 150 laundry bags are not ready.
For this reason, large-group laundry should be planned before the collection.
We need to understand:
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Group size
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Expected laundry volume
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Pickup location
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Pickup time
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Required delivery location
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Required delivery time
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Where the group is traveling next
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Number of separate groups or buses
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Sorting requirements
Once we understand these details, we can evaluate whether the required turnaround is operationally realistic.
How We Keep Hundreds of Participants Organized
When dozens or hundreds of participants send laundry at the same time, identification is essential.
Before the project begins, we agree with the organizer on a simple identification system.
Depending on the group, laundry can be identified by:
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Participant number
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Participant name
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Room number
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Bus number
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Subgroup
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Counselor group
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Program group
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Numbered laundry bag
The exact method can vary.
The important point is that there is a defined system before the laundry enters production.
Our goal is that clean laundry returns in a format that allows staff to distribute it quickly.
Individual Bags, Groups and Batches
We strongly recommend that large groups avoid sending hundreds of unidentified loose garments.
Laundry should arrive according to the labeling or grouping system agreed before pickup.
The organizational structure is then maintained through the process so the clean laundry can be prepared for return according to the agreed method.
For example:
Group A
Group B
Bus 1
Bus 2
or individual numbered bags.
The exact processing method depends on garment type, volume and operational requirements.
Reducing Mix-Ups and Missing Items
For an individual customer, one mixed-up bag is inconvenient.
For the manager of a 200-person program, ten mixed-up bags can immediately become an operational problem.
Participants begin searching for clothing.
Staff stop what they are doing.
Counselors start opening bags.
The tour manager receives calls.
The bus may already be waiting.
A defined identification and sorting method significantly reduces these problems.
The goal is to reduce:
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Mixed-up participant laundry
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Bags returned to the wrong subgroup
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Unidentified batches
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Time spent re-sorting laundry at the hotel
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Unnecessary disruption to the itinerary
No large-scale human operation can responsibly promise that an error can never happen.
What we can do is build the operation to reduce the opportunities for confusion.
Wash, Dry, Fold and Organize
The group laundry process may include:
Washing
Laundry is processed according to the type of garments and suitable washing conditions.
Drying
Laundry is dried before it is prepared for transport and return.
Folding
Clean clothing is folded to make transportation and distribution easier.
Sorting
Laundry is reorganized according to the identification system agreed with the group manager.
Preparation for Delivery
The completed order is prepared according to the delivery point and timetable.
Fully Dry Laundry Before Transport
Drying is particularly important for traveling groups.
Clean laundry may spend hours inside:
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Laundry bags
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Boxes
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Hotel storage areas
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Vehicle cargo compartments
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Buses
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Luggage storage areas
For this reason, the objective is not simply to finish a drying cycle.
The laundry needs to be dry before being packed for transport.
Residual moisture inside a closed bag can create unpleasant odors and unsuitable storage conditions, especially if the bags remain closed for several hours before being distributed.
For a traveling group, the laundry may continue traveling after delivery.
That makes proper drying an important part of the operation.
One Operational Contact Person
For large-group projects, we prefer to work with one designated contact person.
This may be:
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Tour operator
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Operations manager
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Program coordinator
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Group leader
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Guide
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Camp manager
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Logistics coordinator
Instead of communicating separately with dozens or hundreds of participants, operational decisions are coordinated through the person responsible for the group.
This keeps pickup times, route changes, delivery locations and special instructions clear.
Laundry for Tour Operators and Travel Companies
Tour operators already manage:
Transportation
Hotels
Guides
Meals
Activities
Attractions
Schedules
Security requirements
Check-ins
Check-outs
and constant itinerary changes.
Laundry should not become another complicated supplier to manage.
Our objective is to define the operation in advance.
Before the group begins, we can plan:
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Number of participants
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Expected volume
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Pickup date
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Pickup point
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Delivery date
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Delivery destination
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Number of laundry rounds
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Sorting method
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Main contact person
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Required turnaround
For longer programs, several laundry rounds can be scheduled during the same trip.
Multiple Laundry Rounds During One Program
Long tours and educational programs may need more than one laundry service.
Instead of waiting until participants run out of clean clothing, laundry can be planned as part of the itinerary.
For example:
Laundry Round 1 – Northern Israel
Pickup during the first stage of the tour.
Laundry Round 2 – Central Israel
A second collection later in the program.
Laundry Round 3 – Final Stage
Another coordinated service if required.
The exact number of rounds depends on program duration, participant count, volume and route.
Case Study: Approximately 15 Groups Running in Parallel
Before the war, we handled a large recurring group-laundry operation involving approximately 15 groups operating in parallel.
Each group included approximately 50 participants.
That means the operation involved laundry logistics for roughly 750 participants across multiple accommodation locations.
The groups were staying at different destinations.
Laundry was collected according to the operational schedule, processed centrally and returned to the same accommodation point from which each group's laundry had been collected.
The challenge was not simply processing a large amount of clothing.
The challenge was keeping approximately 15 separate group operations organized simultaneously.
Each group had its own location.
Its own timing.
Its own laundry.
And its own return point.
The project required production capacity, sorting discipline, transportation planning and coordination between multiple active groups.
This experience became an important foundation for the way we approach large-group laundry today.
Case Study: 400 Participants, Two Locations, 60 Hours
More recently, after the war, Maayan handled another significant organized-group laundry project.
The project involved approximately 400 participants staying at two different locations simultaneously.
Average laundry volume was approximately 8 kilograms per participant.
That represents approximately 3,200 kilograms of laundry across the project.
The entire operation was handled within approximately 60 hours.
The project required:
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Collection from two different locations
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Handling large laundry volumes
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Coordinated production
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Drying
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Folding and organization
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Separation between the two locations
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Transportation
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Return within a tight operational window
For a project of this size, the customer is not purchasing "washing."
The customer is purchasing:
capacity
timing
transportation
organization
and
operational certainty.
This is exactly the type of challenge for which our large-group service is designed.
Laundry for Educational Programs and Delegations
Educational and long-stay programs often create a strong need for organized laundry.
Participants may be away from home for weeks.
They may move between several locations.
Access to washing machines may vary from one accommodation to another.
A centralized group service can prevent every participant from having to solve the same problem independently.
Instead, the program can coordinate one collection and one organized return.
This can be particularly useful for:
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Student groups
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International educational programs
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Delegations
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Youth programs
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Volunteer groups
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Long-term Israel programs
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Seminar groups
Laundry for Youth Groups and Camps
Youth groups and camps can generate very large laundry volumes in a short period.
After hiking, outdoor activities, camps or several consecutive days of travel, dozens of participants may need laundry at the same time.
Instead of treating 100 bags as 100 separate retail customers, we can evaluate the entire requirement as one production project.
That allows capacity, transportation and timing to be planned in advance.
Groups Traveling in Northern Israel
Our laundry facility is based in northern Israel.
This creates a natural advantage for groups traveling through:
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Golan Heights
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Galilee
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Upper Galilee
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Northern accommodation centers
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Kibbutzim
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Camps
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Hotels and hostels in northern Israel
A group can hand over a large laundry volume while traveling through the north and continue its itinerary while we process the order.
Where the project allows it, the clean laundry can later meet the group farther south.
Groups Traveling From Central or Southern Israel to the North
The service is not limited to north-to-south routes.
If a large group is currently staying in Jerusalem, central Israel or the south and its itinerary later continues north, we can evaluate the reverse logistical model.
Laundry can potentially be:
collected in the center or south
→ transported for processing
→ washed, dried, folded and organized
→ returned later at an agreed northern destination.
This makes the service particularly useful for programs that cross Israel rather than staying in one city.
Planning the Laundry Before the Group Arrives in Israel
The easiest large-group project is one that is planned in advance.
If the itinerary already exists, send it to us.
We can identify possible:
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Collection dates
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Collection locations
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Processing windows
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Delivery dates
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Delivery destinations
This allows laundry to become part of the operational plan rather than an emergency that appears halfway through the trip.
A tour operator can know before the group arrives:
When the laundry will leave the group.
How long the processing window is.
And where the clean laundry is expected to meet the group again.
How Much Laundry Can a Large Group Generate?
The volume can become significant very quickly.
For example:
50 participants × 8 kg = approximately 400 kg
100 participants × 8 kg = approximately 800 kg
200 participants × 8 kg = approximately 1,600 kg
400 participants × 8 kg = approximately 3,200 kg
Not every group will generate 8 kilograms per participant, but these numbers demonstrate why large-group laundry needs to be treated as a production and logistics project.
The larger the group, the more important advance coordination becomes.
How Is Large Group Laundry Priced?
There is no single price that applies to every group.
Pricing depends on factors such as:
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Number of participants
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Total laundry volume
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Number of pickup locations
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Number of delivery destinations
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Required turnaround
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Distance and transportation
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Number of separate groups
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Sorting requirements
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Number of laundry rounds
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Special garment requirements
A 50-person group staying in one location is a different operation from 400 participants staying at two locations with a strict 60-hour turnaround.
For this reason, large projects are quoted according to the actual operational requirement.
What We Need for a Fast Quote
If you are responsible for a group of 50 participants or more, send us:
1. Number of Participants
How many people are in the group?
2. Dates
When is laundry required?
3. Pickup Location
Where will the group be when the laundry is collected?
4. Next Destination
Where will the group be after pickup?
5. Required Delivery Point
Where should the clean laundry meet the group?
6. Estimated Volume
Approximate kilograms or number of bags.
7. Required Turnaround
How many hours are available?
8. Number of Separate Groups
Is this one group, several buses or several simultaneous groups?
9. Sorting Method
Individual bags, numbered bags, rooms, buses, subgroups or another method?
With these details, we can evaluate feasibility much faster.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide laundry service for large tour groups in Israel?
Yes.
Maayan provides organized laundry services for groups of 50 participants or more, subject to route, volume, timing and available capacity.
Can you collect laundry in northern Israel and return it in central Israel?
Potentially, yes.
For suitable projects, the delivery destination can be different from the pickup location.
The route and timing must be agreed in advance.
Can you collect laundry in Jerusalem and return it later in northern Israel?
Potentially, yes.
Our facility is located in northern Israel, but large projects can include national transportation planning.
We evaluate each route according to volume, schedule and required delivery point.
Can you collect in southern Israel?
For suitable large-group projects, transportation from southern Israel can be evaluated as part of the overall service.
Does the group have to stay in the same hotel while the laundry is processed?
No.
One of the main advantages of the service is that the group can continue traveling while the laundry is processed separately.
Can the laundry be returned to a different hotel?
Yes, where the project logistics allow it.
Pickup and delivery locations can be different.
Can you handle several groups at the same time?
Yes, subject to advance planning and available capacity.
In a previous large operation we handled approximately 15 groups of around 50 participants each in parallel.
Have you handled very large group projects?
Yes.
A recent project involved approximately 400 participants across two locations, with an average volume of approximately 8 kg per participant.
The operation was handled within approximately 60 hours.
How do you reduce laundry mix-ups?
Before collection, we define an identification and sorting method with the organizer.
This can include numbered bags, names, rooms, buses, subgroups or another agreed system.
Do you wash, dry and fold?
The standard large-group service can include washing, drying, folding, sorting and preparation for delivery according to the project requirements.
How fast can you return the laundry?
Turnaround depends on volume, timing, route, pickup location, delivery destination and available production capacity.
If your schedule is strict, contact us in advance so we can evaluate the required window before collection.
Can you provide several laundry rounds during the same trip?
Yes.
For longer programs, several collection and return cycles can be planned in advance.
Organizing a Group of 50+ Participants in Israel?
Send us the itinerary before you send us the laundry.
For the fastest feasibility check, send:
Group size
Pickup location
Required delivery destination
Dates
Required turnaround
Estimated laundry volume
We will evaluate the route, transportation, capacity and production window and determine how the service can fit into your itinerary.
Maayan Laundry – Large Group Laundry Service in Israel
WhatsApp: +972-50-468-6660
Phone: +972-50-468-6660
