press release aquatrio

							Press Information
August 30, 2012

Philips AquaTrio is designed to vacuum, mop and dry in one go, allowing
you to enjoy more free time

Berlin, Germany – Your home is a very valuable place, and you take pride in having a
clean home for yourself, your family and friends. But you also know that having a truly
clean home means having floors that are fresh and shiny. Mopping your floors is the only
way to ensure you remove fine dust and stains. However, the time and effort it takes to
vacuum, mop and let the floors dry can be daunting. Designed to save you time and
energy Philips introduces the new AquaTrio Pro, a breakaway innovation that
simultaneously vacuums, mops and dries hard floors in one go, giving you perfectly
clean results with half the effort.

Ideal for all hard flooring surfaces, including wood, laminate, vinyl, ceramic or natural
stone, AquaTrio Pro’s pioneering triple-acceleration technology first removes dirt, then
mops and dries in one simple action.

Firstly, its powerful cyclonic vacuuming action sucks up dust and loose dirt before fast-
rotating micro-fiber brushes mop the floor, removing stains, liquids and spillages. These
innovative brushes deliver mechanical power of 6700 rpm, rotating faster than the shaft
of a car engine while taking care of your delicate floors. Effectively removing sticky
stains, the brushes will adapt to the different shapes of your floor, cleaning those hard-
to-reach crevices. Lastly, the second fast-rotating brush absorbs the remaining water,
speeding up drying time by 50 percent compared to usual mopping, freeing up more
time for you.

To ensure you always mop up with clean water, AquaTrio Pro provides separate clean
and dirty water tanks so you avoid spreading dirty water around your floors. There is
also no need to do the hard job of manually cleaning your AquaTrio Pro. Not only do the
brushes clean themselves thanks to the constant supply of clean water applied to them,
but the vacuum rinses itself after use. Simply place the appliance on the specially-
designed flushing tray, pour a cup of tap water into it, and switch it on for a few seconds.

AquaTrio Pro uses considerably less water while being more effective than regular
mopping. One full tank of less than 700ml cleans more than 60m2 of hard floor making it
particularly good for cleaning large floor areas while using 70 percent less water
compared to wet mopping. Additionally, AquaTrio Pro’s smart technology and highly-
efficient power usage saves you up to 50 percent in energy consumption compared to
vacuuming.

With breakthrough technology that will halve the time and effort it takes to get your floors
perfectly clean, AquaTrio Pro removes the hard work and allows you to spend more of
your leisure time doing the things you enjoy.




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Features

Superior performance
    Unique Triple-Acceleration Technology for great results
    Floor dries up to 50 percent faster

Constant cleaning power
   Separate clean and dirty water tanks
   Fast rotating brushes clean themselves while in use

Ideal for all hard floors*
    Wood, parquet, laminate, vinyl, ceramic, natural stone etc

Easy to use and efficient
    Effective with cold/warm tap water, with/without detergent
    Cleans more than 60m2 with one water tank
    Indicator for full dirty water tank / empty clean water tank
    Self-rinsing appliance with flushing tray
    Save up to 50% energy. Save up to 70% water

For further information, please contact:
Rukshana Edwards
Campaign Manager
Philips Consumer Lifestyle
Tel: +31 20 59 78789
E-mail: Rukshana.Edwards@philips.com

About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a diversified health and well-being
company, focused on improving people’s lives through meaningful innovation in the
areas of Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and Lighting. Headquartered in the
Netherlands, Philips posted 2011 sales of EUR 22.6 billion and employs approximately
122,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. The company is
a leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting
solutions and new lighting applications, as well as male shaving and grooming, portable
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