ROBERT THOMAS, GERMANY

A new category in cleaning!

Robert Thomas, the German manufacturer of the ROTHO TWIN TT, is a market leader not only in Germany but in many countries around the world. In the early 1900’s, Robert Thomas built its’ foundation in the metal industry. This base enabled them to create numerous mechanical tools and devices. Robert Thomas first started producing electrical appliances in the 1930’s and even engineered Europe’s first electrically powered metal washing machine.

For over 35 years Robert Thomas has been a successful manufacturer in the floor care industry and has been known for its high degree of integrity and quality in manufacturing innovative, environmentally-friendly products. Robert Thomas believed in developing long-lasting relationships based on personal service and they continue that same commitment to customer service today. In 2006, with four generations of experience to their advantage, Robert Thomas decided to bring their innovations to the U.S. market.

MARKET DEMANDS, ALL-IN-ONE CONVENIENCE:
American consumer culture demands convenience and the TWIN TT exceeds those demands. The multi-tasking ROTHO TWIN TT offers huge consumer benefits. Once you see it in action, you’ll realize just how effective the TWIN TT is at cleaning. It simultaneously purifies the air that cycles through the machine and returns to the home. This process removes 99.999 percent of dirt, dust and allergens from the air exhausted by the TWIN TT! And while you may not be able to see that difference, you will breathe the difference. This is proven with the Allergy Seal of Approval awarded to the TWIN TT by the British Allergy Foundation.

There’s no denying that the TWIN TT is one very versatile machine. This innovative and specialized unit not only dry vacuums, but also has wet clean and deep clean capabilities.

Dry Clean
The dry vacuum function is appropriate for all flooring surfaces found in homes. This includes hardwoods, tile, and both tight-knit and broad-loom carpets. The TWIN TT comes with the powerful XXL Electrobrush attachment, including headlight and automatic shut-off features, it is effective at getting a deep down clean and yet gentle enough to use on most carpets. Additional cleaning tools such as the carpet and hard floor nozzle with parquet shoe (for specialty flooring), crevice nozzle and turbo brush specifically for removing pet hair, are successful at cleaning those hard-to-reach places.

Deep Clean
With a force of 55psi the powerful spray extraction attacks deeply embedded soils, dust, dust mites, allergens and odors, leaving carpets clean like never before. The deep clean function comes with its own set of tools and accessories, including telescopic wand, hose, and accessories that both spray the environmentally-friendly ROTHO ProTex cleaning solution and then effectively extract the dirt from deep down. A positive side effect to such intense extraction is quick drying time. The user is no longer inconvenienced for hours on end waiting for their carpet or upholstery to dry. The deep clean function is appropriate for everything from carpets, fabrics and upholstery to sealed hardwoods and specialty flooring.

And talk about a TOTAL home cleaning, the TWIN TT even comes with attachments for cleaning windows and for siphoning nasty blockages out of drains.

RELIEF FOR ALLERGY SUFFERERS:
People today are exposed to increasingly more allergens and chemicals. Many of the respiratory conditions that people suffer from on a daily basis begin in the home. The revolutionary filtration system of the ROTHO TWIN TT is the solution to help manage asthma, allergies and other respiratory illnesses. The TWIN TT has been thoroughly tested and received top ratings from the British Allergy Foundation and SLG Germany. The ROTHO TWIN TT is consistent in removing high levels of dirt, dust, dust mites and pet allergens from homes which gives significant relief to allergy sufferers.

MULTI-STEP FILTRATION:
The multi-step filtration process begins with a water injection filter which dampens the dirt and dust entering the machine so that it can easily bond with the water in the filtration tank. The AquaFilter (Filtration) System catches most of the particles that cycle through the machine. But to ensure the best filtration possible, the TWIN TT is also equipped with a HEPA Filter that traps all other particles down to a .3 micron size.

Focusing on every detail, Robert Thomas included an MKA Micro-Filter that prevents particles that may be exhausted by the motor during operation from entering the home.

The result of removing 99.999 percent of dirt, dust and allergens from the air in a home will have the owner breathing easier in their healthier home.

GREEN CLEANING:
The ROTHO TWIN TT has several eco-friendly aspects. While dry vacuuming, the AquaFilter (Filtration) System uses the power of filtration with pure water to trap dirt, dust and allergens. You experience superior filtration and eliminate the need for messy, wasteful dust bags at the same time. The TWIN TT leaves the air in the home fresh, no chemicals required.

The TWIN TT is a powerful machine that can handle the largest of messes. But your customers don’t need to clean with that same intensity every day. After their initial thorough home cleaning with the TWIN TT, they can adjust their machine to clean on the energy-saving Eco-Setting. With an easy one-touch power button, it is simple to revert back and forth to get the power-level they need for the task at hand. The Eco-Setting is recommended when cleaning curtains and finer fabrics. Depending on the cleaning tool they are operating, the Eco-Setting uses up to 30 percent less power.

The ROTHO TWIN TT is eco-friendly in other ways that people may not consider. With the ROTHO TWIN TT, the need for so many other cleaning products is eliminated. It’s an investment for life that saves your customers money by replacing many other tools in their cleaning closet and thus generating less trash. They can forget buying new mops and brooms every year or two. With dry vacuum, wet clean and deep clean functions, the TWIN TT is an all-in-one machine that will even clean windows and unclog drains.

THE EVOLUTION OF CLEAN:
The ROTHO TWIN TT is a groundbreaking revolution in the floor care industry. It greatly enhances any dealer’s product line because it’s not just adding another vacuum to their store; it’s revealing the latest step in cleaning evolution, a total home cleaning system that fits any consumer’s lifestyle. Glenn Lawless, Northeastern Regional Sales Manager had this insight, “With such a multi-functional product, we know the best place for consumers to go is a vacuum dealer’s store. This is where they can get a hands-on demonstration of all that the TWIN TT has to offer. This is important because when a customer purchases the TWIN TT, the comprehensive array of accessories and cleaning tools are included.”

Robert Thomas offers excellent dealer support and revealed their new in-store displays at the 2008 VDTA Show. The unit includes a training DVD and User Manual to assist end-users in easily mastering the functions of the ROTHO TWIN TT.

Reprinted from Floor Care Professional, May 2008