^Hamburg, January 12, 2025 – Aqua free, one of the leading European providers for
Drinking water hygiene, the Shower2go brings a mobile travel shower for
consumers to the market. The compact travel shower set was designed for hotels,
Holiday apartments, camping sanitary facilities and cruise cabins are developed and
aims to reduce the risk of infection with Legionella when showering
avoid.
The background is alarming: a selection of current reports from this year
shows the extent of the danger:
? Austria – Vorarlberg (February 2025): Since the beginning of the year, 41
Legionellosis diseases reported; The authorities are investigating possible sources
households and cooling towers. The number of cases later increased to 43
cases quantified.
? USA – New York City, Central Harlem (August 2025): The outbreak has ended
August declared over: 114 cases, 90 hospitalizations, 7 deaths; as
The cause was identified as contaminated cooling towers.
? France – Port-sur-Saône, Haute-Saône (September 2025): 6 cases, 2
deaths at the scene; Investigations into the source are ongoing. In France they are annually
Around 2,000 cases of legionellosis have been reported, of which around 10 percent are fatal.
? Greece – Crete (June 2025): According to travel-associated illnesses
the authorities intensified controls; Reports mention legionella
Evidence in around 50 percent of the water samples taken in accommodation.
Legionella multiply in stagnant, lukewarm water and become over
Aerosols (e.g. when showering) are absorbed. Travel times, changing occupancy and
Irregular use of water systems increases the risk in many places, and the
The cases mentioned show that preventive measures when showering while traveling
are sensible.
Shower2go: Shower more safely when traveling – quickly assembled and ready for immediate use
? Reliable protection when showering: particularly relevant for older or
immunocompromised travelers and smokers
? Easy to use: unscrew existing shower head, Shower2go
screw on – without tools in seconds.
? Lightweight & space-saving: fits in any travel bag; including sealing rings and
Transport container.
? Can be used flexibly: hotels, holiday apartments, camping sanitary facilities,
Ships.
Aqua free enters the B2C market
With the Shower2go, Aqua free transfers its experience from the medical and
Industrial business into the consumer market: hygiene solutions for travel
Everyday situations – easily available and easy to use.
Key facts
? Product: Shower2go travel shower (travel set including sealing rings and
transport container)
? Application: Exchange 1:1 with existing shower head without any
Tool
? Application scenarios: Accommodations with unclear water hygiene, those used seasonally
Objects
? Order & information: via the Aqua free product page: travel shower
Shower2go – legionella-free on vacation
About Aqua free
Aqua free GmbH is one of the leading European manufacturers in the area
Water hygiene. The owner-managed company has been setting standards for…
Drinking water quality and health protection. With innovative filters and
Aqua free protects disinfectant solutions in hospitals, care facilities,
Housing and industry from water-borne infections.
Press contact
Aqua free GmbH
Margaretha Gesler – European Head of Marketing & Communication
Tel.: +49 170 496 79 85 · Email: [email protected]
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