[Entries are now closed for this giveaway. The winner is comment #20, Elizabeth Johnson.]
I try to be as transparent as possible, but admittedly things on my blog don’t always look the same as they do in reality . . .
Yep, sometimes I perform the Photoshop equivalent of dusting and vacuuming my home for blog photos. Unfortunately, Photoshop won’t clean my house in real life.
The good news is that I like to vacuum.
Even better news is that now my kids want to, too, thanks to our new Oreck Magnesium vacuum cleaner and Ultimate Handheld Vac.
I knew the Magnesium and I would get along just fine when I watched the video on their website (the arrow in the picture will show you where to find it). My favorite part is when they drop the vacuum cleaner down a flight of stairs. They’d be crazy to include that if it wasn’t tough, right?
At first I was surprised by how simple the Magnesium is: no pull-out hose and no attachments. I thought I would really miss those things until I remembered that the hose on my old vacuum cleaner hasn’t worked for months and the attachments are all broken or lost.
I like having the Ultimate Handheld Vac as a separate unit. When we’re in frantic, somebody’s-coming-over power-cleaning mode—which is how most of ours occurs—one person can vacuum while another uses the handheld vac to clean stairs or baseboards or blinds or those AC intake vents that always look dirty.
My eight-year-old daughter is responsible for cleaning the stairs going up to her room, but she’s never been able to vacuum them. Now she does it easily using the handheld vac with its shoulder strap.
There’s a lot to love about the Oreck Magnesium:
- It’s lightweight—only about 7 1/2 pounds.
- The cord is long enough to stretch across the whole room.
- It feels self-propelled.
- It has a high setting for carpet and a low setting for hardwood or tile.
- It can lay almost flat to slide under furniture.
- I was able to assemble it by myself!
The Magnesium has a hefty pricetag—$500—but feels built to last. We’ve used a bagless vacuum cleaner for the past few years and I felt smart saving that extra expense, although it seemed like a decent amount of dust escaped again when I emptied the canister. I was afraid that the Magnesium bags would fill up instantaneously, but we’re still on the originals. I need to find out where to get replacement bags.
One of you will win both an Oreck Magnesium Vacuum Cleaner and the Ultimate Handheld Vac, a combined retail value of $600!
How to Enter
Mandatory entry: Visit Oreck.com and tell us one thing you learned about the Magnesium.
Additional entries (if you really need this vacuum!):
- Follow @Oreck on Twitter.
- Like Oreck on Facebook.
- Sign up for Oreck’s email list by clicking on “Sign up for Email” in the top navigation bar and entering your email address.
- Tweet about the giveaway, mentioning @dawnmhsh and @oreck with a link to this post. Sample tweet: Win a vacuum cleaner dynamic duo from @Oreck and @dawnmhsh http://bit.ly/HSX2HR {Click here to tweet it!}
- if you have a Giveaways board on Pinterest.
If you jump through these extra hoops please come back here and leave separate comments for each of them so that you’ll get the extra entries!
{Contest closes next Monday, April 25, 2012, at 12:00 noon EST. I hope you win! Visit The Gypsy Mama and Amy Bayliss for more Oreck giveaways.}
This shiny new vacuum cleaner was given to me to review for free from Oreck. I can’t guarantee that your children will ask to vacuum, but it seems to be working for me. Opinions expressed are my own.
The giveaway winner must be a resident of the U.S. 48 contiguous states. Oreck Corporation provided the prize for the sweepstakes but is not the sponsor of the sweepstakes.
I visited Oreck.com , It’s the lightest full powered upright in America and I really want one.
I tweeted the giveaway.
I liked Oreck on Facebook.
I’m following them on twitter.
I even signed up for their emails. Can you tell how dirty my floors are by how badly I want this vacuum? I wish I could photoshop out the crumbs in the carpet. Although, then I’d have to learn photoshop. Never mind, I just want the vacuum. 🙂
Hi Dawn! Tanks for this awesome review! I see that the Oreck has a long cord, which is awesome!
I am following Oreck on twitter!
I tweeted your giveaway. 😉
The name comes from the frame–built with a “strong, durable magnesium frame.” Our family likes (needs) durable! Thanks for the op to win this beauty.
Oh my! This has so much suction power! And lightweight would be great for my 2 story home!
I already liked Oreck on facebook!
I learned it has an installed HEPA filter
busyworkingmama follows oreck on twitter
FB fan of Oreck – aleksandra n.
tweeted https://twitter.com/#!/BusyWorkingMama/status/192583922708779008
I love that it’s only 7.7 pounds! Vacuuming could soon become a favorite chore at that light weight!
I followed Oreck on Twitter.
I also liked Oreck on Facebook.
And I signed up for Oreck’s email service.
And I tweeted about your giveaway!
I liked Oreck on Facebook
I follow Oreck on Twitter
i visit the oreck site, and learned all about the vacuum, what stood out to me most is that it can virtually lay down flat while you are trying to vacuum under low spaces. I also like that is has the twospeed quickswitch that allows for smooth transition between surfaces, for example bare floors or high pile carpets.
I singed up for Oreck’s mailing list
I tweeted about the giveaway
@tdmoore62
I also follow Oreck on Facebook and previously commented about that, but do not see that post.
I followed Oreck on twitter
I tweeted giveaway
I pinned the Oreck giveaway on my giveaway board on Pinterst
I tweeted my pin
I liked Oreck’s Facebook Page
I am now following @DawnMHSH on twitter
“so much power it feels like it’s self-propelled on most surfaces” This sounds wonderful. My vacuum says that it adjusts the height automatically, but it lies, lol.
I visited Oreck.com and learned you can use this vacuum on all floor types!
I like Oreck on facebook.
It is the lightest full-powered upright in America.
I am now following Oreck on Twitter.
I like Oreck on Facebook.
I tweeted your tweet.
I followed Oreck on Twitter.
I liked them on facebook.
I pinned it on Pinterest.
I learned that it has a setting for hard floors, not just for carpet.
I learned why it was named the Magnesium – lightweight yet stronger material it’s made out of. And that it uses only 1/3 of the energy of my other vacuum!
And that I really need one. 🙂
I did all the requirements, I’m not sure how to leave a comment on Oreck.com, but I tried.
I like them on FB.
I signed up for their emails.
I learned that it has 102 mph of airflow that delivers powerful cleaning – wow! Thanks for the giveaway!
This really is an incredible giveaway! I sooo need a new vacuum! I can hardly carry mine upstairs and often just wait for my husband to carry it up for me. On top of that, my children are all terrified of our present vacuum because it’s so loud! Seriously – even my 10 yr old! So I don’t have them helping me, but with this one, I’ll bet they would love to vacuum. 🙂 We’ll see.
I follow Oreck on Twitter as @Momkaboodle
I like Oreck on FB!
“if we have a giveaways board on Pinterest” – I do now! Pinned! =D
Tweeted!
https://twitter.com/#!/MomKaboodle/status/192608365149552640
Magnesium is the lightest full-powered upright! And since my vacuum is dying, I so want to win this!!
I follow Oreck on FB!
I follow Oreck on Twitter 🙂
I signed up on their email list 🙂
I tweeted this giveaway 🙂
I pinned this giveaway!
I learned that the Magnesium lays flat for vacuuming under furniture! My favorite feature 🙂 Dust bunnies beware!
I love the two speed Quickswitch™ on the back of the vacuum.
I follow Oreck on Twitter. I am @StacieinAtlanta on Twitter.
I liked Oreck on Facebook.
I tweeted:
https://twitter.com/#!/StacieinAtlanta/status/192625422150807553
It is the lightest full powered vacuum in America…only 7.7 lbs!
I like Oreck on fb (Kala Thomas DeMeyere)
I signed up for Oreck’s emails
Visited the Orek website- interesting how the suction path is direct as opposed to the bagless vacuum.
I learned about the Direct suction power!
I liked Oreck on Facebook
I followed on Twitter @JaMonkey
Liked Oreck on facebook!
Tweeted! https://twitter.com/#!/JaMonkey/status/192636238753304577
I learned that the handheld vac has a 20 ft cord. Great for the stairs!
I signed up for the Oreck emails.
I liked Oreck on facebook.
I leaned that it has a strong, durable magnesium frame.
Liked Oreck on FB!
Liked OReck on facebook 😀
Signed up for oreck mailing list!
signed up for oreck email list
30 ft cord on upright and 20 ft cord on handheld – love that feature for big rooms and going up the stairs!
Dawn – there is an oreck store in Gainesville where you can get the bags.
Visited the Oreck site. Um, LOVE that it’s only 7.7 pounds!! My stairs always look awful because I don’t like to lug a big ole heavy thing up and down 2 flights of stairs!
I “liked” Oreck on Facebook. =)
sined up for the oreck mailing list
I had no idea that magnesium is so lightweight and strong. We could SO use a new vacuum around here. Great contest, Dawn. Thanks for hosting!! 🙂
I am now following them on Twitter. 🙂
I have also liked them on FB.
I would love a new Oreck. I learned you get 3 free maintenance checks per year with this vacuum.
I “liked” Oreck on Facebook!
I followed Oreck on Twitter!
I tweeted the giveaway!
I signed up for Oreck emails on the Oreck website!
It moves smoothly across different floor types.
With these four boys on carpet and hard wood, I NEED THAT!
I really love how flat it can get! Also the fact it can survive a trip down the stairs …amazing!
following on twitter
I went to Oreck.com and learned that this vac can lay completely flat! I need a vacuum soooo bad, I hope I win!!
I tweeted about the giveaway.
I liked Oreck on Facebook
I signed up for the email list
I followed @oreck on twitter
I think I pinned it on Pinterest but I can’t tell if it went through :/
I learned it has 2 speeds and it’s their lightest upright.
I follow @oreck on twitter.
I like oreck on facebook.
I’m signed up for oreck’s emails.
Twitted, Liked, Signed up and commented! Would love to have a new vacuum, I sweep up a small dog everyday!
Never had a vacuum with two speeds before. Signed up for Facebook updates.
I learned that it has so much power it feels self-propelled.
I commented, followed on Twitter, liked on Facebook, signed up for email, tweeted and pinned! Would love to win since my current vacuum is on it’s way out! lol
I Pin it and posted on facebook! This family of 7 could sure use a new vacuum.
I learned this awesome vacuum has a two speed Quickswitch! That is neat!
Like Oreck on Facebook.
Does it vacuum up newts when they get loose in the house?
Hi Dawn! 🙂 Great giveaway!
I visited the site and looked over the specs on this cool vac, and it looks like the Oreck we used to own (loved it!); I love all the features! This one is different:
“Easy Snap Cord”
The new ‘Easy Snap’ cord clip is the smart way to keep the cord where you need it … not where you don’t.
So, pick me! pick me! 🙂
That you can use it on expensive Persian Rugs. As if. Does it come with new carpeting for my downstairs?
I follow Oreck on twitter. I’m also willing to review a vacuum. LOL
I like them on FB.
I tweeted it. 😉 It was hours ago – sorry about not including the link. You trust me, right?
P.S. I love your new header!!!!
I was very impressed with the Oreck vacuum especially the fact it is light weight and has a long cord
I love that it lays flat so I could vacuum under my furniture without having to move that furniture!
I learned it lays flat! Love that
Liked oreck on fb!
Signed up for oreck email!
I really need this vacuum, so I signed up for Oreck’s emails 🙂
I’ll check these oreck vacuum @ twitter.
I’m amazed by all you do. I know this vac helps and I’d love to have one too.
You have an industrious child. Your vacuum cleaner is awesome.
I learned it lays flat!!! That’s awesome!
Following Oreck on Twitter @trrg12
I like Oreck on FB
I signed up for emails
Tweeted
https://twitter.com/#!/trrg12/status/192937172955971584
Pinned
http://pinterest.com/pin/212865519857613022/
I left a comment on Oreck! Great giveaway, thanks!
I went to the Oreck site and love how light it is and how long the cord is!
Followed @Oreck on Twitter.
Liked Oreck on Facebook.
And tweeted about it, too (even though I didn’t want to, because I really want to win)! 🙂
Liked Oreck on fb.
I learned that it has a magnesium frame, hence the name, and that it is stronger than many types of steel. My vacuum couldn’t withstand a tumble down the stairs. It can barely withstand me changing the bag. 🙂
I follow Oreck on Twitter.
I liked Oreck on Facebook.
i learned that this is Orecks lightest upright vacuum.
i followed Oreck on Twitter
i liked Oreck on Facebook
I’ll followed this Oreck on Twitter..
just tweeted giveaway again
I hope I win so I can get up all these crumbs on my carpet 🙂
I visited Oreck.com – wow, 7 1/2 pounds is lightweight!
I Liked Oreck on Facebook. I’m sure my floors are dirtier than everyone else’s!
I tweeted about the contest!
I follow Oreck on Twitter
I like them on FB
This has GOT to be my lucky one! I am still stalking you Oreck!! 🙂
I have learned many things- besides the fact that they are elusive in my contest persuit, I know that you can switch from different floor types with the flip of a switch. It’s lightweight which will save my aching back (I vacuum 2 times a day. 3 boys + 2 labs = constant carpet lines), and has a long cord so that I can go from living room to playroom to dining room. My oh my wouldn’t that make for a nice review Oreck?? haha.
I follow Oreck on Twitter (momofthreeunder)
Follow Oreck on FB (farrah r)
Email subscribe to Oreck
Pinned http://pinterest.com/pin/114771490473969943/
I visited Oreck.com and learned the Magnesium is self-propelled! 🙂
Following on Twitter
Liked Oreck on Facebook!
tweeted using link provided!
I pinned it on my brand new Giveaway board! 🙂
Wow this would be amazing to win! We definitely could use a new vacuum. I learned that the Magnesium has a HEPA filter! Thanks very much.
I follow Oreck on Twitter (roomofmyown)
I like Oreck on Facebook (Amber H)
Signed up for the Oreck email list.
Tweet:https://twitter.com/#!/roomofmyown/status/193514999870795776
Pinned on Pinterest:http://pinterest.com/pin/55521007876352017/
I’ll visit these Oreck Magnesium Vacuum on Twitter.
I want to have this awesome vacuum for my mom’s house 🙂 hopefully I win this stuff.
I learned that the Magnesium uses a HEPA inner bag. As air passes through the HEPA inner bag, it captures at least 99.97% of particles.
Follow Orek on twitter @angelgenius27
Liked Orek on Facebook
Signed up for oreks email list angelgenius27@yahoo.com
Tweeted https://twitter.com/angelgenius27/status/193928909459427328
I learned that it is the lightest, full-powered upright in America. My vacuum is so heavy-this would be great!!
I follow Oreck on twitter (JenniferCNP)
I like Oreck on fb (Jennifer Messner M)
I am signed up for Orecks emails
tweeted!!
https://twitter.com/#!/JenniferCNP/status/194084749168488448
pressed the Pin it button (JenniferCNP)
This little vacuum sounds like my dream cleaner!!! First of all, it goes to almost a flat position to get under stuff nicely – AWESOME. Second, it has the automatic snap shut for changing bag, that’s amazing – no more dirt flying all over the place. Third, it’s light weight, has a snap cord, the attachment for above the floor cleaning is a complete delight….. can you tell I LOVE to vacuum!!??? CRAZY lady here I know!!!
I am friends with Oreck on Facebook!!!!
I tweeted about the giveaway!!
I follow Oreck on twitter!
I am signed up to receive emails through the Oreck website!!!
I learned that the Magnesium has two speeds, allowing me to switch between hardwood and carpet with little effort. This would be a fantastic replacement for my Oreck XL, which is on it’s last leg.
I’m now friends with Oreck on facebook….
Just signed up for Oreck email…
I followed on twitter.
…AND….I tweeted it…with regret, because I’m working on sharing skills, and this is one contest I’d very much like to win. Smile.
I learned that this vacuum has 102 mph of airflow that delivers powerful cleaning, WOW!
I liked Oreck on Facebook!
I pinned to Pinterest under “Giveaways”…
thanks for the chance to win this amazing machine!
I love that the Oreck Magnesium has a built in hepatitis filter and transitions smoothly from all floor types. Thank you for this great giveaway!! You’re the BEST!! 🙂
I “Liked” Oreck on Facebook!! 🙂
I signed up for email updates at Oreck.com
i learned that it works on all floor types!
followed on facebook!
followed on twitter!
signed up for the updates!
I learned that the Oreck Magnesium is the lightest, full-powered upright in America!
sorry i just saw that there was a winner! it said April 25th so I was confused 🙂
i learned that it Weighs about 7.7 pounds (approximate weight without cord)
i follow oreck on twitter. 1amypugmire
fb fan of oreck. amy bolda pugmire
tweeted
https://twitter.com/#!/1amypugmire/status/194624532873613312
subscriber to oreck’s newsletter.
I learned that it can lay almost flat which makes it great for getting under the furniture.
I liked them on Facebook.
I am now following on Twitter
I tweeted about this giveaway.
@mylttlpny1
I pinned this to my Pinterest board.
http://pinterest.com/pin/109775309637419058/
I signed up for e-mail newsletters at Oreck.
The frame is made of magnesium. While it is lightweight, it is almost stronger than steel.