Winner was picked! Cara from The Marvelous Flight of Cara.
OMG. Yup. I am now the happy mama to an Oreck magnesium vacuum cleaner… Goodness. Our last vacuum probably weighed 500 pounds and sounded like an angry hippo (slight exaggeration). But, my sweet love (yes, that’s what I call this vacuum, my sweet love) weighs in at just under 8 pounds. I can easily pick it up to vacuum the sofa and my cats (ok, I don’t actually vacuum my cats. I just dream of doing it somedays… hairy kids. Do not vacuum your cats.).
Anywho, this thing is super strong! Gets all those roving hairballs that hide here and there all over our hardwood floors. This thing is so strong is just kept rolling along when I let go of it.
What about it:
This thing lays flat so you can get it under your furniture. Wha? Yeah. The cord: I wish it was cordless… BUT, I know it wouldn’t be as strong without it. So, I’m cool with it… it’s really long and I don’t have to keep changing plugs. There are 2 different power settings. Awesome. It’s made of magnesium…. which is stronger than most types of steel. Downsides: it uses bags. I know I can get used to this, but I prefer bagless. It’s pretty darn spendy, but I have a feeling we will have this guy for quite some time.
To be completely honest: I should let you all know that I have given this vacuum a hug. But, really. This vacuum is awesome. I’ve been the owner of many cheap-college-days vacuums. They never do anything right. The Oreck Magnesium has the right stuff (do you have New Kid’s on the Block stuck in your head now?).
P.S. Ruari really wanted in on all the photos I was taking… so, she set this photo up. Adorable:
GIVEAWAY:
You can win an Oreck Magnesium vacuum for yourself! That’s a $499.99 value!
Mandatory entry: Visit Oreck.com and tell me one thing you learned about the Oreck Magnesium.
After the Mandatory entry, there are 6 extra chances to win (Please leave separate comments for each entry):
o Follow @oreck on Twitter.
o Like Oreck on Facebook.
o Sign up for Oreck’s email list by clicking on “Sign up for Email” in the top navigation bar and entering your email address.
o Tweet about the giveaway, mentioning @thepapermama and @oreck with a link to this post.
o Follow my blog somehow (gfc, RSS, email, bloglovin’…. your choice)
o Follow me on one/all of these (twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest)
Note: The giveaway winner must be a resident of the U.S. 48 contiguous states. Oreck was kind enough to send me this vacuum to review. Oreck Corporation provided the prize for the sweepstakes but is not the sponsor of the sweepstakes. All opinions are my own. Last day to enter the giveaway is Monday, June 4th, 2012. 11:59 PST. One winner will be chosen at random on random.org and has 72 hours to get back to me, after I email them. Good luck!Tags: cleaning, giveaway, home, oreck magnesium, prize, sweepstakes, vacuum, vacuuming
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It's the light model that Oreck has made to date.
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Lays virtually flat to clean under furniture!
Learned that it has 2 speeds (whaaa?!)
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I learned that the high-performance rear wheels with cylindrical wheel bearings give the Magnesium maneuverability.
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That it’s light weight & you can use it on hardwood/tile– which is perfect for my house!
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Awesome giveaway! ^_^ I visted the Oreck site and I love the "Quickswitch"! I have different floors throughout the house from laminate to carpet, to tile, and it's a pain with my heavy vacuum, who can only vacuum carpets!
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I learned that it lays flat.
I was amazed that this vacuum has 102 mph airflow (that delivers powerful cleaning) and that the motor spins at approximately 7,000 RPM! Plus it can lay flat to vacuum under things! Sweet!
I love that it goes flat! I also have always loved Oreck's customer service in their local store!!
I can finally get under my couch without having to rearrange the living room
And I just started (legally) following your blog and The Haps…Ok I stalk your blogs 🙂
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I can finally get under my couch without having to rearrange the living room, It lays flat!!!!!!
I not only signed up for there email but donated to breast cancer too…..awesome!!!!!
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I learned that it can be used on low for hardwoods and tile. So cool! Thanks!
just liked you on fb too.
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i like that it's virtually flat, for easy access to beneath the couch. and the design is so sleek, too.
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I learned that you get three yearly tune-ups with the Oreck Magnesium- awesome!
Gentle enough for my Persian rug
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I learned that the Magnesium is their lightest upright ever.
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WOW, this is like the best giveaway EVER! No joke… our vaccuum just died. We REALLY need to get another… but dude, spending $ on one is just no fun!
I learned that it lays flat as a pancake to easily clean under furniture. LOVE it SO!
I tweeted about the giveaway.. .https://twitter.com/chasingoursun/status/208645192679571458
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I visited the Oreck website and it is awesome that it glides over all floor types!
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I already signed up for their email list.
I alread 'like' Oreck on FB!
Has two speed quickswitchon the back of the vacuum that allows you to move across all floor types.
It is the lightest Oreck upright ever
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it is very lightweight!
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it has cylindrical wheels!!! drooling*****
I follow your blog by email. It's fantastic!
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I love that they weigh less than 8 lbs. So easy to drag throughout the house.
now i follow you on twitter!
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two speed Quickswitch!!!! love that for carpet to floor and back again!
Also liked them on facebook!!
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It's even gentle on oriental and Persian rugs!! Always a plus! Thank you so much for giving us the chance to win such an awesome gift!! much love!!
I learned that it can vacuum on all different types of floors. Great for my house!
I can use it on all my fancy rugs. Yay! (oh wait. i don't have any fancy rugs….good thing it's great on cheap rugs, too!)
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I'm on their Oreck email list, thanks!
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I learned that they can switch floor types with just a flick of the switch! thanks!
I follow you on Pinterest as Kim G/kirbycolby. THANK YOU!
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I tweeted the giveaway. https://twitter.com/Aerated/status/20832524380943…
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I learned that it includes 3 annual tune ups. This is really good because, with 2 dogs and a baby, my vacuum gets a lot of work!
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I love the super long cord!
I already follow you on many social media networks 🙂
I follow your blog already 🙂
I learned that it is crazy easy to maneuver between different floor types.
last one, i swear. i signed up for oreck emails too!
….and i just signed up to get your blog in my email!
i forgot to mention my fun fact: i love that it can go from carpet to tile to hardwood seamlessly with quickswitch! also: i am a fan on facebook.
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oh how fabulous. i need this BIG TIME! i too am an owner of a college weakling vaccum. scratch that, WAS the owner, i just had a fight with it and threw it in the dumpster. happy to have found your blog!
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I learned it has 2 speeds! it's like shifting gears 🙂
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The bag is a HEPA Inner Bag meaning it will keep the cat hair inside!
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I love that the Magnesium can lie down flat enough to get all the dust bunnies and crackers under my bed and my sofa!
Just found you through Instagram, love the blog so far! About the vacuum, the direct suction (straight path to the bag) seems genious.
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102 mph?! Jeeeeez.
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Your blog is totally in my RSS feed. 🙂
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I learned that it flattens out for hard to reach places–AWESOME.
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It flattens out for hard to reach places–AWESOME.
Oops! I forgot the mandatory comment first. I learned how it can lay flat. Which is also great for storing if you don't have a ton of storage space like in our small apartment.
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I follow the Papermama on Twitter & Pinterest, new follower of Oreck on Twitter, and just tweeted about the giveaway mentioning both! I would love this new vacuum, I am in dire need of a new one that works well! Fun fact about the Oreck — it has 2 speeds and cord length of 30 ft!
Awesome giveaway! I learned on the Oreck website that the magnesium frame is stronger than many types of steel! That's awesome because our family needs durability! 🙂
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I love that it only weighs 7.7 lbs and can go flat under furniture!
I love that it's gentle enough for persian rugs!
I subscribe to Oreck's emails. I'd love to win! Thanks for the chances!
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It has a 7 year warranty!
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It can be used on hardwoods and tile!
I am a GFC follower! Awesome giveaway!
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I found out It's even gentle enough for fine Oriental and Persian rugs. Which I love!
Also, I follow you here and on twitter.
I'm sold with the laying flat. I am way too lazy to move furniture when I vacuum.
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I liked seeing that it can lay flat for getting under furniture!
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I learned it has a direct path suction, unlike other vacuums!
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I love how it allows you to get so far under furniture. This would be so very helpful as I am lazy about moving furniture!
only eight pounds? amazing!
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I learned this can go on all floor types which is super convenient. I NEED a good vacuum. Ours we go over the same spot about 5 times and it still leaves stuff. Not workin for me.
Oh my goodness, I didn't think it was possible for a post about a vacuum to make me laugh so hard! I love your photos. Especially the one with Ruari's cute little feet.
I learned that it comes with a 7-year limited warranty and 3 yearly tune-ups. My old vacuumm was a $20 piece of junk, and it's "tune-ups" consisted of my husband taking the filter outside and beating the crud out of it with a stick.
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I like tje The two speed Quickswitch on the back of the vacuum enables you to move smoothly across all floor types using appropriate power levels
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I think it is pretty rad that it has 2 speeds. And, can't get over that it lays flat – so perfect for cleaning under furniture!
It has two speeds, that is amazing..
I love it! I follow your blog 🙂
i follow you on twitter, FB and pinterest!
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i learned that it lays flat for cleaning under furniture…which would be oh so helpful 🙂
It can go across all floor types and it is gentle enough to use on a Persian rug.
I also followed you on Pinterest.
I tweeted about my need for new vacuum.
It's great for high pile rugs or bare floors! Followed oreck on twitter and facebook. Followed you on facebook, pinterest, twitter. Tweeted about the contest. Signed up for their newsletter. Following your blog. Thanks! I'm a new reader and what a fantastic first entry to see!
Oreck's Saniseal® system makes changing the filter bags super easy and mess free! yay!
I follow your blog and your twitter feed and liked Oreck on FB, followed them on Twitter and tweeted about you guys!
It is gentle enough for my fine rugs. From Ikea.
Great give-a-way! I love vacuum cleaners! Seriously, I can't stand a dirty, dusty floor.
I love that it is awesome on carpet AND tile, perfect for our house. I follow you on twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and blogger.
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I learned: The two speed Quickswitch™ on the back of the vacuum enables you to move smoothly across all floor types using appropriate power levels: high for carpets and low for hardwoods and tile. Which is AWESOME, cuz I'm tall and I hate to have to stop and bend over to switch on my vacuum 🙂
Do we win those macarons as well ? =D just kidding! this is a great giveaway!!
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102 MPH of airflow, yet gentle enough to vacuum Persian rugs?! So rad! Oh goodness, how my hubby and I need this beautiful home appliance. Yes please.
I follow you on Twitter, FB AND pinterest already, cause I'm totally stalking you ; )
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I learned it's only 7.7 pounds, which is awesome cause I'm a weakling ; )
I don't need the vacuum but I wanted to say two things. Great job to your little one on the photo – especially her little upturned toe. Perfect! And, thanks for the tutorial on how to make a GIF a few posts back. I gave it a whirl based on your instructions and am excited to try more soon. So fun! Thanks!!
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i learned that the oreck magnesium has been
RECOGNIZED BY THE VACUUM DEALERS TRADE ASSOCIATION AS BEST NEW PRODUCT OF THE YEAR!!!
that sounds so official & good : )
I follow your blog, I liked Oreck and I love that it's light so I can carry it up two flights of stairs!
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I love that is goes flat!!! need it bad.
I follow you on Pinterest 🙂
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I follow you on twitter!
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I am loving the direct suction! Their explanation and comparison was great because I was able to visualize my current 4 year old dyson. The self propelling action would be wonderful. I vacuum everyday, so the lightweight and easy maneuverability in, under and around furniture, makes me giddy. Thanks for the giveaway!
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The direct suction path gives dirt a shortcut to the bag, unlike other popular vacuums! Gets the dirt in quick and allows the vacuum to work with a smaller motor.
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I like that I can use it on area rugs and that it has two speed options.
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I follow you on Twitter! (@mandy_vallejo)
I follow your blog 🙂
I learned that it can go across carpet and tile/wood, with just the flick of a switch 😉
I follow your blog via RSS
I learned that it has two speeds and is not bag less (I think I can handle that)
I follow you on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.
I followed your blog via e-mail.
I tweeted.
I signed up for Oreck's e-mail list.
I Liked Oreck on Facebook.
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The Oreck Magnesium has 102 mph of airflow and the motor spins at approximately 7,000 RPM!
2 speeds – very cool!
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I love that its super lightweight!
Oh! And I signed up for oreck's mailing list.
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I follow your blog on GFC
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Oh gosh, I need this vacuum, lol. I went to the website and learned it lays flat (awesome)!
I follow you on all Facebook, Twitter, & Pinterest
I follow you on GFC
Oh lordy I need a new vaccuum! I love the lay flat feature on the Oreck!
I like them on Facebook
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It lays virtually flat so that you can easily clean under furniture without having to move it!
I follow your blog via blogger (Google)! 🙂
Wow! Great giveaway! I went to the Oreck website, and I love that the vacuum has 2 speeds! Boy, crossing my fingers for this one, since my old vacuum just ain't cuttin' it!
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i learned this will vaccumm my persian rug which is awesome, since i haven' t been really able to find a good vaccum to do that
I follow your blog via GFC.
I follow thepapermama on Twitter.
I follow Oreck on Twitter.
It has a switch that allows you to easily move across different types of floors–high power for carpet, low for tile/wood.
I follow you!
I learned that it goes completely flat, which is awesome to get under furniture! And I love it's color…ha!
Liked you on Pinterest….cause I looooove this giveaway. =)
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And I like you on twitter. or follow, or whatever.
I I follow your blog via GFC.
I learned that this is gentle enough for fancy rugs, should I ever purchase a fancy rug. (I have a toddler, so I doubt that will happen soon)
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It has 2 speeds!